The pain in my shoulder told me that it was time for a massage. My body seemed stiff and rigid. Since I had my trusty Entertainer App, I decided to explore spas around Abu Dhabi, and Saray Spa seemed like the apt option for me.
The App had a 60 Minute Saray Custom Massage on offer which I thought suited my current need for relaxation.
The process of reserving an appointment was quite straightforward, as it should be.
The Spa is located on the 24th Floor of the Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi; your nearest landmark is the ever-so-popular Al Wahda Mall. My designated taxi driver knew exactly where the hotel was located so it barely took me 10 minutes to reach my destination from Madinat Zayed.
On arrival, the personnel at the hotel approached me with a warm smile, enquired about how they could be of assistance, escorted me to the lift and selected the floor of Saray Spa and wished me a good day and an enjoyable treatment. Now, this is exactly why Marriott is one of my favourite hotel chains in the world. Their service is always exemplary. I have never encountered a person who worked at any of their hotel chain who has provided a less than refined and professional hospitality. And this is the sort of friendliness and welcome that ensure that their guests keep returning back to Marriott.
At Saray Spa, the lady at the front desk introduced me to my therapist who sought information about what I needed and which areas of my body should she concentrate on. Shoulder, I said because the weight of my world rested on them. She smiled.
The Therapy Room had wall to floor glass windows to view the city of Abu Dhabi indulging in its daily hustle and bustle, however, once the massage began all the commotion just faded away.
My therapist concentrated on the knots on my shoulders, ensuring with each stroke the affected area was comforted and healed. She mentioned that the oil she used on my body will also assist in healing the pain long after the massage ended.
The dimmed light, the soft music, the delightful aroma of the hot oils and the experienced hand techniques of the therapist all ensured a soothing experience.
The only saddest part which in actuality made my face frown was when my therapist told me that the massage was now over. Damn you time; how I wish in moments like this you lasted longer.
Post massage, you dress up and move over to the relaxation room, and slowly you tune your mind to come back to reality, by overlooking the city below you through the window glass and by sipping on a warm cup of goji berry tea.
The pain in my shoulder had disappeared and my body felt smoother, relaxed, and more limber, confirming that the purpose of my visit to Saray Spa had been fulfilled.
Experienced and Approved from the mind of Nive Prem.
Contact Details: Contact Number: 02 304 7531 Location: Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rasid bin Saeed Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Attained Score Ease of Booking: 4 out of 5 Location: 4.5 out of 5 The Assigned Therapist: 5 out of 5 Post-Massage Care: 3.8 out of 5 Hospitality: 4.5 out of 5 Value for Money: 4 out of 5 Overall Experience: 25.8 out of 30
The Goji Berry Tea Post Massage
