With the joy of the holiday season comes indulgent feasts with loved ones and sometimes a bit of holiday weight. As we make a resolution to get fit in the new year (once again!), this time Dubai’s polo resort, Meliã Desert Palm Dubai, will support us in achieving our health goals.
The boutique Polo resort is launching its Wellness Retreats on 1st January 2020. The retreat packages are created by the resort’s expert team combining fitness, nutrition, personal training, spa and other rejuvenating experiences to ensure guests enjoy a holistic getaway.
Those who are strapped for time or just want a taster can choose the One Day Recharge package. Guests will receive a tour of Meliã Desert Palm Dubai’s lush estate, a healthy breakfast and lunch at Epicure and 30-minute mini facial at Samāna Spa. Visitors can unwind in the pool before an exciting horse-riding hack or personal training session at the Stables Fitness Centre, As part of this package. guests can also soak in the tranquil ambience with a yoga or Pilates class on the lawn. Before heading home, they can get a reinvigorating 90-minute full body spa treatment, followed by a delicious dinner at RARE. Prices for the One Day Recharge package start at AED 1,520 per person or AED 2,440 for a couple.
Guests that want to detox and start the year by adapting a new fitness regime can select the Reset & Recharge package. This retreat includes a minimum three nights stay in the comfort of the resort’s luxurious Palm Deluxe Room, Palm Suite or Polo Suite. The daily activities will involve 60-minute and 90-minute body spa treatments, 60-minute collagenising treatment and a pampering 30-minute detox bath; all at Samāna Spa. Visitors can also participate in yoga, Pilates and tennis classes, along with making the most of the private horse-riding hack. Meliã Desert Palm Dubai’s culinary team have designed healthy portion-controlled menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner that will be served to guests booking the Reset & Recharge package; prices start at AED 2,178 on single occupancy basis per night or AED 3,260 for a couple.
Shedding some pounds or inches is always on top of the agenda for many. The Weight Loss package is ideal for guests that want to focus on this goal, minus the distractions of a stressful routine. This retreat includes a minimum five nights stay in the resort’s luxurious Palm Deluxe Room, Palm Suite or Polo Suite. The stay will begin with a full body composition analysis, which will be repeated at the end of the programme to monitor progress. A customised plan will be devised as per the individual’s BMI and comprise of daily activities such as two personal training sessions, one Les Mills group class, a 90-minute full body spa treatment, tennis classes, horse riding hack and Normatec Recovery. The resort’s chef will design special calorie-controlled set menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. The Weight Loss package starts at AED 2,300 on single occupancy basis per night and AED 3,500 for a couple.
All guests can access the resort’s wellness facilities including steam and sauna room, infinity pool, lockers, heated chaise lounges and fitness centre among others. For information or bookings, please call 04 323 8888 or email reservations.dp@melia.com
