Look good, feel great

AKARU SPA, Aviataion Club:

With the drying heat and damaging sun rays, what better time to invest in a luxurious anti-ageing, anti-pigmentation facial? The Guinot Beaute Neuve facial (Dhs365, 60 minutes) supports the skin on three levels: firstly, a fruit acid gel is applied and left for a few minutes to exfoliate the skin; then an anti-ageing serum is massaged in for five minutes; lastly, a pure vitamin C anti-pigmentation mask is applied and removed to reveal radiant-looking skin. For best results, book two treatments in the first month and then one session every season to maintain the rejuvenating, glowing effects.

• Call 04-2828578.

AMARA, Park Hyatt, Dubai

Take pampering to a whole new level with Amara's summer spa packages for Dubai Summer Surprises starting June 23. Kick off with The Perfect Summer Ritual (Dhs890, two hours) which includes a welcoming foot and hand rose petal bath. Next, your skin is cleansed and polished with a body scrub of coffee extract, grapefruit and frankincense before a full body massage lulls your body and mind into a state of deep relaxation with essential oils of peppermint, geranium and bergamot. Continue the session with a Hydra Radiance Facial to cleanse and hydrate the skin, leaving you radiant and ready to face the world. Packages include an outdoor rain shower in your own private terraced garden, lunch from the spa cuisine menu served by the pool and access to the swimming pool, whirlpools, steam room, gym and relaxation lounges. Available for both men and women, or book a couple's suite with private terrace, majlis and private outdoor rain shower.

• Call 04-6021234.

BAB AL SHAMS, Dubai

Gather your girlfriends for a desert spa retreat weekend with this unique ladies only package, All the Ladies. Enjoy a spa treatment and either a horseriding session or a yoga lesson for Dhs1,250 per night or Dhs1,650 for a double occupancy room (room rates and breakfast included). While you are there, make the most of a 30 per cent discount at the resort's Kacy Hair Salon.

• Call 04-3647530.

BEAUTIFUL TIMES SALON, Bur Dubai

Going on a summer holiday? Get your body bikini-ready with the 90-minute Body Reshape Treatment, which targets cellulite and fatty tissue, reduces water retention and promises immediate losses of five to ten centimetres per session. Start with a slimming body scrub, followed by a slimming body wrap and reflexology massage, finishing off with a drainage and slimming massage. Usually priced at Dhs180, for this month only enjoy this treatment for Dhs155. For maximum results, book five treatments over the course of a week for Dhs700. If your extremities could do with a brush up, try the two-hour Spa Manicure and Spa Pedicure, which, in addition to the regular manicure and pedicure, features a hydrating hand and foot mask and relaxing massage - originally priced at Dhs190, on offer this month for Dhs160 or four treatments over the course of a week for Dhs595. For something new, why not try the anti-ageing Starlift Facial (90 minutes), which plumps up skin tissues, reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Make the most of the special introductory price of Dhs265 (or four treatments over the course of a week for Dhs990).

• Call 04-3529966.

DALOUK SPA, Sharjah Ladies Club

Immerse yourself in the natural anti-oxidant properties of blueberries and raspberries with the Blueberry Bliss treatment (Dhs295 for non-members, Dhs280 for members). During the 55-minute massage, the fruits will repair and strengthen your skin's natural collagen supply, firming your skin and boosting circulation, while a hint of soy hydrates leaving a softer, smoother skin texture.

• Call 06-5067880.

DERMATOLOGICA ON BURJ, Dubai Mall

Take a break from shopping for a 20-minute MicroZone skin repair treatment (Dhs175). For this month only, treat yourself to a MicroZone treatment and receive a complimentary product gift.

• Call 04-3398250.

ELCHE NATURAL BEAUTY RETREAT, Jumeirah

Make the most of Dubai Summer Surprises the natural way with a Fruit Enzyme Renewal facial and a European full body massage. Start off with the 90-minute rejuvenating facial which uses Elche's signature product, the hot paprika mask, to peel and remove dull skin, before nourishing with natural, organic goodness in the form of Elche's own beauty products. Next, the 60-minute European massage releases muscle tension, improves blood circulation and relieves stress. Not only is this package ridiculously relaxing, but you'll be rewarded with revitalised, tightened, hydrated skin too. Thirty per cent off with DSS puts this treatment package at Dhs735.

• Call 04-3494942.

H20 THE MALE SPA, Jumeirah Emirates Towers

Father's Day is looming on this month's page of the calendar, so why not surprise your man with a spa treatment? Book him a 55-minute massage worth Dhs395 or above and he will enjoy an hour in the flotation pool and a luxurious Frette bathrobe to take home, both free of charge.

• Call 04-3198181

INSTASCULPT, Dubai

Dr Manjiri Patankar's age-defying body and face sculpting technology has taken India by storm over the past two years, and now she has brought it to Dubai. The procedure uses European technology to provide a safe, pain-free, permanent alternative to cosmetic surgery and can help you to lose inches from your body, sculpt your face's contours or thicken your hair in less than an hour.

• Call 04-3397713

KARISMA LADIES CENTRE, Bur Dubai

Take a break from stress with this month's special relaxation package from Karisma - facial massage, Moroccan bath and blow dry for Dhs600.

• Call 04-3359533.

MAVEN SPA, Uptown Mirdiff

Escape the sweltering heat with the Summer Soother (Dhs230, 60 minutes) - a therapeutic massage of peppermint and sage essential oils, to tone the skin, relieve aches and pains and reduce stress. For a glowing complexion, book yourself a Green Tea Facial (Dhs220, 60 minutes), which includes an anti-oxidant face mask and a facial with green tea essential oil to detoxify and purify the skin's surface. Alternatively, wait for DSS to kick off to make the most of Maven Spa's DSS Special Packages, such as the DSS Refresher package (Dhs490), including a foot bath, a 60-minute traditional Asian massage, a 40-minute foot massage and a 20-minute floral bath. Additionally, receive a complimetary 30-minute facial when you purchase a DSS Refresher Package. If you are a bit short on time, opt for the 90-minute herbal body scrub and traditional Asian massage combo for Dhs340. For all regular spa treatments, book between 10am and 1pm and enjoy 15 per cent off.

• Call 04-2888480 or 04-2888220.

SENSASIA URBAN SPA, Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah

Leave your credit crunch worries at the door and book yourself in for the two-hour Recessionista (Dhs499), which includes a massage, a body salt scrub and an Elemis taster facial. Alternatively, give your digestive system a new lease of life and combat cellulite with a Fennel Colon Cleanse and Cellulite Therapy session, which is a pleasant alternative to colonic irrigation. The price for one 75-minute session is Dhs540, or book a package of eight sessions for Dhs3,780 and enjoy a complimentary Super Detox treatment worth Dhs540.

• Call 04-4227115.

SENSO SPA, Radisson Blu Hotel, Media City

Book a total body overhaul with the Cool Summer package (Dhs550). Start with a metabolism-boosting session in the Senso Wellness Centre gym, then cool off and tan up at one of the two outdoor pools. Finish off your day of wellness with a two-hour-long spa treatment, comprising an apricot body polish, a fresh cucumber body mask and an express Dermalogica facial.

• Call 04-3669111.

SILKOR, Jumeirah

For sparkling results on uneven skin tone and fine lines, the Diamond Micro-Dermabrasion facial treatment offers gentle peeling and exfoliation using a diamond-coated device. This treatment is good for sun-damaged skin, fine wrinkles, age spots, uneven skin tone, acne, blackheads and enlarged pores, and promises overall rejuvenation. Drop into one of the Silkor branches for a free skin consulation to find out how many treatments you require or just book a one-off session as a little pampering pick-me up for your skin. Dhs450, reductions offered for packages of multiple treatments.

• Call 04-3480500.

SISTERS BEAUTY LOUNGE, Duabi Mall

Forget the gym this month - the Blueberry Fire Slimming Treatment (Dhs350) is an easy, relaxing way to reduce cellulite and tone up soft muscles. Starting off with a sugary Blueberry Body Scrub to buff away dead cells and improve circulation, the treatment continues with a hot paprika-based serum to break down cellulite and fatty deposits. Finally, a blueberry body wrap hydrates the skin in preparation for a 30-minute Blueberry Soy Massage Soufflé. Visit their Dubai Mall branch on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays for 20 per cent off all body and facial treatments.

• Call 04-3398500.

SYNERGY INTEGRATED MEDICAL CENTRE, Jumeirah

Revitalise tired skin and restore natural moisture with the rejuvenating Restylane Vital. This treatment improves elasticity and tone to reveal younger-looking skin and has been scientifically proven to achieve long lasting results. Dhs1,600 for three or four treatments.

• Call 04-3485452.

TALISE SPA, Madinat Jumeirah

Rid your temple of toxins with the two-for-one Marine Detox (Dhs635). Starting with an 80-minute detoxifying body wrap of sea plants, algae, volcanic minerals and plant essences, and finishing with a 30-minute hydrotherapy sauna and steam room combo. Additionally, this month enjoy free beach access with any spa treatment which is 50 minutes or longer.

• Call 04-3666818.