< Previous60 January 2025 timeoutdubai.com Wellbeing B een burning the candle at both ends recently? It’s time to refresh and renew. If you’re feeling like you need a little lift, here is our pick of the best detoxifying treatments in town. From massages to facials, these will leave you feeling super fresh and ready for anything. ALMOND DETOXIFYING BALANCE AT SOFITEL SPA WITH L’OCCITANE Get ready to feel lighter all round with this almond detoxifying treatment. Using lymphatic drainage massage techniques, this treatment boosts circulation and promotes elimination of toxins and excess water. Thanks to the almond extract, which is rich in omega 3, 6 and camelina oil, your skin will be left feeling supple, smooth and nourished. Treat yourself to a dip in the spa pool before your massage. O Dhs680 (60-min). Sofitel Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com (04 455 6677). BOOST & BRIGHTEN AT ST. REGIS SPA Get ready for a youthful glow with this brightening and detoxifying facial. Aiming to recharge tired skin, your face will get a burst of energy to help it defend itself against the harmful effects of environmental stress. Including a steam and extraction, you’ll come out deeply cleansed and glowing. O Dhs870 (60-min). St. Regis Dubai Downtown, Business Bay, stregisspa.com (04 512 5566). CITRUS ESSENCE AT REFIVE This cool spa at popular party hotel FIVE is the ideal place to refresh. Detox with this facial using Natura Bissé products. It’s a citrus aromatherapy ritual and the high levels of Vitamin C leave skin radiant and hydrated. Ideal for dull skin, you’ll never guess you spent December partying at the beach. Chill out by the exclusive rooftop pool when you’re done. O Dhs685 (60-min). FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai, palmjumeirah.fivehotelsandresorts.com (04 455 9964). DETOX AND CLARITY AT AMARA SPA This facial is a two-in-one-job, not only will you relax and unwind during the treatment and feel the benefits of relaxing, it will make you look refreshed, too. Aimed at skin that’s been exposed to pollution and free radicals, the facial helps to detoxify and decongest your skin, while gently exfoliating it, banishing impurities. The result? A clearer, fresher complexion in no time (well, 60 minutes). O Dhs750 (60-min). Park Hyatt Dubai, Deira, dubaicreekresort.com (04 602 1660). Time to reboot Freshen up that face and soothe any aches with these detoxifying treatments. By Amy Mathieson Blended Wellness Amara Spatimeoutdubai.com January 2025 61 THERMAL MUD THERAPY AT EXTRA HOUR SPA If you feel like your skin’s looking a bit drab, it’s time to get muddy. Literally. This soothing, detoxing treatment starts with a double exfoliation with a body brush and sugar scrub. It’s followed by an Italian thermal mineral body wrap to detox that fatigued body. O Dhs680 (90-min). 25hours Hotel One Central, Trade Centre Area, 25hours-hotels.com (04 210 2525). TRADITIONAL PURIFICATION HAMMAM AT ANANTARA SPA Scrub all your impurities away with a traditional Moroccan hammam at this luxe spa on the Palm. The 100 percent organic products are used with bespoke fragrances and aromatherapy blends for a taste of Maghreb and the East. You’ll come out feeling soft and supple, with a calmer mind. O Dhs500 (45-min). Anantara The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, anantara.com (04 567 8140). FANCY A JUICE CLEANSE? KIBSONS Our one-stop-shop for healthy groceries, Kibsons’ juice cleanse will give your digestive system a long overdue rest. Start your day with its Wake Me shot followed by six juices taken every two hours throughout the day. Aim to drink eight glasses of water a day too to stay nice and hydrated. O Dhs499. kibsons.com. WILD & THE MOON This healthy spot also does juice cleanses. There are three levels, from beginner to expert. The starter version is designed to cleanse and rejuvenate your body while satisfying your taste buds. You’ll sip on a mix of juices and nutmylks so it’s an easier introduction. O Dhs240. Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz wildandthemoon.ae (04 343 3392). DETOX MASSAGE AT SERENITY SPA Get massaged into relaxation with this detox treatment. This massage uses marine products to help release toxins and will leave you feeling fresher than the proverbial daisy. Plus, you’ll get a two-hour pass for your kids at the Falcons Kids’ Club with your treatment. If that’s not relaxation, we don’t know what is. O Dhs670 (60-min). Fairmont The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, serenity-spa.com/dubai (04 457 3388). GLOW UP AT BLENDED WELLNESS Go extra Dubai this New Year and head to chic one-stop salon and spa destination Blended Wellness for a luxurious treatment. Yes, this one uses gold collagen to leave you extra fresh in the face. The deep cleansing treatment uses lymphatic drainage to help you feel less puffy, too. O Dhs299 (60min). Dukes The Palm, Palm Jumeirah, blendedwellness.com (058 567 6718).62 January 2025 timeoutdubai.com G ot some new trainers from Santa? Decided 2025 is the year you run a marathon? Just want to feel healthier to chase after the kids in the park? You’re in the right place. Gyms in Dubai are some of the best in the world. There’s so much choice and so many fantastic venues to work out in, so if you’re new to fitness and want to kick-start your January regime, there’s a fitness spot for you. Whether you want to try Pilates or cross-fit, or just want to take to the treadmill, here’s some inspiration for where to head for your next workout. 51 GYM DUBAI Want to run the full gamut of fitness classes? Walk (or jog) this way. This gym offers boxing, TRX and HIIT classes for group workout fans, plus Pilates and yoga. Meanwhile reformer equipment complements a set of weight machines and cardio gear. At the heart of it all is an art-immersive 4D cycling studio that gives spinners a taste (and feel) of the great outdoors, without having to leave the saddle. O Open Mon-Fri 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. Al Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1, 51gym.ae (04 385 5851). BOXIQ The home of elite boxing in Dubai, this gym has played hosts to the likes of Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Rocky Fielding and more. Here you can train like a pro with one-to- one PT sessions available and small group classes, too. It’s time to dust off those boxing gloves that have been hiding away in the cupboard for years and give it a go. O Open Mon-Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm. Al Joud Centre, Level M, Al Quoz, boxiq.me (058 563 6123). Sport & Outdoor CHALK TRAINING GROUND This gym offers fitness sessions focused primarily on strength, conditioning and high- intensity interval training. Classes are tough but have a ‘positive energy’. O Open Mon-Fri 5.30am-9pm, Sat-Sun 6.30am-4pm. Golden Mile 3, Palm Jumeirah, chalkperformancetraining.com (050 771 2818). FITNESS FIRST KUBE, BOX, SPIN, Hot Studio and GX Studio – it’s all happening at these 20 ultra-modern workout spaces across Dubai. Pump iron in slick surrounds (there are studios all over town, including DAMAC Hills, Al Barsha, DIFC, and many more ) and utilise the 3D body scanners to track your progress. O Various locations including Deira, Dubai Marina, Motor City and Palm Jumeirah, uae.fitnessfirstme.com. FITNESS ZONE Spread over 10,000 sq ft, this gym offers more than 100 classes per month and boasts state-of-the-art equipment. There is a sauna and free underground parking for gym-users, too. A day pass costs Dhs120, while a three- month membership starts from Dhs2,700. O Open Mon-Fri, 6am-11pm, Sat-Sun, 8am-8pm. City Walk, Al Wasl, @fitnesszoneuae (054 727 4777). GYMNATION Round-the-clock access makes GymNation a firm favourite among early risers and night owls alike. Gyms are home to modern weightlifting and cardio equipment, and with monster spaces, there’s more than enough gear to go around. O Various locations including Al Quoz, Downtown Dubai and Mirdif, gymnation.com. KO8 FITNESS This is a gym with equipment that offers suspension and adjustable resistance bands all in one system. The concept harnesses your body weight to stretch muscles and stoke the burn. Get stuck into Kombat, Klarity, Komplete and Beatbox to really get results. O Open Mon-Thu 6.30am-8.30pm, Fri 6.30am-7.30pm, Sat 7.45am-11am, Sun 8.30am-10.30pm. Dusit Princess Residence, Dubai Marina, ko8.fitness (054 995 6484). ROAR FITNESS Fronted by three-time Olympian Sarah Lindsay, this is undoubtedly one of the hottest gyms in town. Expect a world-class training experience with a full team of fitness experts and nutritionists. Goals: reached. O Open Mon-Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 6.30am-4pm, Sun closed. Burj Vista Tower 2, Downtown Dubai, roar-fitness.com (04 529 4991). Smash your goals Ready to shake up your fitness routine? Make 2025 your fittest year yet at these awesome gyms StudioRepubliktimeoutdubai.com January 2025 63 STUDIOREPUBLIK StudioRepublik is a mammoth place spread over two floors. There’s everything from integrated wellness to performing arts and group exercise, so whatever your goals you can smash them. O Open Sun-Fri 5.30am-11pm, Sat 5.30am-9pm. Eiffel Building 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, studio-republik.com (04 246 1500). THE PLATFORM STUDIOS This trendy spot has classes like Mind & Body, cycle, HIIT, Pilates and even The Platform Studios 30×30 class – a ‘Mix it Up’ workout that lets you take two 30-minute classes back-to-back (if you’re brave/fit enough, that is). Live DJs and blaring tunes help keep everything in motion, so motivation is never an issue here. O Various locations including DIFC and Dubai Marina, theplatformstudios.com. GET RUNNING It’s time to put your morning running regime to the test and join the Dubai Marathon. Kick-start your 2025 with a 42km run on Sunday January 12. The race starts at 7am, beginning and ending on Umm Suqeim Road, meaning you’ll get to take in the sights of the sea and Burj Al Arab as you run. There are various options including the full 42km course, which is for over-18s only. For younger runners, there’s the 10km (ages 15+, starting at 8.15am) or 4km for all ages (starting at 10am). Be sure to register if you want to run, or head along and show your support. O Dhs184 (4km), Dhs312 (10km), Dhs551 (42km). Sun Jan 7, 7am. Umm Suqeim, dubaimarathon.org. UFORM FITNESS Having taken over the iconic Gold’s Gym brand in Dubai, this workout space more than lives up to its predecessor’s reputation. But it’s not just about heavy curls and vein-popping lifts. There are classes in toning, cardio, dance, cycling and boxercise. Get sweating. O Open Mon-Sat 6am-midnight, Sun 9am-midnight. Silverene Tower, Dubai Marina, uform.com (04 580 3166). WAREHOUSE GYM With ten locations across Dubai, it’s fair to say the Warehouse Gym movement has some momentum. There’s mood lighting, exposed brick and ducting décor, massive mirrors and strip lighting feeding into the facility’s stripped-back ‘pack mentality’ ethos. Sample it, if you think you can run with the wolves. O Various locations including Al Quoz, Business Bay, d3 and Springs Souk, whgym.com.64 January 2025 timeoutdubai.com It’s officially Veganuary. And Time Out Market Dubai is not short of rockstar plant-based plates. But whether you’re a dedicated vegan or just dipping your taste buds into a vegetarian world, be sure to try these sensational meat-free dishes. À LA GRECQUE What : SYKO salad. Local figs are piled on rocket with fresh herbs, walnut salsa and pickled onions. If you’re going full vegan, just hold the feta. O Dhs55. BB SOCIAL DINING VEGAN! What: Chestnut bao. The steamed and toasted bun is filled with a flavour-packed mushroom and chestnut croquette – all topped off with dried mushrooms and an indulgent, truffley sauce. O Dhs45. BOON COFFEE What: Avocado toast. This healthy and delicious avocado toast is served with labneh and topped with dried fruits. It can also be made vegan on request. O Dhs44. CAFÉ ISAN THAI VEGAN! What: Veggie jumbo spring rolls. These super-size spring rolls are packed full of tasty veg and glass noodles. Dunk them in sweet chilli sauce and away you go. O Dhs36. LANA LUSA VEGAN! What: Portuguese fries. Okay, so fries may not be a full meal in itself (even though vegans are used to making it so) but these are too good to miss. Trust us. O Dhs30. LIBAN BY ALLO BEIRUT VEGAN! What: Warm falafel salad. The crispy morsels are packed with herbs and tossed with a light, tangy salad. O Dhs49. LITTLE JUN’S What: Bang bang cauliflower. Coated with a gluten-free tempura batter and glazed with tiger bite seasoning, this is a crispy, yet sticky, veggie plate. O Dhs59. Market VERY VEGANU ARY Eat your greens Perfect plates for all your plant-based cravings and meat-free mates LONG TENG What: Assorted mushroom dumplings. Tasty little parcels that are perfect for vegetarians. Steamed and stuffed full of mixed mushrooms, just waiting to be dipped. O Dhs32. MASTI VEGAN! What: Avocado pani puri. With a crispy shell that melts in the mouth, this take on classic street food is a fresh, healthy and totally vegan bite to try. O Dhs40. ONDA BY ALICI What: Taglioni al tartufo. If you’re looking for a really bougie and luxe veggie dish, you’ll love this, with creamy Parmesan sauce and fresh black truffle. O Dhs90. Liban by Allo Beirut Pickltimeoutdubai.com January 2025 65 Al Fanar DON’T MISS! VISIT WITH THE GANG Fancy a day out with the fam? Time Out Market Dubai is the ideal place to head with the whole gang when you fancy a bite to eat. Not only are there plenty of kid-friendly dishes available every day of the week – from pizza to pasta, ice cream, brownies and more – visit on a Sunday and you’ll get family entertainment, too. There’s a roaming magician, juggler, face painting, balloon bending and more. Plus, there’s popcorn and candy floss for the little sugar monsters. There’s different entertainment every week so you can come back time and again without a single cry of ‘I’m bored’. That’s your Sunday sorted. O Open Mon-Thu noon-midnight, Fri noon-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-midnight. Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai, timeoutmarket.com/dubai. PICKL What: Impossible Burger. Veggies the world over are fans of the famous Impossible Burger – a plant-based patty that’s as close to the real deal as you’re going to get. Try it here, Pickl-style, and you’ll be smiling. O Dhs46. PITFIRE What: Margherita. There’s nothing plain about this classic New York-style pizza. And no, vegans aren’t forgotten. You can get in on a slice of the action by asking to swap in vegan cheese. O Dhs59. REIF VEGAN! Perfectly fresh avocado and cucumber sticks are wrapped in sticky quinoa and seaweed for a flavour explosion in the mouth. Hold off the sauce and these are vegan, dip into black sesame sauce, and they’re vegetarian-friendly. O Dhs32. SCOOPI VEGAN! What: Mango sorbet. Any vegans (or those skipping the dairy) should finish their meal with a scoop of Scoopi’s fresh mango sorbet. The sweet- yet-tangy yellow stuff is the perfect palate cleansing dessert. O Dhs35. SLAB COCINA What: Guacamole. Try this foodie spot’s smashed avocado topped with pico de Gallo and pepitas, served with purple corn tortillas. Vegans: ask them to hold the crumbled cotija. O Dhs65.66 January 2025 timeoutdubai.com Dhs40 THIS CREAMY, CRUNCHY treat, created by chef Akmal Anuar is all about texture. The well- loved chef added the rosie mess to the menu as a tribute to the iconic British dessert, Eton mess, but injected a little bit of local flair. His rendition features a rose-infused meringue, that’s then topped with fresh cream, raspberries and a hit of lime zest. Its mix of textures, from the crispiness of HYPE DISH DISSECTION What goes into the Dubai plates filling up your feed meringue to the smoothness of the cream, creates a moreish sweet treat. “This dessert is light, visually appealing and perfect for sharing,’ he says. “It offers a unique treat without being too heavy, making it an excellent choice for those who are craving something sweet that’s also refreshing. Rosie mess is on the menu at Goldfish because it blends a little bit of the UAE culinary heritage with a highly popular dessert. And our diners really love it.” Its striking bright pink colour adds to the aesthetic and makes it one of those dishes that frequently appears on the ’gram. No need for rose-tinted glasses, this one really is as good as it’s made out to be. O Open daily noon-midnight. Galleria Mall, Al Wasl goldfishsushiyakitori.com (04 886 4966). THE MERINGUE “We whisk egg whites until they form soft peaks. We then add caster sugar and rose water. The mixture is baked for an hour before it’s left overnight to dry out.” THE ROSE FLAVOUR “Rose is an important ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. With a delicate floral aroma and taste, it can bring out sweetness and balance any tart flavours.” THE TOPPINGS “The finished dish, inspired by the British dessert Eton mess, combines crushed rose meringue, raspberry cream and fresh seasonal raspberries.” THE TEXTURES “To preserve its crunchy texture, the rosie mess has to be served immediately. The components are assembled in layers to ensure diners get all the flavours in every bite.” Rosie mess at Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori+971 (0) 4 399 8166 jltreservations@mythosdubai.com Cluster P, JLTNext >