Fakih IVF Fertility Center, Dubai

Fakih IVF Fertility Center Dubai is one of the leading fertility and reproductive medicine institutions in the Middle East. Founded by Dr. Michael Fakih, a globally recognized fertility specialist, the center has established itself as a trusted destination for couples seeking advanced fertility treatments, particularly international patients from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the GCC region. The Dubai branch is part of the larger Fakih IVF Group, known for delivering world-class assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and personalized fertility care. The center operates under stringent quality standards and is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). It follows international protocols in embryology, laboratory safety, and patient care, ensuring high success rates and clinical excellence.

The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art IVF laboratories, advanced genetic testing facilities, and cutting-edge reproductive technologies such as Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), cryopreservation, and fertility preservation services. Fakih IVF is particularly known for its high IVF success rates, individualized stimulation protocols, and evidence-based treatment approaches.

For international patients, the center offers seamless care coordination, multilingual support staff, discreet consultation services, and tailored fertility treatment programs. The clinic also attracts patients due to the UAE’s advanced healthcare infrastructure, short waiting times, and privacy standards. In addition to fertility treatments, Fakih IVF Dubai is recognized for its research initiatives, advanced embryology lab standards, and commitment to continuous innovation in reproductive medicine. The center has also received multiple regional recognitions for excellence in fertility and women’s health services.

Location

Address: Fakih IVF Fertility Center – Dubai Sunset Mall, 2nd Floor, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Nearest Airport: Dubai International Airport (DXB) – Approximately 20–25 minutes by car

Nearest Railway/Metro Station: Equiti Metro Station (Red Line) – Approximately 10–15 minutes by car

Nearest Hotels: Jumeirah Beach Hotel (5-star), Mandarin Oriental Jumeira (5-star), Park Regis Boutique Hotel, Jumeirah (4-star) – Approximately 10–20 minutes by road

Infrastructure 

The Dubai centre features modern, purpose-built clinical spaces with advanced IVF laboratories, precision embryology equipment, and an in-house genetics lab. The facility supports comprehensive fertility diagnostics, cryopreservation, and minimally invasive procedures. Designed for patient comfort and privacy, the centre integrates consultation suites, procedure rooms, and laboratory units with streamlined workflows and international-standard safety protocols

Facilities

The Dubai centre offers comprehensive fertility facilities including advanced IVF and embryology laboratories, an in-house genetics lab, IVF/ICSI procedure suites, and cryopreservation services for eggs and sperm. Patients benefit from complete diagnostic testing, specialist consultations, and modern clinical amenities designed for privacy, safety, comfort, and efficient treatment workflows under international medical standards

Specialities

The centre specializes in comprehensive reproductive medicine, offering expertise in female and male infertility management, IVF, ICSI, IUI, genetic screening, fertility preservation, and recurrent pregnancy loss care. Services also cover hormonal evaluation, minimally invasive reproductive procedures, and personalized treatment protocols delivered by multidisciplinary specialists using advanced assisted reproductive technologies and evidence-based clinical practices.

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is the cornerstone speciality at Fakih IVF Fertility Center Dubai. The clinic provides comprehensive IVF services tailored to couples experiencing infertility due to male factor, female factor, unexplained infertility, or combined causes. Each treatment cycle is carefully designed based on hormonal profiling, ovarian reserve assessment, semen analysis, and reproductive history. The IVF process involves ovarian stimulation using customized medication protocols, ultrasound monitoring, egg retrieval under sedation, laboratory fertilization, and embryo transfer. The center uses advanced time-lapse embryo monitoring systems and highly controlled embryology lab environments to enhance embryo viability and implantation rates.

Fakih IVF is particularly known for its success in treating complex infertility cases, including advanced maternal age, low ovarian reserve, recurrent implantation failure, and repeated miscarriages. International patients benefit from structured treatment schedules, allowing shorter stays in Dubai, with some monitoring conducted in their home country before arrival. The clinic also offers blastocyst culture, assisted hatching, and embryo freezing for future use. Success rates are optimized through individualized stimulation protocols and stringent embryo grading systems.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

ICSI is a specialized ART procedure primarily used in cases of severe male infertility. At Fakih IVF Dubai, ICSI is performed in highly controlled laboratory settings by experienced embryologists. The technique involves injecting a single healthy sperm directly into the cytoplasm of a mature egg, significantly improving fertilization chances in cases of low sperm count, poor motility, or abnormal morphology. The center employs advanced sperm selection techniques, including morphological assessment and motility-based selection, ensuring optimal fertilization outcomes. ICSI is often combined with IVF cycles and is recommended for couples with previous fertilization failure.

International couples frequently choose Fakih IVF for ICSI due to its laboratory precision, high fertilization rates, and comprehensive male infertility evaluation services. The clinic also performs surgical sperm retrieval procedures such as TESA and PESA for men with obstructive azoospermia. Recovery after egg retrieval is typically short, and embryo transfer is conducted with minimally invasive techniques. The clinic provides continuous post-transfer monitoring and hormonal support to maximize implantation success.

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) is a highly advanced service offered at Fakih IVF Dubai for couples at risk of genetic disorders or recurrent pregnancy loss. This technology allows embryos created through IVF to be screened for chromosomal abnormalities or specific inherited conditions before implantation. The center uses sophisticated genetic analysis platforms and collaborates with accredited genetic laboratories. Embryo biopsy is performed at the blastocyst stage, and only genetically normal embryos are selected for transfer. This significantly reduces the risk of miscarriage and genetic diseases.

PGT is particularly valuable for women above 35 years of age, couples with repeated IVF failures, and families with known genetic conditions. International patients benefit from expert genetic counselling services, ensuring informed decision-making. The availability of PGT at Fakih IVF enhances implantation rates and improves the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy, making it a preferred choice for medical travellers seeking advanced fertility solutions.

Fertility Preservation (Egg & Sperm Freezing)

Fertility preservation services at Fakih IVF Dubai are designed for individuals who wish to delay parenthood or are undergoing medical treatments such as chemotherapy that may affect fertility. Egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation) and sperm freezing are performed using vitrification techniques that maintain high survival rates after thawing. Women undergo controlled ovarian stimulation followed by egg retrieval, while men provide semen samples for cryopreservation. The frozen gametes are securely stored in monitored cryogenic facilities. This service is particularly beneficial for international professionals, cancer patients, and individuals seeking reproductive autonomy.

The center follows strict safety protocols to ensure long-term viability and traceability of stored samples. The process is minimally invasive, with most patients resuming normal activities within a day. Fakih IVF provides counselling and future treatment planning for patients opting for fertility preservation.

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Management

Fakih IVF Dubai offers comprehensive evaluation and management for couples experiencing recurrent miscarriages. The approach includes hormonal assessments, uterine cavity imaging, thrombophilia screening, genetic testing, and immune evaluations. Based on diagnostic findings, personalized treatment plans may include hormonal therapy, anticoagulant medications, surgical correction of uterine abnormalities, or IVF with PGT to ensure chromosomally normal embryos.

The multidisciplinary team works closely with patients to identify underlying causes and improve the chances of a successful full-term pregnancy. International patients appreciate the center’s structured evaluation protocols and evidence-based interventions.

Top Specialists Doctors

• Dr. Michael Fakih – Consultant Reproductive Endocrinologist And Infertility- OB/GYN & Group Medical Director
• Dr. Lamia Sayegh – Specialist Reproductive Medicine & Infertility
• Dr. Walid Adnan Ghutmi – Specialist Reproductive Medicine and Infertility/ OB-GYN
• Dr. Ghina Shami – Consultant in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Dr. Hiba Maarouf – Specialist Reproductive Medicine & Infertility

Procedures Performed

IVF Cycle with Embryo Transfer

An IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) cycle at Fakih IVF Fertility Center Dubai is a structured, step-by-step treatment designed to maximize pregnancy success while ensuring patient comfort and safety. The process begins with controlled ovarian stimulation using customized hormone medications to stimulate multiple egg development. Patients undergo regular ultrasound scans and hormonal blood tests to monitor follicle growth and adjust medication doses accordingly. Once the eggs reach maturity, an egg retrieval (oocyte pick-up) is performed under light sedation. The collected eggs are fertilized in the laboratory either through conventional IVF or ICSI, depending on the fertility condition.

The embryos are cultured for 3–5 days, often until the blastocyst stage, allowing embryologists to select the strongest embryos for transfer. The embryo transfer is a painless, minimally invasive procedure performed without anesthesia. Patients can resume light activities the same day. A pregnancy test is conducted approximately 10–14 days later. For international patients, the treatment schedule is carefully planned to reduce stay duration in Dubai while maintaining optimal results.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

ICSI is an advanced micromanipulation technique used primarily in cases of severe male infertility or previous fertilization failure. In this procedure, a single healthy sperm is selected under a high-powered microscope and directly injected into the cytoplasm of a mature egg. The technique significantly improves fertilization rates when sperm count, motility, or morphology is compromised.

ICSI is performed in the center’s advanced embryology laboratory under strict quality-controlled conditions. Once fertilization occurs, embryos are monitored for development and transferred to the uterus after 3–5 days. Recovery for the female partner is similar to that of a standard IVF cycle. ICSI offers international couples higher precision and improved outcomes, especially in complex infertility cases.

Egg Retrieval (Oocyte Pick-Up – OPU)

Egg retrieval is a short, minimally invasive procedure conducted after ovarian stimulation. Using transvaginal ultrasound guidance, a thin needle is inserted through the vaginal wall into the ovaries to aspirate mature follicles. The procedure typically takes 20–30 minutes and is performed under mild sedation to ensure comfort. Patients are observed for a few hours and discharged the same day. Mild cramping or spotting may occur but usually resolves quickly. The retrieved eggs are immediately transferred to the IVF laboratory for fertilization. This step is crucial in determining the overall success of the IVF cycle.

Surgical Sperm Retrieval (TESA/PESA)

For men diagnosed with azoospermia (absence of sperm in semen), surgical sperm retrieval techniques such as TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration) or PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration) are performed. These minimally invasive procedures are conducted under local anesthesia. A fine needle is used to extract sperm directly from the testicle or epididymis. The retrieved sperm is then used for ICSI fertilization. Patients usually return home the same day with minimal discomfort. This procedure offers hope to couples where natural sperm release is not possible due to obstruction or other medical causes.

Embryo Biopsy for Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

Embryo biopsy is a specialized laboratory procedure performed as part of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). After embryos develop to the blastocyst stage (day 5 or 6), a few cells are carefully removed by an experienced embryologist. These cells are sent for genetic analysis to screen for chromosomal abnormalities or specific inherited disorders. Only genetically normal embryos are selected for transfer, increasing implantation rates and reducing miscarriage risks. The biopsy procedure does not harm the embryo when performed under proper laboratory conditions. Embryos are usually frozen while awaiting test results and transferred in a subsequent cycle. This approach is particularly beneficial for couples with recurrent miscarriages, advanced maternal age, or genetic conditions.

Awards & Certifications

• Excellence in Fertility Treatment Awards (Regional Healthcare Forums – UAE)
• Innovation in Reproductive Medicine and Genetic Testing Services
• Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
• ISO Certifications (Group-Level)
• CAP-Aligned Laboratory Standards (Where Applicable Within Group)