A classic Dubai itinerary is action-packed, thrilling and full of fun. In the midst of all the excitement and indulgence, if you need a moment of calm or a few hours of relaxation and pampering, seek out one of the many luxurious spas that are world-class like everything else in this maximum city.
Expect tranquil settings, top-notch pampering by nimble-fingered experts and a host of distinctive treatments that elevate the experience and push the boundaries of wellness.
From a unique percussion therapy massage that draws on the healing power of sound, a heady Frankincense facial that’s an ode to the region’s deep connection with the gum-like substance, to traditional Ayurvedic and Swedish treatments, here’s our pick of the best out there to make it easier for you to slide into a state of precious calm.
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Luxury spas in Dubai to visit for the best massage
Part of the Marriott’s luxury collection, at Al Maha guests get to experience the finest of Middle Eastern culture and hospitality in a truly magical location. Hidden deep within the last of Dubai’s pristine desert patches, here oryx and gazelles roam free and the folds of the sand stretch as far as the eye can see.
In this setting, unwinding and relaxing comes easy and the Timeless Spa enhances the experience further with luxe treatments delivered by expert hands. The Timeless Body Journey is an indulgent body treatment that combines the nourishing properties of dates and figs with oriental essential oils. The massage is followed with a date and milk mask applied to the feet offering deep relaxation. An exfoliation and body wrap leave you feeling nourished and your skin soft and glowing.
Also on offer are a range of treatments that use Sodashi Skincare products: a clean beauty pioneer from Western Australia, the products are crafted from pure botanical ingredients. The Sodashi Mineral Facial harnesses the intelligence of marine plants to restore unmatched radiance.
Treatments offered: Ayurvedic treatments, full body massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, foot reflexology, body wrap, body scrub, eye treatment and facials
Phone: +971 4-8098771
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
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- Address Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai - Al Ain Road, Murquab, Murquab, United Arab Emirates, 118887
The award-winning Saray Spa at the towering JW Marriott Marquis situated in the heart of Dubai feels like a cloud of calm floating above the hustle and bustle around. Like a caravanserai that provided merchants along the ancient Silk Route with rest and nourishment, Saray offers a range of treatments catered to the modern traveller. With expert therapists from around the world who bring with them knowledge of ancient wellness techniques from their particular region, each session can be customised to individual needs.
Feel the stress and strain of travel melt away in a unique Jet Lag Reviver massage that combines deep tissue relaxation with Thai massage and hot stone treatment. Additional herbal balls and gel packs draw out every hidden strain of tiredness leaving you rejuvenated. The bespoke Cleopatra Milk and Honey Ritual is luxe pampering and begins with an exfoliation using crushed olive seeds, and oatmeal mixed with black seed oil. Scrubbed clean, a massage of milk, rose oil and Arabian honey follows. Hot stones dipped in rose oil used in the ritual will leave you looking and feeling your best.
Treatments offered: Body wrap, body scrub, couples massage, foot bath, massages, therapy bath and facials
Phone: +971 4-4146754
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
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- Address Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay , Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 121000
Step into a world of decadent indulgence and royal pampering at the stunning Talise Spa part of the wellness offering at the opulent Burj Al Arab. Located on the 18th floor, with an expansive view of the Arabian Sea, catch mesmerising sunsets as you soak in the pool flanked by large floor-to-ceiling glass windows and bulbous mosaic-clad columns designed to resemble palm trees around an oasis.
But first, choose from a host of facials, massages and therapies that use ingredients such as caviar and gold. The two-level spa has 14 treatment rooms, separate male and female indoor swimming pools, jacuzzis, steam rooms and plunge pools.
Their signature Golden Amber Journey or Royal Rose therapies use the finest of Ayurvedic oils combined with traditional Thai, Swedish, Balinese and Shiatsu techniques.
Treatments offered: Body wrap, body scrub, couples massage, foot bath, massages, therapy bath and facials
Phone: +971 4-3017365
Timings: Spa Facilities, Monday to Sunday, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Spa Treatments, Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
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- Address Jumeirah Beach Road P.O.Box 74147 , Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 00000
For a day of total pampering, relaxation and fun, head to the Dubai outpost of Miami’s loved Nikki Beach Resort & Spa tucked away on the stunning Pearl Jumeirah island. Fringed by the aquamarine blue waters of the Arabian Sea with a fine stretch of beach and swaying palms, it’s a setting that’s hard to beat. Choose from 33 rituals offered across nine treatment rooms and finish off with a visit to the Hammam chamber, sauna, steam room or ice fountain.
Nikki Spa offers a host of specialised treatments using French beauty leader Clarins’ range of products. After a night of revelry, shake off the sluggishness with RECOVER, a treatment that’s designed to provide complete post-party care. Starting with a plant-based mud wrap this is followed by a draining massage using Clarins Contour Body Oil with geranium and marjoram.
To linger longer, opt for a package that includes a spa session, followed by a meal at the boho-chic Nikki Cafe and complimentary access to the hotel pool and beach.
Treatments offered: Balinese, Swedish and Thai massages, Hammam, body treatments, foot massage and facials
Phone: +971 4-3766150
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
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- Address Pearl Jumeira, Pearl Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28286
With the most enviable address in Dubai: located at the base of the Burj Khalifa, the Armani/Spa sets itself up for high expectations and one that it delivers with panache. Spread across a 12,000 square foot area, sleek marble interiors, diffused lighting and a whole lot of mood create an ambience that aids indulgent relaxation.
With a complete emphasis on customisation to meet individual needs, therapies have been curated to fulfil different goals: MU is a set of treatments that focuses on relaxation and stillness; Libertà on freedom of movement and eliminating physical pain; and Fluidità on vitality and restoring internal balance. All treatments use bespoke naturally fragranced Bois, Jasmine and Jade oils by Armani.
Spend a few hours or opt for a daylong package that includes four hours of your chosen therapy, a tailored fitness session, followed by a cleansing sauna, steam bath and a sequential shower. End with an appetising meal served with the glorious Burj Khalifa as a backdrop.
Treatments offered: Body scrub and wrap, manicure, pedicure, massages and facials
Phone: +971 4-8883282
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
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- Address Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Spa at the luxe Mandarin Oriental combines relaxation and rejuvenation with a focus on inner wellness. Covering a 2,000-square-foot area, the spa might not be expansive but it offers treatments that are one-of-a-kind. Partnering with renowned clinical wellness brand Subtle Energies, The Spa’s Re-energise & Reset programme focuses on restoring physical, emotional and mental balance.
Choose from a full-day or three-day retreat led by highly trained wellness experts. Pressed for time? Then choose from one of the many facials, massages, signature therapies, Hammam rituals and body treatments that use highly advanced products combining them with techniques that rely on the ancient wisdom of wellness.
The Nomadic Dreaming offering begins with guided affirmations and deep breathing which help ground the body and prepare it for an elaborate cleansing ritual that follows. An expert therapist kneads and stretches your muscles to improve mobility as well as fostering a deeper mind and body connection.
The soothing sound of singing bowls leads you into a state of meditative calm. Weary travellers can expect to sleep better following a Sleep Support Therapy session that’s tailored to improve sleep beginning with the ancient practice of yogic pranayama and a marma massage that focuses on the different marma points of the body.
Treatments offered: Massages, body scrub, facials, advanced facilas, body treatments, Hammam and wellness programs
Phone: +971 4-7772243
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
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- Address Jumeira 1, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 62092
Opened amidst much fanfare in 2022, Atlantis The Royal, with its striking design and unbeatable location has been
created to go beyond every expectation. Part of the hotel’s commitment to indulging guests, the Awaken Spa focuses on wellness while maintaining balance throughout the process of transformation. All treatments harness the power of the four elements: earth, fire, wind and water. Signature offerings use a range of aromatherapy, body and skincare products produced in the UAE, each carefully selected for their ingredients as well as for their olfactory powers. A curated soundtrack ensures the right sounds and frequencies further enhance the overall experience and the outcome.
Choose a service and let a Reiki energy-healed therapist work their magic on you from micro treatments that are under an hour to macro ones that spread over a couple of hours. With a range of skin treatments using the best of techniques and products from around the world such as Professor Bader’s award-winning skincare technology to Barbara Strum’s molecular cosmetics, leave it to the experts to bring about a magical transformation.
Those who wish to go deeper can opt for a chakra balancing movement session combined with a massage or the Awaken Hypno-Healing session that releases stress and quietens incessant chatter in the mind.
Treatments offered: Massages, facials, family massages, new parents massage, teen specials, CRYO cellulite treatment, body wrap and Hammam
Phone: +971 4-4262131
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
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- Address Crescent Road Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tucked away between villas set amidst lush gardens the Amara Spa by Park Hyatt Dubai has a serene ambience that aids calm and relaxation. Settle down for a session of expert pampering with palms, sweet frangipani and vibrant bougainvillaea for company.
If you want to look your best for an important event or function try the Red Carpet Facials by Natura Bisse use revolutionary professional products to leave your skin looking supple, firm and radiant. Also on offer are facials by Hydropeptide that focus on advanced anti-ageing, detox and deep cleansing.
A range of body ceremonies use a combination of essential oils, spices and botanicals to nourish and nurture the body. Slip into a state of calm and quiet through Gharieni state-of-the-art therapies: a world leader in spa equipment, the company leans on the synergies of nature, science and technology to deliver superior wellness offerings. The Gharieni Welnamis uses acoustics and vibrations to lead the brain into a state of deep relaxation.
Treatment rooms have outdoor shower facilities for that added element of fun and relaxation in beautiful surroundings.
Treatments offered: Back, neck and shoulder massage, body massages, facials by Natura Bisse, facials by Hydropeptide, Gharieni therapies, body therapies
Phone: +971 4-6021660
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
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- Address Dubai Golf Creek and Yacht Club, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2822
A sleek and modern cocoon of wellness, the Ciel Spa impresses with its pristine white and cream interiors and choice of offerings that focus on facials and IV therapies besides massages and body treatments. Of these, the magnesium massages stand out. The Islands’ range of products used is 100% natural and sustainable with pure magnesium extracts and active ingredients that deliver consistent results.
There’s a special pregnancy massage that is trimester-specific ensuring that pregnant ladies get some much-needed R&R in the hands of well-trained therapists.
Suited for those with a fast and hectic lifestyle, a bouquet of IV drips can be taken to help with post-party recovery, combating stress to fostering a healthy gut.
Treatments offered: Khus khus herbal infusion massage, pregnancy treatments, legology, magnesium treatments, Balinese massage, hot stone massage, deep tissue massage, body scrub, hydra facials, platinum LED light treatments, IV therapies
Phone: +971 4-6070654
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
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- Address Marsi Drive Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Escape into a world of blissful slowness and get some much-needed rest and rejuvenation at the Four Seasons’ tranquil Pearl Spa surrounded by the ocean and immaculately maintained grounds filled with palm trees and flowering frangipanis. Choose from a bouquet of body therapies, massages, facials and wellness rituals all delivered by expert therapists.
The unique Iyashi Dome massage is a 100% hands-free and touch-free solution that seeks to eliminate toxins especially heavy metals from the body. It’s a treatment of choice for cellular rejuvenation. Also on offer is the Bellabaci cupping technique that aids with better sleep, works on cellulite and helps ease sore muscles.
Focusing on the broader concept of wellness sign up for an art therapy session that brings about a meditative state by painting and working with colour. For those who want to feel active but would like to do something completely out-of-the-box try an aerial yoga session that uplifts both body and mind.
Treatments offered: Deep sleep massage, deep tissue massage, aroma therapy massage, Bellabaci cupping therapies, Iyashi Dome massage, hydra facials and sound healing
Phone: +971 4-2707732
Timings: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
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- Address Jumeirah Road, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
– What types of massages are offered in Dubai’s massage places?
Deep tissue, aromatherapy, Balinese, Swedish, Thai, and hot stone are some of the massages offered.
– Are the massage therapists in Dubai’s establishments trained and certified?
Yes, the massage therapists at these spas in Dubai are trained.
– How long do massage sessions usually last?
The duration ranges from 30 minutes to over a couple of hours depending on the kind of massage or package chosen.
– Is it necessary to make an appointment in advance, or can I walk in for a massage?
To avoid disappointment it’s always better to book a spa session in advance.
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