Longevity Therapy · Dubai
IHHT in Dubai
IHHT — Intermittent Hypoxia–Hyperoxia Therapy — is a non-invasive protocol in which you breathe air with alternating low- and high-oxygen concentrations through a mask while resting. It is delivered under DHA-licensed medical supervision at our Dubai clinic, with no injections and no downtime.
Medically reviewed byDr. Hassan HamdanGeneral Practitioner · DHA-licensedLast reviewed
- Duration
- 30–45 min
- Downtime
- None
- Course
- Single session or planned course
- Setting
- In-clinic, supervised
What Is IHHT?
IHHT (Intermittent Hypoxia–Hyperoxia Therapy) is a non-invasive, in-clinic longevity protocol in which a person breathes air with alternating low- and high-oxygen concentrations through a mask while resting, under medical supervision.
During an IHHT session you sit or recline comfortably and breathe through a mask connected to a device that adjusts the oxygen content of the air. The protocol alternates between intervals of reduced-oxygen (hypoxic) air and intervals of oxygen-enriched (hyperoxic) air, controlled by the system and monitored throughout by your clinician.
Because it cycles between thinner, altitude-like air and oxygen-rich air, IHHT is sometimes described as a passive form of altitude conditioning: the body is exposed to the kind of intermittent low-oxygen stimulus associated with high altitude without any physical exertion and without leaving the clinic. The intended aim is to apply a controlled, repeated breathing stimulus that the body adapts to over a course of sessions.
Oxygen saturation and other readings are tracked continuously, and the balance of intervals is set to your assessment so the session stays within a comfortable, supervised range.
Who Is IHHT For?
IHHT is generally chosen by people interested in longevity and recovery who prefer a passive, non-invasive option — often to support everyday energy and stamina, recovery around training, or stress resilience and rest quality, as a measured addition to a wider longevity plan.
IHHT is not suitable for everyone. Certain heart, lung and pregnancy considerations mean a clinician confirms suitability before any session, and the protocol is adjusted — or not recommended — based on that review.
- Everyday energy and stamina
- Recovery around training
- Stress resilience and rest quality
- Cardiovascular and oxygen conditioning
- Focus and cognitive performance
Who it’s not for
A few situations mean it’s better to wait, or to choose a different treatment:
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions or a recent cardiac event
- Uncontrolled or severe respiratory conditions
- Acute illness or active infection
This isn’t exhaustive, and none of it rules you out on its own — your clinician confirms suitability at consultation.
What to Expect from IHHT
- 01
Assessment & baseline
A clinician reviews your history and suitability, takes baseline readings such as oxygen saturation, and explains the protocol before you begin.
- 02
Supervised session
You rest while breathing through the mask. The device cycles between low- and high-oxygen air across the session, with your readings monitored throughout.
- 03
After & cadence
There is no downtime, so you can return to your day. Your clinician advises whether a single session or a planned course suits your goals.
Meet Your Practitioner
On IHHT
I treat IHHT as a supervised, supportive option rather than a standalone fix — the value is in the structure and the monitoring. For most people it works best as part of a wider longevity plan, run as a planned course rather than a single session, with readings reviewed each time so we adjust the intervals to how the body is responding. We screen carefully beforehand, and if it is not appropriate for you I will say so.
Dr. Hassan HamdanGeneral Practitioner · DHA-licensedWhy Choose Shookra for IHHT
01Physician-led
Every protocol is planned and supervised by a DHA-licensed doctor.
02Measured, then treated
We read your skin before we treat it, so the plan fits you — not a template.
03Managed over time
Your care is tracked and adjusted as part of one practice, not one-off visits.
04Medical-grade
Clinical protocols and equipment, in a discreet Dubai clinic.
IHHT Questions
01What is IHHT?
02Is IHHT the same as altitude training?
03What does a session feel like?
04Is IHHT suitable for me?
05Is there any downtime?
06What does IHHT cost at Shookra?
Where we do it
IHHT in Business Bay, Dubai
ShookraRetail 3, 15, Northside, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE+971 50 320 4553Open Mon–Sun · 10:00–22:00
Licensed & Regulated
DHA-licensed. MOHAP-approved.
Every treatment is delivered at Shookra, a DHA-licensed medical facility in Dubai. Every physician and clinician on our team is DHA-licensed and works to clinical protocol. Our health communications are independently reviewed and approved by the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP).
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