Looking at a spa menu can feel like reading a menu in a language you only half speak. Swedish, Abhyanga, Nuad Thai, hammam, deep tissue. Names are not much help when what you really want to know is: what will feel good today?
So let’s skip the names for a moment and start with you.
Question 1: How does your body feel today?
“Tired. My head won’t stop.” You need to switch off, not be worked on. Choose a full body massage: warm oil, long strokes, light to medium pressure.
“Tight. Especially my neck and shoulders.” You want focused, slower, firmer work. Choose a deep tissue massage, and consider 90 minutes if your lower back and legs need attention too.
“Stiff. I can’t touch my toes like I used to.” You want movement. Choose a traditional Thai massage, with assisted stretches, done fully clothed.
“Homesick for a proper oil massage.” Choose a Kerala Ayurvedic massage: generous warm herbal oil and a slow, traditional rhythm.
“My skin feels dull after the sun.” Choose a Moroccan bath: steam, black soap and a full-body scrub, ideally followed by a massage.
“Energised would be nice.” A Russian-style massage, firm and brisk, tends to leave guests feeling lively rather than sleepy.
Question 2: How firm do you like the pressure?
| Pressure | Styles that suit |
|---|---|
| Gentle | Kerala Ayurvedic, full body (lighter setting) |
| Medium | Full body, Thai oil, traditional Thai |
| Firm | Deep tissue, Russian-style |
Not sure? Start at medium. You can always ask for firmer during the session, and it is much easier to go up than to recover from too much.
Question 3: What are you doing afterwards?
This one is often forgotten, and it matters.
- Going straight back to work or a dinner? Avoid the most oil-rich treatments. A full body massage or traditional Thai leaves you presentable.
- Free for the evening? Kerala Ayurvedic, with time to shower, or a Moroccan bath followed by a massage.
- Training tomorrow? Deep tissue is best on a rest day, with water and an easy evening afterwards.
The whole menu at a glance
| If you want to… | Book |
|---|---|
| Switch off completely | Full body massage |
| Release tight shoulders | Deep tissue massage |
| Feel looser and taller | Traditional Thai massage |
| Relax with Thai rhythm, no stretching | Thai oil massage |
| Feel energised | Russian-style massage |
| Enjoy warm oil, slowly | Kerala Ayurvedic massage |
| Refresh your skin | Moroccan bath |
| Share the experience | Couples massage |
When to check with a doctor first
Whatever you choose, tell us if you are pregnant, recovering from an injury or surgery, or managing a medical condition. Some treatments can be adapted, and some are better avoided. Massage is for relaxation and wellbeing; it is not a medical treatment.
Still unsure? Ask us
This is the question we answer most often on WhatsApp, and we are always happy to. Send us two sentences about how you feel and how firm you like it, and we will suggest a treatment and a length. Message WhatsApp (+971 50 271 8276), call +971 54 594 0701 or +971 50 271 8276, or compare every style on our massage center in Fujairah page. Massages start from AED 120 for 60 minutes.
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