Wellness & Wellbeing Middle East Press Releases

September 11, 2025

UN Tourism Hosts First Regional Workshop on Wellness Tourism in the Middle East

Held at the UN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East in Riyadh, the two-day event (9–10 September) brought together representatives from National Tourism Administrations and Organizations (NTAs/NTOs) from 12 Middle East Member States, with more than 30 participants in total, alongside industry experts and key stakeholders from across the region. The workshop explored the growing potential of wellness tourism as a driver of economic growth, tourism diversification, and sustainability for the Middle East.

UN Tourism

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Press Release

January 11, 2024

NEOM announces Norlana, its coastal wellness-focused community

The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Norlana, an ultra-modern active lifestyle community, as the latest addition to the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia.

NEOM

Neom, Saudi Arabia

Press Release

October 11, 2018

Abu Dhabi And Medical Tourism Association® Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Promote The Emirate As A World-class Destination

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Medical Tourism Association® (MTA), to coordinate efforts to position Abu Dhabi as a world-class medical tourism destination, with the MTA's annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress® event now being hosted in Abu Dhabi a major part of the agreement.

Medical Tourism Association

United Arab Emirates

Press Release

November 25, 2015

Colliers International Launches Dubai Spa Benchmark Report

Colliers International, a global leader in real estate advisory, today launched the inaugural Dubai Spa Benchmark which points to the strength of the Dubai Resort Spa market which has witnessed a 6% y-o-y increase in treatment revenue (H1 2014-H1 2015), while also increasing its share of in-house guests to 74% up from 67% in H1 2013.

Colliers

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release

July 16, 2014

Six Senses Spa Selected as Spa Operator at Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is delighted to announce that Six Senses Spas has been selected to manage the impressive 32,000 square foot (3,000 square meter) spa at Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Muscat, Oman set to open February 2015. Reflective of traditional Omani design, the spa will beautifully complement the hotel and feature domed ceilings, elegant arched walkways and columns, falaj (water channels) reflecting pools and natural stone walls and floors.

Six Senses

Muscat, Oman

Press Release

March 5, 2014

One to One Hotels launches One to One Spa brand

One to One Hotels & Resorts has revealed its new One to One Spa brand, located at the One to One Hotel and Resort Ain Al Faida, in the city of Al Ain, UAE. Taking up the top floor of the property, the spa will offer a range of therapies in each of its eight treatment rooms, including two cold and hot Jacuzzis, two private Moroccan baths and two separate salons for male and female guests.

One to One Hotels

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release

May 8, 2012

eforea: spa at Hilton Continues Global Expansion with First Opening in Middle East

eforea: spa at Hilton, the innovative global spa concept continues its rapid global expansion with the opening of its first location in the Middle East. Located at Hilton Doha in Qatar, the 600-square-meter eforea: spa at Hilton offers an exclusive treatment menu, innovative design features and carefully selected product partners that appeal to today’s savvy global travelers.

Hilton

Doha, Qatar

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May 20, 2011

Six Senses Spa opens at Hotel Missoni Kuwait

Six Senses is delighted to announce the opening of a Six Senses Spa at Hotel Missoni Kuwait in early Summer 2011. The Six Senses Spa, on the second floor of the new five-star designer hotel, will have 13 treatment rooms including two Hammams, separate areas for men and ladies, and a bridal room including salon, pedicure and manicure areas. The 1,500-square metre spa will also house a fitness centre with a mixed and ladies-only gym, yoga studio, experience shower, sauna, steam rooms and luxurious relaxation areas.

Six Senses

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Press Release

January 19, 2009

Six Senses opens Evason Ma’In Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa in Jordan

Six Senses' Hub, Bangkok: Renowned for developing and operating resorts in inspirational settings, Six Senses is once more preparing to launch just such a property. Evason Ma'In Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa brings the eco-sensitivity of the group to an extraordinary and rugged location in Jordan, just minutes from the Dead Sea and a one-hour drive west of the capital of Amman. Sitting in a rocky ravine 264 metres below sea level, the resort features hot mineral spring waterfalls, which legend has that Herod the Great bathed in the waters. The therapudic benefits of the hot springs has continued to lure visitors over the centuries.

Six Senses

Jordan