Kayan Wellness Festival Abu Dhabi 2026 brought together leading global voices in wellbeing, resilience, longevity, and conscious leadership on Fahid Island. Across three days of talks, movement, science-based wellness, and Altha’s Meditative Sound Bath, the festival created space for both high-energy inspiration and deep restoration.

Hosted at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, the Marie Claire Arabia Wellness Event explored the future of wellness through movement, longevity, and nervous-system regulation. ALTHA’s Hypno-Sound Bath introduced a therapeutic blend of hypnosis and sound healing, supporting stress reduction, mental clarity, and recovery for professionals navigating fast-paced life in Abu Dhabi.

Relocating to a new country is both exciting and disorienting. After spending 21 years in Los Angeles, I recently made the move to the Emirates to bring Altha’s signature wellness experiences to the Middle East. When I first arrived, I hadn’t yet decided whether to settle in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. While I appreciated Dubai’s fast-paced, entrepreneurial energy, I ultimately felt more aligned with the cultural richness and more relaxed rhythm of Abu Dhabi.

The logistics of settling in have been overwhelming: applying for licenses, setting up a new home, traveling with my dog Zen, navigating cultural differences, and rebuilding community from scratch.

In the midst of this transition, I’ve leaned on the very tools I share with others through Altha — sound healing, breathwork, and therapeutic hypnosis — to stay grounded, centered, and at peace.