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We tested the powerful combination of aromatherapy oils and tailor-made massage
We were recently invited at Zen The Spa at Beach Rotana Hotel to experience our first aromatherapy massage in the city.
Booked in at 7pm, we joined our therapist in our heated treatment room, feeling comfy in our dressing gown and spa slippers. The therapist had us choose between 3 different oil types depending on what result we wanted to achieve : easing our stress, feeling deeply relaxed (ready to jump in our bed) or boosted (the one you apparently need before attending a party). We opted for the first option and the blend of oils dedicated to this massage included lavender.
Comfortably lying on our warm heated bed spa, face down, the lady had us inhale the essential oils before starting the massage, which led us straight in a soothing and relaxing mode. The full body treatment, that lasts 60 minutes, has a strong focus on the spine area in order to help you relax while the blood circulation is stimulated for the whole body. The soft-medium pressure we asked for was perfectly adjusted to our body needs and led us into a sleepy mode.
There are a few details that delighted us throughout the aromatherapy treat, such as the change of temperature on our body. Actually, the therapist was alternating between applying warm and refreshing cloths on our body parts that contrasted with the overall hot room temperature and heated bed. What we enjoyed most of all was the hot warm pillow she left for 10 minutes or so after deeply massaging our back and while she was focusing on our feet and back legs.
Although we felt like the time passed by very quickly it also took our body and mind tension and stress away. We allowed ourselves a couple of more minutes in the relaxation room with a tea (which we highly recommend) before heading back to reality.
This aromatherapy is available to book at Zen The Spa located in Beach Rotana Hotel. The one hour massage is priced at 345 AED++ (517 AED++ for 90 minutes).
ZEN THE SPA | Beach Rotana Hotel | +971 2 697 93 33 | Website
