While it would be nice to dedicate hours to ultra-relaxing beauty treatments and massage packages that last for entire afternoons (Dubai certainly has some fabulous spas for doing so), the reality is that such indulgences aren’t always feasible.
From rapid rubs to brilliant blow-dries and super speedy grooming sessions, these express spa treatments will keep you looking and feeling fresh the fast way.
Try the Two Executives treatment at 1847
Grooming lounge 1847 proves they can do speedy as well as swanky with their express mani-pedi treatment for men. That’s right: give the therapists 40 minutes to work with, hand over Dhs195 and in return your gnarly nails will take on a whole new, far more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Various locations including The Walk, JBR, www.1847uae.com (04 422 1847).
Be transformed in two-hours at Sisters Beauty Lounge
When life happens and you’ve let it all slide – nails resembling talons, hair seen better days – book the 360 Pamper On-the-Go Package at Sisters Beauty Lounge. In just shy of two hours the super-skilled technicians here will work their fairy godmother-like magic and transform you into a new woman – shiny, swingy locks, primed and polished hands and feet included.
Dhs360, 360 Pamper Package. Various locations www.sistersbeautylounge.com (04 339 8500).
Work your way through the N.Bar express menu
If time is of the essence, but you still need to look and feel tip-top N.bar have got your back (and your face and your nails). Their range of express services includes super-speedy manis and pedis (the no polish mani takes just 10 minutes), as well as an Instant Glow facial that promises to improve overall complexion and target problem areas in just a quarter of an hour. Add a short yet impactful hand or food massage on to your treatment (timings start at 15 minutes) and you’ll have zero regrets.
Various locations including DIFC, Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah, www.nbar.com.
Let Tips & Toes takeover
Take it from us: if you need to feel relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to face the world again on the double, a 20-minute head massage from the specialists with magic hands at Tip & Toes is the way to go. Add a reflexology-based foot massage onto your treatment (also 20 minutes) and it will be a case of watch out world.
Dhs70:20-minute head massage, Dhs80: reflexology hands or feet massage. Various locations including The Walk, JBR, www.tipsandtoes.com (04 399 0550).
Book a blow dry at Be Bar
We believe in many things here at Time Out HQ and one of them just happens to be that if your hair looks good, you feel good. If you agree, give hair and mind a lift the swift way at specialist blow dry bar Be Bar where the clock conscious signature blow dry takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes (luxe wash, blow dry and styling included). If time really is of the essence, they also offer a 15–30-minute Wash & Go option.
From Dhs128 for the signature blow dry, from Dhs45 for wash & go. Village 594, Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim 1, www.mybebar.com (04 321 2348).
Try the fastest facial around (one for the guys)
Menfolk, when your skin is calling out for some TLC and you need rapid results (upcoming date night?), the express facial at Cool Aroma Spa in Oud Metha promises to restore brightness and give you silky smooth, glowing skin in just 30-minutes.
Dhs110. Oud Metha, www.coolaromaspa.com (04 370 9706).
Say so long to travel tension at Xpress Spa
Heading off on holiday but haven’t had time to fit in all the pre-vacation pampering you’d like? We hear you, we feel for you, and now we’re here to help. Or rather, Xpress Spa in Dubai International Airport is here to help. With their super-fast manis, in-a-flash pedis, tension relieving neck rubs and back massages, you’ll be flight ready in no time.
Concourse B, Terminal 3, xpresspa.com.
