The best Arabian-inspired spa treatments in Dubai

Given its location in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Al Maha Desert Resort’s focus is firmly on the desert and its wisdom, including within its Timeless Spa. One of its most popular offerings is the Spa Indulgence Package. This is a full-day experience, which along with access to the reserve and the resort’s dune-facing infinity pool, includes a 60-minute massage in a 'wellness tent' which takes inspiration from traditions of the Bedouin, Dubai’s first inhabitants. Enjoy the soothing power of traditional essential oils applied by an an experienced masseur amid the absolute tranquillity of the desert.

At Anantara Spa, the therapists use the latest innovations in wellness and premium products to boost your well-being with soothing therapies. The plush spa features aroma, crystal and gemstone steam rooms, bamboo sauna, herbal bath, liquid sound pool, salt inhalation room, ice grotto, Kneipp walk and an experience shower. The Anantara Royal Hammam treatment is perfected with an age defying elixir of rare prickly pear, organic  Argan oil hair serum and Arabian oud body mist with a sandalwood oil finale.

The newly rejuvenated wellness centre at the Atlantis, The Palm, Awaken promises to take you on a journey of self-discovery. The spa offers four rejuvenating Arabian-inspired treatments: for ultra-soft skin, try the Desert Sand and Date Sugar Infusion for a handcrafted experience that also includes oud and Khaliji pink clay. Alternately, the Gulf Salt and Moringa Leaf variant is a gentle scrub that will leave you feeling detoxed and revitalised.

Unwind, balance, uplift – these are the three pillars One&Only Spa was built on. This private spa at the One&Only Royal Mirage offers a range of tailored exercises and treatments to let your hair down and your troubles go. Opt for the ancient route with a traditional hammam treatment. This lets you leave the world behind whilst you relax and enjoy the decadent massages and skin treatments of the Ottoman Empire. The hot marble, steam rooms and steam bath will transport you to a world of relaxation.

Rejuvenate and unwind at the exquisite Talise Ottoman Spa at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel on Palm Jumeirah. With many fixtures hewn from marble, decorated by dark woods, mosaics and murals, the lavish Turkish hammam sits at the heart of the spa. The Rose Bliss Body Massage uses Arabian roses for a pampering ritual created to reduce the visible signs of aging and promote the skin’s elasticity. Using only decadent and organic spa products, your skin is softened with a dry body exfoliation, then massaged with rose indulgence oil.

Prepare to be tempted by every treatment on the menu at Raffles Spa, located in the famous Raffles Hotel. Featuring exclusive rejuvenating treatments, inspired by Asian, Middle Eastern and European traditions, the spa promotes holistic well-being. With six spa suites and one couples suite, the 1200sqm spa space is complete with world-class wellness facilities. Begin your experience with the Dubai Decadence package, a full six hours of head-to-toe pampering treatment.