Desert Rose

House Of Allure Beauty And Spa, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, Dhs250 Sat to Thur 10am to 9pm, Fri noon to 9pm. Tel: (02) 6666317. Taxi: Next to

Somali Embassy. houseofallurespa.com Roses aren’t just for giving and receiving on Valentine’s Day – those pretty petals are also moisturising, anti-inflammatory and even antibacterial, and the Rosewood’s Sense Spa makes good use of them in this twohour treatment.

Products by French company Les Sens de Marrakech are used during a session that includes a full-body exfoliation using sand from Morocco’s deserts combined with sea salt, a full body massage using rose combined with Argan and sunflower oils, and a facial using rosewater and Rhassoul clay (along with another body massage – this time on the upper area using rose balm). The overall experience is a very good one. The initial body scrub left skin feeling plumped, fresh and free of impurities, while the massage was deep and thorough.

The facial visibly took away the week’s fatigue – it’d be ideal to have before heading out for a party or celebration. We tried the Desert Rose as a couples’ treatment and it’s an excellent way to unwind and give your body some TLC.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Abu Dhabi, daily 10am to 11pm, Dhs855, or Dhs1,710 for couples’ treatment. Tel: (02) 8135550. Taxi: Rosewood. rosewoodhotels.com