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In an unprecedented show of commitment to global wellness, 2025 marks the largest participation yet from hotel groups in World Wellness Weekend. Across the United Arab Emirates, 61 venues are stepping up to champion the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #3: “Good Health and Wellbeing for All.” Hotels are offering free wellness events for guests, workplace wellness sessions for staff, and outreach programs for frontline professionals including doctors, nurses, and firefighters.
Strategic Support from Dubai Sports Council
Aheem Siddique, UAE Country Ambassador for World Wellness Weekend, announced a key collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council. “In a promising show of support, the Dubai Sports Council has also expressed its commitment to collaborating with World Wellness Weekend to raise awareness and promote healthier, more active lifestyles through inclusive community engagement and shared wellness goals,” Siddique stated.
This partnership aligns with the UAE’s National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 and Dubai’s ambition to become the best city in the world by 2050. It also sets the stage for the highly anticipated Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30, running November 1–30, 2025, inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Since its launch in 2017, the month-long challenge has inspired millions, 2.4 million in 2023 alone to commit to 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days, supported by a wide range of free fitness events and wellness opportunities.
Industry Collaboration and Support
The momentum continues with active engagement from Professional Beauty GCC and the World Spa & Wellness Convention DUBAI, who are encouraging their network of hotel and spa professionals to join the movement as “Wellness Champions” and “Wellness Heroes.”
Hotel Highlights Across the Emirates
· Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers will debut an Oxygen Bar in partnership with SKIN111 to boost energy and mental clarity, alongside a high-tech Recovery Station by Hyperice featuring advanced muscle recovery and mobility solutions.
· W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is recognized as the first “Wellness Hero” of the UAE, unveiling a comprehensive five-day wellness program including daily fitness and yoga sessions, team-building activities, and a starlit mindfulness and gratitude experience.
· Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort is named a 2025 “Wellness Champion,” hosting an exciting festival of wellness activities such as Aqua Zumba, Paddle & Play, Hatha Yoga, Fun Runs, complimentary foot massages, and “Healthy Minute Breaks.”
· Sharjah Ladies Club continues its legacy as a four-time “Wellness Champion” and 2024 “Wellness Hero,” offering a vibrant three-day program of fitness classes, wellness workshops, and exclusive wellbeing offers tailored to women’s health.
Check out all the venues across the UAE below:
World Wellness Weekend is a global movement that is taking place on September 19–21, 2025, join over 10,000 venues in 160 countries to celebrate the initiative, make an impact and bring attention to your wellness offerings:
How you can get involved:
1. Visit wellmap.org to find or register your venue/activity.
2. Host at least one free, inclusive wellness event between Sept 19–21: this could be an open fitness class, guided meditation, wellness talk, or beach clean up (in line with World Cleanup Day integration).
3. Amplify your impact: organize three events to earn a “Champion” badge, or five to be recognized as a “Hero”.
4. Share your activities on social media using #WorldWellnessWeekend, #WellnessForAll, and #Wellfluencer - and inspire others to join.
Get started today: create your free venue page, post your events, and join the change-makers of the UAE lighting up health and wellbeing, one community at a time.
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