Enjoy free yoga classes, discounted massages and cooking classes…

Needing a little R&R? There’s no better time for it than this weekend as World Wellness Weekend hits Dubai on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday September 22.

To celebrate, Anantara The Palm are offering up an array of activities and deals from spa treatments to free yoga and even a Thai cooking class, all in the name of helping you achieve your zen.

For those who love to relax with a massage, you’ll find an even deeper sense of calm with 50 percent off Anantara Spa’s signature treatments including a Thai massage and ‘deep relaxation cocoon floatation’.

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They’ve even created a treatment especially for this weekend, where you’ll get a body scrub which is made from lime and ginger marine salt, followed by a full body massage with rose petal oil. Just ask for the ‘Anantara Dubai Treasure’.

Fancy some gentle exercise to calm the mind? Choose from complimentary paddle boarding, a yoga class or even a sound healing therapy session. Kids can also get involved with a fun recycling workshop by the pool.

Asian restaurant Mekong will be holding healthy cooking demonstrations and tastings from 1pm each day, where you’ll get to cook up some traditional Thai dishes along with a specially-curated cocktail for Dhs100. Yum.

The Anantara Spa will also be offering up 25 percent off wellness items like aromatic oils, lavender neck pillows and bath salts, meaning you can continue your self care when you get home.

Just a heads up, you’ll need to call and book ahead for any treatments, activities or the cooking class.

Clear your schedule and trade in that brunch for a bit of ‘you time’…

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, September 21 and Sunday September 22. Tel: (04) 567 8888. anantara.com

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