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The UAE is set to witness one of its largest wellness gatherings as International Yoga Day 2025 will be marked by community yoga sessions at over 35 iconic locations, including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Expo Centre Sharjah. More than 30,000 people are expected to participate, reinforcing the country’s commitment to holistic well-being and multicultural unity.

A Nationwide Movement for Wellness

Organised under the theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’—a vision introduced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—the celebration reflects the UAE’s broader Year of Community initiative.

“This is part of our ongoing commitment to community well-being,” said Ahmed Ibrahim, President of the UAE Yoga Committee and Vice Chairman of the Asian Yogasana Federation. “We are not just celebrating yoga, we are uniting people through wellness.”

As of June 18, 37 venues have been confirmed, and the number is still growing.

Key Venues Hosting Sessions

Some of the confirmed locations include:

• Burj Khalifa (At the Top)

• Dubai Frame

• Louvre Abu Dhabi

• Expo Centre Sharjah (5,000+ participants expected)

• Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

• Mall of the Emirates

• City Centre Mirdif

• Wafi Mall

• Silicon Central Mall

• Al Khawaneej Walk

• DAMAC Hills Park

• Danube Sports World

• Tennis & Country Club Fujairah

• Bright Riders School, Abu Dhabi

• New Academy School, Dubai

• Jumeirah Park

• Eco Yoga Sanctuary, Dubai

• DATCO Labour Camp, among others

(Some locations will extend celebrations to Sunday, June 22.)

Special Guests and Events

• Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, will be the chief guest at the ADNEC event in Abu Dhabi.

• Sania Mirza, a former Indian tennis icon, will be the guest of honour at the celebrations, adding star power to the wellness movement.

A Unified Cultural and Wellness Push

The event is spearheaded by the UAE Yoga Committee, under the Ministry of Sports and the UAE Sports for All Federation, with collaboration from:

• Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi

• Indian Consulate in Dubai

• Abu Dhabi Sports Council

The committee is also developing a national framework to regulate yoga practices across the Emirates and certify qualified instructors, aiming to mainstream yoga across 200 nationalities residing in the UAE.

More Than Just a Day

The celebration underscores the UAE’s proactive role in promoting health, inclusion, and community resilience. From labour camps to luxury malls, the message is clear: yoga is for everyone.

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