Joanna James
Looking to spend a relaxing and rejuvenating day in Abu Dhabi? The nation has got you covered! From luxury treatments to ancient traditions, you've got plenty to try when in Abu Dhabi!
Originally, Turkish Hammams were used for the purification of the body before prayer. However, these days, a Turkish Hammam is on a whole new level where hotel chains like Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort have taken it beyond the Middle East to faraway destinations like Seychelles; transforming it into a luxury spa treatment. So what exactly is a Turkish Hammam? It is a bath ritual where you undergo a series of treatments including a deep scrub using a special black soap, a full body wash, steam therapy and a deep tissue massage. The benefits of a Turkish bath are numerous. In addition to relieving all that pent-up tension and stress, the treatment helps in improving blood circulation and deep cleansing the skin.
You’ve probably already heard about sugar waxing but did you know that it originated from the Middle East? Yes, sugar or Hawala waxing was first used by women in Egypt and Lebanon. You can get it done by a professional at an Abu Dhabi spa, but you can also try making it at home like the Middle Eastern ladies did in ancient times.
The golden sands of the Arabian Desert hold more secrets than you think and one of them is the power to revitalise skin. So, check into a luxury Abu Dhabi pool villa, go to the in-house spa and choose the desert sand scrub, a treatment that has been used for generations in the Middle East. The treatments use a mix of desert sands and salts that are infused with a range of therapeutic ingredients such as argan oil. The treatment includes a unique massage that’s carried out using bamboo sticks and herbal compresses. The desert sands scrub aims to alleviate tardiness in circulatory systems, stretch marks, dry, irritated and dehydrated skin; uneven skin tone and texture as well as boost skin elasticity.
Hijama or ‘cupping’ is the perfect treatment for anyone afflicted with headaches, severe back problems, and digestion issues. The therapy uses special cups to drain excess fluids, boost the peripheral nervous system, and increase the blood flow to the skin and the back muscles. It loosens up those troublesome knots and improves your muscle flexibility.
The perfect way to end a day out exploring the mesmerising dunes and souks in the city is the Blissful Desert Rose Experience, which is a revitalising exfoliation procedure where one immerses oneself in olive pits that are mixed with rosewater that gives off pungent and heavenly aromas of rosewater and olives. Your therapist will administer complete healing via neuromuscular techniques that have been practised since time immemorial. Also popular amongst the locals is the Dead Sea Scrub, which invariably ensures a softer and glowing skin. Further, the facial mask with its black mud, olive oil, honey and aloe vera makes for a soothing and nourishing treatment that you will always yearn for. Moisturising creams comprising various minerals and sea salts bring up the latter part of what is often considered a one-of-a-kind spa treatment that must be had at least once before the sun sets on one’s journey here.
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