Moroccan Bath in Al Jaddaf, Dubai

You start by lying down while warm steam softens your skin and opens the pores, then the therapist applies black soap across your whole body and lets it sit for a few minutes so it can loosen dead skin cells. Next comes the kessa glove scrub, a coarse mitt used in firm, sweeping strokes over the arms, legs, back and stomach to lift away everything the soap has softened. You will feel the skin start to smooth out within the first few passes, and most guests notice visible flakes of dead skin coming away, which is normal and part of how the treatment works. The session finishes with a full rinse so no soap or residue is left on the skin. The whole ritual is timed to fit inside 45 minutes, performed by one of our European therapists in a private treatment room at Rits Spa in Al Jaddaf. You leave with noticeably softer, smoother skin rather than the loosened muscles a massage would give you.

No, you do not need to bring anything with you. Rits Spa provides everything used during the treatment, including the black soap, the kessa glove and towels for the rinse and after the session. All you need to do is arrive a few minutes before your booked time so you are not rushed, then change into the robe provided in a private room before the therapist begins. If you wear contact lenses or have long hair, you may want to bring a hair tie, since the steam and rinse stage works better with hair kept away from the face and neck, though this is a comfort choice rather than a requirement. Guests sometimes ask whether to shave beforehand; there is no need, the scrub works on skin as it is. If you have sensitive skin or a specific skin condition, mention it on WhatsApp when you book so the therapist can check with you before starting the black soap and scrub stage.

No, it should not be painful. The kessa glove scrub is firm and you will feel a clear sensation of friction as it moves across your skin, which is part of why it works so well at lifting away dead skin, but it is not the same as deep muscle pressure and it should never hurt. If a pass feels too rough in a particular area, especially anywhere with thinner or more sensitive skin, tell the therapist and they will ease off immediately. The steam stage beforehand is warm rather than intensely hot, and the rinse at the end is calming rather than uncomfortable. Most guests describe the overall feeling as brisk and refreshing rather than relaxing in the way a massage is, since the goal here is cleansing the skin, not working the muscles. If you have very sensitive skin, a sunburn, or any open cuts, mention this when you book on WhatsApp so the therapist can adjust the scrub or recommend a different time.

A massage works your muscles through pressure and kneading, while the Moroccan bath works your skin through steam, black soap and a kessa glove scrub. There is no oil involved and the therapist is not targeting sore muscles or tension, so if your main goal is loosening tight shoulders or a stiff back, a massage such as our Swedish massage or aroma massage is the better fit. If your goal is smoother, deeply exfoliated skin, especially before an event or after time in the sun and sand around Dubai, the Moroccan bath does that better than any massage can. Many guests choose to do both in the same visit, which is exactly why we built the Ultimate Relaxation Package, pairing a 60 minute Swedish massage with the 45 minute Moroccan bath for a fixed price. On its own, the Moroccan bath runs 45 minutes and costs AED 350, a shorter and different kind of session than a full massage appointment.

Yes. Rits Spa is open every day from 10 am to 3 am in Al Jaddaf, close to Dubai Creek, and the Moroccan bath is available throughout those hours, including late evening. Guests who finish work late or want a proper skin cleanse before bed often book it as one of the last appointments of the night. Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred time so a therapist and treatment room are ready when you arrive, particularly after 11 pm when we plan staffing around confirmed bookings rather than walk-ins. The session runs the same 45 minutes and costs the same fixed AED 350 no matter what time of day you book, nothing is shortened for late appointments. If you want to combine it with a massage, the Ultimate Relaxation Package is also available at night, giving you a full 105 minute session that ends with the Moroccan bath so you leave clean and relaxed before heading home.