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Welcome to Sanskara,
an all-encompassing wellness sanctuary, conscious eatery, and healing retreat designed within a transformation chamber in the heart of Dubai.

We have poured our hearts and souls into creating a magical approach towards health, happiness, healing, and hospitality that truly feels transcendent.

Whether connecting with friends and family over a cup of tea in the garden, finding a quiet corner to read a book in the outdoor library or attending a wellness session around the evening bonfire, the sanctuary is designed to offer an immersive experience for healing & restoration.

Sanskara is a Sanskrit word which means, to purify one's consciousness by adopting values that align with healthy living, usually attained through a rites of passage.

Through the Sanskara journey, we intend to redefine wellness wisdom and inculcate values that guide people to integrate with their most authentic selves so they can flourish in health, wealth & spirit.

We aim to reconnect the modern urban soul with genuine philosophies, ancient wisdom & age-old practices that are authentic, sustainable and truly transformative.

Discover Your Amenities

  • The Conscious Eatery

    The Conscious Eatery offers you a multi-ethnic range of cuisines, providing a one-of-a-kind fusion and ‘clean eating’ experience. Menus are packed with flavor, featuring locally sourced, wholesome, fresh, natural, homemade and organic ingredients.

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  • Transformation Chambers

    Wellness at Sanskara is a transformational chamber that offers guests the deepest of connections in ways they may not have previously explored. Step inside one of our Transformation Chambers when enjoying a treatment from Sanskara’s holistic practitioners.

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  • Biohacking & Longevity Oasis

    Sanskara is home to Dubai’s largest selection of cutting-edge alternative wellness facilities. Soak in the onsen, unwind in the sauna or discover our diverse range of biohacking facilities to help detoxify and supercharge your body.

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  • The Temple of Self-Love

    The Temple of Self-Love is a divinely designed altar reminding guests of the importance of reconnecting with their true essence and returning to the center of who they truly are.

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  • The Sanskara Collective

    The Sanskara Collective offers a collection of beauty, skincare, homeware, accessories, aromatherapy, and healing products that inspire you to nourish yourself, adorn your environment and bring the essence of Sanskara home with you.

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  • The Library Lounge

    Whether you’re reading a book, enjoying a beverage from the Sanskara café or spending time with kindred souls, you’ll be able to find peace and solitude at The Library Lounge.

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As guests immerse themselves in The Sanskara Journey, we promise to provide the most authentic well-being experiences that facilitate miraculous transformation on the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social levels.

We want people to leave feeling inspired by the deepest of self-connection, integration and alignment with their innate healing wisdom and mind, body and soul.

Meet Our Founders

Soniyaa Kiran Punjabi, the founder of the acclaimed Illuminations, the UAE's pioneering well-being platform and drop-in meditation studio since 2006, and Pernille Starheim, a distinguished investor, former CEO of a renowned spa and wellness brand, and a holistic, intuitive coach, have dedicated their hearts and souls to this endeavor. Together, they offer a promise of a truly magical approach to health, healing, happiness, and heartfelt hospitality like no other.

With a combined expertise of more than 35 years in the well-being industry, Soniyaa and Pernille continuously demonstrate their unwavering commitment to wellness by enriching the lives of others.

Welcome to a world where ancient wisdom meets inviting inspiration, where heartfelt hospitality awaits your journey of health and healing.

We are not here to disrupt or make noise but simply to be present right at this moment, holding the vision, mission, and promise; to create a legacy by serving with love and live with purpose by creating a transformation chamber, inviting people to return home—not at a destination but a place of contentment and peace deep within themselves.

Start Your Wellness Journey at Sanskara Dubai.

Connect with one of Sanskara’s transformation consultants to find out how we can support you on your wellness journey.