Top 10 spa experiences for couples in Dubai

What could be more blissful than arriving at Madinat Jumeirah's Talise Spa on a traditional abra boat through meandering waterways, lush gardens and blooming flowers? Your final destination will be one of three spacious couples' suites. Book the Just the Two of Us 120-minute experience and you'll realise why this is considered one of the best pampering paradises in Dubai.

Serenity permeates at Amara Spa, a Moorish-inspired wellness retreat at the Park Hyatt Dubai. Combining high-tech and traditional healing know-how, this 180-minute session starts with an exfoliating scrub before you are massaged on Gharieni's patented bed filled with warm quartz sand. After a facial, you'll both then be lulled into tranquillity with Tibetan sound bowl therapy.

Take your pick from Les Sens de Marrakech's Turkish Delight or Moroccan hammam ritual – both offer their own versions of a deep cleanse, exfoliating scrub, and mud or clay mask application, plus a hair wash and deep scalp treatment. Then add on a personalised full body massage to finish off your blissful 120-minute pampering. Afterwards, spend the day lounging at Nikki Beach next door.

This pampering package at the world-famous property's Talise Spa starts off with with a massage, after which couples are escorted to their own infinity pool filled with floating rose petals. Take in picture-perfect views of the city skyline and pristine Arabian Sea before taking advantage of the spa's spectacular facilities. This is a truly memorable, bucket-list experience.

Get pampered surrounded by undulating sand dunes at this secluded retreat. If you are lucky enough to be staying overnight, your Bedouin-style villa can be transformed into a pampering pad or else you can rejuvenate in the couples' room in the spa. Signature massages draw on Middle Eastern rituals – the Herbal Ball massage and Frankincense Facial are particular highlights.

The big draw of this spot, that offers top-to-toe rose-scented pampering in the Raffles Spa Suite, is the fact that you start with a private Jacuzzi session. An invigorating exfoliation follows using olive seeds, after which you are treated to a bespoke body massage. The two-hour session ends with a face massage ensuring you will leave feeling refreshed and relaxed, having indulged in quality time together.

One of the few spas with a private steam room in the couple's suite, you'll start by unwinding in there before any remaining tension is melted away via a one-hour massage. Finish off by sharing a plate of chocolate-coated strawberries, before taking a dip in one of the spectacular swimming pools or the pristine beach. You'll be waved goodbye with a take-home gift too.