Summer for most people means pool parties and beach excursions. For us Dubains, that means hibernating indoors to escape the scorching heat. With daily temperatures rising over 100 degrees, humidity and extreme weather take their toll on our health, hair and skin. That’s why there is no better way to beat the heat than pampering yourself at one of the top five spas in town. After all, the UAE is not known as the luxury capital of the world for nothing. Here are our top picks:
Armani Spa
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Located in the chic tres Armani Hotel, this spa customizes treatments to match your perfect ritual. Services range from basic body massages to more rituals such as a half hour “ride” that combines heat, humidity, and waterfalls to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit.
Spa in Dubai Address
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Take a holistic approach to health by choosing treatments inspired by Oriental culture. With healing techniques borrowed from Thailand, reflexology and Shiatsu, in addition to a distinctive “rain-bath dance”, you are sure to find a treatment that suits your needs.
Talise Ottoman Spa
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Return your senses to the centuries-old tradition of Turkish bathing – the hammam. Located in the five-star Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel, the Talise “snow room” treatment is a must-try. Based on the Finnish tradition of rolling in the snow, its benefits include higher metabolism and detoxifying which improves skin tone and prevents wrinkles and cellulite.
Assawan Health Club and Spa
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Located in the iconic Burj al Arab, Assawan blends a conventional Middle Eastern vibe with modern treatments from Aromatherapy, La Prairie and more. Plus, guests are allowed exclusive access to the balcony of the Assawan Amphitheater on the 18th floor, where they can enjoy the mystical Arabian breeze or enjoy the view after the treatment.
Cleopatra Health and Spa
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Take a lesson from the historical Egyptian diva herself. Located in Pyramids, Wafi Mall, unlock Cleopatra’s secrets as you indulge in 24K gold rituals. If you like, take your senses to Asia as you choose historical Ayurvedic treatments or indulgent Balinese chocolate and coffee scrubs.
