Experience Soulful Wellness by the Sea at Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat

Soulful Wellness Experiences by the Sea [Photo credit: Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi]

Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat is set against the azure backdrop of the Arabian Gulf. The retreat, operated by Minor Hotels, has unveiled a new chapter in transformative wellbeing. Moreover, both in-house guests and the wider community are invited to experience a collection of rejuvenating rituals that move beyond the traditional spa.

Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat and Soulful Wellness Experiences by the Sea

Guests at the retreat can enjoy the following experiences at the Abu Dhabi resort:

Full Moon Ceremony

Full Moon Cacao Ceremony [Photo credit: Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat]

Each month, guests are invited to gather for a deeply evocative Full Moon Ceremony. This guided experience unfolds in a sacred sequence, starting with a shared circle and heart-opening cacao ritual. It then moves into breath-led meditation and gentle self-reflection. Meanwhile, guests are encouraged to release anything that no longer serves them through a symbolic bonfire ritual, before closing with a flower offering and shared gratitude beneath the moonlight.

Moreover, guests who choose the full-day experience may arrive earlier to enjoy exclusive access to the resort’s pool and beach, allowing them time for quiet contemplation ahead of the evening’s ceremony. Furthermore, the Full Moon Ceremony offers a rare opportunity to reconnect with oneself and the natural world in a setting both ethereal and grounded.

Santorini Sundays

As part of the weekly calendar, the newly introduced Santorini Sundays welcomes guests in a group with a slower rhythm. Guests are welcomed with an herbal-infused welcome drink, followed by an intention-setting ritual and guided breath work. The journey then takes participants on a 60-minute slow flow yoga session, hosted by a meditative tones of live hand pan music, culminating in a nourishing wellness breakfast, served overlooking the azure Arabian Sea.

Following this, guests seeking deeper exploration may opt for the full-day experience, including a Creative Expression Workshop. Moreover, the workshop varies each week, from intuitive painting and vision board journaling, to mandala or calligraphy art.

Guests seeking deeper exploration may opt for the full-day experience, which includes a Creative Expression Workshop that varies each week, from intuitive painting and vision board. The day concludes with quiet time by the pool or beach, allowing the benefits of the morning to fully settle into body and mind. Advance booking is essential to preserve the intimacy of the group experience.

Mindfulness Screenings

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The Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat will add a cinematic layer to the resort’s wellness offering. New Mindfulness Screenings are set to be held daily in the comfort of the retreat’s luxury indoor cinema. Guests will enjoy curated short films and documentaries, exploring themes of healing, purpose and human connection. Meanwhile, guests are offered a space to slow down and reconnect through the art of storytelling, while each screening offers guests herbal tea or still water to enjoy as part of a shared experience, or can be arranged privately with bespoke programming.

Arabic Perfume Workshop

Arabic Perfume Workshop [Photo credit: Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat]

The Arabic Perfume Workshop rounds out the sensory journey with a rare glimpse into the rich heritage of fragrance in the region. Guests are led by an expert scent-maker to discover the evocative power of oud, rose, musk, and amber as they learn to blend their own bespoke perfume.

This exclusive session is available by request, and provides a fragrant keepsake to take home. It is ideal for couples of groups wishing to share a unique encounter steeped in local legacy.

Find out More About the Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat

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Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat remains devoted to crafting moments of calm, clarity, and transformation. The new experiences invite guests to engage with wellness as a personal journey, rather than a prescribed routine. While doing so, each detail is considered, each ritual intentional, and each encounter is an invitation to return to self.

Learn more about the retreat or make a reservation by visiting Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi’s official website, or get in touch by emailing santorini@anantara.com.