Talise Spa — half-day hammam ritual at Madinat Jumeirah
A traditional Turkish hammam ritual followed by a massage in one of the Middle East's most-awarded spas, set in the souk-style Madinat Jumeirah resort.
Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah is consistently ranked among the top three spas in the UAE. It sits inside the souk-style Madinat Jumeirah resort with a view of the Burj Al Arab and is built around 26 treatment rooms, an outdoor relaxation garden and full hammam facilities.
The hammam ritual
The signature 90-minute hammam follows the Turkish bathing tradition: warm-room acclimatisation (15 min), a full-body cleanse with black olive soap on a heated marble göbektaşı stone (30 min), exfoliation with a kese mitt, a Moroccan ghassoul clay mask (20 min), and a rosewater rinse and finishing massage (25 min).
Half-day packages
Hammam + 60-minute massage: from AED 850.
Hammam + 90-minute massage + facial: from AED 1,400.
Couples ritual in the dedicated suite: from AED 2,200.
What's included
Treatment rooms, full hammam and steam-room access, indoor and outdoor pools, the gardens, a healthy snack and herbal tea after your ritual. Spa-day guests can also use the resort's main pools and private beach.
Booking tips
Reserve at least 5-7 days ahead — weekend slots fill first. Arrive 60 minutes before your treatment to use the facilities. The spa is unisex but treatment rooms and hammam areas are gender-separated. Mobile phones must be silenced; photography inside is not permitted.
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