Several venues are participating in World Wellness Weekend from 18 to 20 September. Here are six events to look out for.
Explore a Full Day of Movement at at Connect Pilates
Connect Pilates is opening the doors to its expanded studio at Al Habtoor Polo Resort for a complimentary day of movement and relaxation. The programme includes Reformer, Mat and Circuit Pilates, Yoga, TRX and Sound Healing, giving visitors the chance to sample several disciplines and meet the studio’s teaching team.
Families can also join a dance class created for mothers and children. All sessions welcome beginners, with instructors available throughout the day to offer guidance and answer questions.
Where: Connect Pilates, third floor, Al Habtoor Polo Resort, Dubai
When: Saturday 12 September, 9am to 5pm
Price: Complimentary with advance booking
Bookings: 054 555 2707
Introduce Young Movers to Rhythmic Gymnastics
Veo Fitness has launched a Rhythmic Gymnastics and Dance programme for children and teenagers under the direction of Coach Sveta. Classes combine movement, coordination, flexibility and performance skills, with every new participant invited to attend a complimentary trial.
Where: Participating Veo Fitness locations across Dubai
When: Throughout September; schedules vary by location
Price: Complimentary first trial class
Bookings: Contact the nearest Veo Fitness location for schedules, age groups and availability
Make Your Own Body Scrub at Banyan Tree Dubai
Banyan Tree Dubai is marking World Wellness Weekend with six complimentary classes at its Wellbeing Studio. The programme opens with a body scrub workshop using the spa’s natural exfoliating ingredients, followed by sessions dedicated to mobility, meditation and full-body stretching.
Guests can select individual classes or attend several across the three-day programme. Every session requires advance booking.
Where: Wellbeing Studio, Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island
When: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September
Price: Complimentary
Programme:
Friday 18 September: Body Scrub DIY at 11am; Mobility Movement at 2pm
Saturday 19 September: Guided Meditation at 11am; Full Body Stretching at 2pm
Sunday 20 September: Guided Meditation at 11am; Mobility Movement at 2pm
Bookings: 050 864 2876 or spa.dubai@banyantree.com
Begin the Weekend with Yoga and Sound Healing
Wellbeings Holistic Healing is joining the Ladies Social Gathering at Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek for a morning of movement and restoration. The session begins with flow yoga before moving into sound healing led by Vaanya Sanctuary.
The Wellbeings spa team will also provide complimentary back, neck and shoulder massages before and after the sessions.
Where: Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek, Dubai
When: Saturday 19 September, from 8am
Includes: Flow yoga, sound healing and selected massages
Information: 056 615 0286 or wellbeings.ae
Join a Family Wellness Afternoon at The Retreat Palm Dubai
Rayya Wellness is bringing parents and children together for a shared afternoon at The Retreat Palm Dubai. The programme begins with a detox shot for adults and juice for children, followed by chromotherapy, intention setting, parent and child yoga, breathwork and guided meditation.
A foot-mapping session will explore the nervous system, while children can try a Baby Bear face mask and adults can receive a back, neck and shoulder massage. Healthy snacks and refreshments are included, and every participant will receive an AED 300 spa credit voucher.
Where: The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
When: Saturday 19 September, from 3pm
Includes: Parent-and-child yoga, meditation, foot mapping, refreshments, selected treatments and an AED 300 spa credit voucher
Information: 056 615 0286 or wellbeings.ae
Practise Sunset Yoga at Al Raha Beach Resort
Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa will close World Wellness Weekend with an evening focused on rest and movement. The programme begins with Returning to Rhythm: Rest & Realign, a talk presented with Rhythms of Change, before guests take part in sunset flow yoga.
Where: Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
When: Sunday 20 September, from 5pm
Includes: Wellness talk, sunset flow yoga and sundowners
Information: 056 615 0286 or wellbeings.ae
