NEW: The Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Emirates Palace
For: An indulgent experience with 24-carat gold and CBD facials
Home to the most extravagant spa menu in town, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Emirates Palace is a purely indulgent experience that ignites a sense of balance and serenity. Highlights of the new spa include exclusive therapies and treatments, such as the Essence of Abu Dhabi, which is a treatment inspired by Cleopatra that uses pure CBD and gold dust to give your skin a radiant glow. Other treatments on offer include Intelligent Movement, Tata Detox Body Wrap, and the 24k Gold Subtle Energies Facial. The magnificent hideaway also conducts Mindful Meetings based on Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s five pillars of wellness: Nourishment, Movement, Wellbeing, Connections, and Stillness. There are also two traditional Moroccan hammam rooms fitted with Jacuzzis, steam rooms and a kaleidoscopic heated marble-and-ice cave.
See more information here: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/abu-dhabi/emirates-palace/spa/treatments
Sleeping under the stars at Liwa Oasis
For: Unmatched peace and quiet
With sleep deprivation reaching epic proportions since the outbreak of the pandemic, the world’s exhaustion economy — which is made up of underproductive workers due to compromised health — is booming. Abu Dhabi is waking up to the need for sleep-related amenities and offers one of the world’s leading sleep tourism experiences, for those looking to revitalise with a good night’s rest. Enjoy a night under the stars at Liwa Oasis, located at the edge of Rub’ al Khali. Known as the Empty Quarter, it is described as the largest area of uninterrupted sand in the world. Guests arrive via a leisurely camel ride across the sands, or a 4×4 transfer from Qasr al Sarab camping adventure and will be greeted by the panoramic views of its orange-red dunes, whilst taking in the refreshing desert air. Stargazing in the Empty Quarter will take your breath away, thanks to the unobstructed views of the sky. Visitors can guarantee an uninterrupted night’s sleep and wake up to the sight of the sun rising above the desert horizon.
See more information here: https://www.liwanights.com/
Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Abu Dhabi
For: Gold and pearl anti-aging facials, guided spiritual journeys for physical and mental well-being
This luxurious hotel spa offers many different bespoke treatments, from those designed to leave your skin feeling cleansed and revitalised, to those designed to help visitors on their spiritual journey. Treatments include the Diamond Facial, an anti-aging facial that uses a range of nectar serums, a gold and pearl mask and a myo-facial lifting massage. Other more mindfulness treatments include the Antidote Sleep Journey, which is aimed at helping those who have difficulty sleeping by using various techniques and treatments like plant oils, chakra-balancing and sound therapy.
See more information here: https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/abu-dhabi/wellness/spa/treatment-menu
Jumeirah Spa at Saadiyat Island Resort
For: State-of-the-art diamond powder treatments to leave skin looking brighter and more lifted
The Jumeriah Hotel Spa at Saadiyat Island Resort offers a vast selection of state-of-the art treatments and packages. This includes the Celestial Black Diamond Non-Surgical Lift Facial, which uses science-led treatments, along with diamond powder to leave your skin looking brighter and more lifted. For less intensive treatments, they also offer a Holistic Facial, which uses a mix of ancient techniques and modern methods to restore the balance of emotions and leave skin looking more luminous. Those visitors looking focus on mindfulness should look to book treatments such as ‘The Recovering Traveller’, which is specially designed to help with sleeping patterns and realigning energy levels.
See more information here: https://www.jumeirah.com/en/rejuvenate/abu-dhabi/jumeirah-at-saadiyat-island-resort/spa-jumeirah-saadiyat
Anantara Spa – Sir Bani Yas Island
For: Revitalising mud or magnesium massages, and traditional techniques and treatments
Nestled within the enchanted oasis of Sir Bani Yas Island, overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Anantara Spa offers healing journeys inspired by the endless desert surrounds. The spa’s Thai roots, mixed with the latest advancements in beauty and wellness, are elevated by the healing benefits of natural and indigenous ingredients, such as the energising magnesium full body massage or the self-heating mud massage. Other regionally sourced wellness treatments include the Marrakech Rhassoul Wrap, which is derived from clay sourced from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Guests can spend the day in the al-fresco Jacuzzi overlooking the ocean to immerse themselves in the flora and fauna of the island and reconnect with nature.
See more information here: https://www.anantara.com/en/desert-islands-sir-bani-yas/spa
Anantara Spa – Eastern Mangroves Hotel
For: Anti-pollution, oxygenating mask treatment and specially customised facials
Peacefully overlooking the beautiful mangroves, the unique, award-winning Anantara Spa at Eastern Mangroves Hotel is a tranquil retreat set on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. The spa offers the Soin Oxygen Booster VIPO2 treatment, designed to remove pollutants through the mini glove and Booster VIP02 complex, leaving your skin looking brighter and healthier. The spa also offers the Anti-Aging Hydropeptide Tailor-Made treatment, which is a customised facial specifically designed to meet your skins needs, whether that’s brightening, detoxifying or calming. There are also 15 distinct treatment rooms dedicated to a plethora of eastern healing treatments that are coupled with Arabic influences.
See more information here: https://www.anantara.com/en/eastern-mangroves-abu-dhabi/spa
Naturelife Spa Marina
For: A range of massages focusing on different areas of your spiritual and physical health
The Naturelife Spa, located in Abu Dhabi’s stunning Corniche, offers many different treatments, including the Anti-Stress massage, which is the perfect way for visitors to relax and focus on enhancing their mindfulness. This massage eliminates muscular and nervous stress from your body helping you to balance emotional stability and increase your spiritual awareness – great for those looking to try some mindfulness treatments during their wellness retreat.
See more information here: www.naturelifespa.com/en/hotel/naturelife-spa-marina-abu-dhabi/our-service/19/anti-stress-massage
Anjana Spa, Rixos Saadiyat Island
For: Traditional massages and nature-based Moss Room treatment
Nestled away on the shores of Saadiyat Island lies is the Turkish-inspired Anjana Spa, which is a sanctuary for wellness enthusiasts from far and wide. With Ottoman architecture, the spa at Rixos Saadiyat Island invites you into ultimate escapism and tranquillity, led by expert therapists dedicated to restoring balance to your mind, body and spirit. Treatments include the Moss Room, which is an ancient method that uses oligo elements to nourish and purify the skin. The luxury spa is irresistible, compelling guests to visit over several-day periods, for weekend retreats or for single-day visits to truly harmonise that inner connection and sense of wellbeing.
See more information here: https://www.rixos.com/en/wellness-and-spa
Try out the new spa at Emirates Palace with this new summer late deal:
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is not only an iconic landmark, but is the true essence of luxury Arabian hospitality, with state-of-the-art entertainment, refined décor, hidden enclaves of natural beauty, Michelin star restaurants, and their world famous, recently updated spa, offering luxurious treatments, like a 24-carat gold facial!
Cost: $2,791 per adult – saving 20% with free half board
Dates for travel: 1st – 28th September
Included:
5 night’s stay
- Half Board
- Flights
