Copthorne Hotel Dubai Launches Wellness Week

As the Dubai Fitness Challenge draws to an end, Copthorne Hotel Dubai, the popular hotel located in Port Saeed in Deira, continues the efforts towards a healthier city by hosting a week full of health and wellness-focused events and activities.

The annual Wellness Week, happening from November 19 to 23, 2017 will feature several different events, each focusing on a different area of wellness, and some with tips on how to stay healthy with the tools to do so.

The week-long initiative will kick off with an informative session on health, nutrition and mindfulness. Dr. Faryal Luhar, a licensed Naturopathic doctor and member of the Canadian & South African Naturopathic Associations, will be delivering a talk on the importance of good nutrition, followed by a 1hour guided meditation session led by Dr Vanda Corbett, a passionate Chiropractor with a triple certification and a MSc. of Positive Psychology.

Dance away to a healthier you by joining the hour-long Zumba class on Day 2. Zumba instructor Marvin will get your heart pumping from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in an exhilarating, effective, easy to follow, Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness party.

Day 3 of Wellness Week will focus on Physical Wellness where health professionals from Prime Medical Center will be offering free health check-up from 10am to 2pm at the Al Majlis Meeting Room, offering blood pressure, blood sugar and BMI checks.

On Day 4, Copthorne Hotel Dubai invites tourists and residents alike to de-stress and relax by enjoying a complimentary 15-minute massage at O2 spa, located on the 12^th floor.

The Wellness Week will conclude with a revitalizing yoga session for improved energy, vitality and spiritual well being. Join Diana Azavedo from Radiance of Yoga, who was endowed with Yoga Siromani by the International Sivananda YogaVedanta Center, Kerala, India, for a relaxing yoga session from 6:30pm to 7:30pm by the poolside at Gazebo Terrace.

Bookings are open to the public and reservations are essential for each day’s sessions. In addition to the daily activities, Veri Peri Restaurant, on the ground floor are offering a very special dinner set menu of only AED20per person exclusively for all those who attend any one of the sessions.

Glenn Nobbs, General Manager of Copthorne Hotel Dubai said “We want to invite our in-house guests, local residents and visitors alike to join our Wellness Week where we bring together industry experts to educate, empower and inspire everyone to explore the art of healthy living. With the conclusion of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, we want to continue promoting a healthy, active and happy community.”

Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai Government, the Dubai Fitness Challenge aims to transform Dubai into the most active city in the world by committing 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days from October 29 to November 18, 2017. The initiative hopes to inspire both residents and visitors to start their journey of fitness.

“These healthy practices should be carried on for life. Wellness is more than just a state of mind; it is a way of life so we encourage everyone to make healthy and informed choices for their mind and body. All of the events during Wellness Week are free; all you have to do is make a reservation, show up and enjoy,” added Nobbs.

For Wellness Week details, including a full schedule of events and information on booking appointments, please call +971 4 209 4233 or email hr.cdxb@millenniumhotels.com.