Friday's round-up of couple’s spa treatments

Few things could be more luxurious than gold – and if you and your partner enjoy the finer things in life, this couple’s treatment incorporating gold leaf is for you. It starts with a body scrub to soften skin, followed by a gold-leaf gel body mask to tighten and tone skin texture. And just when you thought things couldn’t get more indulgent, you’ll be given a pampering aromatic massage that will help reduce anxiety and boost energy levels.

Price: Dh2,500 for 2 hours

To book: 04 341 0000

Settings don’t get much more lavish than the Royal Spa Suite at the Atlantis – and if you book a treatment here you get to enjoy the surroundings for four hours. The Japanese ritual begins with an infused rose-petal foot bath, followed by a body and scalp massage, and facials. And after, when you’re feeling suitably relaxed, you’ll be treated to a platter of sushi and cups of Japanese green tea, while you enjoy the stunning private terrace.

Price: From Dh4,480 for 4 hours

To book: 04 426 1020

If you’ve not yet had the pleasure of visiting the Maldives-like Zaya Nurai Island off the coast of Abu Dhabi, February 14 provides the perfect motivation to book a truly decadent stay – and while you’re enjoying the stunning getaway, why not book this treatment as an extra treat? The 60-minute massage will relax and pamper – and tucking into the chocolate-dipped fruits with your loved one afterwards will be the icing on the cake.

Price: Dh1,350 for 1 hour

To book: 02 506 6233

This yummy-sounding treatment at the Westin Dubai will also banish lacklustre winter skin. After a cleansing foot soak and exfoliating sugar foot polish, an indulgent massage will begin with melted shea, cocoa and mango butters, leaving skin silky soft. Even more tempting: the treatment comes with full pool and beach access for the day.

Price: Dh1,100 for 1 hour

To book: 04 511 7901

If you’ve been partying hard and feel the need for a detox, this rebalancing couple’s treatment should be top of your to-do list. It begins with a bamboo scrub to exfoliate your skin, followed by a warm body wrap enriched with seaweed to infuse skin with minerals, vitamins and enzymes – this stimulates the lymphatic system and helps to assist in the elimination of toxins that cause cellulite. And to finish things off? A back, shoulder and neck massage, a refreshing plunge in the pool, and a bottle of bubbly in your own private cabana.

Price: Dh1,300 for 1 hour 30 minutes

To book: 04 436 7424

Want to make a whole day of it? That is very possible at the oh-so-stylish Armani/Spa, where the couple’s treatment comes with luxurious add-ons. Start with a 60-minute couple’s massage, before a lunch on the Armani/Pool terrace (just wait until you see the views!) You’ll then be invited to the Armani/Terme facilities to relax and revive. To top it all off? You’ll be handed a sweet souvenir to continue the celebrations.

Price: Dh1,500 for 1 hour

To book: 04 888 3282

Can’t agree on a treatment? Waldorf Astoria offers the perfect compromise, allowing you and your partner to customise your own packages. Choose from two 90-minute treatments – either a 90-minute massage or a body scrub and massage or body wrap and massage (all in the grand surroundings of a private spa suite). Also included is 30 minutes’ private jacuzzi and steam room time, chocolate-dipped strawberries, frozen yogurt and speciality teas.

Price: Dh1,550 for 1 hour 30 minutes

To book: 07 203 5555

Jacuzzi, massage, gourmet nibbles… this indulgent treatment offers two hours of romantic downtime. After being invited into a luxurious spa suite, the treatment will begin with a body scrub, before you plunge into an aromatherapy-infused jacuzzi bath. Then there’s a full-body massage, before you move to a private tea lounge with refreshments provided by the hotel’s award-winning restaurants.

Price: Dh1,595 for 2 hours

To book: 04 701 1257

In love with a foodie? Treat that special person to a romantic afternoon at Raffles Spa. Start with an hour-long massage in the couple’s spa suite. Then it’s time to retire to Raffles Salon, where you will be treated to a delicious afternoon tea, complete with a glass of bubbly. The tea will feature sweet and savoury treats including cranberry-cured salmon with potato soufflé, lobster sandwiches, raspberry and ricotta scones, and pistachio and vanilla financiers.

Price: Dh995 for 1 hour massage + tea

To book: 04 314 9870

If your idea of relaxation is long wallows in the tub, this romantic treatment is the one to choose. Head over to Willow Stream Spa with your loved one, where you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink, before climbing into a couple’s bath for a long, aromatic soak. A full-body aromatherapy massage follows, with the therapist using luxurious rose-infused balm. Expect your mind and body to be fully relaxed and refreshed by the end of this luxurious treatment.

Price: Dh1,489 for 1 hour 30 minutes

To book: 04 457 3545

Tom Ford Café Rose Eau de Parfum (Dh1,411, Sephora.ae) Three precious rose essences blend with dark coffee and exotic spices for the perfect Valentine’s Day scent.

L’Occitane Roses et Reines Silky Shower Gel (from Dh29, stores nationwide). Extracts of rose from France, Bulgaria, Morocco and Turkey combine for the most romantic shower.

Mor Australia Lip Macaron in Rose (Dh45, Beautysolutions-me.com) Treat lips to this rose-scented lip balm – and expect them to be silky soft in seconds.

Sephora Rose Eye Mask (Dh20, Sephora.ae) Harness flower power to replenish skin’s nutrients, provide a boost of vitamins, and achieve a brighter, wide-awake look.

Khadi Natural Rosewater Soap (Dh17, Glamazle.com) There’s soap – and then there’s luxury handmade soap, infused with the goodness of rose.

Ren Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish (Dh235, Thebeautyfloor.com) Cane sugar and rose extracts combine to exfoliate, soften and tone skin, while leaving it delicately and sweetly scented.