August is the perfect time to relax, reflect and reboot for the winter months ahead. These are some of our favourite spas to visit during the summer season.
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Doha, Qatar
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Doha, Qatar
This spa is the world’s first wellness resort to blend the holistic wisdom of Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) with contemporary health practices. During the month, Zulal Wellness Resort honours Ibn Sina, the renowned physician behind the 11th-century Canon of Medicine, with a month-long program that fuses Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) with contemporary therapies. Guests can participate in workshops, talks, consultations, and exceptional culinary experiences rooted in TAIM principles, designed to rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit. The resort’s holistic offerings extend beyond nutrition to include fitness, spa treatments, physiotherapy, and aesthetics. Celebrating TAIM’s comprehensive approach, the resort features signature treatments like Massage Al Batin and Hijama, alongside reflexology and lymphatic practices with TAIM-based herbal products, ensuring a unique and profound wellness journey.
ESPA at Naäma Beach Villas & Spa, Fujairah, UAE
This summer, Naäma Beach Villas & Spa unveiled the grand opening of ESPA at Naäma, a sanctuary of refinement nestled along the captivating shores of Fujairah’s east coast, promising an unparalleled retreat where tranquillity meets opulence within a breathtakingly elevated setting of unmatched hospitality. Protected by the majestic Hajar Mountains and serenaded by the gentle waves of the Indian Ocean, Naäma Beach Villas & Spa invites guests to slow down, restore, and reset with ESPA. This holistic well-being retreat offers immersive experiences for the senses, body, and mind, combining rich ingredients, indulgent techniques, ancient practices, and a touch of science to deliver a transformative journey towards wholeness. Renowned spa specialists at ESPA, have curated a collection of bespoke Naäma rituals and wellness journeys, evoking a genuine sense of wellbeing and rejuvenation. From personalised facials to high-performance body treatments and immersive massages, ESPA at Naäma harmonises and nurtures the body, calms the mind, and leaves the skin naturally radiant. From the moment guests step into our palatial retreat, they are enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquillity and refinement, where skilled therapists tailor each experience to individual needs, ensuring an indulgent and deeply personalised escape
Ceil Spa, SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences, UAE
In a city renowned for bespoke luxury and opulence, SLS Dubai’s Ciel Spa, the award-winning and serene centre for wellness and relaxation, is elevating self-care to new heights with the most indulgent gold treatment designed to bring out the best and most radiant version of every guest. Exclusively available throughout the month of August, the lavish 60-minute Gold Dust massage incorporates deluxe 24K gold, which exfoliates the skin, leaving it smooth and luminous. A Hollywood favourite, this bespoke massage offers numerous benefits for the skin and body. The gold particles stimulate circulation, improve skin elasticity, and impart a radiant glow. Packed with anti-inflammatory benefits, the gold dust treatment also helps to calm and soothe the skin, making it an ideal treatment for those looking to rejuvenate their complexion during the summer months.
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Desert Serenity at Bab Al Shams Spa & Hammam, Dubai, UAE
Nestled within the tranquil sandscape, Bab Al Shams Spa & Hammam is an oasis of holistic wellness where body, mind, and spirit converge in perfect harmony. Discover a day of self-care bliss and let the desert breeze and palms be the backdrop for a transcendent spa retreat whilst enjoying a serene swim basking in the summer sun. Accompanied with luxe facial and full-body treatments designed to nourish, hydrate, or tone, this well-deserved wellness getaway promises a departure infused with relaxation and leaving guests feeling refreshed and ready to take on the week ahead with renewed energy and a glowing spirit.
