22-07-2025
The FACT Spa & Wellness Awards UAE return for 2026
The eighth annual FACT Spa & Wellness Awards are set to launch soon.
Now in its eighth year, the FACT Spa & Wellness Awards UAE are back to honour the very best in the region's spa and wellness scene. From five-star hotel sanctuaries to boutique salons and beachside escapes, the awards celebrate excellence across the UAE's thriving health and wellbeing industry.
After years of reviewing luxury treatments and testing top-tier facilities, FACT has earned a reputation as the region's authority on spa and wellness. The 2026 edition will see 56 awards presented across 29 categories, recognising over 150 nominees. Winners will be revealed at a glamorous, invitation-only event scheduled to take place in early 2026.
The awards follow a dual-approach: each category includes a BEST award, chosen by FACT's editorial team and an independent panel of experts, and a FAVOURITE award, determined by public vote. Voting will open soon, giving readers the chance to support their top picks.
Categories span everything from beauty salons and beach clubs to fitness centres, signature treatments and spa-cations.
The list of awards:
Beauty Salon: Dubai
Hair Salon: Dubai
Male Grooming: Dubai
Fitness Centre: Dubai
Swimming Pool: Dubai
Pool & Beach Day Access: Dubai
Beach Club: Abu Dhabi
Beach Club: Dubai
Wellness Centre In Dubai
Independent Spa: Abu Dhabi
Independent Spa: Dubai
Spa Brand: Dubai
Spa Design: Dubai
Facial Treatment: Abu Dhabi
Facial Treatment: Dubai
Couples Treatment: Abu Dhabi
Couples Treatment: Dubai
Hammam Treatment: Abu Dhabi
Hammam Treatment: Dubai
Signature Spa Treatment: Abu Dhabi
Signature Spa Treatment: Dubai
Spa-Cation In The UAE
Boutique Spa: Dubai
City Spa: Abu Dhabi
City Spa: Dubai
Resort Spa: Abu Dhabi
Resort Spa: Dubai
Spa Of The Year: Abu Dhabi
Spa Of The Year: Dubai
The public vote will open soon, so you can select your favourite spas and wellness centres across the UAE.
Initially launched in 2016, the FACT Spa & Wellness Awards give recognition and thanks to the GCC's spa and wellness industry. The annual awards recognise the excellence of care, services, and standards in the industry, with the intention of inspiring spas across the region.
The FACT Spa & Wellness Awards form part of a broader initiative by FACT Magazine FZ LLC, which is already well-established with its popular dining awards in the Gulf region and London.
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