If you have a bit more time to spend and fancy really escaping from it all, the Talise Spa is a little sanctuary set amidst the tranquil waterways and tropical landscapes of Madinat Jumeirah.  Relax with a magazine by the incredibly zen-like swimming pool before enjoying a sauna, steam and plunge.  After your treatment there are a number of relaxation areas to hang about in before reality sets in and you’re back to the daily grind.  Not cheap but oh…

Dedicated to all your girly girls (and with treatments for mamas too), the Parisian styled Hello Kitty Spa is all about sugar and spice and all things nice! ‘Princesses’ can opt for mani-pedis, nail art, hairdressing services and even facials whilst us ‘Queens’ can try hand and foot massages, nail treatments and makeovers. All of the beauty products are natural and non-toxic, making them suitable for sensitive skin and there are organic cupcakes and delicious drinks available in the café…