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8 of the best spas in Dubai that feel like a mini holiday
Some days just call for disappearing – just you, a robe, and a room that smells like eucalyptus. A slow slide into calm, quiet, and the kind of silence that feels like a reset button and the version of you who isn't replying to emails or watching the clock. No special occasion – just a solid excuse to hide from the world in a steam room and do absolutely nothing. Some of the best spas in Dubai will make you feel worlds away without actually going anywhere. Dreamy, quiet, and just the right kind of escape. Here's where to let it all melt, zone out, and feel like you've gone somewhere far away. Click through the gallery 3 of 12 Hidden inside the stunning One&Only The Palm, Guerlain Spa is a refined retreat dedicated to the iconic French beauty brand. From the moment you walk in, the signature scent hits you, cold face cloths lightly misted with Guerlain fragrances set the tone. The calm, neutral-toned corridors lead you to private treatment rooms adorned with subtle floral patterns, keeping it elegant yet relaxed. The menu features signature treatments like the Desert D'Orient journey, a blend of scrub, wrap, steam, and massage, and the One&Only Solar Evasion, a face and body exfoliation designed to get your skin glowing. There's also the Imperial Face Sculpt, a deep tissue facial workout that lifts, tones, and contours your face with an hour of blissful massage and boosted circulation. Location: Guerlain Spa, One&Only The Palm Contact: (0)4 440 0100. Atlantis The Royal is a showstopper from the moment you step in, think flaming walls and massive fish tanks that feel like an aquarium meets art gallery. Is it spa? Equally impressive, located on the lower ground floor, this sanctuary is worth the 20-minute cruise around the Palm's East Crescent, even if it's just for a massage. The spa feels like a dark, calming hideaway. Inside, rough black timber and French panelling all wrapped in low light and chill vibes. There's a charcoal sauna for detox, an aroma steam room for deep hydration, a hydrotherapy pool with massage jets, a halotherapy salt room to boost your serotonin, and an alchemy shower designed to lift your spirits. Location: Awaken Spa, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah Contact: (0)4 426 0000. At Bulgari Resort Dubai, wellness is luxury with every detail dialled in. Designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the spa matches the Italian jewellery house's aesthetic. Step inside the Turkish hammam where Iranian green onyx meets Afyon marble. The Vitality Pool, inspired by the ancient Caracalla baths, shimmers with green and real gold mosaics right next to the main indoor swimming pool. Some of the spa's signature treatments include the 90-minute Exclusive Bulgari Facial. It combines a customised fascia massage to boost cell regeneration, a jade Gua Sha to lift and sculpt, and a scalp massage. Location: Bulgari Resort Dubai, Jumeirah Bay Island Contact: (0)4 317 4317. Set on the edge of Bluewaters Island, Banyan Tree Dubai is home to one of the city's most design-forward new spa spaces. It swaps the brand's usual darker tones for light, airy textures, all curved architecture, sandy marble and a corridor bathed in natural light that leads you into a state of calm before your treatment even begins. There are seven ensuite rooms, minimal and soothing, with sculptural mirrors and quiet corners to get changed and breathe. The treatment menu covers everything from Balinese massages and deep scrubs to herbal facials and long, ritual-style sessions that feel like a reset. The standout? The Rainforest Experience: a full hour in your own private space with a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and tropical shower, just for you. Total silence. Total solitude. Location: Banyan Tree Dubai, Bluewaters Island Contact: (0)4 556 666. Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is the definition of Arabian luxury. It's an escape that honours the ancient art of bathing as more than just cleansing, it’s about renewing your body and soul. The space dazzles with mosaic tiles, flowing curtains, and a massive chandelier that crowns the Thalassotherapy pool. Around the pool, cosy velvet seating areas, the perfect spot to draw the curtains and claim your own private sanctuary. More than just a spa, it’s a day-long retreat. Expect to float in the mineral-rich Thalassotherapy pool, steam away stress in the hammam, test your limits in the icy Snow Room, or let the jacuzzi work its magic on tight muscles. There’s also a sauna to help detox and reset. If you’re craving total escape with a rich cultural edge, this is the place to lose yourself and find your calm. Location: Talise Ottoman Spa, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Palm Jumeirah Contact: (0)4 453 0000. If you’re craving a spa day that feels like stepping into a Dior boutique, this is it. Sitting on the 29th floor of The Lana, part of the Dorchester Collection, Dior Spa is all about quiet elegance and design, think polished parquet floors, soft lighting, and shelves stacked with their signature fragrances and skincare. Expect treatment rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city like a live artwork. Inside, the treatment rooms carry subtle nods to the French Maison with Toile de Jouy cushions and throws, Dior coffee table books, and soft floral touches in dusky pinks that keep things inviting, never overdone. The menu is as high fashion as you’d expect, personalised treatments paired with cutting-edge tech like the Japanese Iyashi Dome infrared sauna (for slimming and anti-aging), LED therapy, and Icoone therapy. It’s a spot for those who want their beauty and wellness wrapped in scientific expertise and pure sophistication. Location: Dior Spa, The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Downtown Dubai Contact: (0)4 567 9999. Set by the Creek, Park Hyatt Dubai feels like a total escape, leafy, quiet, and low-key beautiful. Right in the heart of it all is Amara Spa, a hidden gem locals have loved for years, and for good reason. Surrounded by palm trees, bougainvillea and a postcard-worthy golf course, this spot makes switching off feel effortless. The spa menu is all about Natura Bisse facials, Gharieni tech-driven body treatments, and rituals that blend the old-school and the futuristic. You'll find things like psammotherapy (that's a warm quartz-sand bed), Welnamis acoustic therapy, and Touchless iDome with infrared light, all built to reset your body and clear your mind. To stretch the day into a proper mini-holiday, pair your treatment with a pool pass and follow it up with lunch or sunset drinks at Noepe, the Creekside terrace spot with chilled yacht-club views and a great rose list. Location: Amara Spa, Park Hyatt Dubai, Dubai Creek Resort Contact: (0)4 602 1660. Fairmont The Palm has quietly given its spa a glow-up, and Serenity now lives up to its name more than ever. It's one of the few spas in the city that includes proper hydrothermal perks, steam, sauna, and jacuzzi with every treatment. Inside, it's calm and thoughtfully designed. Soft arches, warm tones, and the low hum of meditation music guide you through to the treatment rooms. In both the male and female spaces you'll find a large steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and a quiet spot for sipping herbal tea with fresh muffins and dates. Prefer to spa together? There's also a unisex area with the same setup. The spa list features classic and contemporary treatments, from sea salt scrubs and bathing rituals to Swiss Line Hydrafacials, traditional hammam, and CBD-infused massages. Location: Serenity Spa, Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Contact: (0)4 457 3545. 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07-04-2025
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A New Era in Design: Generative AI and Interdisciplinary Creative Synergy between Reply, ACPV ARCHITECTS, and Marazzi
Premiering in Milan during Design Week, "A new AI generation Marble", where technology, design sensibility and sustainability come together, opening up a future full of new possibilities. TURIN, Italy, April 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The collaboration between Reply, Marazzi and ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel redefines a new connection between technological innovation and environmental sustainability through the production of innovative ceramics whose design is also generated through Artificial Intelligence algorithms. A concrete step forward in the adoption of innovative sustainable technologies in industrial production where the integration of generative algorithms, inspired by principles of biomimesis, has made it possible to create patterns that combine the organic uniqueness of the natural world with the algorithmic precision of the digital one. The project, which started in 2023 as an interdisciplinary experimentation between the three realities, now sees the realization of a special production of generated marbles, large stoneware slabs intended to configure some spaces of Reply's new headquarters in Turin, at the former Caserma De Sonnaz, designed by Reply and ACPV ARCHITECTS. "We aimed to integrate innovation technology, creativity and interdisciplinary research, in line with Reply's mission: to apply digital skills and Artificial Intelligence to transform and innovate established processes. The synergy between our team specialized in artificial intelligence and machine learning with those of Marazzi and ACPV ARCHITECTS has made possible the creation of new ceramic surfaces that reinterpret natural marbles." comments Tatiana Rizzante, CEO of Reply." For Patricia Viel, CEO and Co-founder of ACPV ARCHITECTS, "This project is an example of how artificial intelligence, nurtured and guided by the architectural vision, can amplify human creativity and redefine production processes. The ceramic surfaces resulting from this collaboration are not simply coverings, but unprecedented marbles, where technology and design sensibility come together." One of the main challenges faced by the team of Machine Learning Reply, Reply Group company specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and ACPV ARCHITECTS was to reproduce marbles on a large scale, without creating an optical hallucination effect and maintaining realistic effectiveness applicable on large architectural surfaces, up to 3.2 meters in height. Paolo Mazza, Architect Partner at ACPV ARCHITECTS, leading the project and Reply's new headquarters, confirms, "The innovation is also in the method: thanks to our Digital & Design Technology department, and the Reply team, we used advanced generative AI models, combining denoising and super-resolution algorithms with architectural expertise to create large-scale ceramic surfaces capable of evoking natural aesthetic quality without affecting the geological heritage. A process that expands creative possibilities and places design in a field of continuous experimentation." The adoption of these "generated marbles" is part of a path that opens up new creative possibilities and, at the same time, allows for the optimization of key steps in the production process, such as material procurement and logistics. Marazzi, a major player in the industry, applies these algorithms to develop high-performance surfaces, integrating the technology into more efficient and resource-conscious production. Mauro Vandini, CEO of Marazzi and President Mohawk Global Ceramic, comments, "Our mission has always been to innovate and improve production processes while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. This project demonstrates how generative AI can transform ceramic design, creating surfaces that not only respect the environment, but also elevate the aesthetic and functional standards of the industry." The application of these products within the regeneration project of the former Caserma De Sonnaz transforms the new Reply hub into a laboratory for the future, demonstrating how design mastery and cutting-edge technology can complement each other in perfect synergy. Generative AI expands the creative potential of design beyond traditional limits and paves the way for potentially infinite solutions, enhancing Made in Italy craftsmanship skills and environmental protection. A challenge that engages not only the world of design, but redefines the paradigm of industrial production. Milan Design WeekMonday, April 7 - Friday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Marazzi Milan, Via Borgogna 2 Durini Design District Reply [MTA, STAR: REY, ISIN: IT0005282865] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. As a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports major European industrial groups in the telecom and media; industry and services; banking and insurance and public sectors in defining and developing business models enabled by the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the internet of things. Reply's services include: consulting, system integration and digital services. Marazzi, present in more than 140 countries, is universally recognized as a synonym for high-quality ceramics for floors and walls and a symbol of the best made in Italy the furniture and design sector. All Marazzi ceramic and stoneware products are made with the best applied technologies and environmentally sustainable production cycles, certified to the strictest international standards. Marazzi was founded in 1935 in the Sassuolo (Modena) district, an internationally renowned hub for ceramic tile production. Marazzi is responsible for the main technological, process and design innovations that have made the district a reference point for the entire ceramic Group is part of Mohawk Industries, Inc. the world's largest manufacturer in the flooring industry, a multinational group listed on the New York Stock Exchange. ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel is an international collective with the aim of nurturing shared well-being through unique, high-profile architectural solutions worldwide. Founded in 2000 by Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel, the studio is currently enhanced by thecreativity of more than 200 professionals and the leadership of 13 partners. From urban planning to residential and mixed-use developments, from corporate campuses to public buildings and hotels, each ACPV ARCHITECTS project embodies a new vision where nature and the highest human aspirations can find new centrality. View source version on Contacts Reply Fabio ZappelliTel. +39 Irene CaiaTel. +39 Marazzi Group Manuela ACPV ARCHITECTS pressoffice@ Barabino&Partners Ferdinando De BellisPh. +39 339 Marta ReguzzoniPh. +39 349 Sign in to access your portfolio
