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Dubai’s most beautiful spas
Dubai, the destination of choice for its beaches and sunshine, is also… a wellness destination! The Emirati city’s 5-star hotels compete fiercely to attract the finest clientele, while a few addresses reveal nuggets of secret, intimate spas. The spa offer in Dubai is decisive, combining oriental heritage, genuine expertise and sometimes sumptuous facilities that rank among the finest spas in the world. Tested for you, our best addresses.
1. Dubai's most luxurious spa: the Talise Ottoman at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
The place: In the club of the world's most beautiful spas, this Dubai hotel is aiming for the podium. Once through the majestic wooden doors, an Ottoman world is revealed, spread over 8,200 m² and two floors, one dedicated to men and the other to women. With 48 treatment rooms, including four VIP suites, this spa is one of the largest in the Middle East. Opulence reigns supreme, with brocade meridians, intricate cushions and shimmering mosaics creating a particularly cosy atmosphere. Facilities include Turkish hammams, thalassotherapy basins, snow cabins, flotation basins..
The treatment to try: A summit of refinement, the Turkish Bath Ceremony rids the epidermis of its dross while providing salvific relaxation. The gentle warmth of the stone bed softens skin and relaxes muscles, while the body is exfoliated with a kassa glove, then enveloped in a cloud of voluptuous foam. Divine. The Talise spa also offers guests complete packages for multi-day wellness retreats in Dubai.
Royal Ottoman Signature treatment - 60 minutes €170
jumeirah.com
2. Le plus couture: Dior Spa The Lana, at the Dorchester Collection
The place: perched on the 29th floor of The Lana hotel, just inaugurated by the prestigious Dorchester Collection in the Business Bay district, this airy sanctuary reinvents the wellness experience in Dubai. The first Dior Spa in the region, it embodies Parisian elegance in a futuristic setting, bathed in light and opening onto the spectacular panorama of the marina and the Burj Khalifa. Between absolute refinement and cutting-edge technology, every detail - from the reflexology-inspired welcome ritual to the sculptural lighting - has been designed to encourage complete reconnection with oneself.
The treatment menu combines innovation and expert gestures, with signature protocols combining deep massage, light therapy, cryotherapy and sapphire micro-abrasion. Panoramic cabins invite you to absolutely let go, as in the Escale at The Lana ritual, a body treatment inspired by Japanese shiatsu, performed on the floor on a futon, where the body is freed of all tension by a slow, enveloping choreography.
The treatment to try: The Midnight Treatment, an exceptional facial protocol focused on sleep and cellular recovery. Prepped with breathing exercises, the treatment combines facial massage, light therapy and regenerating melatonin-based treatments to reset biological cycles and deliver a fresh, soothed complexion upon awakening.
Reservations required.
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3. The best view: The spa at Address SkyView
The place: In the heart of Downtown, the five-star Address SkyView hotel, opening in 2019, takes its inspiration from Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands, with its infinity pool offering a ravishing view of the skyline. Perched on the 54th floor, this Dubai spa spans 1,400 m², offering state-of-the-art facilities and holistic treatments.
The treatment to try: The Sleep Ritual with vetiver and chamomile essential oils is unrivalled for erasing the effects of jet lag. Also good: facials with Team Dr Joseph products with top formulations and botanical fragrances.
Signature Sleep Ritual 90 minutes - €220
addresshotels.com
4. The most soothing : Serenity Spa - The Art of Well Being, Fairmont The Palm
The place: the Serenity Spa at Fairmont The Palm cultivates the art of letting go through a menu of sensory treatments, served in a hushed setting with oriental accents. The offer ranges from traditional hammams, Ayurvedic massages and marine rituals to expert treatments based on collagen or CBD. Here, ancestral techniques meet the latest technologies, such as Hydrafacial Syndeo or Swiss Line protocols, in an atmosphere conducive to soothing the mind. Special mention should be made of the Thermal Ritual, which invites you to completely unwind with a journey through sauna, steam bath, Jacuzzi and relaxation zone. The Senses of Dubai signature treatment, a tribute to local traditions, envelops the body in the scents of incense, myrrh and desert sand for a unique multi-sensory experience.
The treatment to try out: the 4 Hands Balinese Massage, a Balinese massage choreographed with four hands, as enveloping as it is balancing, perfect for releasing all tensions in depth. Follow up with a massage on the hotel's 800-meter-long private beach.
4 Hands Balinese Massage 60 minutes - 270 euros
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5. The most expert: Longevity Hub at One&Only One Za'abeel
The spa: After Taipei, Madrid, Doha... the Swiss brand Clinique La Prairie is bringing its high-end bio-hacking concept to Dubai. Within the recently opened One&Only resort in the Za'abeel district, this 3,800 m2 spa spread over 3 floors (one for women, another for men, and the third housing an aesthetic medicine clinic) is positioned as one of the most innovative in anti-aging, offering all the latest therapies: Neuro Wave Stimulation, cryotherapy, ultrasound... Definitely the spa of the future.
The treatment to try: IV Vitamin Drips, an intravenous injection (under medical supervision) of a cocktail of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, prized by Hollywood stars and mega-influencers from the Arab world.
Reservations required.
oneandonlyresorts.com
6. The most high-tech: Recovery Lab, SIRO One Za'abeel
The place: attached to the SIRO One Za'abeel hotel, this wellness laboratory pushes the boundaries of sports recovery. No mosaic hammam or oriental rituals here, but a concentration of technologies worthy of an Olympic training center. Cryotherapy, electrostimulation, lymphatic drainage, infrared sauna or MLX i³Dome (triple-action detox): everything is designed to optimize performance, accelerate muscle regeneration and improve sleep quality. All in a minimalist, uncluttered setting, with experienced coaches and a personalized protocol based on fatigue levels or post-workout pain.
The experience is accompanied by state-of-the-art services: Zen lounge, ice baths, juice bar, and a retail area for continuing the benefits at home. You can book à la carte or opt for packs of 3 to 10 sessions, depending on your goals. In addition, the hotel offers daily SANCTUM immersive sessions, a kind of contemporary ritual combining yoga, primal movement, martial arts and breathing to an electro soundtrack, with headphones on. A concentrate of biohacking accessible to hotel guests and the local wellness community alike.
The treatment to try out: the Performance Package Level 7-10, a 120-minute protocol combining modular massage, electrostimulation and advanced detoxification, designed for top athletes or intensive travelers.
Performance Package 120 minutes - 230 euros
sirohotels.com
7. The most intimate: Heavenly Spa at the Westin Dubai - Mina Seyahi
The place: This human-scale spa in Dubai houses 11 treatment rooms, relaxation areas, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi... and a luxurious duo cabin. Soft and warm, the beige and cream decor invites you to soothe your senses. The therapists ensure that your experience is as pleasant as possible, punctuating the journey with delicate attentions: jasmine tea, a snack of dates and nuts..
The treatment to try: The menu offers a wide choice of massages, body treatments and facials in collaboration with the renowned ELEMIS brand. Try the Elemis Expert™ Touch Reveal, for example, a facial designed to revive the complexion's radiance, while acting in-depth on sagging skin.
Elemis Expert™ Touch Reveal Facial 60 minutes - 170 euros
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8. The most complete: Talise Spa, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
The location: spread over three levels in one of Dubai's newest ultra-luxury resorts, the Talise Spa at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is literally thought through down to the last detail. 13 treatment suites with private terraces overlooking the Gulf, a 20-metre indoor pool, fitness studio, women's zones... The experience is both technological and sensory, built around three pillars - Performance, Intention and Empowerment - to restore balance, vitality and mental clarity. The Remedy Suite, the spa's flagship, concentrates the most advanced therapies: cryotherapy, hyperbaric chamber, infrared iDome and ChromoSpace light therapy.
The treatment menu combines gentle medical expertise and exceptional cosmetics, with brands such as EviDenS de Beauté, Swissline and Ground Wellbeing. From targeted treatments for skin, muscle recovery, sleep, anxiety and cellular development, to vagal massages and feminine rituals designed to accompany pregnancy or menopause.
The treatment to try: The Signature 360° Extreme Beauty Ceremony, an ultra-complete 105-minute anti-aging ritual combining Japanese lifting massage, bio-collagen mask and EviDenS de Beauté signature gestures, for plumped, radiant and visibly younger-looking skin.
Signature 360° Extreme Beauty Ceremony 105 minutes - 510 euros
jumeirah.com
9. Dubai's most perfectionist spa: Anantara Spa The Palm
The location: Anantara The Palm, the jewel in the crown of Dubai's hotel industry, stands in Palm Jumeirah. A little set back in the shade of frangipani trees, its spa-sanctuary is a journey in itself, with its Thai decor combining fountains, exotic plants and sculpted furniture. 24 cabins with lagoon views, an aromatic hammam, another with crystals and precious stones, a bamboo sauna, a herbal bath, a Kneipp walk, an ice grotto... Five superb duo suites, each with its own private steam bath and sauna.
The treatment to try: The menu abounds with options for every preference, from traditional Turkish hammams and Ayurvedic massages to the cult hydrafacial for a new skin. Top: purifying magnesium salt rituals. After a footbath infused with rose petals, the body is exfoliated and then massaged in depth to eliminate toxins and induce a state of relaxation.
Magnesium Rebalance treatment 90 minutes - €240
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10. The highest perch: Ciel Spa, SLS Dubai
The location : on the 69th floor of the spectacular SLS Tower, the Ciel Spa is one of Dubai's highest spas and one of the only ones to offer yoga sessions in the sky, with a panoramic view of the skyline. The address attracts both locals for its gym memberships and travelers seduced by the combination of technological treatments, active relaxation and unexpected little pleasures, such as teas with pastry notes served on the outdoor terrace. The atmosphere is chic yet relaxed, punctuated by dates and lounge music. Relaxation and sport are the order of the day, but without taking ourselves too seriously. This marble-clad spa boasts thermal zones for couples, spacious treatment cabins, herbal-scented hammams, contrast pools, a Jacuzzi and even sensory showers. The à la carte menu includes a selection of Of the Islands natural treatments and Bellabaci massages, a modernized version of cupping drainage.
The treatment to try: Bellabaci treatments, aromatherapy massages for the face, legs, stretch marks or body sculpting, combining gentle cupping and natural oils to tone the skin, stimulate circulation and eliminate toxins.
Cupping therapy by Bellabaci facial 30 minutes - 100 euros
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