Here it is ppl, what you’ve all been waiting for, The Cosmo Spa Awards’ shortlisted nominees (!!)
Thousands of you spa-goers and lovers gave your favourite relaxing havens some love by nominating them when we announced that our very own awards were happening, and as the official winners are being decided, we’re happy to fill you in on which top five nominees have made the list.
To make sure that we’re also bringing you a full-proof list of winners, our esteemed judging panel with the likes of our Editor in Chief Milli Midwood, Beauty Editor Lauren O’Connell, Alizey, and Lailli Mirza, as well as Eljammi, will be trying out plenty of these treatments themselves.
Congrats to our shortlisted nominees, and stay tuned as the winners will be revealed soon👀.
Scroll down below to check out which UAE spas have made it so far…
The Cosmo Spa Awards Nominees…
Best Deep Tissue MassageÂ
We’re diving deep into the realms of relaxation. This isn’t your run-of-themill massage; this is a treatment to relieve you of your deepest stresses. It’s time to honour the healers who can turn knots into nots – here are the Top Five spas for the Best Deep Tissue Massage…
Coya Spa
Spa at Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah
Saray Spa at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah
Wellness by ME, ME Dubai
Soul Senses Spa & Wellness, NH Collection Dubai The Palm
Best Signature Treatment Â
We love exclusivity— especially if it means a spa’s signature treatment. Whether it incorporates local GCC influences, a curated combo of essential oils, or a treatment tailored to our own individual needs, we know we’re in for major indulgence.
Dubanya By Blended, The Dukes The Palm Jumeirah
Amara Spa, Park Hyatt Dubai
The Oberoi Spa
The Spa at Address Fountain Views
Mandara Spa, The H Hotel
Best Hammam Â
It’s time to indulge in a luxurious hammam. In addition to receiving some serious exfoliation, this Middle Eastern and North African spa ritual is a great way to beautify our bodies while socialising with our besties.
Anantara Spa
Talise Spa Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
One&Only Royal Mirage
Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace
Anjana Spa
Best Ayurvedic TreatmentÂ
From balancing our doshas and energy points, to bathing our senses in fragrant concoctions of Indian herbs and warm oils, this spa will bring balance to our mind, body, and spirit.
Awaken, Atlantis The Royal
J Wellness Circle at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai
Qasr Al Sarab
Oberoi Spa at The Oberoi Dubai
22 Ayur
Best Body Scrub Treatment  Â
Are you a coffee ground or sugar kinda gal? Whatever your body scrub preference is, the UAE offers some of the most exquisite exfoliation treatments around.
Heavenly Spa at Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
The Native Club Spa at Zabeel House The Greens
Ciel Spa, SLS Dubai
Serenity Spa, Residence in by Marriott
Ling Body Polish, Waldorf Astoria
Best Maternity Experience  Â
Because mommas-to-be deserve a luxuriously zen prenatal massage.
Extra Hour Spa, 25 Hours Hotels
Empress Balinese Massage Home Service
The Den Home Spa
SensAsia Urban Spa
Blended Wellness x Pureborn
Best At-Home Spa Experience Â
Forgo the stress of navigating through the city to arrive at your spa of choice, and instead let the relaxing experience come straight to your home. Attention JOMO community, this one is for you.
Ikou Spa
Maison Privée Arabia
Vita Home Spa Dubai
Reva Luxury Home Spa
The Den
Outstanding Wellness Retreat Â
These retreats are the architects of tranquillity, turning stress into a relic of the past. So, tighten your spa robes and pack your good vibes; it’s time to find out which Outstanding Wellness Retreat should be at the top of your list.
Qasr Al Sarab
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental
J Wellness Circle at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai
Zoya Health and Well-Being Resort
Talise Ottoman Spa, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Most InstagrammableÂ
Beauty comes from the inside. And by inside, we mean the interiors of these spas. Our Instagram feeds are just begging to show them off. From gorgeous views to over-the-top amenities, these spas have it all.
The Spa at Palazzo Versace Dubai
ReFive, Five Palm Jumeirah
Bab Al Shams Spa & Hammam
Armani/SPA, Armani Hotel
The Bulgari Spa, Dubai
Best Value for Money Spa Â
Get more bang for your buck with these budget-friendly heroes of tranquillity, turning affordable into the new luxurious. It’s time to indulge in luxury-grade massages at a bargain price.
Dreamworks
Kaina Spa
Tips and Toes
Tao Spa
Beige Beauty
Best Luxury Spa Â
We did the girl math and, by indulging in a luxury massage, we’re actually saving 100% on stress. Amirite? They’re the Rolls Royces of the spa world for good reason; they put the class in classic.
The Bvlgari Spa
The Pearl Spa and Wellness, Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
Guerlain Spa at One&Only
Armani Spa
Cinq Mondes Spa, Raffles The Palm Jumeirah
Best Concept Spa Â
We’re all about experiences, and the more immersive, the better. These spas have an identity, and it’s one you’ll recognise right away. Whether it be a spiritual focus or something a lil’ more active, like fitness, these spas are giving us a theme to fully experience.
Pause Spa at Paramount Hotel Midtown
Heart & Soul Al Barari
Lush Spa
Blended Wellness
SensAsia
Best Boutique Spa Â
Not every spa is located within a five-star hotel. Some are sittin’ pretty on their own. We love us a good boutique spa experience and find that they can be the coziest and most private.
The Muse
Sea Salt Spa
Manzil Downtown
Beit Al Bahar
L’Occitane
Most Unique Spa Experience:Â
If you dig getting your chakras aligned with crystal therapy and sound healing, or getting an outdoor massage next to an oryx, we’re guessing you have a taste for the unusual.
Dead Sea Flotation – JW Marriott Marquis
Virtual Reality Massage – Be Relax Spa
Romantic Moonlight Swim – Burj Al Arab
Vibra Healing Massage – Address Hotels
The Golden Hour – Atlantis The Royal
Spa of the Year: Reader’s Choice Award Â
The best of the best and the crème de la crème. It doesn’t need to be the fanciest or most expensive spa (but no problem if it is). Simply put, these spas are the ones to go to, as chosen by you, our Cosmo ME community.
SO/ Hotels spa
Atlantis The Royal
Tips and Toes
The Bulgari Spa
Bedashing Beauty Lounge
Winners for The Cosmo Spa Awards will be announced *very* soon, so stay tuned.