Armani/Spa Dubai: Best in the world
Enjoy a weekend treat at the 'World's Best Hotel Spa' 2018.
If you’re still recovering from Dubai Design Week or looking for a special UAE National Week treat, it’s the perfect time to head to the ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’. Think you need to book a flight? Think again. Dubai’s own Armani Hotel has won the coveted title at the 4th World Spa Awards 2018.
The Relaxation Lounge in the Armani Spa
Launched in 2015, as a sister programme by the World Travel Awards, World Spa Awards recognises and celebrates excellence across all sectors of the spa and wellness industry. This awards programme serves as the definitive benchmark of industry excellence globally and helps in fostering a new era of growth in spa tourism.
This year’s gala ceremony was held in Maldives and winners from all around the globe were rewarded for delivering exceptional service and world-class lifestyle experiences both regionally and locally.
The Armani pool
Armani/Spa has also been recognised as the best in the regional categories – ‘Dubai’s Best Hotel Spa 2018’ and ‘Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa 2018’.
And to celebrate their win they’re offering a festive season special: a 100-minute treatment of your choice at for AED860. And to sweeten the deal they’ll even add a special gift of Aromatherapy Associate Body Lotion or De-stress Muscle Gel. Book now!
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