Noticing changes in memory, concentration, or behavior can feel worrying, whether for you or someone close to you. Even small changes can raise questions, especially when memory plays such an important role in how we navigate everyday life.
Memory shapes how we stay connected to the people around us, manage our responsibilities, and hold on to the experiences that make us define who we are. When something begins to feel different, seeking clarity early can help you understand what is happening and what support may be helpful moving forward.
At Mubadala Health Dubai’s Memory Clinic, we provide specialist assessment for early cognitive concerns, including Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of memory decline. Led by the renowned Dr. Mohammad Ghatali, Consultant Neurologist, our trusted clinic offers a structured, coordinated pathway designed to give clarity, reassurance, and guidance on what comes next.
While it’s natural for memory to change slightly over time, when changes begin to feel noticeable, persistent, or start affecting your daily life, it’s always helpful to seek the opinion and evaluation of a professional.
You’ll likely benefit from a memory assessment if you or someone close to you notices:
A point of reassurance: seeking assessment early doesn’t always mean a serious condition is present. In many cases, it provides reassurance, identifies reversible causes, and helps you take practical steps to protect your long-term brain health.
Your assessment at the Memory Clinic is designed to be thorough, supportive, and tailored to your individual concerns. We take the time to understand not only what you are experiencing, but how these changes may be affecting your daily life and overall wellbeing.
During your consultation, your specialist will focus on:
This comprehensive approach helps us build a clear picture of your cognitive health. In many cases, it allows us to identify possible causes early and guide you toward the most appropriate next steps with confidence and clarity.
In some cases, your specialist may recommend additional tests to better understand the cause of memory changes and provide greater diagnostic clarity. These investigations help build a more complete picture of brain health and support more personalized care decisions.
Through the worldclass M42 network, our patients have exclusive access to advanced biomarker testing performed by M42’s National Reference Laboratory (NRL).
This blood test can detect biological changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease, sometimes before symptoms become more pronounced. It may be recommended when further insight is needed following your clinical assessment, helping guide earlier and more informed care planning.
When appropriate, imaging studies can provide additional information and insight about your unique brain structure and function:
Your specialist will explain whether these investigations are necessary and guide you through the most suitable next steps for you.
Conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders often begin developing decades before symptoms become obvious. Identifying changes early allows you and your care team to better understand what is happening and take meaningful, impactful steps forward with confidence.
Early evaluation supports:
For many people, the greatest benefit of early assessment is clarity. Understanding what’s happening – and what isn’t – can reduce uncertainty and help you make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing
If no major concern is detected…
Your assessment can help rule out neurological conditions and identify other factors that may be influencing cognitive function. That’s because not all changes in memory or concentration are caused by dementia or progressive neurological conditions. In many cases, they are linked to factors that can be treated or improved with the right care, expertise, and support.
These include:
A structured assessment helps identify whether symptoms reflect normal age-related changes, temporary health factors, or something that requires closer monitoring. For many people, this process brings reassurance and a clearer understanding of how to support and protect their cognitive health moving forward.
Depending on your assessment results, your specialist will develop a personalized care plan tailored to your needs and level of risk.
This includes:
These newer therapies are designed to target amyloid pathology associated with Alzheimer’s disease and have shown promising results and potential in slowing cognitive decline in selected individuals at early stages of the condition.
Wherever you may be in your cognitive health journey, our dedicated team remains committed to supporting you with clear guidance, continuity of care, and long-term partnership.
At Mubadala Health Dubai’s Memory Clinic, we understand that memory is deeply connected to identity, relationships, and everyday independence. Our care is guided by specialist neurological expertise within a supportive and coordinated pathway that focuses not only on diagnosis, but on the person behind the condition.
Our unique approach offers:
Our well-researched, comprehensive, and highly integrated model ensures that your assessment is not only thorough, but also connected to the wider expertise and resources available across the M42 network.
If you or a loved one are aged 45 or older and have noticed changes in memory, concentration, or thinking, a specialist assessment will provide you with clarity, reassurance, and what best to do next.
Early evaluation helps identify potential concerns sooner, understand possible causes, and guide the right next steps for your cognitive health.
To schedule an appointment at our Memory Clinic, please call 800 77.
