Dr. Al-Arab was raised in Beirut, Lebanon. He graduated in 1997 from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental Branch, in Houston, Texas. In 1997, Dr. Al-Arab practiced in Irving, Texas as an associate for one year. He specialized in family, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. In January 1999, he accepted a position with the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UT Southwestern as an instructor and general dentist, where he currently practices. Dr. Al-Arab is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association and the Dallas County Dental Society.