Retreat

Saadiyat Rotana Beach Resort & Spa is approximately 22 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Zayed International Airport) by taxi.

Saadiyat Rotana Beach Resort & Spa is approximately 1hr 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB) by taxi.

The most commonly used form of transport is by taxi which can be arranged by the hotel in advance, or via public taxi which is available directly outside by AUH airport (Zayed international airport) and DXB airport as there are usually many taxis waiting (the later is the most recommended option and the most cost effective. Alternatively, transport can be arranged by either the hotel or via Uber/Careem applications but these charges may be higher.

The Saadiyat Rotana Beach Resort and Spa is a 5 star resort with access to a 9km stretch of pristine white beach on Abu Dhabi’s breath-taking Saadiyat Island. Spa and treatments are available, subject to availability. Please check the hotel website for more information.

The specially designed menu for the wellness retreat will be served throughout the program and will vary day by day. Moreover, the menus will include vegetarian, non-vegetarian options, as well as dairy free, gluten free options during lunch and dinner which will be served daily. That said, if you have any other specific dietary requirements or allergies, these can also be provided at the time of making the booking.

Yes the retreat is open for those of all levels since it is personalised for all attendees.

Light clothing for yoga, meditation and other workshops. If you wish to bring your own yoga mats, feel free to do so otherwise, we will provide too. It may be cool in the evening, so pack accordingly. Swimwear for the pool and beach, as well as slippers, sunscreen and a hat as applicable.

No refund will be given unless the event is postponed due to circumstances beyond our control.

Registrations are non-transferable. Please do not sell your retreat registration to anyone including family, friends, or anyone online. Registration must be in the name of the registrant upon arrival at the retreat, or the registrant will not be valid.

Payment should be made in advance via the link shared by the Retreat team to ensure your place is guaranteed on the program.

The facilitators are fluent in both English and Arabic, and are also able to understand Hindi reasonably well. If you mother tongue language is not one of these, please let us know in advance of the booking and we will do our best (although we cannot guarantee) to accommodate.

Yes, Ms. Shamma Al Nowais is a certified NLP practitioner, Reiki Master and Transpersonal Regression Therapist (TASSO qualified), while Ms. Manju Mahar is a qualified Metaphysical Therapist, certified SRT practitioner, Transpersonal Regression (TASSO qualified), an empath and Energy Therapist.

The minimum age for the retreat program is 18 years old. If you have children that are younger than this age, our 5-star deluxe hotel partners Saadiyat Rotana will be able to accommodate them with many other activities while you are going through the program. Please check the hotel facilities through their website for more information.

We would would like you to feel comfortable and relaxed during the program so, feel free to wear light clothing or anything you are comfortable with. But please note that you will be asked to remove your footwear during meditation, yoga and healing sessions to be more comfortable, however there are no other formalities.

Yes, the program is open to both men and women.

Attendees are welcome to bring their personal mobile phones to the retreat. However, in certain workshops such as meditation, one-on-one sessions, massage, and others, it is imperative to set phones to silent to maintain a disturbance-free environment and to ensure an uninterrupted and immersive experience for all attendees. Should attendees anticipate urgent calls during these periods, arrangements can be made with the facilitator on the day to accommodate necessary communication while minimizing disruption to the schedule.

Retreat team will reach out to you to schedule a 20-minute introductory meeting with the retreat program facilitator. This meeting aims to better understand you by gaining insight from you and defining your retreat objectives, enabling us to tailor the program to your specific needs. Through this personalized approach, we aim to ensure your complete satisfaction upon the completion of the retreat, with your goals successfully achieved.