This Month’s Health & Wellness Hot List

Newly launched, Forus takes a streamlined approach to recovery and longevity with a simple, two-step supplement protocol that works around the clock. The range centres on BPC Gold for daytime support – helping joints, gut health and overall repair – alongside REM+, a night-time formula created to promote deeper sleep and nervous system balance. Developed with patented, clinically backed ingredients, it’s a considered option that doesn't add needless complexity to a wellbeing routine. 

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Cold therapy continues to earn its place in modern wellness routines, and Fitness First’s latest launch makes it more accessible than ever. Now available to both members and non-members, the cryotherapy offering at Bay Gate in Business Bay is located within the club’s dedicated Recovery Zone, providing a fast, effective way to support muscle recovery, boost energy levels, and reset the body. With competitively priced packages designed to encourage regular sessions, it’s an easy add-on for anyone looking to prioritise recovery.

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January is prime recalibration season, and AWAKEN Wellness sets the bar for a true mind-body reboot. Spanning Atlantis The Royal and Atlantis, The Palm, the concept blends advanced recovery, energy healing and results-driven fitness across some of the region’s most impressive spa spaces. At The Royal, expect immersive experiences including an elemental hammam circuit, chakra balancing and hypno-healing, while Atlantis, The Palm delivers performance-led offerings such as cryotherapy, assisted stretching and state-of-the-art training facilities. Vegan, cruelty-free products are used throughout, with a clear focus on restoration, balance and longevity.

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Reopened at the scenic Al Habtoor Polo Resort, Connect Pilates offers a refined take on mindful movement, combining Polestar-led training with a calm, nature-set environment designed to rebalance and strengthen the body. Expect light-filled studios, industry-leading equipment and a considered programme of reformer, mat and chair classes for all levels, alongside private and duet sessions. More than just a workout, the space also serves as a regional hub for education, with teacher training, workshops and specialist programmes running throughout the year. 

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For anyone who loves clinical skincare with visible results, Biologique Recherche facials at The Pearl Spa, Four Seasons Jumeirah, are a standout. Fully tailored to your skin’s needs, options range from the oxygenating VIP O2 Facial for instant radiance to intensive booster treatments designed to sculpt, rebalance and accelerate recovery. Many longer sessions use Biologique Recherche’s signature Remodeling Face Machine, harnessing targeted electrical currents for immediate lift and long-term redefinition. Set in the spa’s serene, cocoon-like surroundings, it’s luxury skincare with serious results.

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For those looking to reset without extremes, SIRO Hotels offers a more considered approach to wellbeing, centred on sustainable habits rather than quick fixes. Across SIRO One Za’abeel in Dubai and SIRO Boka Place in Montenegro, the focus spans science-led nutrition, lifestyle-friendly movement, advanced recovery and mindset support. Expect personalised nutrition consultations, holistic fitness programmes, recovery labs featuring cryotherapy and contrast therapy, and sleep-optimised rooms designed to genuinely restore. 

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Tucked inside W Dubai – The Palm, Serenity by Sisley Paris delivers a refined approach to modern self-care, blending botanical expertise with quietly luxurious surroundings. Facials are the clear highlight, with tailored treatments ranging from the glow-boosting Black Rose Youthful Facial to the advanced Sisleÿa LED Treatment, designed to hydrate, firm and brighten without downtime. Add to that restorative massages, Moroccan and Turkish hammams by MarocMaroc and Hair Rituel by Sisley scalp treatments, and you have a beautifully considered spa destination that balances results, ritual and relaxation in equal measure. 

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WHOOP 5.0 takes wellness tracking far beyond steps and workouts, offering a data-led way to understand how everyday habits impact long-term health. Designed to be worn 24/7, it delivers personalised insights across sleep, recovery, strain and longevity, with features such as WHOOP Age and Pace of Aging helping users build consistency rather than chase extremes. Sleeker, discreet and firmly rooted in science, it’s a compelling option for anyone looking to stay accountable, optimise wellbeing and make smarter health decisions throughout the year. 

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Located at Mina Seyahi, Viya Fit is one of Dubai’s newest premium fitness destinations, blending high-performance training with a strong sense of community. The expansive space brings together Technogym-equipped gym floors, boutique studios for reformer Pilates, strength and functional training, alongside rooftop padel courts overlooking the harbour. Designed to make consistency feel achievable rather than intimidating, the focus is on structure, support and momentum – with January seeing added incentives including a ‘bring-a-friend’ week for members and guided onboarding for new joiners.

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