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Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Abu Dhabi
A spa for business travelers and beyond
While primarily a business hotel, Rosewood Abu Dhabi doesn’t skimp on luxury, and its Sense Spa is especially decadent. There’s plenty to entice business travelers along with sybarites — a menu of harmonizing and tailor-made experiences is ...
READ MORE about Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Abu DhabiOur Inspector's Highlights
- The
couple’s treatment room has two Jacuzzis and a spacious steam shower with sleek
marble seating and walls. A “star-lit” ceiling completes the space, making it ideal
for a romantic dual-pampering day.
- Bathed
in dark browns, the rooms have an immediately comforting and warm feel. Each
features a private changing area, adding to the exclusive experience.
- Athletic business travelers will love the Abu Dhabi spa’s “power lunch.”
Offered during weekday office hours, the deal includes a workout and a healthy
takeaway meal, making good use of a lunch break.
- A private fitness studio is available for personal training
sessions, as well as twice weekly scheduled yoga classes.
- Treat
yourself to a Natura Bissé facial, tailor-made to rebalance your skin.
Things to Know
- Not all treatment rooms have a private Jacuzzi and steam room. To
ensure you get to enjoy this extra perk, add on a 30-minute soak (like the
softening Cleopatra Milk Bath) to your session.
- The Abu Dhabi spa is at its busiest on Fridays and Saturdays, so
be sure to book ahead if you’re planning on indulging in a treatment on those
days.
- On the flip side, be prepared to find a full gym Sunday through
Thursday, but plenty of free machines throughout the weekend.
The Treatments
- Primarily catering to the business traveler, Sense Spa features a
menu of express treatments like the 30-minute Upper Body Massage, created for
those with packed schedules.
- The
luxury spa retains a sense of place with culturally inspired experiences, such
as the Desert Rose treatment that features floral-infused argan oil and
exfoliating sand from the Moroccan desert.
- For something a little different, opt for a hammam cleansing
ritual before a more traditional therapy. You’ll get an individual suite
connected to the Turkish bath for total privacy.
- Unfurl your knotted-up muscles with the signature massage, which
employs smooth, heated rosewood sticks and an oil with Arabian botanicals.
- Make
a day of it by adding on a pool pass or afternoon
tea to your treatment.
The Facilities
- In
line with the local culture, the sexes are separated, but the women’s and men’s
relaxation areas are both exactly the same with a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a steam
room and a cold shower to lower body temperature and blood pressure.
- There
are two private hammams — no need to worry about public bathing here — in spaces
of iridescent bronze mosaic. Each has its own private steam room.
- A large fitness center features state-of-the-art equipment all
provided and regularly updated by Technogym.
Getting There
Al Maryah Island, PO Box 41184, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
TEL971-2-813-5537
