Speech and Language Therapy in Dubai
Every Voice Deserves to Be Heard.
Whether your child’s speech sounds or language development are being watched closely, or communication difficulties are making everyday life harder for you or someone you love – the right support is closer than you think.
At Hakkini, speech and language therapy in Dubai is delivered by experienced speech language pathologists who take the time to understand the whole person – not just the presenting difficulty.
Our daughter barely made eye contact and had no words at two years old. Within six months of speech therapy at Hakkini, she was saying her first sentences. The therapist understood her in a way nobody else had.
A mother from Dubai (shared with permission)
What Is Speech and Language Therapy and Who Is It For?
Speech and language therapy is a specialist service through which communication, language, speech, and swallowing difficulties are assessed and supported from newborns and babies through to adults and the elderly. It addresses a wide range of developmental, neurological, and acquired communication needs.
Our Speech and Language Therapy Services in Dubai
Support is available at our speech therapy clinic in Dubai for a wide range of communication, feeding, and language needs each programme tailored to the individual.
01 Speech & Language Delay
Early speech and language therapy in Dubai is provided for children identified as late talkers, or whose speech sounds, vocabulary, sentence structure, or receptive and expressive language are developing below age expected levels.
02 Social Communication & Pragmatic Language
Where difficulties are experienced in social communication, conversation skills, turn taking, or understanding semantic and pragmatic language including in the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) targeted support is offered by our speech language pathologist team.
03 Stammering & Fluency
Specialist support is provided for stammering, stuttering, and dysfluency across all ages. Therapy is delivered in a calm, supportive environment focused on communication confidence and fluency management, not fluency alone.
04 Speech Therapy for Adults
Hakkini’s speech therapy for adults addresses aphasia and acquired language disorders following stroke or brain injury, as well as voice disorders, cognitive communication rehabilitation, and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).
05 Literacy & Learning Support
Where reading, writing, or phonological awareness difficulties are linked to underlying speech sound processing or auditory processing differences, specialist SLT support is offered including for dyslexia and related specific learning difficulties.
06 AAC & Alternative Communication
For individuals where verbal communication is significantly limited, support is provided in the development and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) including low tech and high tech systems, PECS, and speech-generating devices.
You Don't Need to Wait to Reach Out.
These are the kinds of concerns that bring families and adults to our speech therapy clinic in Dubai.
For Child
For Yourself
- Limited or delayed speech sounds, vocabulary, or sentences for their age
- Difficulty being understood at home, at school, or with peers
- Challenges with listening, following instructions, or receptive language
- Stammering, stuttering, or noticeable dysfluency
- Social communication difficulties especially in the context of autism or ADHD
- Struggles with reading, spelling, or phonological awareness
- Feeding difficulties, oral motor challenges, or selective eating
- Changes in speech or language following stroke, brain injury, or neurological illness
- Voice difficulties hoarseness, vocal strain, or loss of vocal quality
- Word-finding difficulties or changes in how clearly thoughts are expressed
- Dysphagia swallowing difficulties affecting eating or drinking
- Communication confidence - at work, socially, or following a significant life change
How it Works
Simple, Supportive, No Pressure
Say hello
Call, WhatsApp, or book online. No referral needed.
Step 2
Your first session
A warm, unhurried speech and language assessment is conducted.
Step 3
A plan built around you
An individually tailored speech and language therapy programme is developed.
Step 4
Progress that reaches real life
Meaningful improvement is worked toward in how communication feels at home, at school, in the workplace, and in everyday interactions.
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What Families Say
Real Words from Real Families.
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Questions We Hear All the Time
Do I need a referral for speech and language therapy in Dubai?
No referral is required. Hakkini can be contacted directly, and the most appropriate speech language pathologist in Dubai will be identified based on your child’s or your own specific communication and language needs.
At what age can speech therapy begin?
Speech and language therapy can be beneficial from as early as 12 months of age, where concerns around early language development or pre-linguistic skills are identified. Early intervention is always recommended the earlier support is provided, the greater the impact.
What does speech therapy for adults involve at Hakkini?
Hakkini’s speech therapy for adults addresses aphasia, voice disorders, fluency difficulties, cognitive-communication rehabilitation, and dysphagia. Every programme is individually tailored and grounded in practice.
How is the speech therapy centre in Dubai at Hakkini different?
At Hakkini’s speech therapy centre in Dubai, every client is supported by a qualified speech language pathologist within a warm, multidisciplinary environment. Therapy is neuroaffirming, family centred, and closely connected to real world goals not just in-clinic performance.
Can speech therapy help with reading and writing difficulties?
Yes. Where literacy difficulties are linked to underlying language or phonological processing differences, specialist speech and language therapy is highly effective including for dyslexia and related specific learning difficulties.
How long does speech therapy take?
The duration of speech therapy in Dubai varies depending on the nature, complexity, and goals of the individual. Progress is reviewed regularly and openly so families and clients always understand where things stand and what to expect next.
Take the First Step.
We'll Handle the Rest.
Whether speech and language therapy in Dubai is being sought for your child, speech therapy for adults is needed following a health change, or you are simply looking for the right speech therapy clinic in Dubai to trust Hakkini’s team is here.
A confidential, no pressure conversation is all it takes to get started.