Dubai is home to some of the best spas in the world; soothing vibes and idyllic luxurious retreats perfect for basking, nourishing and pampering. From Traditional Arabian Baths to Turkish Hammams, Iyashi Domes and a host of other holistic therapies are sure to impress even the most frequent spa-goers. Get ready to be scrubbed, kneaded and pampered and come back with a refreshing glow and soothing mind.
1Talise Spa
Best Spas in Dubai
Madinat Jumeirah
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The Talise Spa is an award winning spa with its lovely outdoor pool and sparkling view of the ancient Middle East - a true haven for anyone seeking a rejuvenating spa experience. estled amidst greenery and tranquil waters, Talise Spa has 25 treatment rooms, jacuzzis, sauna steam rooms, private couples’ suites, a private yoga studio, Alphasphere multisensory room and healthy spa cuisine. If you're feeling beachy, you can opt for the on-beach massage even! Their Relax & Revive package, a top-seller includes any 60-minute massage and a visit to the Alphasphere multi-sensory room. The firming caviar facila is a top-seller too!
2Qua Spa
Best Spas in Dubai
Caesars Palace Bluewaters
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For a futuristic spa experience, the Qua Spa is where you should head. The Iyashi Dôme - the first of its kind in Dubai helps you go beyond the usual spa experience with its infrared treatment aids in weight loss, cellulite reduction and skin rejuvenation. The Psammo Concept Quartz Bed is another star treatment performer here, with its heated quartz granules filled massage bed that provides tension-relieving thermal therapy. The aromatic frankincense and cedar-wood herbal compress massage are worth a try and promises a rejuvenated comeback.
3Timeless Spa
Best Spas in Dubai
Al Maha Desert Resort
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Take your wellness game up a notch with the Timeless Spa, under the desert sky in a Bedouin inspired tent overlooking the golden dunes. It perfectly encapsulates the Arabian heritage and culture, a chance to experience serenity and tranquillity in the heart of Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Their Wellness In The Dunes day package is backed by the revitalising power of organic essential oils and age-old wellness traditions of the Middle East and South-East Asia, promising an immersive and mesmerising experience like no other.
4Anantara Spa
Best Spas in Dubai
Anantara The Palm Resort
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A luxurious Hammam, intricate antique furniture and a royal ambience combined is sufficient to start you on rejuvenate mode. Add to this a soothing mix of traditional Turkish bath, Ayurvedic Treatment and Thai Massage combined with the latest technology like Microsilk technology whirlpool and Diamond Microdermabrasion. If you're looking for something simple yet decadent, their exotic aroma steam rooms, crystal or gemstone steam rooms, bamboo sauna, herbal bath, liquid sound pool, an ice cave and a salt inhalation room have the perfect formula to relax and unwind. Their speciality massage include the classic dry Thai, which the Anantara team has long since mastered. This 90-minute session feels akin to a rewarding yoga workout. If you're looking for something with an Middle Eastern touch, their Arabian Massage, which includes deep-tissue pummelling with bare elbows and essential oils is recommended.
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5Amara Spa
Best Spas in Dubai
Park Hyatt
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In the private courtyards of Park Hyatt, the Amara spa offers an incomparable spa experience using natural elements from treasurable jewels, Arabian teas and other authentic delicacies. Featuring 8 private treatment rooms (couple treatment rooms available), the spa is equipped with sauna and steam bath facilities, temperature-controlled swimming pools and a fully equipped fitness centre. Treatments here range from luxury body massage, facials and other exclusive rituals that will bring back the peace and quiet to your mind and body from the chaotic today.
6Saray Spa
Best Spas in Dubai
JW Marriott Marquis
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Tucked away behind intricately carved doors, Saray Spa is a splendid escape, one that your body, beauty and health needs. This restful spa has a won many accolades testifying the luxuriousness it offers, so rest assured you're going to have a memorable experience here. The therapies are deep-rooted, drawing ingredients and techniques from the Arabic tradition with rituals have withstood the test of time. The ancient healing techniques and locally sourced natural ingredients present an aura of an experience, uniquely different from every other spa in the city.
7Jiva Spa
Best Spas in Dubai
Taj Dubai
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The Jiva Spa embraces Indian spirituality that moulds an exclusive aura. Most treatments are of Ayurvedic origin, namely Visharma, Abhisheka, Annasi, Udhanna, Jagr and each of them are performed by world-class therapists who create a lasting spa experience. Other treatments include Traditional Bhutanese Baths, Aromatherapies, Beauty therapies like facials, Yoga and Meditation - each promising a state of enhanced equipoise. All products used at Jiva spa are naturally developed from Indian herbs, essential oils and special ingredients. All Jiva guests are also bestowed with a complimentary Yoga session.