December's Spa deals

Akaru Spa, The Aviation Club (04-2828578)

Beauty treat: Roll back the years for the party season with the 90-minute Guinot non-surgical facelift, which stimulates the facial muscles with a microcurrent massage, detoxes with lymphatic drainage, tones with muscle tightening and adds radiance with a collagen and vitamin C clay mask. Dh465 for this month only.

Al Asalla Spa, Dubai Ladies Club (04-3449445)

Ease the body and the soul with the Desert Sand Body Scrub and Oriental massage, using Moroccan sand and salts mixed with argan oil, warm herbal compreses and bamboo sticks to create a mesmerising and invigorating treatment. All this month, enjoy a 15-minute Paraffin Wax Envelopment for the hands and use of the spa facilities when you book this treatment. Prices start at Dh310 for members, Dh360 for non-members, for 55 minutes.

Aroushi Beauty Salon and Spa, Various locations (04-3486263)

Pamper package: Book a Hot Stone Body Massage and get a Hot Oil Head Massage worth Dh100 absolutely free. Offer valid from Sundays to Tuesdays if you mention Aquarius when booking.

Azur Spa, International City (04-4475284)

Beauty treat: Splash out on a package of six Mesotherapy facial treatments for Dh3,000 and include two sessions absolutely free.

Beautiful Times Salon, Bur Dubai (04-3529966)

Beauty treat: Lighten up your complexion and even out pigmentation with the Pure White Facial containing 100 per cent plant extracts. Normally Dh250, down this month to Dh220, or Dh850 for four.

Clessidra Med Spa, Dubai Healthcare City (04-4233663)

Body blitz: Ward off that festive bulge with some intensive fat-busting, muscle-toning Body Sculpt sessions. Book a VIP Body Sculpt package and receive a complimentary consultaion and Body Composition Analysis, as well as a free LPG session.

Dalouk Spa, Sharjah Ladies Club (06-5067880)

Pamper package: Perfect to ward off party season weariness, the Total Bliss Body and Face Ritual includes and body butter wrap, scalp massage and facial, to nourish the skin and revive the mind. Dh500 for 105 minutes.

Elche Natural Beauty Retreat, Jumeirah (04-3494942)

News flash: The freshest new facial on the block has to be the Rose Petal Facial from Elche, made with red roses from Hungary. The treatment uses the natural properties of rose to offer intense moisture and hydration. Prices start at Dh665.

Eternel MedSpa, Jumeirah (04-3440008)

Newsflash: Make like Bella from Twilight and book yourself in for the unique Vampire Facial. The treatment, officially known as Platelet Plasma Therapy, involves injecting platelets from your own blood under your skin's surface to stimulate collagen production and promote more youthful-looking skin. Dh3,500, approximately45 to 60 minutes.

Heavenly Spa, The Westin (04-5117901)

Pamper package: For the ultimate holiday treat, set aside a morning for the Cherish Moments package for two, including welcome foot rituals, Arabian body scrubs, 85-minute rollerssage massages, Heavenly Glow facials and a light spa lunch for two - Dh1,217 per person, two hours and 55 minutes. If you are flying solo, how about the Renewal Awaits package? A renewal body peel, a nourishing body cocoon, a refresher facial and relaxing foot massage - almost two hours of pampering for Dh575.

Hypoxi, Various locations (04-3638318)

Body blitz: Book in for your pre-party season slim-down with 12 sessions of targeted fat-burning hypoxi therapy. Complimentary sessions available.

Kaya Skin Clinic, Various locations (04-2847227)

Beauty treat: Fancy trying Botox or fillers? Now is the time - sign up for either treatment this month and enjoy 20 per cent off another Age Control package. Choose from the SRS Age Control Peel, the Fractional Laser for fine lines, Face Firming and the Photofacial.

La Contour Spa, JLT (04-4473626)

Book yourself a 50-minute, deep hydrating Yon Ka Plaisirs d'Arôme Facial (Dh350) using plant extracts and essential oils, and receive a complimentary 30-minute head, neck and shoulder massage worth Dhs200.

Manchester Med Spa, Jumeirah (04-3440300)

News flash: Check out their new HydraDermabrasion treatment, which has been scientifically-proven to increase epidermal thickness, decrease pore size, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and encourage deep penetration of polyphenols and antioxidants into the skin. Dh595 for 60-minutes. Also, don't miss out on this month's deals: buy eight Endermology Cellulite Removal and Skin Tightening treatments and receive two free; and pay for one Dr Dennis Gross Facial Treatments and a friend gets the same treatment free.

Maven Spa, uptown mirdiff (04-2888480)

Pamper package: In addition to their usual early bird discount, offering 15 per cent off any spa treatment between 10am and 1pm, Maven Spa is also offering three fab treatment deals: the Pearl and Vanilla Massage, including sea pearl and vanilla scrub and massage (Dh240, 60 minutes); the Herbal Bag Pack, using a steamed herbal pack with various herbs and cinnamon-orange massage oil to relieve muscle aches and pain (Dh350, 90 minutes); and the Pearl and Ginseng Facial, including sea pearl to scrub and cleanse and ginseng to strengthen and shine (Dh240, 60 minutes). This festive season, you could also make a gift of one of these treatments with the Maven Spa gift vouchers.

Pastels, Various locations (04-3947393)

Beauty treat: Bored with your hair? Try curls. Invest in The O hair curling tool by new hair accessory brand at this salon, Cloud Nine, and receive a free demonstration by staff at Pastels.

Nail Art Salon, International City (04-4470570)

The best deal in town this month has to be the Stress Relieving and Energizing full body massage, combined with a relaxing head massage and a spa pedicure for only Dh150.

Natural Elements Spa, Le Meridien Dubai (04-2170000)

Body blitz: Counteract all that festive indulgence with a Two Week Festive Package, including full use of the fitness centre, spa, pool, jacuzzi and steam room, a complimentary body composition, a day pass voucher and 50 per cent off spa and beauty treatments. Dh1,200 to include peak times, or Dh900 for off-peak. This exciting offer is valid until the end of the month.

Pebbles Beauty Salon, Sheikh Zayed Road (04-3437220)

Pamper package: Get party ready with a rejuvenating 75-minute Dermalogica facial (Dh320 ) and enjoy complimentary eyebrow threading, shoulder and upper back massage, a foot cleanse and a polish change on either fingers or toes.

Perfect Figure Slimming, Various locations (04-2997332)

Body blitz: All this month, enjoy 20 per cent off hypoxi slimming treatments and enjoy two treatments free of charge when you book a package.

Senso Spa, Radisson Blu Dubai Media City (04-3669111)

Pamper package: Two hours of full on pampering is on offer with the Firm and Fab package. Start off with a full body cleansing, followed by a Noirmoutier Sea Salt Scrub and a re-balancing spirulina body wrap. Finish off with a luxurious Anne Sémonin Express Facial and spend the rest of the day lounging by the pool. Dh540.

Silkor Laser Hair Removal, Various locations (04-3480500)

Beauty treat: Grab a friend and head to your closest Silkor Laser Hair Removal location for a buy-one-get-one-free offer on their 90-minute Silkor Shining Facial. Enjoy a Micro-Diamond Dermabrasion to smoothen out the skin, followed by a White Plus Collagen Facial and a relaxing Gypsum Mask. Dh1,000.

Spaces, Various locations (04-5154400)

Not enough time to get ready for the ball? Make like Cinderella with the Express Package, including a massage, manicure, pedicure and facial, all for Dh270.

Sugar Urban Nails, JLT (04-4298665)

News flash: For JLT dwellers, get yourself booked in for a mani/pedi at the newest nail salon on the block and choose from more than 140 nail polishes. At the same time. book your other half in for a grooming session at their men's grooming salon and barbershop, Mankind. Both venues are in Almas Towers.

Thai Privilege Spa, Al Wasl Road (04-3499679)

Body blitz: For touchable skin, try the 180-minute Siam Heritage Privilege Package, which includes steaming with detoxifying Thai herbs and the signature Siam Aroma massage, which is good for boosting circulation and energy flow. With 30 per cent off for this month only, down to Dh455. Alternatively, treat someone special to a gift voucher worth Dh300 and the spa will add an extra Dh100.

The Nail Spa, Various locations (04-3399078)

News flash: Giving never felt better - purchase a gift voucher for Dh200 or more and receive a complimentary treatment.

The Spa, The Palace Old Town (04-4287805)

The 60 Minute Spa Wonder (Dh360) allows you to combine mini-versions of your three favourite treatments for an hour-long pampering session. Choose from the Hydrating Facial, the Oriental Scalp Massage, the Foot and Ankle Massage, the Oriental Body Scrub, the Hot stone Massage and a Neck and Back Massage. Extend your zen with some chillout in the relaxation room, with fruits and herbal teas, before heading to the Oriental bath house, steam room, Jacuzzi or outdoor pool. Alternatively, for the true spa-aholic, The Triple Treat allows you to enjoy three full-length spa treatments at a discounted price, with ten per cent off the first one, 20 per cent off the second and 30 per cent off the third.

Tips and Toes, Various locations (04-3990550)

Pamper package: Get the party look to last the season with eyelash extensions, eyebrow threading, a mini-facial and a mani/pedi - all for Dh650. This tempting offer also makes for a fab festive pressie in time for New Year. A