Dubai & the UAE
Family & youth consulting for families in Dubai and across the UAE
Hala Ali (Mama Hala) works with parents, teens and young adults across the UAE: online from anywhere, in Arabic or English, and in person in Dubai upon availability.
Hala Ali · Family & Youth Consultant
What families in the UAE can bring to us
Raising a family in the UAE comes with its own questions. These are some of the topics we work through with parents, teens and young adults.
Raising children between two cultures
The values and language of home, and the school and friends around your children. Finding a way for both to belong.
Keeping Arabic alive at home
When children answer in English and parents want Arabic to stay part of family life, without it becoming a daily battle.
School pressure and big moves
New schools, a change of curriculum, exam seasons, or moving countries: helping children and teens settle and keep going.
Screens and the long indoor months
When the heat keeps everyone inside, screen time grows. Routines and agreements that still hold in July.
Family far from home
Grandparents and extended family in another country, busy work schedules, travel. Building support for the family you have here.
Teens in a fast-moving city
Friendships, social media, money and independence, at an age when everything moves quickly.
Programs you can join from the UAE
Hala's group programs that run online, so children and teens in the UAE can take part from home.
How it works
Online, wherever you are
Sessions run on a private video call, so families in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or anywhere in the UAE can join from home. Available times are shown in your own time zone when you book.
In Arabic or English
Choose the language your family is most comfortable in. Many families mix both, and that is welcome too.
In person in Dubai, upon availability
When Hala is in Dubai, in-person sessions can be arranged. Ask us about the next available dates.
Questions from families in the UAE
Do you work with families who live in the UAE?+
Yes. Most families in the UAE meet with us online, from anywhere in the Emirates, and in-person sessions in Dubai can be arranged upon availability.
Where is Hala based?+
Hala Ali, known as Mama Hala, is a family & youth consultant based in Ottawa, Canada. She works with families in the UAE online and, upon availability, in person in Dubai.
Can sessions be in Arabic?+
Yes. Sessions are in Arabic or English, whichever your family prefers.
What time are sessions in the UAE?+
Available times are shown in your own time zone when you book, so you see exactly when your session starts in the UAE.
What kind of support do you offer?+
Mama Hala Consulting offers educational coaching, parenting guidance, and family consultation. Mama Hala is not a licensed clinical psychologist or registered psychotherapist; sessions are not psychotherapy or regulated mental health treatment. If you're looking for clinical diagnosis, formal psychological assessment, or clinical psychology services, we warmly recommend working with a licensed psychologist in your area.
How do we get started?+
Book a first session online, or message us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose the right starting point.
Start with one conversation, from anywhere in the UAE
Start with a 30-minute first conversation — no pressure, no commitment.