Take bae to get pampered this month, with a couple's treatment at one of the UAE’s indulgent spas – go on spoil yourselves...
Twice As Nice Package, Away Spa Take a well-deserved 90 minutes out of the daily drag to pamper yourself and your other half at the W Hotel – The Palm’s Away Spa with the Twice as Nice Valentine’s Day couple’s treatment. A little corner of heaven within the Miami-inspired design hotel, the Away Spa sets a different, slightly disco, scene for an afternoon of pampering.The treatment starts with a 30-minute bathing ritual in a private spa suite equipped with sauna and bubble bath to relax your muscles before some deep tissue pummelling.
A 60-minute hot stone massage follows, taking place on what have to be the city’s softest massage tables, using heated pebbles to loosen and lengthen tired and overworked muscles. The piéce de resistance? In a dreamy post-massage haze, you’ll be served cocktails and chocolate covered strawberries at the Beauty Bar to finish. Dhs1,200 per couple, Away Spa at W Hotel – The Palm,+971 4 245 5555
Starting with a relaxing bath ritual – currently trending for couples – followed by a full body exfoliation to get skin super soft, and then full body massage in a couples suite. The treatment is also complemented with a mini facial or gold hand and foot ritual to ensure every inch of you gets the attention it deserves. Dhs2,100 for 180 minutes, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, +971 4 818 2222
Using pure aromatherapy oils, the medium pressure message lifts tension by targeting aching muscles and deeply moisturising the skin. The final step is a restorative facial, where skin is gently exfoliated, before a mask is applied to restore that fresh-feeling glow. After a total of an hour and 45 minutes on the hot stone treatment bed, you’ll look and feel a million dirhams for date night. Available between February 9 to 15, Dhs990, The Pearl Spa, Four Seasons Resort Jumeriah Beach, +971 4 270 7777
The day-long experience is enhanced by a fresh fruit platter, and delicious lunch served either at the Le Jardin restaurant, or within the comfort of your suite. And the pampering doesn't stop at the spa — couple’s receive their own personal robe, slippers and spa products to take home with them. From 10am to 8pm for Dhs4999 per couple, Cinq Mondes Spa and Wellness Centre, Emerald Palace Kempinski, Dubai; +971 4 444 2000
Feeling fancy? Opt for the Valentine Couple Celebration package which includes a 120-minute treatment, a 60-minute facial and an indulgent glass of bubbly. Available throughout February, Dhs1650 per couple, or Dhs2890 per couple for the deluxe package, Amara Spa, Park Hyatt Dubai; +971 4 602 1660
Couple’s Indulgence Therapy, Sofitel SPA For therapy you can both agree on, opt for the Couple’s Indulgence Therapy package at Sofitel SPA on the Palm Jumeirah — a calm-inducing pampering session for couple's who can never find the time to relax together.
In the private surrounds of the dedicated couple’s room, the treatment starts with a 30-minute Pink Himalayan Salt aroma bath, which is followed by a personalised 75-minute massage using heavenly French-Polynesian techniques and organic products which help to soothe, and relieve tension-heavy areas. Finish the experience sipping on a two glasses of refreshing grape fizz. Dhs1,399, Sofitel Dubai The Palm, +971 4 455 6677
Oriental Essence, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira In the serene and secluded surrounds of the private Sea Jewel suite, at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, couple’s are taken on a journey of relaxation — with a customised massage designed to target stress-holding areas like the back, neck and shoulders, and increase overall wellbeing.
The Oriental Essence treatment uses a personalised blend of oils, according to your skin type, and movements inspired by traditional Oriental therapies. For those looking for a little extra pampering, try the Champagne Rose facial whcih cleanses, receives and energises the skin — for a romantic glow like no other. Dhs1,200 per couple for Oriental Essence, and Dhs650 per person for the facial, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai; +971 4 777 2243