Rough weather tends to drive wellness getaways

Rain in the UAE is scarce.

- SM Ayaz Zakir

For a few residents, rainy days are also becoming a reason for something else — short wellness-style escapes.

And when it does arrive or is even forecasted, most residents open traffic maps, check alternate roads, adjust office schedules, and plan their commutes carefully.But for a few residents, rainy days are also becoming a reason for something else short wellness-style escapes into quiet resorts, farmhouses and retreats across the country.

Instead of preparing to move through the city, some residents prepare to step away from it. They pack overnight bags, switch off notifications, and check into calm, indoor-friendly spaces choosing rest, reflection, and stillness over navigating wet roads. For many, it is less about luxury and more about a mental reset.

For Dubai-based entrepreneur Abdullah S., a rain forecast is no longer an inconvenience, but an opportunity. “When rain is predicted, I start thinking about Sir Bani Yas Island or resorts in Fujairah and deep inside the desert,” he said.

“This time, I am going to Sir Bani Yas. It's quiet, green and far from the noise. Rain there feels like a gift in the UAE. I use that time to think clearly, plan new ventures and reflect on business decisions without distractions.”