WELLNESS
Dubai is quickly cementing its place as a wellness capital, from One Z'abeel's longevity hub to Wellth's anti aging treatments, the city is becoming one of the most covetable wellness destinations. With the UAE's unparalleled hospitality scene, and ambition to be the best at, well, everything, it’s no surprise that it’s becoming the place for health-forward travellers.
From IV drips to chakra alignments, there’s a treatment for everyone. Whether you're a biohacker, a burnt-out exec, or just someone who wants to feel a little bit more radiant, Dubai's wellness scene has it all.
One&Only One Za’abeel: The Wellness Icon
The One&Only One Za’abeel is more than just a luxury hotel, it’s redefining wellness in the city. Their partnership with global wellness brand Clinique La Prairie for their Longevity Hub brings science-backed longevity treatments to the Middle East, and the hotel’s wellness suite offerings combine ultra-luxe living with biohacking-grade amenities. Guests can access everything from diagnostic screenings and personalised vitality programs to cryotherapy and cutting-edge IV therapy, all without leaving the spa.
Wellth: The Elevated Everyday Clinic
If One Za’abeel is the haute couture of wellness, Wellth is its sleek, everyday wardrobe. Tucked inside a discreet villa in Al Wasl, this ultra-modern clinic blends medical-grade health assessments with holistic therapies, all in a space that feels more gallery than GP’s office.
Wellth is known for its advanced bioresonance therapy, hormone optimisation, and stress management protocols. But it’s not just about treating issues, it’s about proactive, preventative care. And while you’re rebalancing your cortisol levels, you can sip adaptogenic matcha in an art-filled lounge. You know, wellness, but chic.
The Retreat Palm Dubai: A Beachfront Reset
For those who want to fully unplug, The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel offers a holistic 24 hour retreat. This place is all about restoring balance through nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. Their immersive wellness programs are tailored to your goals, be it weight loss, digital detox, or a full mental reset.
The retreat is all morning meditations overlooking the ocean, detoxifying spa rituals, gut-healing menus, chlorophyll shots, magnesium baths, and recalibrating your nervous system with guided breathwork. You’ll check in frazzled and float out glowing.
Natura Bissé Spa at Atlantis The Royal
Luxury and wellness collide at the Natura Bissé Spa, housed within the opulent Atlantis The Royal. With treatments grounded in science and delivered with serious glamour, this is where skincare is elevated to an artform. Their exclusive Diamond Well-Living experiences and oxygen-rich facials are reason enough to book a day pass, or a suite.
The Rise of Ritual: Ancient Therapies in Ultra-Modern Settings
If checking into hotels and ayurveda isn't your thing then there's a whole host of spa treatments to reset and relax. Let’s start with the hammam. These centuries-old bathing rituals have had a major glow-up in the UAE, offering a full mind-body reset with a luxury twist. The Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray remains a must-visit for good reason. Their Royal Hammam treatment is legendary: a head-to-toe exfoliation, detoxifying steam, and a dreamy stretch massage that will leave you walking out like a new person.
Other spots making the traditional feel transcendent? One&Only Spa at The Palm, where the hammam experience is infused with Arabian rose, and The Pearl Spa at Four Seasons Resort Dubai, which pairs its Moroccan-style hammam with crystal-infused oils.
Wellness That Works: Detox, Reboot & Recalibrate
Gone are the days when a spa day meant a quick massage and a glass of cucumber water. Dubai’s top wellness retreats are now offering full-on transformations.
Over in Al Barari, The Farm offers bespoke wellness packages in a lush, leafy escape that feels a million miles from Sheikh Zayed Road. It’s the kind of place where forest bathing meets plant-based dining and reiki.
Design-Led Healing: Where Aesthetic Meets Energy
In true Dubai fashion, spas here don’t just make you feel good—they look like they belong in an Architectural Digest feature. Ciel Spa at SLS Dubai is chic, moody, and mirrors your serotonin levels post-facial. The spa at Address Beach Resort offers panoramic sea views that basically count as visual therapy.
Then there’s The Lana, Dorchester Collection, where the soon-to-launch Dior Spa is expected to set a new benchmark in luxury wellness, complete with signature couture-inspired treatments and (of course) Dior skincare.
Because in Dubai, even your chakras deserve five-star surroundings.