Health Update: Health Update: 6 new wellness resorts to watch in 2026 – What Experts Say– What Experts Say.
Mailena is the first adults-only resort in Loreta, Mexico. Set along the eastern shore of the Baja Peninsula within the UNESCO-protected Loreto Bay National Marine Park, the 96-room boutique resort will feature a cenote-inspired Wellness & Longevity Center. Reservations will open in March for a late fall opening.
Exterior View of Eha Retreat Estonia
(Eha Retreat)
Eha Retreat in Estonia is a boutique Nordic wellness sanctuary set on UNESCO‑protected land that combines forest therapy, mindful nutrition, and restorative practices. The resort is set to open this summer.
Miraval Red Sea
(Miraval Red Sea)
Miraval The Red Sea in Shura Island, Saudi Arabia – this is Miraval’s first international resort with expansive spa facilities, hammam, hydrotherapy zones, and curated wellness programming. The resort is now accepting reservations for its May 1, 2026, opening.
SHA Wellness Clinic Emirates Residences
(SHA Wellness Clinic Emirates)
SHA Wellness Clinic Emirates is scheduled to open in Abu Dhabi in 2026, bringing its signature integrative wellness and longevity programs to the Middle East.
Equinox Hotel
(Equinox Hotels)
Equinox Hotels is set to open its first Saudi Arabian property, Equinox Resort Amaala, in early-to-mid 2026 within the Red Sea’s Triple Bay development. The global fitness brand is expanding over the next 10 years with 33 properties globally in key gateway cities and resort markets including Anguilla, California, Texas, and Hawaii.
Canyon Ranch Austin renderings
(Canyon Ranch Austin)
Canyon Ranch is opening in Austin this fall. The wellness brand’s largest new property is situated on approximately 600 acres and will feature expert‑led health diagnostics, mind‑body activities, outdoor adventures, and personalized wellness programming.