Are we dreaming of exploring new places and making unforgettable memories with some new girl friends at the same time? We’ve curated some of the best female-only retreats and holidays that we cannot believe are actually real.
From the jungles of Sri Lanka, to the white sand beaches of Thailand or the mountains of Morocco, there is a trip to suit every type of girlie.
Just pack your SPF and yoga mat, the rest is taken care of.
Calm Palm Escapes
Female-only, luxury retreat? Count me in! Tick off your bucket list and fly to Sri Lanka with Calm Palm Escapes,who have organised the first in a series of female-only, luxury, nature and wellness retreats. Only 4 hours away from Dubai, Sri Lanka is being called the “new Bali” by many. A real tropical retreat, stay in a private hilltop villa and relax by your own infinity pool.
📍 Sri Lanka.
When: 30th March – 5th April 2025.
Price: From Dhs18,200 (approx).
Book here.
5 Day She Wolf Retreat
If your vibe is sound healing, cacao ceremonies, yoga, meditation and sunrise journaling, then this retreat is for you! All about sisterhood, celebrate New Years Eve in an unforgettable way at this luxurious retreat, where you’ll spend time self-reflecting about 2024 and setting goals for the year ahead.
📍 Ubud, Bali.
When: 30th Dec – 3rd Jan.
Price: From Dhs11,500 (approx).
Book here.
GI Jane Bootcamp
This ones for the girls who can’t sit still. If you’re looking for adventure and movement rather than silence and meditation, GI Jane Bootcamp is perfect for you. Their week long boot camp program is led by inspiring military trainers and includes Muay Thai, boxing and HIIT. It’s not all hard work though, you should also expect a rewarding massage during this trip. Take a flight from Dubai that stops in Bangkok.
📍 Koh Samui, Thailand.
When: 24th – 31st Oct 2025, 31st Oct – 7th Nov 2025.
Price: from Dhs 5100 (approx).
Book here.
Responsible Travel Tour
Stay off the beaten track in this small group tour which includes travelling the roads of Marrakech and the Berber villages. Imagine being hosted by local women in their villages, making khobz flatbread for breakfast with them and learning about traditional farming skills? Hike through the desert and explore the Atlas Mountains during this unforgettable trip.
📍 Morocco.
When: various dates.
Price: From Dhs3750 (approx).
Book here.
Classical India with Nepal Tour
12 days, 5 cities, 2 countries? Wow. Picture an intimate girls group guided by locals where you can step back in time to the Mughal Empire in Old Delhi, visit one of the wonders of the world, cruise down the River Ganges at sunrise and meet the women who climbed Mount Everest in Kathmandu. All whilst resting in stylish hand-picked hotels.
📍 India and Nepal.
When: various dates.
Price: From Dhs21,487 (approx).
Book here.
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