What’s On Dubai – July 2019

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ou don’t have to travel to

Balinese resorts to recharge

your batteries; we’ve found

a wellness weekend that will

have you feeling cleansed and refreshed

without even leaving the Emirate.

Rixos Premium Dubai’s Wellness

Staycation package includes a two-night

stay, luxurious spa treatment for

two, personal training session

and extravagant healthy

breakfast from Dhs900

per night. We tested out

the staycation to see if it

really does rejuvenate the

soul as promised.

Having been to the

hotel’s dining outlets

and beach club, Azure,

on multiple occasions it was

refreshing to see a more tranquil

side to the five-star resort. The main pool

was, as usual, packed with families and

couples visiting from around the world.

We book the spa treatment on our first day

at Rixos and opt for the 60-minute Royal

Ottoman Hammam. The Natureland Spa

is a welcome sight of pure serenity, with

male and female treatment areas, sauna

and steam room, Jacuzzi, showers and the

traditional hammam room.

For anyone unfamiliar with hammam

it originates from Rixos’ native Turkey,

and begins with a 10-minute steam to

open the pores ready for cleansing. Once

transferred to the hammam bath room,

we lay on a heated marble podium as

our technician began to scrub

away all dead skin with a

traditional Kese mitt.

This was followed by an

unusual sensation of

bubbles being poured all

over the body, a far better

experience than any foam

party we’ve been to. The

foam is infused with olive

soap which is then massaged

into the skin with expert regard.

They also wash your hair so not a

single body part is left uncleansed. The

final step is a smothering of seaweed

clay mask, the last stage in achieving the

softest skin of your life. The rest of the

afternoon is then yours to enjoy in the

spa relaxation area, with a range

of herbal teas and reading material on

hand, plus an unbeatable view of the

Arabian Gulf from the comfort of your

chaise lounge.

Wake up in the comfort of your bed in

the knowledge that a healthy breakfast

is on its way to your room. Avoid the

temptations of the pastries at the buffet

and instead fuel up on a selection of

eggwhite veggie omelette, granola with

yoghurt and fresh berries, toast, cottage

cheese, crackers with low-fat feta, cereals,

tea, coffee and juices. We’ll be seriously

impressed if you can finish the full array,

but perfect for those who like a little of

everything to start their day.

If you’re not in full-relaxation mode by

then, make use of the RixGym and book

in a complimentary session with an expert

personal trainer. The fitness centre is well-

equipped with state-of-the-art machinery,

weights, equipment and those addictive

sea views Rixos Premium displays so well.

Until December 31

a Rixos Premium Dubai, JBR, Dubai

Marina, Dhs895++ per night, minimum

two-night stay. Tel: (04) 520000.

premiumdubai.rixos.com

Retreat closer to home

Need a little R&R, but can’t escape Dubai? This could be just the ticket...

WELL–BEING // STAYCATION

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