Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Dania Jukaku

Clinical Dietician

Dania Jukaku

BSc (hons), DOH R.D.

About me

Dania has a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (Chancellor’s Honors List) from the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. She is registered with the BDA, AND and DOH Abu Dhabi and is the UAE Country Representative for the IAAND. Dania has a great passion for nutrition and health and is motivated by a vision to empower people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Focused on providing personalized, evidence-based dietetic care to the local community Dania has experience working with various nutrition-related disorders such as diabetes, insulin resistance, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, pre/post-natal health, PCOS, weight management and sports nutrition.

Initially part of the Clinical Nutrition department at Dubai Health Authority across the most well-known government hospitals in Dubai including Rashid Hospital, Latifa Hospital and Dubai Hospital with rotations in Cardiology, Renal, Oncology, Gynecology, Pediatrics and Intensive Care Units. Dania gained experience working with outpatients for weight loss, diabetic management and pre/post bariatric surgeries. Moving on to gain experience with the Ministry of Health at Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah where she worked with a great team of clinical dietitians developing evidence-based nutrition education for patients in various wards and out-patient clinics.

Personal Bio

Dania enjoys travelling the world and exploring different languages and cultures. During her travels and free time, she loves to visit the beach and experience nature at its finest.

Current Professional Memberships

  • DOH – Department of Health

  • AND – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • IAAND – International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • BDA – British Dietetic Association