The Kayan Wellness Festival is the Middle East's largest wellness gathering, offering a transformative three-day experience for those seeking personal growth, physical vitality, and inner peace. Scheduled for February 6-8, 2026, this award-winning festival returns to Fahid Island in Abu Dhabi, creating a sanctuary designed to awaken the mind, body, heart, and soul.

Quick Facts

Location: Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dates: February 6-8, 2026

Event Type: Multi-disciplinary wellness festival with talks, workshops, movement practices, sound healing, and live music

Target Audience: Wellness enthusiasts, conscious travelers, families, and anyone exploring holistic living

Recognition: Best Festival in the Middle East 2025

What Makes Kayan Unique

The word "Kayan" translates to "essence" in Arabic. The festival creates an immersive environment where ancient wisdom meets modern science, integrating wellness across four core zones: Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul. Following a successful inaugural edition, the 2026 festival expands programming while attracting international participants who recognize Abu Dhabi as an emerging wellness destination.

The Four Core Zones

Mind Zone: Clarity and Mental Wellbeing

Expert-led talks and panel discussions featuring global wellness leaders cover mindful eating, mental health, emotional resilience, and biohacking. The outdoor Mind Amphitheater provides an inspiring setting for engaging with thought leaders on consciousness, neuroscience, and personal development.

Body Zone: Physical Vitality and Movement

Dynamic sessions cater to all levels, from high-energy workouts to gentle practices. Expect yoga ranging from vinyasa flows to restorative sessions, breathwork exercises, ice bath experiences, and movement workshops exploring dance and martial arts. The emphasis remains on finding joy in movement.

Soul Zone: Inner Peace and Spiritual Alignment

Sacred space for introspection featuring meditation in various traditions, sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls and handpans, cacao ceremonies, and energy healing. Whether new to spiritual practices or experienced, attendees find guidance in connecting with their deeper selves.

Heart Zone: Connection and Community

The festival's social heartbeat features live music performances, sound journeys, ecstatic dance, drum circles, and communal meals celebrating shared experience and meaningful connection.

The Longevity Hub

The Longevity Hub explores healthy aging and optimal performance through cutting-edge science and traditional practices. The Biohacking Pavilion showcases wellness technologies, personalized consultations, and workshops on nutrition, sleep optimization, hormone balance, and cellular health.

Special Experiences

Kids' Hideout: Age-appropriate mindfulness and creative activities for families

Evening Performances: International musicians create magical atmospheres at sunset

Wellness Marketplace: Curated conscious products from organic skincare to wellness tools

Why Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's February climate offers ideal outdoor conditions with comfortable temperatures perfect for yoga and meditation. The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi supports Kayan as part of efforts to position the emirate as a leading wellness tourism destination, ensuring world-class infrastructure and international accessibility.

Fahid Island: The Perfect Setting

Located between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, Fahid Island offers pristine beaches and serene mangrove forests. As the world's first Fitwel-certified island, it dedicates over thirty percent of space to natural areas. The 4.6 kilometers of beaches provide stunning settings for sunrise yoga and meditation, just 15 minutes from Zayed International Airport.

Planning Your Visit

Who Should Attend

Kayan welcomes everyone interested in wellness, regardless of experience level. The event appeals to conscious travelers, families, couples, solo travelers, and professionals seeking balance. No prerequisite knowledge or fitness level required.

What to Expect

Days begin with sunrise practices, followed by workshops and talks. Midday offers active sessions, while afternoons feature educational content. Evenings culminate in performances and community gatherings. Expect a relaxed atmosphere with nourishing food and quiet rest spaces.

Essential Tips

Arrive early for popular sessions. Bring a reusable water bottle, yoga mat, sunscreen, comfortable layers, and journal. Download the schedule but stay flexible. Connect authentically with fellow participants.

Ticket Options & Pricing

Sunset Pass – AED 95 Evening access from 6:00 PM onwards with concerts, Feel Good Market, retail pop-ups, and Longevity Hub. Valid for any one festival evening.

Full Day Pass – AED 275 Complete one-day access to Mind, Body, Soul, Heart, Longevity Hub and communal zones. Valid for any one festival day.

Festival Pass – AED 575 Full three-day access to all zones for the complete Kayan journey.

Premium Pass – AED 1,275 Full three-day access plus meet and greets with speakers, reserved parking, wellness goodie bag, and front-row seating for Mind sessions.

Children under 16: Free with adult (kids' activities have additional fees)

Where to Book

Tickets available at kayanwellnessfestival.com and Platinumlist. Early booking recommended due to limited capacity. All sales are final and non-refundable.

Extending Your Abu Dhabi Experience

Abu Dhabi offers numerous ways to deepen your wellness journey. Sunrise desert experiences provide magical quiet moments as golden light illuminates dunes. Morning and evening desert safaris allow comfortable exploration, while overnight stays under stars offer complete disconnection from urban life.

Camel trekking provides meditative connection with desert landscapes and Bedouin wisdom. Abu Dhabi city tours reveal architectural marvels including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Dubai offers contrasting energy while Al Ain provides oasis tranquility.

Mangrove kayaking allows peaceful paddling through protected coastal ecosystems, complementing the festival's wellness focus. These experiences help maintain the centered state cultivated during Kayan.

A Celebration of Holistic Living

The Kayan Wellness Festival embodies integrated wellness, conscious living, and community connection. The 2026 edition builds on success with expanded programming including the enhanced Longevity Hub and family activities.

Whether seeking specific answers, healing, or following intuition toward growth, Kayan creates conditions for transformation. The combination of world-class teachers, stunning natural setting, and community energy produces life-changing experiences.

The shores of Fahid Island await those ready to explore their essence, connect with ancient and cutting-edge wisdom, and join a global community committed to conscious, balanced, joyful living.