If you’ve been dreaming of indulging in muscle-melting moments at a Turkish Hammam, or being gently pummeled while dozing on a Balinese bamboo mat, the summer-long DSS Spa Promotions will let you enjoy an amazing selection of exotic escapes without ever having to leave the city.

From June 11 to August 14, the Spa Packages 2009 – a unique collaboration between DSS and 34 renowned spas in Dubai – will offer hot deals, great discounts and special spa treatment packages combining therapies from all over the world – from the powerful deep tissue Swedish massage to herbal compresses that combine the healing goodness of Eastern spices.

We bring you five of the most luxurious international spa treatments that you can indulge in this summer, right here in Dubai. Go on, take a day off and escape somewhere exotic:

Indulge in The Spa at The Palace’s decadent ‘Oriental Hammam Ritual’ package that includes a pampering footbath ritual and 50 minute Well-being massage, and feel like an Ottoman princess for a day. Feel your tensions seep out of your pores while you enjoy this traditional Turkish treat, and emerge scrubbed and glowing to an extravagant afternoon tea at the lobby lounge, where you can savor a delectable selection of pastries, scones, strawberries and cream, topped off with a glass of bubbly. The package also includes a day’s access to The Spa’s facilities and outdoor pool, where you can lounge around like a tourist and admire the Burj Dubai from spectacularly close quarters.
AED680 The Spa – The Palace 04 428 7805

Or head to the exotic East with The Address Spa’s ‘ESPA Signature Treatment’ that draws on ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese philosophies and focuses on unblocking the seven ‘chakras’ (subtle energy centers in the body), leaving you with a feeling of holistic physical and spiritual well-being. The treatment begins with a full body exfoliation followed by the placing of hot stones along the spine and vital energy points on the hands and feet, and the use of individually-tailored essential oils. Critical tension points are massaged, followed by a gentle stretching to ease neck and shoulder tension. The treatment will leave you feeling like you have just returned from a soothing and enlightening holiday in the Orient.
AED796 The Address Spa 04 436 8755

Continuing your exotic journey, treat yourself to 90 minutes of pure bliss with The Spa – Hilton Dubai Jumeirah’s ‘Balinese Boreh’ treatment. The Boreh paste – a warm potent mix of spices – uses the stimulating effects of cloves, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to exfoliate the skin, boost circulation and gently loosen strained muscles. The full body Balinese massage is sure to complete that feeling of total relaxation.
AED520 The Spa – Hilton Dubai Jumeirah 04 318 2213

If a taste of paradise is what you are after, head to The Spa at The Shangri-La for their signature ‘Shangri-La Experience’ package. Cocoon yourself in a deliciously decadent Biodroga Milk & Honey Wrap and let the therapist work out all those knots with the strong, gliding strokes of a traditional Swedish massage, and finish of with a Biodroga Moisturizing Facial. The special DSS offer allows you free access to the hotel’s gym and pool facilities after indulging in one of the spa packages, for a full day of luxurious lounging.
The Spa – Shangri-La 04 405 2441

To spoil you with one more delightful choice, SenSasia Urban Spa is offering a melting pot of Asian massage styles with the ‘Asian Spirit’ treatment that lets you have it all. The blissful hour-long treatment combines the soothing effects of Thai, Balinese and Lomi-Lomi – traditional Hawaiian massage – techniques guaranteed to leave you as rejuvenated as an extended vacation in a tropical paradise.
AED295 SenSasia Urban Spa 04 422 7115/04 349 8850