Wellness Summit 2025: Abu Dhabi

The 19th Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to take place from November 18-21, 2025, at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, a luxurious beachfront resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

This announcement, made by the GWS team, highlights that the 2025 summit will focus on both regional and global advancements in wellness.

Notable features include an expansive Innovation Lab and a specialized Wellness Tourism Congress.

The summit will be co-hosted by Shura Global Consultancy and Abu Dhabi Investment Gate (ADIG).

It will emphasize the UAE's increasing influence in the global wellness industry, bringing together leaders from business, hospitality, government, science, and academia to shape the future of wellness on a global scale.

Dr. Mohamed Yousef Almadfael of Shura Global, speaking at the recent 2024 GWS in Scotland, underlined the UAE’s growing prominence in the wellness economy.

He stated, “The UAE's wellness economy is flourishing, contributing 4.5 percent to the GDP. Our ambitions in wellness and wellness tourism are limitless, positioning us as a key leader.

Partnering with the GWS is pivotal for advancing our wellness economy and impacting the global wellness narrative positively.”

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Set amidst 100 hectares, the Emirates Palace is a 390-key luxury property renowned for its grandeur.

The resort showcases 86,114 sq ft of 22-carat gold leaf, 1 million sq ft of marble, and more than 1,000 Swarovski crystal chandeliers.

Opened in 2005 following a US$3.5 billion (€3.4 billion, £2.8 billion) investment, the property has been operated by Mandarin Oriental since 2020. It features an impressive 7,000 sq m of event space.

Wellness plays a central role in the guest experience.

Features include a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness suite and a Mandarin Oriental Spa with nine treatment rooms offering Moroccan- and Turkish-inspired hammam experiences.

Guests can also enjoy treatments using products from OTO CBD, Tata Harper, and 111Skin, along with holistic wellness options for children.

The resort also provides comprehensive wellness programs centered on Nourishment, Movement, Wellbeing, Connections, and Stillness.

Source: leisureopportunities

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