LifestyleApril 7, 20243 min read

Wellness-Branded Homes: The Six Senses Example

Wellness has become a selling point at the top of the market. What residences built around health and wellbeing offer, and what buyers should check.

Fatima Al-Rashid

Senior Investment Advisor

CFA charterholder with expertise in alternative investments. Fatima has structured over AED 5 billion in real estate investment vehicles for institutional clients.

Wellness has become one of the strongest themes in Dubai's luxury market. Six Senses Residences on Palm Jumeirah is a prominent example: homes designed around health and wellbeing, with spa facilities, wellness programmes and an emphasis on calm, natural design.

What wellness residences offer

Spa and fitness: on-site facilities and programmes.
Design: natural materials, light and air quality.
Services: nutrition, sleep and wellbeing support.
Setting: often by the sea or surrounded by greenery.

Why demand is growing

Since the pandemic, buyers have placed greater value on health and quality of life. Wellness residences meet this demand at the top of the market.

What buyers should check

Buyers should understand which services are included in service charges, which are optional and how the brand's standards are maintained over time.

Location matters

Palm Jumeirah's position, sea views and resort atmosphere complement the wellness concept, adding to the appeal of such projects.

Investment considerations

Wellness residences attract a niche but wealthy pool of buyers and tenants. Resale values depend on the brand's continued presence and the quality of management.

Wellness features worth paying for

Not every wellness feature adds lasting value. Those most likely to matter over time are built into the fabric of the building: good air filtration and ventilation, abundant natural light, acoustic insulation, quality water systems and generous outdoor space. Spa and fitness facilities add value when they are well maintained and genuinely accessible to residents. Programmes such as nutrition or sleep coaching depend on continued management and may change over time. Buyers should distinguish between permanent design features and services that could be scaled back. They should also check how wellness facilities are funded through service charges. A home that is healthy to live in because of its design will remain attractive even if specific programmes evolve.