12 spa and wellness treatments for a restful Ramadan

Ramadan is the ideal time for nourishing your body and looking after your personal wellness. With this in mind, team FACT have selected the best places for you to relax and recharge during the holy month.

Anantara Spa at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi

Drawing on traditions from across Arabia and Asia, Anantara Spa offers a tranquil retreat with views of the mangroves and picturesque waterfront. Plan some revitalising downtime this Ramadan with a 50% discount on a-la-carte treatments, including massages and scrubs, or a 30% discount on all spa packages. Available daily throughout Ramadan, from 11am to 6pm.

GO: Email easternmangroves_spa@anantara.com or call 056 188 7658 for reservations and more information.

Cinq Mondes Spa at Raffles The Palm Dubai

Cinq Mondes Spa has designed the Arabian Nights spa experience for guests looking to relax and rewind during Ramadan. The spa journey includes a traditional 60-minutes Turkish Hammam and guests will depart with a beautiful handmade Turkish soap and Kessa Glove gifts. Available daily. AED 650 (60-minute treatment).

GO: Visit www.rafflesthepalmdubai.com or call 04 248 8888 for reservations and more information.

Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort 

This Ramadan, the Iridium Spa invites guests to nourish their bodies and souls with a revitalising spa journey. The carefully crafted process begins with a traditional Hammam, proven to increase cell renewal, reduce water retention and thoroughly detoxify and cleanse the body. A full-body massage follows, delivered using premium massage oils and customised to meet each guest’s needs. The experience can be further enhanced with the sauna and whirlpool facilities. Available daily from 11am to 10pm. AED 980 (120-minute treatment).

GO: Email iridium.saadiyat@stregis.com or 02 498 8996 for reservations and more information.

Namm Spa at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Rejuvenate this Ramadan with Namm Spa’s ‘Wellness Serenity’ package that allows you to refresh and recharge with a 90-minute relaxation journey comprised of a 60-minute Swedish Massage or Deep Tissue Harmony and either a 30-minute Body Scrub or Green Tea Aromatherapy treatment. “Namm” is a Thai word that translates to “water”, and this spa revolves around the concept of holistic natural healing and wellbeing. Available daily until 30 April. AED 499 per person. 

GO: Email dtadspa@dusit.com or call 02 698 8300 for reservations and more information.

Remède Spa at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

Remède Spa invites guests to celebrate with exquisite treatments curated specifically for Ramadan. Guests can enjoy having their skin smoothed and soothed with a 60-minute rejuvenating facial treatment. Starting with a one-on-one skin consultation, the process is customised to suit every skin type. In addition, everyone who embarks on this uplifting journey will also receive a complimentary 30-minute foot scrub and massage to create a full-body voyage of relaxation. Available daily, from 12pm to 5pm. From AED 615 (90-minute treatment).

GO: Email remede.abudhabi@stregis.com or call 02 694 4100 for reservations and more information.

Saray Spa at Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

Anyone who books a revitalising 60-minute massage before 4pm during Ramadan will be treated to a complimentary upgrade to a 90-minute massage, providing 30 additional minutes of refreshing pampering for no extra cost. Delivered using premium aromatic oils, each massage takes place within a private treatment room. The enrapturing oasis also contains a sauna, steam room, whirlpool, salt room, hot and cold plunge pools and a snow cave. Available daily from 11am to 4pm. From AED 560 per person.

GO: Email reservations.alwathba@luxurycollection.com or call 02 204 4444 for reservations and more information.

The Pearl Spa at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

The newly launched ‘Arabian Oud Escape’ offers guests a journey of total renewal and deep relaxation this Ramadan. This experience begins with soothing oud oil massaged into the skin, followed by a Himalayan salt therapy exfoliation to relieve stress and fatigue. An expert therapist will then perform a full body massage utilising Oud to stimulate circulation, remove accumulated toxins and relieve water retention. A signature crystal massage on the face completes the journey to leave the mind and skin soothed. Available daily, from 10am to 9pm. AED 1,190 (120-minute treatment).

GO: Call 04 270 7777 for reservations and more information.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai

Reset this Ramadan with a full-body experience to aid detoxification and restore balance to the mind and body. The skin will be gently exfoliated and smoothed using a purifying blend of Tulasi (Oriental Basil), Limbu (Lime) and Wild Turmeric essential oils, combined with crushed walnut shells. Muscle discomfort is eased, whilst toxins and fluid retention are eliminated with a relaxing deep tissue massage to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated this Ramadan. Available daily. AED 950 (90-minute treatment).

GO: Call 04 777 2243 for reservations and more information.

The SPA at Palazzo Versace Dubai

This Ramadan, relax at Palazzo Versace Dubai with a specially curated sensory treatment using the luxury skincare brand marocMaroc. This immersive experience originates from the ancient Moroccan Tekmida ritual, during which hot wet towels are used to relieve tension, soothe muscle pain, and restore energy circulation to the body. The ritual begins with a face and body exfoliation using Miel D’Ambre, a detoxifying and exfoliating body balm, and Grains de Lumiere (an exfoliating wax cream). Following a warm purifying shower, the therapist will massage your body with gentle techniques derived from authentic Teksal movements while using the nourishing Onguent d’Argan and hot wet towels to unwind the body, leaving it refreshed and relaxed deeply. Available daily, from 11am to 10pm. AED 750 (75-minute treatment).

GO: Visit www.palazzoversace.ae or call 04 556 8750 for reservations and more information.

Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria DIFC

Revitalise with a range of therapies to nurture holistic balance and deep relaxation for the holy month of Ramadan. Book any 90-minute indulgent treatment at the FACT award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa and receive a voucher for AED 250, redeemable at one of the hotel’s signature restaurants – Bull & Bear, Peacock Alley or St. Trop. Available daily, from 9am to 9pm. AED 820 (90-minute treatment).

GO: Email spa.difc@waldorfastoria.com or call 04 515 9818 for reservations and more information.

Waldorf Astoria Spa at Waldorf Astoria Dubai The Palm

During Ramadan, treat yourself to a 90-minute healing and anti-ageing ritual that combines cleansing and relaxation. An energising and relaxing massage using warm ginger and black pepper oil will soothe tired, aching muscles and promote relaxation, and is followed by triple cleansing of the face using natural exfoliators and enzymes. A firming and toning massage is performed using luxurious elastin collagen to lift the contours of the face before pure Panax ginseng, aloe and vital nutrition are infused into the skin. The advanced DNA anti-ageing treatment moisturiser application completes this luxurious facial. Available daily until 2 May, from 10am to 8pm AED 700 (90-minute treatment).

GO: Email dxbpd.spa@waldorfastoria.com or call 04 818 2222 for reservations and more information.

Zihn Spa at Ajman Saray

Zihn Spa is a natural, serene and nurturing environment with a deep focus on the energy-balancing concept and wellness healing philosophy, making it ideal for indulgence during the holy month of Ramadan. Indulge in a Balinese Reshape Massage using AMRA Platinum oil to help rejuvenate the body, eliminate toxins, reduce stress and inflammation, increase circulation, relax the joints and nourish muscles and nerves. Available daily, from 11am to 9pm.

GO: Email info.ajmansaray@luxurycollection.com or call 06 714 2222 for reservations and more information.