Experience absolute well-being in a traditional Turkish hammam in Dubai. Turkish bathhouses or hammams have been an important part of the Ottoman culture for centuries. Relax in a luxurious ambiance and choose from a range of wellness rituals.
If you are looking for a hammam that combines the authenticity of antiquity with the modernity of an elite resort, then you should visit the Oriental Hammam at the One & Only Royal Mirage.
Inside you will find softly lit domes, tall arches, graceful wall mosaics, fountains – in general, everything to take a break from the skyscrapers that have sprung up around. Warm marble massage tables, steam rooms, private massage rooms, high-pressure showers, and a relaxation area await you.
When the guests are imbued with the atmosphere, and the air becomes hot and humid, then, according to oriental traditions, masseurs will begin to rub your body with washcloths.
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A wide range of treatments to suit all tastes, no matter how much time you have: from a 25-minute oriental back massage to a long traditional hammam with alternating warm steam rooms and a thorough, strong massage.
Guerlain and One & Only The Palm have created a range of exclusive treatments available only at One & Only The Palm. One of them is called Desert d’Orient, a hammam that uses only the products of this French cosmetic house. A huge private Oriental Suite has been allocated for this so that the procedure can be done together.
The ritual begins with a bubble bath and relaxation. Silk Tenderness milk scrub is applied to your skin. As it should be according to Eastern traditions, after that you enter the steam room, where you relax even more. The steam cleanses the skin by removing toxins and relaxing muscle tension. Then, a massage with one of four Guerlain aromatic elixirs awaits you.
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The Desert d’Orient procedure is ideal for joint relaxation and relaxation with a loved one. It will undoubtedly be a unique sensory experience for you.
The Anjana Spa at Rixos the Palm pays homage to the traditional hammam culture. Authentic Turkish traditions are respected here, adding a touch of modern simplicity to them. Hammam Anjana is a real mysticism, a deep immersion in ancient rituals.
Oriental sounds and aromas are combined into a single symphony. People come to Anjana Hammam to relax and chat with friends because traditional Turkish hammams from Rixos set world quality standards around the world.
Once you have settled down and relaxed, the therapist will begin to gently rub your skin with a kese washcloth to remove the top dead layer from it. Warm water will gently pour over the body to wash away all, even the smallest, dirt. The ritual will continue with a massage with essential oils, and after you will be wrapped in a soft silk blanket made of branded soap foam. Then oriental sweets, aromatic tea, and leisurely conversations await you.
The building that houses The Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal in Abu Dhabi is inspired by the architecture of Venice. But when guests enter the hotel’s free-standing spa complex – ESPA – they are immersed in the Bedouin past of the Emirates.
The interior is decorated in golden tones, dominated by natural materials – brown onyx and limestone. This atmosphere takes you away from the daily hustle and bustle of the world.
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Bedouin chests are scattered throughout the halls, making it seem as if you are on a journey. Separate women’s and men’s lounges are elegant and graceful. Both outside and inside the hammam is so calm that it seems as if time has stopped: the greenery in the gardens is trimmed with incredible precision, and the pool is inviting those who want to freshen up after a long bath. The hammam will not only help to relax but also heal the skin: a cleansing scrub and a nourishing sea mud wrap will help to achieve peace of mind, relaxation of the body, and silk skin for everyone to envy.
Escape from boring everyday life is now possible in the Tips & Toes salon in Al Barsha. The new Voluptuous Oud Ritual Hammam will take you on a long and relaxing journey to rejuvenate your body and soul.
The treatment begins with lathering you with refreshing black eucalyptus soap – the massage therapist will remove dead skin cells and disperse your blood. Then a traditional oriental amber bath will finally relax your body, and a refreshing massage with a thick oriental oud scrub will bring you back to life. Finally, wrapping in fabric, again with the scent of oud, will immerse you in sweet dreams. As a result, you will feel 10 years younger, and your skin will become smooth and receive a powerful dose of nutrients.
