What are the many types of massage are available to men in Dubai and Abu Dhabi or Al Ain? Men's Guide to the benefits of massages and which type is the best.
"Beautiful UK Spa and massage centre JBR lists some of the various massages"available in Spa centres.
In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to take the time to relax and unwind. One great way to do that is by treating yourself to a massage. Dubai is known for its luxurious spas and wellness centers, offering a wide range of massages for men to choose from.
Here are 16 types of massage available in Dubai Abu Dhabi Spas and massage centres and the benefits they offer:
1. Swedish Massage: This classic massage technique involves long, flowing strokes to relax the body and improve circulation. In Dubai is a simple classic massage, found in most spa centres from Deira to JBR. Also benefits depends on the skill and training of the therapist. Is your therapist qualified to do this work. Please note many spa centres now in Dubai are using unqualified labour that may not have a salary. Please be careful, many newer Ukrainian/Russian/European centres using rented spaces in hotel spas, may not have any qualifications and require tips to perform anything. Choose centres where staff are qualified and receive a salary, not asking for "tips" after first 10 mins, recent big problem here. At our centre our staff are qualified, and have salaries.
2. Deep Tissue Massage: Ideal for those with chronic muscle tension, this massage targets the deeper layers of muscle tissue to release knots and improve mobility. The massage feels strong, and may hurt. The therapist uses specialist pressure to open the muscle fibres, he or she may use a machine, or elbows rather than just touch. Focus is a remedial massage. Men often prefer male massage therapists to do their deep tissue or sports massage, due to the powerful grip strength. Please note female certified massage therapists can be just as good, but are prone to injury because they need to use increased grip strength.
"Why women massage therapists don't like to do Deep tissue for men?"
Known fact that in Dubai or Abu dhabi it's hard to find a good deep tissue massage! Why? The staff don't get paid very well, and a few deep tissue massages, can mean some girls can not work or get injured, hence you will see the easier stroking lighter version of Swedish massage, where they can move on to the 'tips' and more lucrative!
3. Thai Massage: A traditional Thai massage involves stretching and acupressure to release tension and improve flexibility. The Man is fully clothed, and lays on a futon large mat, on massage table. The Thai therapist stretch the body manually, like a seated yoga, helping flexibility and easy pain and stiffness. Some can afterwards to a normal Swedish massage using a Thai technique. At our centre we have therapists from Europe that can do Thai massage, sadly will be more expensive.
In Dubai usually the Thai and Asian therapists are mostly employed by spas, so that they can make a profit in a highly competitive market, having a European means they must receive a higher salary.
Arabic Massage, Arabic women are not normally well known for massage skills, due to religious constraints etc. You do find a number of Morrocan type spas, practicing the Hammam, bath cleansing popular in Morroco. Massage skills well 'um better not say anymore'.
4. Hot Stone Massage: Smooth, heated stones basalt or volcanic stones, are preheated, and then placed on the body to promote relaxation and release muscle tension, sometimes a circular massage is done with the stones, pleasant and relaxing. We don't agree with the claim of a mineral treatment being given with the treatment.
5. Sports Massage: Designed for for gym bunnies, sports people and athletes, this massage helps to prevent and treat injuries, as well as improve performance, similar to the deep tissue massage, we suggest it's taken with a sports physiotherapist. We have still a few working in Dubai either male or female. Even a Judo specialist in Abu Dhabi for sports massage.
6. Aromatherapy Massage: Essential oils, distilled herbal oils, essence and oils are extracted under steam distillation. The are also the basis of your favourite perfumes or colognes! The fragrance from the pure plant extracts, have positive benefits when you breathe them. Olfactory senses. We will be writing about this in a later article, with Dr Mary.
Aromatherapy oils are used in a prescription based on the persons ailments and a professional Aromatherapist who is trained in the UK US, or France is highly trained, ( Dubai most Spa have no idea what they are doing especially when the labour is untrained or uncertified!). Most spas used a mix of pre-bottled fragrance oils!! and claim aromatherapy!! Yes Dubai and Abu Dhabi Spas you know you are guilty of this mild fraud! Fragrance oil is fine but it's not Aromatherapy! in this massage to the oils are used enhance relaxation and promote overall well-being.
British Beautiful UK Spa has London trained real Aromatherapists who used the pure essential oils in a prescription treatment for certain conditions. Aromatherapy also helps insomnia, depression, and some are highly antibacterial. You have all heard of Teatree oil!
7. Reflexology: This massage focuses on pressure points in the hands and feet to improve the body's natural healing abilities. Men in Dubai, mostly know the foot massage spas. In Abu Dhabi, people think mostly of a nice foot massage. However Reflexology, believes parts of your feet have nerves leading to various organs, and can aid recovery from certain ailments.
8. Shiatsu Massage: This is a Japanese massage technique uses finger pressure to release tension and promote relaxation. Shiatsu is a very specialised massage technique. In the UK therapists take a course from the traditional masters. I find similarities with Chinese Tuina pressure massage. We noticed very few centres in the UAE know how to do this correctly.
9. Lymphatic Drainage Massage: This gentle massage technique helps to promote the flow of lymph fluid in the body, boosting the immune system and reducing swelling. Honestly this is more suitable for females here in the UAE, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Females usually are prone to issues with water retention, and it's a major component of prenatal pregnancy massages. Some men in Dubai have weight issues! The Dubai stone most western expatriates have heard about. Also Indian community has a higher percentage of diabetes, water retention and circulation issues can give you a heavy legs and tiredness, so men why not try a lymphatic massage! Beautifulukspa.com/Abudhabi
10. Indian Head Massage: This massage focuses on the head, neck, and shoulders to reduce stress and tension, as well as improve concentration, great scalp massage, you will find this in many Indian harbour shops in Deira or Bur Dubai. Try this with Ayurvedic oils.
11. Ayurvedic Massage: comes from India and is extremely beneficial to relaxation and health, Ayurvedic massage centres are often found in the Indian communities in Dubai, Bur Dubai, Deira or for a massage in Sharjah. The use of pouring organic oils, and herbals, doshas, and prescription treatments for health and the deeper pressure of a traditional Indian massage technique. We will be writing more on the benefits of Ayurveda here with Beautiful UK Massage and spa in Dubai at a later date. We also have specialist in Ayurveda.
12. White Tantra Massage Ayurvedic: Tantra against from India, there are many types of Tantra, Yes the west knows the Red Tantra! Sensual version which has got a lot of press for the wrong reasons! The White Tantra massage is different, it is a healing energy massage like Reiki, The therapist are trained as energy healers, for us on nurturing, calming, caring, and helping to remove negative energy, an depression, combined with Ayurvedic massage and music, often yoga. It is a blissful celebration of life positivity and gentle healing of stress. Involves the Seven Chakras. Tantric Massage is very heavily misunderstood in certain less educates countries. Dubai it's can be practiced in a professional way as a type of Ayurvedic treatment.
13. Nuru Massage: What is Nuru massage Nuru massage originally was developed in Japan, part of the soapy bath massages of Kyoto, we will discuss this later in an article. Also Nuru uses a gel based product made from seaweed it's slippery! Very few people can do the techniques correctly in Dubai again the same problem. Some people do this a fun massage body - body.
Is Nuru massage allowed in Dubai? Can you get a legal Nuru massage in Abu Dhabi? Actually not really. Then so many massage centre's offer everything that is not allowed now. This confuses the public, you wonder why there is a massage on every street corner in Al Barsha, or in Bur Dubai? Most of their Nuru massage is not Nuru at all, basically fraud.
16. Lomi Lomi Massage: Hawaiian energy massage, using forearms and hands in a pattern flow rhythm. No one in Dubai seems to know correct techniques! We do have specialists depending on the season. Other spa it's not Lomi at all.
15. Happy Massage: OK readers you didn't think we would dare to say this. What do you think all these Chinese owned massage centres opened for. Nobody is stupid. Everyone one knows. People talk about why Dubai has so many "Massage Centres" in the city? In fact on Reddit people claiming there is more massage centres in this city than any country in the world! More than infamous Pattaya. Of course they apply for a normal license to open a shop!!! As per normal regulations. There is no license for some of their services, perhaps people are not aware!
Reddit Russian Massage
Russian / Ukrainian Massage, be aware now some people trending the word "Russian massage", this is not a genuine Russian massage, according to our Russian customers, not the Banya massage of Moscow! Sadly what happens in some Russian massage centres, is not " the relaxing happy massage of the Asian Chinese or Thai centres, in fact it is based on staff without salary, interested more often in tips, this is not often even a massage or a brief visit, in general treatment is and can be sub par, less than the Asian Thai, Balinese or Philippines centres who generally actually do a massage and relaxation, exceptions do occur, but seldom, this is confirmed by Russian Tourists who we have been delighted to have as regular customers of ours and are very well educated to comment on their view of Dubai type of Russian massage because they are from Russia.
No matter which type of massage you choose, the benefits are clear. From reducing stress and anxiety to improving circulation and flexibility, regular massages can have a positive impact on your overall health and well-being. So why not treat yourself to a massage in Dubai or in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi, and experience the relaxation and rejuvenation that comes with it. Your body will thank you for it, but choose wisely please be aware of scams in certain spa centres even hotels. Not everything is Gold.
Recommend Hotel spas
Please note ask the hotel is it managing its own spa! Or leasing it out which can be an issue. If it manages its own spa usually should be a safe standard
Emiratespalace.com. Spa
Atlantis Dubai Palm.
There are some amazing Hotels in Dubai who run their own spas and have excellent standards.
"Of course come to us or book one of our home service massages. We are small but unique and highest customer service level with specialist packages of full body massages using various techniques"
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