Health and wellbeing have increasingly become top priorities for those buying homes in the UAE. A recent nationwide survey of over 1,000 individuals, conducted by UAE developer R.Evolution in collaboration with YouGov, has found that 90 per cent of UAE residents consider a healthy home environment essential, while over 80 per cent are prepared to invest more in properties that actively support their wellbeing.

These findings confirm a growing demand for residences that blend luxury with longevity, says R.Evolution.

According to the recent findings, wellness focused features strongly influence the respondents’ home-buying decisions for both expats and Emirati residents, with an overwhelming majority believing that their home should actively support their physical and mental wellbeing. As many as 92 per cent of participants revealed that indoor air quality is either extremely or very important to their health, while 93 per cent place similar importance on access to clean, purified water at home.

Eywa is claimed to be the region’s only residential project to achieve both WELL Platinum and LEED Platinum certifications.

As cities such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai continue to expand, 90 per cent of residents continue to place great importance on natural light and fresh air to maintain their health and overall wellbeing. Similarly, the survey showed that three in four participants seek homes with nature-inspired designs such as indoor plants, natural materials, and views of greenery. As for wellness amenities, 68 per cent consider spas, meditation zones, and fitness areas important to their living experience, with men placing slightly higher value on these amenities compared to women.

The survey also reveals a growing awareness among UAE residents of ‘Longevity Real Estate’, a concept focused on building homes that support the long-term health, wellness, and quality of life of residents. While the term is still gaining traction, 50 per cent say they are already familiar with the concept. This growing awareness is also reflected in buying trends, as almost half of all respondents say they are extremely likely to spend more on homes designed to support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

These preferences speak to a broader shift in mindset, particularly in Dubai, where luxury has traditionally been associated with scale and aesthetic. Today’s residents, however, are redefining luxury as something deeply personal, and a lifestyle rooted in health, meaning, and harmony. As the city continues its rapid evolution, developments that place wellbeing at their core are fast becoming the gold standard, says R.Evolution, which says it is committed to crafting properties that truly focus on residents’ wellbeing.

Its groundbreaking residential development innovative project, Eywa set in Dubai’s iconic Business Bay, is a prime example that caters to UAE buyers. Set to complete in 2026, Eywa claimed to be the region’s only residential project to achieve both WELL Platinum and LEED Platinum certifications, two of the most respected global standards in health and sustainability. Its architecture is inspired by the banyan tree, blending organic design with high-end craftsmanship. At the heart of the building lies a 16-tonne Crystal Pyramid, embedded within the structure and housing 3,355 crystals and semi-precious stones, which works to cleanse energy and enhance focus, sleep, and cellular health, an implementation of ancient energetic principles.

Eywa’s residences feature cascading terraces with greenery, and private plunge pools.

Each of Eywa’s residences is designed with air and harmonised living water filtration systems, soundproof walls for enhanced tranquillity, cascading terraces with lush greenery, and private plunge pools. Wellness extends beyond the physical design through exclusive services such as a 24-hour resident concierge, in-house chefs, and dedicated children’s facilities.

The development has also established partnerships with leading clinics specialising in longevity, Ayurveda, Chinese and Thai traditional medicine, as well as clinical medicine.

Furthering its commitment to sustainability, Eywa features a self-cleaning terracotta façade, which eliminates the need for harmful chemicals, and irrigates its greenery with 100 per cent recycled water.

“At R.Evolution, we have always understood that properties should not only be places to live, but spaces that people can thrive and experience a better quality of life,” says Alex Zagrebelny, Founder and CEO of R.Evolution. “We have been dedicated to this mission of focusing on residents’ wellbeing for decades, and the results of this survey validate what we’ve always believed: that people are searching for more than square footage. Today, there has been a recent shift in the number of developers embracing wellness in their properties, prioritising the holistic balance of body, spirit, and mind, and Eywa is the answer to that call.”

Boasting the most advanced harmonised living water and air filtration and ionisation systems on the market, alongside features that promote energy alignment and emotional balance, Eywa delivers on the modern homeowner’s most pressing desires.