In a city that never slows, the real luxury is pressing pause. With summer holidays winding down and back-to-school routines in full swing, there’s no better time to recentre. This week, three distinct and tried and tested wellness rituals invite you to step out of routine and into restoration. From a Shaolin monk’s teachings in Tai Chi to hypno-meditation under immersive visuals and floating breathwork beneath the moon, here’s where to find stillness in Dubai right now.
Tuesday 26th August: Tai Chi & Zen Meditation at Sohum
Tuesday 26th August: Tai Chi & Zen Meditation at Sohum
On Tuesday evenings, Sohum Wellness Sanctuary becomes a space of quiet balance. Master Can, a 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk, guides guests through flowing Tai Chi sequences and deep Zen meditation. The practice improves posture, focus, and energy flow, while offering something rarer: a reminder of the beauty of moving slowly. Each session closes with a refreshing drink, sealing the ritual with stillness.
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Sohum Wellness, Al Quoz Dubai
Price: AED250 (Includes one bite & one drink)
Beautilist Tip: Wear loose, comfortable clothing and arrive with a light stomach. Tai Chi flows best when your body feels free and unburdened.
Friday 29th August: Immersive Hypno-Meditation at Toda
Friday 29th August: Immersive Hypno-Meditation at Toda
Inside TODA’s iconic dome, sound, light, and stillness converge. The Grounding Edit by Beautilist is a new hypno-meditation designed to soothe an overstimulated mind and re-anchor the body. Guided by Beautilist’s own Alexandra, the 60-minute session weaves hypnotherapy, breathwork, and guided meditation with a visual score of moving art. Supported by Heveya’s natural cloud mattresses, the experience creates a nervous-system reset that feels at once modern and timeless.
Time: 9:00am
Location: Theatre of Digital Art, Madinat Jumeirah
Price: AED250 (Includes matcha from Health Nag)
Beautilist Tip: Minimal effort, maximum comfort. Bring a jumper and socks so you can fully relax into the meditation.
Sunday 31st August: Floating Breathwork in the Sea
Sunday 31st August: Floating Breathwork in the Sea
This Sunday night, the Arabian Gulf becomes a sanctuary. Ashley Edelman of Immersiv Collective leads a 90-minute journey where participants float in the ocean under moonlight, using conscious breath to release what’s been buried or held. Beginning with grounding on the sand, moving into collective floating breathwork, and closing with a grounding tea ceremony beneath the stars, it’s an elemental reset unlike anything else in the region.
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
Price: AED350 (Includes tea ceremony)
Beautilist Tip: Hydrate well beforehand. Breathwork can be powerful and proper hydration supports circulation and recovery.
