A new smile, and a few days in the Kurdistan mountains
The short answer
Dental tourism in Duhok means planning your treatment with Dr. Khalid Saeed remotely on WhatsApp, then travelling to Celebrity Smile Center in Duhok for the examination, design and treatment. Veneers are made in a Dubai laboratory and fitted in Duhok, and the team can suggest places to stay near the clinic. The number of visits is set in your plan.
The Kurdistan Region receives visitors from across Iraq and abroad, and Duhok is a calm city known for its hospitality. Always check current official travel advice.
Duhok sits among mountains, and many Iraqis head north in summer to escape the heat of the centre and south.
Your veneers are designed with Dr. Khalid, made at Creative Art Dental Lab in Dubai and fitted in Duhok.
Send your photos on WhatsApp and learn the likely options and what the visit involves before booking your trip.
The team speaks Arabic, Kurdish and English, so questions and explanations are easy at every stage.
Between appointments you can visit Amedi, Zakho and Duhok Dam, or simply spend time with family.
Send front and side photos of your smile and any previous X-rays, and tell us what you want to change.
The team explains the likely options, what needs an examination and the expected number of visits.
Book your route to Duhok; the team can suggest hotels near the clinic.
Dr. Khalid examines you, designs the smile and tries it in your mouth; you then receive a written plan with costs and alternatives.
Stages follow your plan; veneers are made in Dubai and fitted in Duhok once you approve them.
You go home with written aftercare; the team follows up on WhatsApp and schedules your reviews.
These are examples only. Your actual plan, number of visits and cost are set after the examination.
For anyone who wants to improve the shape, colour or evenness of the front teeth with natural-looking porcelain veneers.
Usually 2 visits, set in your plan
For a broader change across more teeth, while keeping a natural look that suits the face.
Usually 2 visits, set in your plan
To replace one tooth, several teeth or a full arch, planned on a CBCT 3D scan.
At least 2 visits with healing time between them, set in your plan
Duhok has no operating airport, so most patients from abroad fly into Erbil International Airport (EBL) and continue to Duhok by road. Fligh…
Baghdad International Airport (BGW) suits people whose family lives in Baghdad or central and southern Iraq, but it is far from Duhok, so th…
Sulaimani International Airport (ISU) suits people whose family lives in Sulaimani, Halabja or nearby areas. It is farther from Duhok than E…
The Ibrahim Khalil crossing is the main land border between Turkey and the Kurdistan Region, near Zakho in Duhok governorate. It is used by …
There is no single number of days for everyone. Veneers and a Hollywood smile usually need more than one appointment with lab time in betwee…
Summer is when most of the Iraqi and Kurdish diaspora visit Kurdistan, and it is also a busy time for clinics. The key is planning early: se…
Once home, your local dentist can handle routine check-ups and cleaning; give them a copy of your written plan and material details. For any…
Bring any recent dental X-rays, notes on your general health and a list of your medicines, details of any previous veneers, crowns or implan…
Have a treatment plan from your dentist at home and want another view? Send it with photos and any recent X-rays to Dr. Khalid Saeed's clini…
Patients come from Europe, North America, Australia, the Gulf and Turkey to see Dr. Khalid Saeed at Celebrity Smile Center in Duhok. The cor…
Duhok has no operating airport at present. Most visitors fly into Erbil International Airport (EBL) or Sulaimani International Airport (ISU) and continue to Duhok by road. Check flights and the current route before booking.
Duhok can be reached by road from Mosul and from other cities in the region, and via Zakho for travellers coming from Turkey. Road and checkpoint conditions can change, so check the current route before you set off; the team can tell you how other patients from your city usually travel.
Visitors from elsewhere in federal Iraq should bring their national ID and check the current entry rules for the Kurdistan Region. International visitors should check the current visa rules for the Kurdistan Region with official sources before travelling.
Duhok has hotels and serviced apartments at different levels across the city. The team can suggest options near Celebrity Smile Center to keep travel between appointments easy.
If you live in Europe, Turkey or the Gulf and come home to visit family, you can plan your treatment before you fly by sending photos on WhatsApp, then fit the appointments into your trip. Tell the team your arrival and departure dates so the plan can take them into account.
The dam lake just outside the city is a favourite spot for walks and family outings, especially in the evening.
A historic town on a mountain plateau, known for its sweeping views and its old gateway.
An old stone bridge over the Khabur River and one of Zakho's best-known landmarks.
The traditional market in the city centre is the place for local food, honey, nuts and gifts.
The holiest temple of the Yazidi faith, in Duhok governorate. Visitors are welcome when they respect its customs, including going barefoot inside.
Dr. Khalid Saeed also provides this treatment at Creative Arts Dental & Aesthetics in Jumeirah, Dubai, which he co-founded, with the work made at Creative Art Dental Lab in the same building. See Dr. Khalid in Dubai, dental tourism in Dubai at Creative Arts and Dr. Khalid Saeed's profile at Creative Arts.
Dr. Khalid's main clinic is Celebrity Smile Center in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Most patients from Europe, North America and the Gulf fly into Erbil International Airport and drive to Duhok. Send your photos on WhatsApp first, then read how many days you need in Duhok and the dental tourism guide.
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Read the articleYes. Send your smile photos and any previous X-rays on WhatsApp, and the team will explain the likely options and expected visits. The final written plan follows the examination in the clinic.
It depends on the treatment and your teeth, and cannot be fixed before an examination. After the initial review the team gives you the expected visits, and your written plan sets them out precisely.
The price is written in your plan after the assessment, because it depends on the number of teeth, the treatment and anything needed first. Ask the team on WhatsApp how pricing works.
You can travel by road, or fly to Erbil International Airport or Sulaimani International Airport and continue by road, as Duhok has no operating airport at present. Check current routes and flights before travelling.
The team can suggest hotels near the clinic. Airport or bus-station pickup can be arranged on request, so ask the team in advance.
Yes, many patients do. Send your photos and travel dates in advance and the team will try to fit the stages into your stay, bearing in mind that some treatments, such as implants, need healing time between stages.
The Celebrity Smile Center team speaks Arabic, Kurdish and English.
The team stays in touch on WhatsApp. Send photos and a description of what you notice, and they will advise whether guidance is enough or a review visit is needed in Duhok, or in Dubai if that is closer for you.
Danielle Mitterrand Road, near Holland Bazaar, Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
0750 799 3444 · 0750 599 3444
Opening hours: ask on WhatsApp
Get directions614 Jumeira St, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, Dubai
+971 4 342 4444 · WhatsApp +971 56 677 7537
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