A Spa-Special DSS 2010

Welcoming and entertaining millions of visitors from across the world, the DSS goes into its thirteenth edition with an exclusive campaign designed to promote Dubai as the regional hub of spas in view of the growing number of spa and wellness institutions in the city featuring international spa brands from around the world. It offers spectacular promotions on spa treatments of up to 50% coupled with value-added features.

The Spa Packages are aimed at promoting Dubai as Middle East’s Spa Destination, given that the industry in UAE was worth AED 986 million, compared to the region’s total of AED 2.3 billion in 2009. Here is a sample of some of the great DSS 2010 spa packages on offer…

Akaru Spa (Aviation Club)

04 282 8578

Akaru Spa teams up with Pevonia to offer a luxurious anti-aging ‘Myoxy- Caviar Facial Mask Treatment’ advanced defense, lavishly formulated with the finest marine and botanical ingredients. The mask works to repair and rejuvenate your skin, decreasing wrinkles, increasing firmness and leaving you with a youthful glow. The 75-minute treatment is priced for AED1500, but available at a special 50% discount for only AED750 during DSS.

Jannati Spa

04 295 4444

Book the soothing Jannati Shirodhara Massage for AED550 and enjoy a free ‘1 Day Spa experience’; the Hydra Facial at AED350 treats you to a free blow dry; while booking the Copper Hand & Feet Treatment for AED250 lets you enjoy a free head, neck and shoulder massage. You can also enjoy a 25% discount on all facial and body treatments undertaken on a single day (25% discount cannot be used in combination with other promotions).

Express Unwind Thai Massage, International City

04 430 8304

Get a free 30-minute foot massage when you book a 90-minute Aroma Oil Massage for AED300 or enjoy a 30-minute head and face massage when you book a 90-minute Rejuvenation Massage for AED220.

Jannati Spa

04 295 4444

Look beautiful and feel great this summer by booking the soothing Jannati Shirodhara  Massage for AED550 and enjoy a free ‘1 Day Spa experience’; the Hydra Facial at AED350 treats you to a free blow dry; while the Copper Hand & Feet Treatment for AED250 lets you enjoy a free head, neck and shoulder massage. You can also enjoy a 25% discount on all facial and body treatments undertaken on a single day (25% discount cannot be used in combination with other promotions).

Karisma Ladies Centre

04 335 9533

Indulge in a Moroccan bath, massage, facial and blow dry for only AED600 (original price AED1,100) or treat yourself to a massage and hair cut, colour and blow dry for only AED400 (original price AED940). Enjoy a Moroccan bath, massage, full hair colour or highlights, basic manicure and pedicure and blow dry for only AED600 (original price AED1,100); or a massage, one-day swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam access, Moroccan bath, basic manicure and pedicure and blow dry for AED400 (original price AED910).

LIME Spa, Desert Palm

04 323 8888

At the relaxing retreat that is the LIME Spa at the Desert Palm, enjoy the popular ‘bespoke’ facials and ‘made-to-measure’ massages as well as all spa treatments offered at an exclusive 20% discount during DSS, from June 17-August 7. Discount not valid in conjunction with any other special offers or promotions.

Mandara Spa, The Monarch Dubai

04 501 8888

The Mandara Spa Escape combines an Aroma foot ritual, Balinese massage and Refresher facial for 90 minutes of pure bliss for only AED495. Enjoy fresh fruit and herbal teas along with access to the pool, steam, sauna and Jacuzzi when you book this offer or the Rejuvenating Summer Ceremony package, designed to improve flexibility, which is a deeply relaxing 110 minute ceremony available for AED595.

Maven Spa, UPTOWN Mirdiff Mall

04 288 8480

Prana Ladies Spa, UPTOWN Mirdiff Mall

04 288 8220

Head for an exotic treat with a special two-and-a-half hour treatment combining a detoxifying one hour Cucumber body scrub followed by a Summer Soother massage. You will complete this regenerating package with a refreshing half hour Traditional Asian Facial, all for only AED500.

Nivea Haus, Dubai Mall

04 434 0777

The ‘Be Beautiful Ladies’ package is being offered at a special price of AED300 (regular price AED445) and includes a Nivea Express Facial, Nivea Deluxe Manicure and a Nivea Natural Beauty Express Makeover. The ‘What Men Want’ package for only AED300 (regular price AED400) combines a Nivea Stress Away Haircut, the Ultimate Nivea Shave and an Anti-Stress back massage.

Softouch Spa, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

04 409 5909

Explore a luxurious blend of exotic cultures – India, Bali, Caribbean and Europe – at Softouch Spa, where Ayurveda’s powers are combined with international spa techniques with a special promotion for a potent cleansing, toning and moisturizing Pevonia Refresher Facial for free each time you buy an Ayurveda ‘Herbal Soothe’ or ‘Tranquility’ massage during the summer festival period.

Taj Spa

04 223 2222

Shine and glow this DSS at Taj Spa with 50% off on selected spa treatments including Signature Experiences, Body Scrubs, Blissful Massages and Facials. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts and packages and is subject to availability.

Thai Privilege Spa

04 348 9679

Enjoy 50% off on spa services and 30% off on salon services and mothers can also bring along their kids for a special treat with one free Glitter Tattoo, Nail Art or Hair Braiding offered along with a booked treatment. Men can enjoy a special ‘Saturday-Only Men’ spa day offer too!

The Spa at The Palace

04 428 7805

De-stress and detox to boost body radiance! Begin with a cleansing foot bath ritual and a thoroughly de-stressing massage and body treatment using a clay mask enriched with plant extracts. Enjoy a selection of herbal teas, fruits, dates and apricots and full day access to the fitness centre, Oriental bathhouse and outdoor pool looking out towards the Burj Khalifa. The one and a half hour ‘De-Stress Massage and Detoxifying Clay Mask’ is available for AED685. This promotional price cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion.

Zaitoon Wellness Spa & Salon

04 351 9111

Experience decadent packages at a 20% discount this DSS at Zaitoon Wellness Spa & Salon. Pick the pampering ‘Package of Total Wellness’ comprising a Royal Honey and Almond Scrub, Swedish Touch Massage and Vitamin C facial for AED424 (original price AED530); the ‘Package of Healing’ that combines a Hot Stone massage, Deeply Cleaned Facial and Paraffin treat for feet for AED444 (original price AED555); or the ‘Zaitoon Indulgence Signature’ package with a deeply relaxing Synchronize Massage, Age-defying facial and an Aromatherapy and Milk  foot bath for AED520 (original price AED650).

Club Olympus

04 209 6802

Get a special DSS discounted rate on the three-month Summer Membership package. Book the package between June to August for only AED1,600 (original price AED2,100) and enjoy bonus extras including unlimited access to Club Olympus Fitness and Spa, a 10% discount on spa menu services and much more.

Dragonfly

04 351 1120

Enjoy a two-hour ‘Escape to Paradise’ treatment for AED699, and if you buy a second session after two weeks, it will be topped off by a 30-minute complimentary facial. You can also enjoy a special 40% discount on a two-hour massage all through DSS.

The Spa Jebel Ali

04 883 6000

Cocoon yourself in a yummy chocolate wrap, then get exfoliated from head to toe in chocolate mud –for only AED200. Other specials include a Full Body Exfoliation and Taster Facial (AED300); Back Massage and Facial (AED300) and Full Body Exfoliation and Back Massage (AED300).

Satori, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort

04 809 6232

Soak up the sun and relax by the pool at the luxurious desert oasis that is Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort, with free pool access for an entire day when you book a treatment at the Satori Spa, on top of a 25% discount on all treatments all through DSS. This offer is valid for any day of the week.

SPA InterContinental

04 701 1111

Indulge in an ‘Arabian Odyssey Hammam’ (AED795) including a date and honey buff, lava clay soap, spiced pomegranate and yogurt detox wrap, and massage with Morrocan incense oil; the ‘French Polynesia’ features a South Sea body buff and a Tahitian Body Glaze (AED795); the ‘South America Rainforest Restoration’ (AED895) with a Passionfruit and Guava Body Rub and a Coconut Mango Bath Bliss, with a Revitalising Body masque and Acai Anti-oxidant body cream; the ‘Mediterranean Tuscan Wine Therapy’ (AED795); or the tingling ‘Asia Crushed Pearl and Wasabi Skin Bliss’ treat (AED895).

Spa Dunya Club

04 439 3669

Enjoy 25% off the 60-minute Orange Harmonizing Colour Massage; 25% off the 60-minute Hammam-Moroccan Bath and 25% off the 60-minute Visage Mondial Facial. Get the full-body treatment at the Spa Dunya Beauty Room at AED300 (original price AED400) for a Vibrance Colour Hair Treatment, Waxing Arms and Underarms and Manicure and Pedicure. Plus you get one free colour consultation and use of spa facilities such as infrared sauna, steam room and Zen Lounge.

Westin Heavenly Spa

04 399 4141

Reap the nourishing rewards of the ‘Heavenly Summer Escape’ (AED695), with a body cocoon and Heavenly Massage sure to leave your skin smooth and supple. Receive a complimentary pool and beach pass worth AED175 (weekdays) and AED250 (weekends) with this treatment.  Or get a tan to be proud of with the ‘Heavenly Summer Glow’ package (AED350) with a complimentary Comfort Zone Product worth AED150 to take home after.

House Of Chi

04 397 4446

Enjoy a 30% discount on any 50-minute standard treatment session every Wednesday until July 2010, with the ‘Happy Wednesday Summer Promotion.’ The ‘Quintessentially’ package gives you a 10% discount on any therapy and one free session for every paid package of 5 treatments. The ‘Seventh Heaven’ promotion gives you a free seventh complimentary session for every 6 regular treatments. Take advantage of the ‘Early Bird Promotion’ every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with a complimentary  30-minute treatment for any 50-minute body treatment booked, or use your Dubai Media City or Dubai Internet City card to receive a 10% discount. If you take two of your friends along to book spa treatments too, you can receive a complimentary 30-minute treatment of your choice on your next visit. (All discounts are not valid for 30-minute treatments or in conjunction with any other promotion.)