Trade dinner and drinks for some me-time at your next girls get together…

Some nights, we just don’t feel like putting our heels on and battling our way into crowded bars for the sake of three free drinks. Step forward spa-based ladies’ nights, which offer a discounted deal in a more tranquil setting.

So this week, in place of free-flowing cocktails and bottomless glasses of grape, why not go for massages, manis and hair makeovers?

Here are five Dubai ladies’ night spa deals you need to know about.

Fairmont Dubai

Every Tuesday, The Spa at Fairmont Dubai provides a full day of pampering for ladies. It starts with pool time, an a la carte lunch and light refreshments, followed by a 2pm yoga and meditation hour. Then ladies are invited to calm the muscles in the sauna and steam room, before picking from a choice of two 30 minute treatments which includes massages and facials.

The Spa at Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, 2pm to 10pm, Tuesdays, Dhs365. Tel: (04) 311 8800. fairmont.com/Dubai

Samana Spa, Melia Desert Palm

Looking to plan a ladies’ day rather than a ladies’ night? Samana Spa at Melia Dessert Palm offers ladies a ‘Girls Day Out package through the week for Dhs500. Included in the package is a 60-minute Swedish or deep tissue massage, afternoon tea experience at Epicure lounge, as well as access to the spa facilities and stunning infinity pool.

Samana Spa, Melia Desert Palm, Dubai, 9am to 10pm, weekdays, Dhs500. Tel: (04) 602 9311. melia.com

Silk Spa, Habtoor Palace

Okay, so this one does include drinks, but as it’s got a spa element too, we reckon it deserves a mention. Every Tuesday through October, Silk Spa at Habtoor Palace is offering ladies a welcome drink followed by two 15 minute mini-treatments; a back massage and foot treatment for Dhs100, plus a 50 per cent off voucher to be redeemed on any full price treatments. Then head over to The Polo Bar, where ladies can enjoy 5 complimentary drinks from a selection.

Silk Spa and The Polo Bar, Habtoor Palace, Al Habtoor City, 7.30pm onwards, Tuesdays. Tel: (04) 435 5500. waldorfastoria.3hilton.com

SoSpa, Sofitel The Palm

On Tuesdays, ladies can spend from 6pm to 10pm indulging in treatments ranging from a 15-minute foot massage, a file and polish for your hands or brow neatening at the dedicated brow station. Healthy snacks and mocktails will be served as guests enjoy a 15-minute back massage, or take advantage of a bespoke skin consultation. Complete use of the spa’s facilities that include a sauna and steam room, ice fountains, a hydro pool and a plunge pool is also included.

SoSpa, Sofitel The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, 6pm to 10pm, Tuesdays, Dhs265. Tel: (04) 455 5433. sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com

Tips and Toes

Tips and toes

Tips & Toes will hosts its version of a ladies’ night every Tuesday across all of its Dubai branches. The three-for-two deal means that you can choose any three services, and you’ll only pay for two. The deal is valid on all full price services, with the lesser of the three being offered free of charge.

Tips & Toes, various locations, ladies’ night every Tuesday from 4pm, from September, buy two get one free. Tel: (04) 399 0550. tipsandtoes.com

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