HAMAM, OR A TURKISH BATH - AN INTEGRAL PART OF ISLAMIC CULTURE. FASHIONABLE EMIRATE HOTELS ESTABLISH THESE BEAUTY AND HEALTH CENTERS, TARANTING TO ATTEND GUESTS WITH A GIANT OF INTERNAL DECORATION.
Today, hammam is increasingly being offered as an exotic addition to a vacation. Meanwhile, for centuries, it remained the venue for traditional ceremonies, including bathing the bride. "Purity is half the faith," is one of the most famous quotes of the Prophet Muhammad, who actively promoted the spread of art in the bathhouse on the Arabian Peninsula. In his opinion, visiting a hamam has a very favorable effect on procreation. Therefore, a widespread visit to the hammams was strongly encouraged. First, exclusively for men. But later, women were able to experience the miracle of the couple.
Avicenna argued that if you exercise, lead a healthy lifestyle and do not forget to visit the bath, then there will be no need for medicine. Modern science fully confirms the methods of the great scientist, philosopher and doctor. Indeed, the bath can cure many ailments. In this case, you can cleanse both the body and the soul. Not surprisingly, Arabian brides were frequent guests of the hammams. The rite of bathing the bride (jalim hamami) is a bright colorful ceremony. The girl was dressed in a ritual costume donated by the groom's relatives the day before, put on a gilded stretcher with a canopy, and then, accompanied by musicians, drummers and dancers who performed ritual songs, they were carried along the streets.
Already in the bathhouse, future relatives washed and steamed the bride, and then, dressed in a silk shirt, they sat on a massage table in the middle of the hall. The whole procedure took place with candles and singing parting words for a future marriage. Unmarried girls threw coins into the pool - for good luck. It was believed that all this would contribute to a happy marriage. Often the Turkish hammam replaced the eastern women with traditional European balls. Here it was possible to get together with the company, discuss all the gossip, demonstrate new jewelry. Representatives of the older generation carefully watched the young girls, evaluating their physical attractiveness. That is how they selected future wives for their sons.
Today, the ritual of visiting a hammam can also last for a whole day. Modern beauty centers offer not only standard bathing and massage procedures, but also numerous sessions of cleansing, rejuvenation and toning.
Especially for future brides, the Russian Emirates magazine ranked the most luxurious Turkish hammams in Dubai, where you can have a good time or have a grand pre-wedding bachelorette party.
Rixos Royal Spa Rixos
The palm
The Turkish hammam, located in the first hotel in Dubai, the Turkish network "invites" to the Anatolian coast. Body and skin care rituals combine traditional and modern techniques. It is easy to truly relax on the hot marble slabs, take a steam bath, experience the bliss of a relaxing massage, and relax in the jacuzzi. And go out into the light purified and renewed.
Contact: 04 457 5455
Raffles amrita spa
Raffles dubai
Memories of the flowering gardens of Marrakech are designed to inspire a visit to the Moroccan bath in the historical part of Dubai. The session begins with a traditional cleansing with a washcloth and eucalyptus soap. Then a mud wrap with steam is offered. A relaxing full body massage completes the procedure. As a complement - the Cleopatra pool and many other surprises.
Contact: 04 314 9869
Al asalla spa
Dubai Ladies Club
Preparation of the bride for the Emirate wedding lasts for two months. It is the eight-week course that the Dubai Women's Club offers. The program includes the Royal Hammam procedure, rituals of deep skin cleansing and facial care, manicures and pedicures. And all this is in an atmosphere of care and complete relaxation.
Contact: 04 349 9922
Talise Ottoman Spa
Jumeirah zabeel saray
One of the most impressive hamams in Dubai is located in the fashionable Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel on The Palm Jumeirah. In the best traditions of the Ottoman Empire, it is decorated with marble, frescoes and ornaments from rare woods. At guests' disposal are 42 treatment rooms, eight hydro-therapy rooms, saunas and steam rooms, thalassotherapy pools. Among the offered rituals are massages, scrubs, peels, including branded "royal sessions" for couples in love.
Contact: 04 453 0000
Saray spa
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Luxurious and brand new beauty center in the tallest hotel in the world occupies 4300 square meters. meters. It housed 15 treatment rooms, male and female hammams, as well as two private spaluxes. Each cabinet has its own name and tells the story of the Arabian Peninsula. Bath procedures include a wrap with oil, 24 carat gold leaf or clay, as well as a set of rituals based on Dead Sea mineral cosmetics.
Contact: 04 414 0000
The one & only spa
One & Only Royal Mirage
A visit to this hamam is akin to a trip to the time of the Sultans. Cool corridors, carved arches and elegant fountains only add magnificence and mystery. Here you can completely free yourself from stress by leaving the body to the care of highly qualified massage therapists from Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. Exotic body wraps according to ancient recipes will help to forget about the mortal fuss.
Contact: 04 315 2140
