After posting a 31% WHOOP level, Dubai’s Crown Prince has shared his ‘reset protocols’
We’ve all got our own post-flight restoration hacks. But if you’re looking to improve your recovery routine in 2026, then take note – as Dubai’s Crown Prince has some solid advice.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, took to his Instagram stories to share his ‘reset protocols’ – and it’s clear he’s well-versed in contrast therapy.
Sharing his rather low 31% WHOOP level with his 17.4 million followers, Sheikh Hamdan wrote, “When WHOOP says recovery is low after travel, I don’t panic – I adjust.” From there, he posted a series of stories of his ‘exact reset protocol’ that helps him get back to feeling his best.
If you’re keen to mirror the recovery routine of Sheikh Hamdan – fondly known as Faz, here’s what you need to know.
It begins with 20 minutes of red light therapy, which is known to accelerate muscle recovery and boost blood flow. Then, that’s followed by 3 to 5 minutes of ‘ice lab,’ where the temperature sits at a bracing -110 degrees Celsius.
His reset protocols then continue in the sauna, with 25 minutes at between 80 to 90 degrees Celsius, and conclude with a mood-boosting, inflammation-reducing 5-minute cold plunge.
The ever-active Crown Prince regularly updates his followers on his adventurous travels and frequent workouts, so we’re not surprised to see he’s also perfected the art of recovery.
Where to try contrast therapy in Dubai
If you’re keen to follow in Sheikh Hamdan’s footsteps, Dubai’s growing wellness scene offers plenty of places to try contrast therapy. Sauna and ice bath studio Contrast Wellness can be found in locations across JVC, City Walk and Dubai Creek, while the ever-hip Al Quoz is where to go for studios such as PEAQ and Longevity Wellness Hub.
Images: @faz3 via Instagram
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