Curated wellness experiences across three destinations to mark the 10th edition of the worldwide movement
This September, Christian Kiefer, Founder of Rayya Wellness and Wellbeings Holistic Healing and Dubai Regional Ambassador for World Wellness Weekend, will mark the movement’s 10th edition with a series of wellness experiences delivered by Rayya Wellness and Wellbeings Holistic Healing across three UAE destinations.
Taking place from 18–20 September 2026, World Wellness Weekend is a worldwide celebration of wellbeing, bringing together participating venues across 190 countries. From hotels and spas to fitness studios and wellness spaces, the movement invites communities around the world to come together through complimentary experiences centred around movement, mindfulness, connection and wellbeing.
In the UAE, Wellbeings Holistic Healing will mark the milestone edition with wellness experiences at Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa and Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek, while Rayya Wellness will host a dedicated family-focused experience at The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel. Together, the programmes offer different expressions of wellbeing, from movement and sound healing to mindful connection and restorative treatments.
Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
Sunday, 20 September | From 5:00 PM
At Al Raha Beach Resort & Spa, World Wellness Weekend will take on a slower, more restorative rhythm. The evening begins with Returning to Rhythm: Rest & Realign, a wellness talk with Rhythms of Change, followed by sunset flow yoga and sundowners. Set against the transition from day to evening, the experience invites guests to pause, move and reconnect.
Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek, Dubai
Saturday, 19 September | From 8:00 AM
At Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek, Wellbeings will join the Ladies Social Gathering for a morning dedicated to movement and restoration. Guests will begin with flow yoga before moving into a sound healing session with Vaanya Sanctuary.
The Wellbeings spa team will also offer complimentary back, neck and shoulder massages before and after the sessions, giving guests the opportunity to experience a moment of relaxation while discovering the brand’s holistic approach to wellbeing.
The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
Saturday, 19 September | From 3:00 PM
At The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel, wellness becomes a shared family experience. The afternoon will begin with a detox shot, or juice for children, alongside chromotherapy and intention setting, before moving into parent-and-child yoga, breathwork and guided meditation.
The programme will continue with foot mapping focused on the nervous system, followed by healthy snacks and refreshments. Children will also be invited to enjoy a Baby Bear face mask experience, while adults can unwind with complimentary back, neck and shoulder massages. Each participant will receive an AED 300 spa credit voucher, extending the experience beyond the weekend itself.
Together, the three experiences reflect the spirit of World Wellness Weekend, bringing people together across generations and communities to experience wellbeing in different forms, from mindful movement and sound healing to family connection and restorative treatments.
As the global movement celebrates its 10th edition, the UAE joins wellness communities around the world in a shared weekend dedicated to taking a pause, reconnecting and making space for wellbeing.
World Wellness Weekend takes place from 18–20 September 2026.
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