Listen up, Dubai is the ultimate hub for all things wellness, with ice baths becoming a more popular ritual than brunch, new reformer pilates studios popping up all over the city and some of the best matcha spots. But which wellness aesthetic fits you best?
Find out whether you are a Pilates Princess at your core, a Green Juice Goddess (organic only pls), a Hot Girl Hiker, or a Biohacking Babe.
1. My ideal morning starts with…
A) A 7 am Pilates class at Crank, followed by an oat milk strawberry matcha at Knot Bakery and a walk along the canal.
B) Freshly blended green juice in your kitchen (celery, cucumber, ginger obv) and journaling your inner monologue on Kite Beach.
C) A sunrise hike at Hatta with my besties and an XL thermos of homemade karak chai. It’s worth that 4 am alarm every time.
D) A five-minute cold plunge, followed by red light therapy on rotation and a protein-packed peanut butter smoothie.
2. My weekend plans look like…
A) Pilates at Studio 14 with my bff wearing matching sets, unwinding at a beach day at Five Palm, and catching up on Dubai Bling.
B) Browsing Ripe Market for organic honey and restocking my skincare fridge with some new collagen masks I’ll be wearing tonight.
C) A desert camping trip at Al Qudra Lakes, grilling homemade kebabs and halloumi under the stars.
D) A Wim Hof breathing workshop followed by a transforming deep tissue massage at Lush Spa.
3. My go-to workout is…
A) Reformer Pilates in my brand new Alo set—duh.
B) Power walking along Kite Beach while trying to avoid the cyclists, podcast in one ear, iced matcha in hand.
C) Doing laps around the Al Qudra cycle track, pretending I’m the main character in an outdoor survival reality show.
D) Strength training, followed by a sauna session, and tracking my stats on my watch like it’s a sport.
4. The next wellness splurge I’m adding to my cart stat is…
A) The latest Gymshark drop – because cute gym fits = motivation.
B) A rose quartz Gua Sha and ice roller. Eye bags who?!
C) A bedazzled Stanley Cup (gotta stay hydrated for those long hikes).
D) A massage gun and a 6 month supply of collagen gummies.
5. My guilty pleasure is…
A) Applying the Gisou Honey Gloss hair mask, having a long everything shower and ending in my Shark FlexStyle era.
B) Testing out every viral açai bowl spot in Dubai and rating them on my IG stories even though nobody asked tbh.
C) Taking 100 sunset pics at JBR near the wheel and only posting one.
D) Watching Love is Blind: Habibi while wearing my red light face mask and sipping my ice water.
Results: Meet Your Inner Wellness Girlie
Mostly A’s – Pilates Princess
You live in your Lululemon sets, swear by your Shark FlexStyle, and never miss your Saturday morning Pilates class. Totally worth the early wake-up call. Your IG feed is a mix of workout vids, aesthetic smoothie bowls, and mirror selfies from the gym changing room. You look and feel strong. It’s giving wellness it-girl.
Mostly B’s – Green Juice Goddess
You’re all about organic everything, and your kitchen is stocked up with superfoods and collagen powder. You’d rather spend the weekend at a farmer’s market than Dubai Mall or brunch, and keeping up with your skincare routine is practically a full-time job at this point.
Mostly C’s – Hot Girl Hiker
Forget treadmills – you crave nature! Whether it’s hiking in Hatta or scuba diving at Dibba Rock, you’re always down for an adventure. Your vibe? Athletic, slightly sun-kissed, and hopefully covered in Colorescience SPF 50.
Mostly D’s – Biohacking Babe
You take your wellness routine seriously and it makes you feel ah-mazing. Cold plunges, red light therapy, and tracking your glucose levels carefully? Yeah, you’re that girl. You’d rather optimise your body than try the latest trends, and you’re the go-to in your friendship group for all the latest health hacks.
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