Best Spa In Dubai? Discover AWAKEN At Atlantis the Royal

by Sophie She

Best Spa In Dubai? Discover AWAKEN At Atlantis the Royal

4 Mar 2025

Dubai is an intensive city, no doubt. Sparkles, events, people, meetings — all this under one umbrella of hustling and bustling in Dubai. In such a city, and considering modern day life, the most important thing is to preserve and balance yourself. It is so important to have a break from the outside world at least once in a blue moon, right? Right. Thus, many of us are on the journey to find the best spa in Dubai to have that sacred place to hit the pause button.

So then, I decided to go to the AWAKEN at Atlantis the Royal. And just like with everything good, it was hard to find. So, here are some tips — take the lift to the promenade floor, and then right and straight till the end of the story, until you will see big screens with pictures of nature. There it is — the AWAKEN.

The Awaken massage experience

My journey started right away with an AWAKEN massage, a signature treatment that blends Swedish and aromatherapy massage techniques with Reiki energy healing. This was heaven, honestly. The main takeaway here is that if you ever want to go to the massage in other places — avoid AWAKEN, as this will be a game changer forever.

Fun thing — before beginning, I was given the choice of an AWAKEN massage oil, each formulated to align with the elements — earth, fire, water, or air — allowing me to tailor the experience to my immediate needs. I randomly picked ‘air’ as an element and was provided with gorgeous lavender oil for my body and scalp.

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After the procedure, I was allocated to the relaxation room with the cutest buffet of small healthy bites, like protein balls, and home-made ginger tea. There, you're just laying on a cushiony bed, enjoying your snacks and looking at the lavish inner courtyard.

A sanctuary of serenity

Dozens of teas later, I was guided through the sprawling 5,045-square-metre wellness sanctuary. There I was introduced to all kinds of amenities — from a lovely charcoal sauna to a one-of-a-kind snow shower (don’t miss it!). And it is all about the details, right? Well, if you enjoy small things as much as I do, you would be thrilled to find a separate mini fridge with cold, minty face towers, cold beverages, and all necessities from hair bands to make up removers!

To illustrate my route of rejuvenation — first, sauna for 15 minutes, then snow shower (you would be surprised, it is an actual snow shower), then 15 minutes of steam and later alchemy shower. To finish it off, once you are relaxed enough — go to a salt sauna and inhale those healthy bits into your bloodstream. Your body will thank you.

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Beyond the spa: A holistic approach to wellness

This experience lasted approximately 3 hours for me and I would definitely recommend everyone to save up their time and enjoy every bit of the space, so make sure you have three hours to relax and steam off your stress.

All AWAKEN facilities are designed to align the body, mind, and spirit, fostering a sense of renewal and balance. I have named a few, but here is the whole list for your amusement:

Halotherapy salt cave
Hydrotherapy pool
Air loungers
Snow fountain
Alchemy shower
Aromatherapy steam
Charcoal sauna
Deep relaxation retreat

These are all.

As I floated out of the spa, my body felt lighter, my mind clearer, and my spirit deeply nourished.

For those seeking more than just a treatment, but an experience that lingers long after you leave, Awaken Spa at Atlantis The Royal is nothing short of a sanctuary for the soul.

by Sophie She