	Whether you are visiting Dubai primarily for the spa experience or just plan to visit the spa while on holiday. The majority of leading hotels and resorts in Dubai feature well established and extremely sophisticated and lavish spas. Catering to your every need and offering an extensive array of treatments and therapies. To avoid disappointment ensure to book your treatment/s when you make your hotel reservation.

	Where Does The Word 'Spa" Originate?
	The word spa comes from the Latin phrase, "sanus per aquam," or "health through water." Modern spas have their roots in ancient towns famed for the healing powers of their mineral waters and hot springs. Travelers would come to "take the waters" and restore their health.

Types Of Spas

A spa is a place where you can get spa treatments like massage, facials, and body treatments and therapies. Spas are devoted to enhancing your overall health and well-being. There are several different types of spas that include:

SPA TYPE

DESCRIPTION

Day Spa	- It offers spa treatments on a day-use basis. Many also offer salon services.
Destination Spa	- Its sole purpose is to help you lead a healthier lifestyle through spa treatments, exercise, and educational programming. You stay at least two nights. Some have minimum stays of three or seven nights. Spa cuisine is served exclusively.
Resort/Hotel Spa	- Located within the resort or hotel. It offers spa services, fitness classes and spa cuisine (as well as burgers). It's a good choice when one person wants spa and the other golf. It also works for business travelers and families.
Medical Spa	- It offers treatments that require a doctor's supervision, such as laser resurfacing and Botox injections. It also offers spa treatments.
Mineral Springs Spa	- It has natural mineral, thermal or seawater that is used in hydrotherapy treatments.
Club Spa	- A day spa located in a fitness facility or health club.
Cruise Ship Spa	- Aboard a cruise ship that provides spa treatments, fitness and wellness components and spa cuisine menu choices.
Airport Spa	- It is located in an airport and specializes in short treatments aimed at the traveler, like 15-minute chair massage and oxygen therapy. Some also offer longer treatments.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled treatment so you don't have to rush. Take advantage of the lavish facilities that most destination spa and resort spas have, including saunas, steam baths, and hot and cold plunge pools.NOTE: If you are pregnant or have any other medical condition, let the spa know so they can suggest proper treatments. Pregnant guests should avoid any treatments that involve heat or otherwise raise body temperature.

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Spas In Dubai

Below is a list of popular spas in dubai, the majority are found within hotels and resorts. They have been arranged in alphabetical order for convenience.

SPA NAME	LOCATION	CONTACT	WEBSITE

Angsana Spa	Montgomerie Golf Club and Arabian Ranches	Tel: 04 368 4356	Website
Aqua Senses	Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers	Tel: 04 3995533
Assawan Spa & Health Club	Burj Al Arab	Tel: 04 3017338	Website
Caracalla Spa	Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa	Tel: 04 3995555
Chi	The Shangri-La	Tel: 3438888
Clarins Spa	Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina	Tel: 04 3181904	Website
Club Olympus Gym & Spa	Hyatt Regency	Tel: 2091234
Comfort Zone Spa	Paris Gallery, Burjuman Centre	Tel: 04 3517704
Darphin Health & Beauty Spa	Royal Mirage	Tel: 3999999
Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa	Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa	Tel: 04-3048081
Elixir Spa & Health Club	The Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa	Tel: 04 3995000	Website
Hiltonia Health Club	Hilton Dubai Jumeirah	Tel: 3182405
Jiva Spas and Jiva Grande Spas	Taj Palace Hotel	Tel: 2232222	Website
Desert Spa	Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa	Tel: +971 4 3143647	Website
Kairali Spa	Sheikh Zayed Road	Tel: 04-2289144	Website
Natural Elements	Le Meridien Dubai	Tel: 04 7022550	Website
Oasis Retreat	Oasis Beach Hotel	Tel: 04 3994444
Retreat Health & Spa	Grosvenor House, Dubai Marina	Tel: 04 3176762
Satori Spa	Jumeirah Beach Club	Tel: 04 310 2759	Website
Senses	Hatta Fort Hotel	Tel: 8523211
Solesenses	Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina	Tel: 04-3993333
Talise Spa	Madinat Jumierah	Tel: +971 4 366 6818	Website
The Big Apple Health Club	Emirates Towers	Tel: 3300000	Website
The Givenchy Spa	The One & Only Royal Mirage	Tel: 04 3152140	Website
The Grand Spa	Grand Hyatt Dubai	Tel: 04 317 2333
The Pavilion health Spa	Jumeirah Beach Hotel	Tel: 3480000
The Ritz-Carlton Spa	Ritz-Carlton Dubai	Tel: 04 3186184	Website
The Spa	Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa	Tel: +971 4 315 4350	Website
Top Style Salon	The Aviation Club	Tel: 2829663
Willow Stream	The Fairmont Dubai	Tel: 04 3118800

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