Nepalis in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE work in security, hospitality, retail, construction and offices. City life is fast and expensive, and family is far away. You can talk to me online in Nepali or English.
What Nepalis in the UAE often tell me about
- Long shifts in extreme heat, with little rest or sleep
- Loans and recruitment fees to repay, and pressure to send money home
- Worry about contracts, visa renewals and whether the job will continue
- Living in shared rooms with little privacy, far from family
- Loneliness, missing children or a spouse, and strain in long-distance marriages
- Low mood, anxiety, panic attacks or anger that is hard to control
- Grief when someone dies at home and you cannot travel for the rituals
- High living costs and pressure to save
- Stress in office and service jobs with long hours and targets
Time difference
The UAE is 1 hour 45 minutes behind Nepal all year. When it is 8 PM in Dubai, it is 9:45 PM in Kathmandu.
Because the gap is small, almost any time in the day works.
About medicines if you live in the UAE
- The UAE has strict rules on controlled and psychiatric medicines. Some need approval from the Ministry of Health and Prevention before you travel with them. Carry a prescription or doctor’s letter and check the ministry’s website before travel.
- Please do not carry or post medicines across borders without checking the rules first. If you need medicine, I can write a clear letter with my assessment and advice for a local doctor, who can then prescribe for you.
Help in the UAE
If you are in danger or thinking of ending your life, get help now:
- Police: 999. Ambulance: 998
- Mental Support Line: 800 4673 (800-HOPE), by phone or WhatsApp, 8 AM to 8 PM daily.
- Abu Dhabi mental health support line: 800 725462 (800-SAKINA).
How online sessions work from the UAE
- Message me on WhatsApp (+977 9851347591) and tell him you are in the UAE and which city.
- He will offer a time that suits you, and send payment details. You can pay by card from the UAE, or a family member can pay in Nepal.
- You get a Google Meet link. Join from a quiet, private place. A phone with earphones is enough.
- Your first session is a full assessment. We agree a plan together, in Nepali or English.
Common questions
Can I see a Nepali psychiatrist online from the UAE?
Yes. I see Nepali workers in the UAE online by Google Meet, in Nepali. Short sessions can fit around shifts or on your day off.
Will my employer find out?
No. What you share stays between you and me. I do not contact your employer unless you ask me to in writing, or someone’s life is in danger.
Can my family in Nepal pay or join?
Yes, if you agree. Family can pay in Nepal by Fonepay, eSewa or Khalti, and can join a session with you.
Emergency and helpline numbers were checked in September 2026. Services change, so please confirm locally. See also: care for Nepalis in other countries.