For most of us, when we think of a spa day, we envisage ladies in fluffy white towelling robes being primped and pampered but, here at FACT, we believe the boys need some love too. So, we’ve come up with some great men’s spa options to have you feeling your best in no time.

1847 EXECUTIVE GROOMING FOR MEN

A Best Men’s Spa winner at the World Spa Awards, 1847, which has branches in Doha Festival City and Place Vendôme Mall, offers a carefully curated selection of the very best men’s grooming services. From the barber shop and manicure and pedicure studios to award-winning massage and facial rooms, you can expect to find the ultimate space to relax and unwind. The most popular men’s treatment is the Signature Muscle Melt Massage, which is ideal for the sports enthusiast. This deeply rewarding massage is perfect for reviving overworked muscles resulting from intense activity by using deep tissue, tension draining techniques to melt away unwanted muscular tension.
GO: Call 4444 1847 or visit @1847qatar for more information.

ALWADI HOTEL DOHA – MGALLERY COLLECTION – M|SPA

Head to M|SPA for the Men’s Body Ritual which will elevate your self-care routine with a perfect blend of relaxation and rejuvenation. Enjoy a pamper session with a 60-minute body massage and a body scrub for QR500, which includes access to the outdoor pool, sauna and steam room. Available daily from 10am to 10pm.
GO: Call 4009 9999 for more information or to make a booking.

BODY GLAZE GENTS’ SPA

Franchised out of the USA, Body Glaze prides itself on offering world-class services performed by professionally trained therapists. There’s a wide range of services from manicures and pedicures to Zen Foot Reflexology and Body Glaze massages, baths and scrubs. Men can also book a wedding special, which includes hot oil treatment, signature facial, Royal Body Care, a Turkish bath, aroma massage and body polishing. Or check out the Weekend Glaze Plus package and enjoy a refreshing facial, body care and aroma massage to leave you feeling totally relaxed and refreshed. Opening hours, 9am to 11pm.
GO: Call 3394 4181 or 4486 5857 for more information or to make a booking.

INTERCONTINENTAL DOHA – THE CITY – LAMARA SPA

A serene haven nestled high above West Bay, Lamara Spa has separate treatment areas for men and women. The signature is the Cupping Massage Collection, a healing method that uses suction to create negative pressure to lift the underlying tissue allowing for a surge of blood flow to an area of concern, in synergy with natural handcrafted aromatherapy oils. Using medical grade silicone cups combined with hand massage to give a four-hand massage feeling, this natural therapy is the definition of a holistic treatment for the body and mind. It benefits circulation, works on fluid retention, helps pain relief, expels toxins and promotes lymphatic drainage. Various options are available at QR450 for 60 minutes. Opening hours 11am to 10pm.
GO: Call 3098 3103 for more information or to make a booking.

MONDRIAN DOHA – ESPA

With its shimmering mosaicked walls and heated experience garden, ESPA at Mondrian Doha promises an unforgettable wellness experience. The Men’s Refreshed: Serenity For Your Senses package offers face and body treatments specifically tailored to meet the best therapeutic needs, achieving brilliant skincare and total body relaxation. The two-hour ritual is priced at QR1,290. Available daily from 10am to 10pm.
GO: Call 4045 5550 for more information or to make a booking.

PARK HYATT DOHA – THE SPA

Spread over two floors, with one floor for ladies and a separate floor for men, The Spa at Park Hyatt Doha is a destination in itself offering luxurious treatments and a capacious wet area, including mood showers, whirlpool, sauna, steam and ice room. The signature men’s treatment is Stretch and Restore, which is designed to enhance flexibility, release tension and restore optimal range of motion. A specialised treatment, starting at QR600 for 60 minutes, it targets deep-seated muscle tightness and promotes overall mobility and well-being with a therapeutic massage meticulously crafted to stretch and elongate muscles alleviating stiffness and improving flexibility. Open daily from 12pm to 10pm.
GO: Call 4009 4302 for more information or to make a booking.

ROYAL THAI MEN SPA

Offering opulent surroundings akin to a Thai temple and some of the best Thai treatments around, this massage centre for men provides various options from a herbal sauna to reflexology and regularly takes part in the Virginia Commonwealth University wellness days. Employing all male therapists, the Signature Thai Traditional Massage, priced at QR130 for an hour, is designed to cure all kinds of pain as a result of work, excessive exercise or an accidental movement. The entire body benefits from ancient massage techniques which were practised in the Thai Royal Palace centuries ago. The techniques include pressure point pressing and muscle stretching in conjunction with the application of Thai traditional medicines such as Tiger Balm and Mho Sing Oil. Open daily 11am to 11pm except Friday, which is 1pm to 11pm.
GO: Call 4466 6145 for more information or to make a booking.

SOUL SPRING SPA FOR MEN

With the slogan ‘Revitalise Your Senses, Recharge Your Soul’, Soul Spring believes that a good massage should not only help alleviate physical pain and tension but also promote mental and emotional well-being. And the facility hires only experienced and licensed massage therapists. As well as a range of wraps, waxing and various body and face options, the signature ayurvedic treatment is the Sarvanga Abhayanga – Full Body Massage, priced QR300, which calms the nervous system and reduces stress. The massage also promotes better sleep, reduces muscle stiffness, improves circulation and reduces joint pain as well as improving skin tone. Open daily 10am to 3am except Friday, which is 2pm to 3am.
GO: Call 5000 1665 or visit @soulspringspaandmassagecentre for more information.

SOUQ AL WAKRA HOTEL QATAR BY TIVOLI – TIVOLI SPA

The superb facilities here feature separate amenities for men and women, as well as the latest wellness technology. Take advantage of Vichy showers inspired by the French region’s thermal hot springs, Aemotio spa treatments, high-end products and natural ingredients derived from sea and sand. The spa offers a range of treatments from body scrubs to massage and Hammam and specially for men, is the Gentleman’s Facial, priced at QR550, a soothing, 60-minute facial for the modern man to hydrate and protect against ageing and the harsh physical effects of shaving, stress and travel.
GO: Call 4428 7888 for more information or to make a booking.

SOUQ WAQIF BOUTIQUE HOTEL BY TIVOLI – THE SPA

Allow yourself to be transported to a state of complete serenity with unique pampering treatments at The Spa. Experience the charm and quietude of Doha’s only Moroccan Hammam experience, as well as herbal facials. We recommend the Royal Hammam Ceremony for a supreme version of pampering. You’ll lie on a marble slab as a spa professional treats you from head to toe and top off the experience with a Balinese massage using essential oils and gentle pressure techniques. The treatment lasts two hours and costs QR750. Open daily from 4pm to 12am.
GO: Call 4433 6878 for more information or to make a booking.

STEIGENBERGER HOTEL DOHA – THE OPAL SPA

Men can enjoy some much-needed pampering with the Summer Recharge package, priced at QR1,100, designed for ultimate relaxation and flexibility until September. Start with a 60-minute Gentleman’s Full Body Scrub to exfoliate and invigorate the skin; on another day, release muscle tension with a 60-minute Deep Tissue Massage. Additionally, to elevate the experience, a 60-minute Gentleman’s Hydration Facial will hydrate and rejuvenate the skin, leaving you with a refreshed and revitalised complexion. To complete the grooming experience, a 30-minute Classic Manicure will ensure your hands look their best. Available daily from 10am to 10pm. ✤
GO: Call 4020 1625 for more information or to make a booking.