Easy ways to move, stretch and find your flow again with these wellness and fitness activities in the UAE
A month of fasting encourages the body to adapt; energy is used more efficiently, daily habits become more intentional, and there are real benefits in that. When it ends, it’s tempting to snap straight back into packed diaries, tough workouts and heavy dinners. But the smarter move is holding on to what Ramadan taught us: awareness, discipline, balance and easing back in gradually. This means embracing low-impact sessions and making the most of mobility work. Here’s where to begin your gentle reset with wellness and fitness activities in the UAE.
Dubai
Beauty Day at eforea Spa, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Spend a morning dedicated to wellness and skincare at eforea Spa, in collaboration with HydroPeptide. Start with a gentle yoga session to wake up the body, then enjoy light refreshments before a hands-on beauty masterclass with step-by-step guidance and a beauty bar experience. All participants receive travel-size HydroPeptide gift bags, followed by a wellness lunch at Jones the Grocer and a 30% off voucher on treatments to use later.
Where: eforea Spa, Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah.
When: Sunday, March 29, 9am to 12.30pm.
Cost: Dhs350 per person (advance booking required by March 23).
Contact: @eforea.dubai @hiltondubai
Yoga and Pilates at HWH Studio
Image: HWH Studio Dubai website
Wake up with a gentle stretch or wind down in the evening. HWH Studio offers classes that move your body, calm your mind, and ease you back into your daily rhythm. From Reformer Pilates to Morning Flow, Sunset Flow, and Power Vinyasa, sessions help build strength, improve flexibility and restore balance – all designed to fit your schedule.
Where: Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Delano Dubai, SIRO One Za’abeel.
When: Daily, 5.30am to 7pm – see full schedule at hwhstudiodubai.com
Cost: Starting from Dhs250 per class
Contact: @hwhstudio
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GYROTONIC private sessions at The Hundred Wellness Centre
The Hundred Wellness Centre lets you try this unique workout that blends yoga, ballet, swimming, tai chi and gymnastics. Using the GYROTONIC Expansion System, you’ll move in circular motions that strengthen and stretch the body, improving posture and coordination. Sessions are fully bespoke, suitable for all levels, and focus on building endurance and full-body mobility.
Where: The Hundred Wellness Centre, Street 53b, Jumeirah 1.
When: Saturday to Thursday, 7am to 8pm.
Cost: Price varies per booking.
Contact: @thehundredwellness
Somatic Yoga at Talise Spa, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Slow things down with this monthly Somatic Yoga session at Talise Spa. Designed around mindful, intentional movement, the class focuses on releasing tension, improving mobility and reconnecting body and mind. Expect gentle flows, breath-led awareness, and nervous system reset – against the backdrop of stunning sea views.
Where: Talise Fitness Terrace, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab.
When: March 25; 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Cost: Dhs700.
Contact: @jumeirahmarsaalarab
AURA Skypool
210 metres above Dubai, AURA Skypool offers mindful movement and a gentle reset. Enjoy sunrise yoga to wake the body slowly, evening breathwork to release stress, and immersive sound healing sessions to calm the mind. Each experience is designed to restore balance, improve focus, and help you reconnect with your body, with stunning 360° city views. Perfect for easing back into movement at your own pace.
Where: AURA Skypool, St. Regis Hotel, Palm Tower, 50th Floor, Palm Jumeirah.
When: Daily classes from 5.30am to 8pm. See the full schedule at auraskypool.com
Cost: From Dhs300 per person.
Contact: @auraskypool.dubai
Abu Dhabi
Exclusive Sports Club at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Set on Saadiyat’s white sands with the Arabian Sea as your backdrop, this club is all about moving, stretching and recharging. Try Fly Yoga in the airy yoga room – hammocks help open up your body and ease tension while keeping the flow gentle. Or dive into Aqua Activities in the pool for a low-impact workout that boosts strength and mobility without adding undue strain to your joints.
Where: Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Yoga Room (Fly Yoga) & Pool (Aqua Activities).
When: Fly Yoga: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 5pm; Aqua Activities: Friday & Saturday, 11.30am.
Cost: Dhs200 per person.
Contact: @rixospremiumsaadiyat
Bodytree Studio
One of Abu Dhabi’s longest-running wellness studios, Bodytree provides consistent, high-quality instruction in a light, airy villa setting. From Foundation and Athletic Reformer Pilates to Beginner Yoga, Yin/Yang Vinyasa classes, there’s something for every level. The studio also runs workshops on posture, movement awareness and injury prevention to help deepen your practice.
Where: Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi.
When: Daily, 8.30am to 6pm; see full schedule at bodytreestudio.com
Cost: Varies by class.
Contact: @bodytreestudio
Images: Provided/Official websites
