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5 to try: Valentine’s massages

Bond with your loved one while enjoying a couple’s massage

The couple’s massage lesson

Book a couple’s massage lesson at Zen Spa for something a little bit different. You and your partner are taught a series of basic Balinese massage techniques, which you then get to practise on each other in a room lit with candles and strewn with flower petals. What could be a more romantic warm up for later?
Dhs350 for one hour. Zen Spa, Beach Rotana (02 697 9000)

Valentine’s package

They say chocolate is an aphrodisiac, so why not go ahead and wrap yourself in the stuff to get you and your partner in the mood on Valentine’s Day? Spend some time relaxing in the Jacuzzi and sauna before receiving a back scrub, massage, and skin-softening chocolate wrap, leaving you smelling good enough to eat.
Dhs350 per person. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Health Club. Corniche Road (02 677 3333)

Couple’s Chill Out

If you fancy spending the whole day unwinding together, head to Espa, which has a Valentine’s offer that includes a spa treatment for each of you – classic hamam session for him and a facial for her – followed by the rest of the day spent enjoying their top-notch facilities. This includes use of your private spa suite, steam room and experience shower featuring colour therapy. Then you can finish off your day with a sunset dip in the rooftop pool. Bliss!
Dhs840 per couple, Espa, The Yas Hotel (02 656 0862)

The glamorous Valentines

If your loved one is impressed by price tags, this couple’s package will go down a treat. You both start off with an exotic enriching milk bath, followed by an aromatic massage using scented oils and acupuncture techniques. Then each of you receives a facial – ceremony of gold facial for her and elemis urban cleanse facial for him, so you’ll both be left looking your best for an evening of romance later on.
Dhs2,400 per couple. Anantara Spa, Emirates Palace (02 690 9000)

Valentine’s Day Gift Vouchers

If you want to keep things nice and private on Valentine’s Day, why not cosy up at home with lots of goodies from Chi, The Spa? Order one of their customised hampers and fill it with your favourite oils and scented candles. You’ll be able to create the perfect romantic atmosphere and you don’t even have to set foot outside the front door.
Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La (02 509 8888)