Everything You Need to Know About Kayan Wellness Festival

If you’ve been feeling like you need to press pause on life, Abu Dhabi has an answer. From February 6-8, Kayan Wellness Festival returns to Fahid Island for its second edition—and this year, it’s bringing some serious heavy-hitters. Think Marianne Williamson, Peter Crone, and the first Saudi woman to summit Everest. Plus yoga flows, sound baths, biohacking demos, and enough conscious living to make even your most zen friend jealous.

Daily passes start at AED 275, which gets you access to a full day of programming across eight different zones. Whether you’re a wellness veteran or just wellness-curious, here’s everything you need to know before you go.

The Headliners: Who You Need To See

Marianne Williamson

The spiritual heavyweight and bestselling author of A Return to Love is bringing her signature blend of compassion and self-awareness. If you’ve ever ugly-cried during a meditation or journaled through a quarter-life crisis, this is your session.

Peter Crone – “Finding Freedom”

Known as ‘The Mind Architect,’ Crone specializes in helping high-performers break free from invisible mental patterns. Expect mind-bending insights on perception and inner freedom. This one’s for the overthinkers.

Raha Moharrak – “Finding Your Everest”

The first Saudi woman and youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest shares what it really takes to climb your personal mountains. Not just the physical ones—the ones that exist in your head.

Panel: Nervous System Reset for High-Achieving Women

Nadia Zaal (Founder, Zaya), Noor Sweid (Founder & Managing Partner, Global Ventures), and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau (bestselling author, mental health advocate) get real about regulation, resilience, and what it takes to actually sustain success. If you’re achieving but exhausted, block this one out.

Dr. Khaled Ghattas

For Arabic speakers, the ‘Life Scientist’ delivers insights on human behaviour and positive psychology, tackling the tension between change and certainty. Particularly relevant if you’re navigating life in a region that’s evolving at warp speed.

The Zones: Where To Spend Your Time

The Mind Amphitheatre

Where all the talks and panels happen. This is your intellectual fuel station—expect thought-provoking conversations, practical wisdom, and probably a few “aha” moments you’ll be texting your friends about later.

The Body Zone

Dynamic movement experiences, including yoga, Pilates, and somatic practices. If you’ve been desk-bound for months, this is where you remember you have a body. Prepare to be sore (in a good way).

The Soul Space

The antidote to overstimulation. Meditation sessions, breathwork, sound healing—basically everything designed to slow you down and help you actually feel something other than stress.

The Heart

Live music performances and communal gatherings. This is where the festival comes alive at night—soul-stirring performances that remind you wellness isn’t just about green juice and downward dogs.

The Longevity Hub

For the data-driven wellness seekers: biohacking tools, longevity science, and talks on extending your healthspan (not just lifespan). If you’re into optimizing everything from your sleep to your cellular function, you’ll want to spend serious time here.

The Feel Good Market

Conscious food concepts, wellness retail, and everything you didn’t know you needed until you saw it. Come hungry, leave with a tote bag full of adaptogenic supplements and a new skincare routine.

The Kids’ Hideout

Parent-child workshops and creative play sessions. Finally, a wellness event where you don’t have to choose between self-care and family time.

The Premium Lounge (Premium Pass Holders Only)

Quiet spaces, healthy refreshments, priority access to sessions, and exclusive speaker meet-and-greets. Is it worth the upgrade? If you value comfort and want guaranteed spots in popular sessions, yes.

Don’t Miss

Sunrise Yoga

There’s something about morning practice by the water that just hits different. Book early—these sessions fill up fast.

The Sound Healing Sessions

Even if you’re sceptical about crystal bowls and frequencies, give it a shot. You might surprise yourself.

The Longevity Hub’s Science Talks

Wellness has gone deeply scientific. These sessions break down the latest research in ways you can actually understand (and apply).

Worth The Splurge?

Premium Pass: Gets you access to the Premium Lounge, priority booking for sessions, and meet-and-greets with speakers. If you’re planning to attend all three days and want the VIP treatment, it’s worth considering.

Three-Day Pass vs. Single Day: Wellness festivals have a cumulative effect. One day gives you a taste; three days actually shift something. If you can swing it, go for the full experience.

If You Only Do One Thing

Attend the “Nervous System Reset for High-Achieving Women” panel. Even if you’re not a woman, the insights on managing stress and building resilience are universally relevant. This is the kind of conversation people will be talking about for weeks after.

The Reality Check

Let’s be honest: AED 275+ isn’t cheap for a day pass, and premium options push the price even higher. Kayan is walking the fine line between accessibility and exclusivity—it’s open to everyone, but the tiered pricing means experiences vary significantly based on what you can afford. That said, compared to similar wellness events globally, the pricing is competitive. And if you factor in the calibre of speakers and the breadth of programming, you’re getting a solid value.

What To Bring

• Comfortable clothing for movement (layers—it gets cool by the water at night)

• Reusable water bottle

• Yoga mat (unless you’re renting one there)

• Notebook for the talks (trust us, you’ll want to take notes)

• Sunscreen and a hat

• An open mind

The Bigger Picture

Kayan isn’t just a festival—it’s part of Abu Dhabi’s larger vision to become a regional wellness hub, aligning with the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 and Healthy Longevity Vision 2030. Fahid Island is being developed as a coastal wellness destination, and this festival is both a showcase and a proof of concept. Translation: This is likely to become an annual fixture, and it’s only going to get bigger.

Essential Details

Dates: February 6-8, 2026

Location: Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi

Tickets: Daily passes from AED 275 | Three-day and premium passes available

Book: kayanwellnessfestival.com

More Info: kayanwellnessfestival.com | @kayanfestival

Pro Tip: Book sessions in advance through the festival app. Popular workshops and speaker sessions