A jolly good time

The UAE’s first Happiness Festival promises to put a spring in your step

What’s the key to happiness? It’s a question hotly debated by scholars, artists, poets and therapists the world over. But it doesn’t have to be so complicated, explains Fiona Barron, CEO of The Happiness Hub and organiser of the region’s first Happiness Festival, taking place on February 17.

“At The Happiness Festival you’ll learn how to overcome the barriers keeping you from living life to its fullest,” she says.

Taking place at the Dubai Polo And Equestrian Club, visitors are welcome to join workshops, coaching sessions and seminars run by industry professionals about how to improve your relationships, be happier at work, or try something new like yoga, art and creative writing.

“We’ve created a fun, outdoor, innovative event that’s focused on building a community of like-minded people, who have the common goal of being their best self as an individual, in relationships and at work.

Here are Fiona’s tips on how to make the most of your time at The Happiness Festival. Try something new Variety is the spice of life, so use the festival to try something you’ve never done or heard of before. This event is designed to be a fun, interactive introduction to leading your best life. Come with friends and family There will be plenty of challenges, team activities, photo opportunities and food trucks. Bring your friends, family and colleagues to enjoy a fun day out together. Wear comfortable clothes With a variety of activities and challenges, it’s best that you wear active gear. Bring along your yoga mat or picnic blanket You’ll be moving across a variety of canopied experiences, so bring along something to sit on. Plan your day With so much choice, download the agenda from The Happiness Festival website and plan your day in advance.

Dubai Polo And Equestrian Club, Dubai, Fri 11am to 5.30pm, free. Tel: (055) 9788007. Taxi: Dubai Polo And Equestrian Club. thehappinesshub.me