BysairaWELLBEINGOctober, 2026

SPOIL YOURSELF WITH THIS AT-HOME BODY TREATMENT IN DUBAI

A lymphatic drainage massage followed by a homemade body scrub from Isla Vera

October is finally here, and with the weather in Dubai starting to cool down, we’re more than ready to spend time outdoors again. After months of intense heat and constant air conditioning, our skin is also in need of some extra attention.

So, we decided to book ourselves an afternoon of pampering with Isla Vera, an at-home spa service that brings the entire experience to your doorstep. We opted for a lymphatic drainage massage followed by their homemade Glowing Body Scrub, giving us a chance to relax while treating our skin to some much-needed care.

One of the things we particularly enjoyed was the setup. The therapist arrived with everything needed to transform our bedroom into a spa-like space. With candles lit, soft music playing and flowers arranged on the massage bed, it was quite a transformation. By the time we walked back into the room, it felt as though we had stepped into a spa rather than our own bedroom.

We started with the lymphatic drainage massage, a gentle treatment that uses light, rhythmic movements to encourage lymphatic flow and help reduce fluid retention and puffiness. Unlike a traditional deep-tissue massage, there is no intense pressure involved. Instead, the therapist works across the body with slow, gentle movements, making it a thoroughly relaxing experience.

Once the massage was over, it was time for the homemade Glowing Body Scrub. The exfoliating treatment is designed to remove dead skin cells and leave the skin feeling softer and smoother. The therapist applied the scrub all over the body, using gentle, massage-like movements and paying particular attention to the areas that tend to get particularly dry, including the knees, elbows and feet.

After the scrub, it was time for a quick shower to rinse everything off. Our skin felt wonderfully soft, smooth and refreshed, with that lovely post-scrub glow that no amount of body cream seems to achieve quite as quickly.

The combination of the two treatments made for a thoroughly indulgent afternoon. The lymphatic massage was incredibly relaxing, while the body scrub gave our skin some much-needed attention.

And perhaps the best part of booking an at-home treatment is that once it’s over, there’s absolutely nowhere you need to be. We happily spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying that post-spa feeling without having to leave the house.