From crystal bowl journeys to full gong baths, these serene spots in Dubai promise deep relaxation through the power of sound
When you’re struggling to cut through the noise, sound healing offers a chance to pause, reset and rebalance. Using vibrations from instruments such as crystal singing bowls, gongs and chimes, these immersive sessions are designed to calm the nervous system and promote deep relaxation. Whether you’re a seasoned wellness enthusiast or simply curious about the practice, Dubai has an impressive selection of studios and destinations offering restorative sound healing experiences.
Here are the best places to experience sound healing in Dubai.
Soul Side Wellness
A self-care studio that’s transformed a JLT office space into a haven of wellbeing, Soul Side wellness is the brainchild of experienced sound practitioner Anishka Bagla. The space is warm and inviting, with beautiful alcoves, cosy corners, and several treatment and studio rooms that even include a Himalayan salt healing room. Meditation and relaxation yoga are also offered, but the sound healing sessions are what really set Soul Side apart. Taking place in silk cocoons, these floating sound healing sessions are designed for all abilities, whether you’re new to wellness or experienced in sound healing.
Price: From Dhs165
Where: Cluster N, JLT
Visit: soulsidestudio.com
The Chi Room
Taking sound healing seriously is The Chi Room, a zen-inducing spot at Alserkal Avenue. The crowning feature of this luxurious wellness space is a first-of-its-kind acoustically designed sound healing studio features an 8-metre-high ceiling, to maximise the auditory experience. The appropriately named wellness space offers a range of classes designed to help wellness-seekers find their ‘chi’, through classes led by expert practitioners in sound healing, breathwork, and meditation. Sessions include gong baths, crystal and Tibetan bowl sound healing, as well as more specialised classes, like New Moon Chakra Balancing through Soundscapes.
Price: Intro class for Dhs100, Dhs130 thereafter
Where: Alserkal Avenue
Visit: thechiroom.ae
Sohum Wellness
A serene sanctuary dedicated to holistic wellbeing, Sohum Wellness offers a variety of deeply restorative sound healing experiences. It’s transformed an unassuming space in Al Quoz into a haven of wellness, complete with a beautifully serene garden and a healthy cafe. Sound healing Sessions typically feature crystal singing bowls, chimes and guided meditation, designed to help quiet the mind and restore energetic balance.
Price: From Dhs120
Where: Al Quoz
Visit: sohumwellness.ae
Reform Athletica
Best known as a boutique fitness studio, Reform Athletica also offers a more restorative side through its wellness programming. Alongside reformer Pilates and strength training, the studio regularly hosts sound healing sessions designed to complement physical training with mental recovery. Expect breathwork and guided relaxation that encourage deep rest and nervous system reset, perfect for unwinding after an intense workout or a busy week.
Price: From Dhs157
Where: ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC
Visit: reformathletica.com
Villa Sage
Hidden away in a peaceful villa setting, Villa Sage is a wellness hub that blends modern therapies with holistic practices. Their sound healing sessions focus on creating a deeply immersive experience through the use of crystal bowls, gongs and other vibrational instruments. The intimate setting makes each session feel personal and grounding, with practitioners guiding guests through meditative journeys designed to release tension and restore balance.
Price: Introductory class Dhs125, Dhs165 per class thereafter
Where: Umm Suqeim
Visit: villasage.ae
Seva
A long-standing favourite among Dubai’s wellness community, Seva offers a calm, leafy escape in the heart of Jumeirah. The holistic centre regularly hosts sound healing sessions and gong baths designed to promote deep relaxation and emotional release. With its lush garden café, yoga studio and meditation spaces, Seva is the kind of place where you can easily spend an entire afternoon unwinding.
Price: Dhs130
Where: Jumeirah 1
Visit: sevaexperience.com
Lost World Aquarium
While a visit to Lost World Aquarium might typically be accompanied by the sound of over-excited children racing from exhibit to exhibit, it can be a rather zen-inducing spot when there’s just 15 adults inside. That’s what you’ll get (plus your teacher) at the bi-weekly sound healing meditation sessions. Taking place at 8am on Wednesday and Friday, you’ll lie down on a yoga mat against the backdrop of the turquoise glow of the main Ambassador Lagoon, and zone into a relaxing meditative state as fish, rays, and sharks drift by. The 45-minute session uses therapeutic gongs and singing bowls to send sound frequencies and vibrations through your body.
Price: Dhs275
Where: Atlantis, The Palm
Visit: atlantis.com
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