World Traveller August 2019

PALM JUMEIRAH
AWAY Spa
Pick of the SPAS
Take a load off at these top
pampering havens that'll help
you wave goodbye to stress
If your MO is to unwind, you'll be
pleased to learn that the Palm's spa
game is strong. The Retreat Palm
Dubai MGallery by Sofitel is home
to the world’s first Rayya Wellness
Centre (+971 4 524 7777) offering
an impressive line-up of holistic,
tailor-made health and wellbeing
programmes. If you can't squeeze in a
package, plump for a treatment off the
à la carte menu – the laughter yoga
group class followed by an Emotional
Freedom Techniques coaching session
will have you feeling like a new person.
Treatments take place in the luxury
spa or on the beach.
Not your traditional zen spa, AWAY
Spa (+971 4 245 5533) at W Dubai -
The Palm will wow you with its striking
design that harks back to Dubai’s
pearl diving heyday. Make your way
past the shimmering entryway to
the Beauty Bar and join the city's
social set as they take their seats
for touch-ups such as party lashes,
quick polish changes, and nourishing
lip masks while sipping on drinks. If
you require more privacy, there are 11
treatment rooms, including a couples'
suite, although the outdoor cabana
treatments (from 15-60 minutes) are
perfect for teaming a soothing session
with serene sea views.
For one of the best hammam
experiences, head to Anantara Spa
(+971 4 567 8140) at Anantara The
Palm Dubai Resort. Available for
men, women and couples, let those
aches melt away in the traditional
Turkish hammam that will soak, steam,
scrub and massage you to gleaming
perfection so you emerge refreshed.
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