East Meets West on Palm Jumeirah Anantara Spa at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Home to a private beach and the only overwater villas in the UAE , Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is an Asian-inspired sanctuary on the iconic Palm Jumeirah island , making it a serene hideaway for a spa focused getaway . Much like its namesake resort , the award-winning Anantara Spa is housed in a series of Thai-style pagodas . Surrounded by lush palms and frangipani trees , it ’ s reached across a little waterway just beyond the resort ’ s majestic centerpiece infinity pool . Although featuring 24 treatment rooms , including gorgeous marble Turkish and Moroccan hammams and a crystal gemstone steam room , there ’ s a decidedly boutique feel . A bamboo sauna , liquid sound pool , salt inhalation room , ice grotto , and multi-sensory shower round out the unique room experiences . Treatments have been designed with balance and well-being in mind and span therapies from the Middle East to Asia – think everything from Thai and Arabian massages to an Ayurvedic Shirodhara hot oil treatment . A time-held tradition of relaxation , rejuvenation and self-care , the Turkish Bath Ritual is a fully immersive and otherworldly experience led every step of the way by a dedicated tellak or special bath attendant . The Maison d ’ Asa Moroccan Hammam Rituals , namely The Anantara Royal Hammam , is another of the spa ’ s most requested reservations . Magnesium body treatments using the Dutch-based brand Of The Islands are crowd favorites too . One of the seven macro-minerals said to support muscle function , promote energy and support a healthy immune system , the Magnesium Rebirth Bath , Glow Scrub and Immunity Recharge Full Body Massage make an ideal jet lag busting trio .
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