Our Journey
Curating Luxury Retreats for Deep Transformation
The Connected Collective is a retreat and wellness brand creating immersive experiences in Dubai and internationally, designed to help individuals slow down, reconnect, and return to themselves. We curate thoughtfully designed luxury retreats that blend integrative wellness practices, meaningful connection, and genuine rest, set within beautiful and restorative environments. Each experience is intentionally created to feel grounding, nourishing, and expansive -without restriction or pressure.
At the heart of The Connected Collective is a belief that true wellbeing comes from balance. Our retreats focus on calming the nervous system, cultivating self-awareness, and creating space for reflection and growth. Through workshops, mindfulness practices, gentle movement, sound healing, nourishing food, and unstructured time, guests are supported in stepping away from the demands of modern life and back into alignment.
Guided by the values of connection, compassion, curiosity, and community, The Connected Collective creates spaces where people can soften, feel supported, and experience authentic connection - with themselves and with others. Whether joining us at a desert retreat near home or travelling further afield for an international escape, our intention remains the same: to empower the mind, nurture the soul, and open the heart.
Connection is at the heart of everything we do. In a world increasingly defined by digital interactions, we champion real, raw, human connection.
Through our retreats and experiences, we encourage you to soften the walls you’ve built, embrace vulnerability, and cultivate deeper relationships—with others and, most importantly, with yourself. Because when your heart is open, you can give and receive love freely, experience joy more fully, and step into the life you truly deserve.
Open Your Heart
This is an invitation to reconnect with your most authentic self—not the roles you play, the titles you hold, or the expectations placed upon you, but the real you.
At The Connected Collective, we create spaces where you can slow down, peel back the layers, and align with the deepest parts of who you are. By grounding yourself in your values, listening to your body, and honoring your soul, you can create a life that feels peaceful, purposeful, and uniquely yours.
Nurture Your Soul
We believe that true empowerment starts with knowledge and self-awareness. That’s why we provide the tools, insights, and opportunities to help you build resilience, grace, and compassion in a world that often feels overwhelming and always “on.”
Whether it’s through learning new skills, uncovering your values, or gaining fresh perspectives, our experiences are designed to help you reclaim your power and navigate life with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Empower Your Mind
This simple yet profound mantra encapsulates everything we stand for at The Connected Collective. It serves as the guiding light behind every retreat and experience we create. Here’s what it means to us—and what it can mean for you.
Empower Your Mind. Nurture Your Soul. Open Your Heart.
our motto
At The Connected Collective, this motto isn’t just words—it’s the foundation of a movement. Join us in embracing these values and creating a life of joy, alignment, and possibility.
"A vacation will not solve burnout when you return to things in the same way you left them. Your systems, boundaries, and values are what reduce burnout."
The Essence of True Renewal...
At The Connected Collective, we believe that true renewal goes beyond a temporary escape. As this quote reminds us, relaxation alone isn’t enough to address burnout; it’s about reshaping how we approach our lives. Our retreats are designed not just for unwinding in beautiful locations but for empowering you with the tools and insights to transform your daily life. Through workshops and holistic practices, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to create systems and boundaries that support lasting well-being. Join us to explore, learn, and emerge with renewed resilience and clarity.
Nedra Tawwab
Building on our success, we introduced a couples retreat aimed at deepening relationships and fostering connection, blending relaxation with practical tools for maintaining strong bonds.
Launch of ‘Journey Back to Us’ Couples Retreat
September 2024
Our first international retreat, 'Reset & Renew, ' took place in Oman and sold out within days, marking a significant milestone in our journey of expanding global connections and offering luxurious, transformative experiences.
First GCC Retreat
June 2024
Our inaugural retreat was a turning point. Hosted at the stunning Bab Al Shams Hotel, attended by 22 amazing women and featuring a transformative sunset cacao ceremony and a powerful RTT workshop. It set the standard for the profound and luxurious experiences we offer.
First Retreat
January 2024
Inspired by the need for genuine connections, The Connected Collective began with a self-help book club designed for women to explore personal growth and holistic practices in a supportive community setting.
Launch of The Book Club
January 2023
Our first international retreat, Pause & Play, was a deeply restorative experience. Set on the magical island of Ibiza with 22 incredible women, it blended beach yoga, grounding yin practices, and sunset cacao ceremonies with spacious moments of joy, connection, and reflection. It became a beautiful reminder to slow down, breathe, and return to ourselves - setting a new benchmark for the transformative, heart-led retreats we create.
First International Retreat
May 2025
Grounded & Glowing brought together an intimate group of women at The Chedi Muscat for a weekend of deep rest and reconnection. Framed by the mountains and the sea, the retreat blended somatic practices, restorative movement, nourishing meals, and quiet luxury to support nervous system regulation and calm. It became a serene, soul-soothing experience designed to help each woman slow down, soften, and return home to herself.
Second GCC Retreat
November 2025
As The Connected Collective continues to grow, new regional retreats across the GCC and UAE will launch throughout the year. These experiences are designed to offer grounding, nourishment, and reconnection - creating space to reset and realign without travelling far, while maintaining the same depth, care, and intentionality that define every Collective gathering.
GCC & UAE Retreats
2026 & Beyond – February & March
Held at the iconic Ritz-Carlton Maldives, The Vision of Us is a luxury couples retreat designed for partners ready to pause, reflect, and realign. This intimate experience blends meaningful connection, values-led conversations, and long-term visioning - supporting couples to step out of autopilot and consciously design their next chapter together, in a setting that redefines spaciousness and ease.
'The Vision of Us' Couples Retreat
April 2026
Set at the breathtaking boutique hotel Petunia, overlooking the mystical Es Vedrà, Soul & Sparkle is a four-night immersion in connection, joy, and island magic. With daily practices, soulful workshops, beach yoga, sunset rituals, and a catamaran adventure at sea, this retreat embodies the signature Connected Collective blend of depth, indulgence, and unforgettable shared moments - leaving each woman feeling lit up, grounded, and deeply reconnected.
Soul & Sparkle Retreat
May 2026
Hosted at Joali Being, the world’s leading wellbeing island, The Art of Being is a deeply restorative women’s retreat centred on embodiment, reflection, and reawakening. Designed as an intimate, luxury wellness experience, it offers space to slow down, listen inward, and return to self - in one of the most breathtaking settings on earth.
The Art of Being RETREAT
October 2026
The Connected Collective creates beautifully curated retreats for women who want depth, downtime, and space to truly exhale.
Blending soulful inner work, grounding practices, and generous amounts of ease, our retreats are designed to calm the nervous system and foster meaningful connection, without pressure, performance, or over-scheduling.
Expect exquisite locations, thoughtful details, and a level of care that allows you to soften completely. This is an experience that feels as nourishing as it is luxurious.
TRANSFORMATIVE & LUXURY retreats
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