Whether resetting after eventful days with your family, taking a load off following a busy time at work, or simply looking for a moment of ‘me’ time, the UAE’s spa offerings are the perfect place to seek selfcare. These MICHELIN Guide hotels come complete with state-of-the-art spas to relax even the most restless of minds…
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Sofitel Spa at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Hotel guests rave about the state-of-the-art Moroccan Royal hammam at Sofitel Spa. And while the treatment may have ancient beginnings, there’s nothing outmoded about this ceremony, nor the modernistic spa itself. All pristine white walls and slate grey stone, the contemporary space is mirrored by the professional and skilled therapists and therapies. Choose from LED light therapy, gold scrubs and more to be transported from city to serenity as fast as you can say ‘and… relax’. Located on the second floor of the hotel, with eight treatment rooms, dry sauna, steam room and a couples’ treatment room, this is a must-stop-spot for any stressed city worker in need of a wind down.
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Bulgari Resort Spa at Bulgari Resort Dubai
The exclusivity of the Bulgari brand is felt in every inch of its ground floor resort spa. Everything from innovative thermal bathing experiences to the luxury spa suites are infused with Italian sophistication and designed with pure elegance in mind. Indulge in the market-leading advanced beauty treatments loved by in-the-know clientele who come for the impeccable service and leave with a visible glow. The menu has been carefully created for both men and women who can enjoy both the sizable 25 metre indoor pool and an iconic vitality pool inspired by the ancient Caracalla Roman baths. Spanning 1,700 square-metres, the Spa and Fitness centre is certainly not pokey and the gym boasts views out to the ocean to motivate even the laziest of us.
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The Spa at ME Dubai by Melia
Simply stepping into The Spa at ME Dubai inspires calmness, thanks to the smooth and curvaceous interiors by the late Dame Zaha Hadid. Spherical floor-to-ceiling windows let natural light flood into the reception as chic clients await their next fix of rejuvenation. An impressive list of bespoke treatments and massages tempt guests from from mother-to-be massages and collagen plumping facials, to the luxurious couples’ spa suite and detoxifying salt scrub. Yes, the focus at ME Spa is all about taking visitors on a journey of slowing down, connecting with inner self, and pure, indulgent pampering.
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Spa at W Yas Island Abu Dhabi
While the buzzing Formula 1 racetrack may wind around this hotel, the Spa at W sits peacefully at a distance from revving engines. This spacious, two-story spa has nine treatment rooms, a colour therapy shower, VIP spa suite with private steam room and jacuzzi, plus a traditional hammam bath and couples’ room. Aside from the plush treatment areas, the services on offer are vast with something for everyone. Watch stress and tension melt away with recharging body wraps, glossy mani-pedis, mindful massages or the infrared sauna. For those wanting to keep an eye on the Formula 1 action, there’s even a special relaxation lounge with uninterrupted views of the racetrack to book post-massage for front-row seats.
AWAKEN at Atlantis The Royal
If you think the grand and striking structure that is Atlantis The Royal would have a swanky spa to match 一 you’d be right. Enter Awaken: the holistic spa and wellness experience, accelerated by high-tech, innovative therapies. The centre aims to enhance guest’s health by focusing on four elements in the body 一 physical, mental, emotional and spiritual 一 in the most luxurious setting possible. The lower ground floor premises comprise a variety of corners to retreat into; the halotherapy salt cave, charcoal sauna, meditation garden and snow fountain for starters. These impressive grounds are backed by a far-reaching treatment menu which includes a whole section dedicated to 24 carat gold experiences. Every touch point at the health-enhancing Awaken oozes extravagance, from the reiki energy-healing certified therapists, to the curation of results-driven beauty brands including Augustinus Bader and Dr Barbara Sturm.
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Mo Spa at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi
Built on ancient Eastern healing traditions and indigenous Arabian therapies, Mo Spa is a healing haven of deep-rooted wellness rituals made modern for today’s selfcare seekers. Bubbling water features, dim lanterns and intricate wall mosaics paint a traditional wellness picture where contemporary treatments and carefully curated beauty brands (Tata Harper and 111Skin to name a few) gel together for relaxing results. Whether trying out the immersive sound baths for the first time or a deep natural facial, surrender to an experience that treats the mind, body and soul.READ MORE: 10 MICHELIN Guide Hotels in Asia with Private Pools
Dior Spa at The Lana, Dorchester Collection
Elegantly poised on the hotel’s 29th floor, this is UAE’s first ever Dior Spa. Bathed with natural daylight from window walls that artfully frame views of the iconic Burj Khalifa 一 an uncommon sight in an urban hotel 一 The Dior Spa is as breathtaking and refined as one would expect. Cocooning guests from the world outside with five treatment rooms and one couples’ suite, personalised experiences are crafted to soothe the senses with Japanese-inspired treatments, customisable sauna sessions and a dedicated beauty room. The treatment menu is unsurprisingly cutting-edge as new technologies are blended with a holistic wellbeing vision. Welcome to a new level of relaxation.Image credit: The Lana, Dorchester Collection
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