Looking for the best free things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend? Kick off the outdoor season at the Awaken the Winter Wave: Wellness & Rhythm Festival. This event is hosted by Lodyana Healing and Wellness Centre on the stunning Marsana West lawn. The free wellness day packs sunrise yoga, high-energy Afro dance, martial arts, and complimentary spa trials into one epic Sunday morning. You can book your session here.
What to expect at the free wellness session
Get ready for an action-packed morning of mindfulness, sweat, and community. The day kicks off at 7am with ocean-view Sunrise Zen Yoga to align your breathing. This is followed by a refreshing botanical and fruit-infused detox break at 8:15am to rehydrate. By 8:45am, the energy shifts as world-class Senseis from the Emirates Karate Academy deliver a high-precision Power Karate demonstration.
At 10am, prepare to sweat with a high-energy Afro Dance cardio session led by Fitness First trainers. This seamlessly transitions into an empowering, real-world self-defense and kickboxing workshop at 11:15am. From 12:30pm, you can test your limits in friendly fitness challenges like planking showdowns to a sand agility relays.
Finally, wind down at 1:30om with free mini-treatments, including 10-minute Wood Therapy (Madero) massages, karate stance trials, and kickboxing pad rounds. Make sure to stick around until 2pm though. Every attendee scores a free wellness goodie bag loaded with spa vouchers and discount passes.
Key information
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Time: 7am to 2pm
- Location: Marsana West Grass Lawn, Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
- Price: Free!
- Reserve your spot here.
