Marianne Williamson Headlines Second Kayan Wellness Festival in Abu Dhabi Feb 6-8

Marianne Williamson is among the headliners drawing a regional crowd as the second Kayan Wellness Festival unfolds on Fahid Island, running Feb 6-8 and presenting a broad programme of talks, breathwork, movement and sound healing. Organisers position the event as a platform to "Awaken your mind, body and soul," with an expected attendance in the tens of thousands and a packed schedule across multiple themed zones.

The festival brings together global teachers and regional practitioners, including Peter Crone - billed with a session framed as "Finding Freedom" and described as The Mind Architect - alongside Sophie Trudeau and Dr Khaled Ghattass. Programming spans dedicated areas for contemplative practice and learning, with organisers naming key zones such as The Mind, The Soul, The Body, The Heart, a Longevity Hub and a Kids' Hideout, while some listings describe eight zones in total. The Mind will host talks, panel discussions and fireside chats; The Soul offers breathwork, sound healing, meditation and cacao ceremony; The Body presents yoga, Pilates, ice baths and recovery sessions; The Longevity Hub combines science and holistic health across exhibitor stands and expert talks.

Practical details matter for anyone planning a day on the shore. Festival hours run from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily, with Fahid Island Beach as the venue and ample free parking on site; ushers will direct vehicles to designated areas. The festival states it is accessible and inclusive: "We are an inclusive festival and welcome Persons of Determination (POD)," and organisers have reserved POD parking and seating in the Mind Amphitheatre. Children below 12 attend free; the Kids' Hideout offers paid programming and some Soul Sanctuary sessions are strictly 16+. Ages 12-16 may join many Mind and Body sessions with parental discretion advised.

Ticketing details require attention. Festival copy reads "Daily passes start from AED 275, with access to the full programme across the weekend." Other listings have displayed a lower starting price, shown as "Starting from 95." Because both figures appear in public listings, confirm current ticket tiers and currency with the festival before buying. For on-the-ground questions call +971 58 164 1660 or contact media enquiries at Jumana Bataineh, jumana.b@qcomms.ae. Follow updates on the festival social handle @kayanfestival.

For mindfulness practitioners and community organizers, Kayan offers a concentrated chance to sample somatic practices, sound journeys and longevity talks alongside headline conversations. Bring comfortable layered clothing, a reusable water bottle, a yoga mat or plan to rent one, sunscreen, a notebook and an open mind. As Fahid Island develops as a coastal wellness hub and Abu Dhabi leans into national wellbeing strategies, Kayan functions both as a showcase and a living workshop in how meditation, movement and community-building intersect. Expect schedule refinements and session details to appear through festival channels as the weekend concludes.