As the year begins, the focus shifts from momentum to maintenance. From breath-led movement and heated studio sessions to post-holiday recovery and longevity treatments, this edit highlights the wellness experiences shaping January and February in the UAE. Updated regularly, it’s one to bookmark and return to as new launches, classes and retreats are announced.
Three Days That Transform You at Kayan Wellness Festival
Three Days That Transform You at Kayan Wellness Festival
Kayan Wellness Festival returns from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th February 2026 on Fahid Island in Abu Dhabi as a three-day gathering focused on mind, body, soul and connection. Recognised as the region’s largest wellness festival and awarded Best Festival in the Middle East 2025, the programme brings together global speakers, practitioners and wellness seekers across talks, movement sessions, healing practices and live experiences. Curated in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and LINKVIVA, the festival spans immersive zones for mental wellbeing, physical training, meditation, sound healing and community, alongside a science-led Longevity Hub, a curated Feel Good Market and dedicated family spaces.
Date: Friday 6th to Sunday 8th February 2026
Time: Daily programme (Various session times)
Ticket Price: Starting from AED 95 (Multiple pass options)
Location: Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi
A Day of Flow, Breath and Sound at Banyan Tree Dubai
A Day of Flow, Breath and Sound at Banyan Tree Dubai
Banyan Tree Dubai hosts the Samadhi Day Retreat, a one-day immersive wellness experience created in collaboration with Samadhi Wellness. Designed as a full-day reset, the retreat begins with a 60-minute Vinyasa Flow and ice bath session led by Olivia, followed by breakfast at Tocha and access to the resort’s pool and beach. Guests also receive a 20% saving on dining and spa treatments throughout the day. The experience concludes with an evening breathwork and live sound healing session by the beach, led by Jenny.
Date: Saturday 31st January 2026
Time: Starts at 8:30am
Price: AED 690 per person
Contact: +971 50 466 5354 | info@samadhi-wellness.com
Location: Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island, Dubai
Yin-Yang Morning Flow at Theatre of Digital Art (TODA)
Yin-Yang Morning Flow at Theatre of Digital Art (TODA)
Part of the TODA x HEVEYA Wellness Mat Series, Yin-Yang Morning Flow is a 90-minute movement experience designed to balance energy and restoration. Led by Amanda, a lululemon ambassador with a background in yoga, body sculpt and meditation, the session begins with a dynamic Yang flow on lululemon mats to build heat and strength before transitioning into a slower Yin practice on Heveya wellness mats, focusing on deep stretching and stillness. Suitable for all levels, the class offers a considered approach to movement that blends effort with ease in a calm, immersive setting.
Date: Saturday 24th January 2026
Time: 9:00am (90 Minutes)
Price: AED 300
Age: 18+
Location: Theatre of Digital Art (TODA), Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
Turn Up the Heat at Matcha Club Dubai
Turn Up the Heat at Matcha Club Dubai
Matcha Club Dubai introduces warm and heated movement classes that encourage the body to move with intention. The programme brings together sculpt, Pilates and yoga-inspired sessions in both warm and hot formats, from strength-focused classes such as HOT and WARM Sculpt Full Body, Core & Booty Burn and Power Pilates to slower options including WARM Vinyasa Flow, WARM Yin Yoga and WARM Deep Stretch. Each 50-minute class takes place in a softly heated studio set at 27–35°C for warm sessions and 35–40°C for hot classes, creating an environment that supports ease of movement and a deeper physical connection.
Date: Launched in January 2026 (Ongoing weekly schedule)
Price: Discovery class AED 95 | Single class AED 115 | 5-class package AED 475
Contact: info@matcha-club.ae | +971 50 584 1461
Location: Matcha Club Dubai, Al Quoz, Dubai
A New Era for Women’s Training at Altitude Ladies Gym
A New Era for Women’s Training at Altitude Ladies Gym
Altitude Ladies Gym has reopened in Sharjah following a full renovation, unveiling a bold new chapter for women’s training. Located within Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club and founded by Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani, the two-storey, ladies-only facility is designed for women who take their fitness seriously. The upgraded space features top-of-the-range Technogym equipment, dedicated cardio and free-weights zones, daily expert-led classes and personalised training programmes, alongside thoughtful lifestyle touches including a functional juice bar and upgraded changing rooms with GHD hair tools. With a clear focus on performance over trends, the relaunch positions Altitude as a results-driven training destination built around consistency, strength and community.
Date: Reopened 7th January 2026
Price: Membership packages available (pricing on request)
Location: Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club, Sharjah
New Year Recovery at Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie
New Year Recovery at Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie
Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie at One&Only One Za’abeel offers recovery-led treatments designed to help the body reset after the festive season. Highlights include the Longevity Detox Path, combining algae baths, phyto-mud therapy and hydro-jet massage, alongside two signature programmes, Energise and Rebalance, which integrate cryotherapy, far-infrared therapy, IV infusions and specialist massage to support energy, balance and skin health.
Date: Running Through Janaury 2026
Price: Available on request
Location: Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie, One&Only One Za’abeel, Dubai
