Executive de-stress

You know what it's like. Business meetings, networking functions, deal making. It all takes its toll. Here's a few ways to de-stress.

SPAS

Most hotels, particularly those of the five-star variety, have excellent spa facilities. But some stand out more than others.

H20
This male only spa caters is stylishly decked out and caters to all your grooming needs as well as offering some of the best treatments around, including an executive jetlag reviver and the de-stress back express. Booking essential.
Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 319 8181). Open daily 9am - 11pm. All major credit cards accepted.

Urban Male Lounge
With treatment packages with names like ‘The CEO', ‘The Player' and ‘The Chairman Of The Board', this super-trendy men only establishment is pulling in all the punters. Bookings essential.
Dubai International Financial Centre, Precinct Building 2, Level 2, Unit 3, (04 425 0350). Opening Sat-Thu 10am-9pm and Friday12pm-9pm. All major credit cards accepted.

Talise
Set among the canals of the Madinat Jumeirah, this spa will make the world of trade shows seem like a whole world away. Catering for both men and women, you can choose between a normal spa treatment room and one that is Arabian inspired. We recommend the Fingerprint Massage to decrunch, soothe and relax your entire body. Both men and women are catered for.
Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah (04 366 6818). Open daily 9pm - 10pm (last booking is at 8pm). All major credit cards accepted.

Amara Spa
The Amara, set in the Park Hyatt's Morrocan-style hotel, is a favourite among hotel guests and Dubai residents alike. Catering for both men and women, the spa is renowned for its facials and body wraps.
Park Hyatt Hotel, Garhoud (04 602 1660). Open daily 9pm - 10pm. All major credit cards accepted.

Sensasia
This boutique female-only spa, is one of Dubai's best escapes. Indulge in one of their playfully named treatments, such as Gorgeous Geisha, and relax.
The Village, Jumeirah Beach Road (04 349 8850). Open Sat-Thu 10am - 5pm and Fridays 12pm-9pm. All major credit cards accepted.

SPORTS

There's nothing like a run on the treadmill or doing some front crawl laps to get rid of all that pent up aggression and stress. Most hotels have gyms and swimming pools, but there's a multitude of other activities that you can try while you're in Dubai.

Skiing and snowboarding
Leave your worries behind and hit the slopes of Ski Dubai for a couple of hours. All clothing and equipment is supplied, whether it's skiing or snowboarding that tickles your fancy. Beginners can take lessons, while the show offs can cut it up on the expert run.
Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road. Open Sun-Wed 10am-11pm. A two-hour pass costs Dhs150. Lessons incur and additional charge. For more information visit www.skidxb.com.

Climbing
If you like climbing, and we're not talking about the career ladder, head to the Pharoah's Club at Wafi City, where the wall caters for beginners right up to elite climbers over five different routes. Classes are available for Dhs50 per hour. Call ahead or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for a schedule.
Pharoah's Club, Wafi City (04 320 0000). Open daily, timings vary.

Indoor golf
There are plenty of golf courses in Dubai, but when it's this hot outside 18 holes doesn't sound all that appealing. That's why the indoor golf simulator at the Crowne Plaza is so popular. One to 20 players can swing a full 18 holes in just one hour in front of a laser screen inside a 20ft by 20ft padded box. Each session costs Dhs180 and you can pick to from 50 simulated golf courses to play on. Bookings are essential. Call Denver Rozier, the machine's attendant on 050 296 9013.
Crowne Plaza, Sheikh Zayed Road. Open daily, timings vary.

Shooting
While probably not everyone's cup of tea, shooting is a popular way to let off some steam. At Jebel Ali you can choose between a .22, .32 or .38 calibre pistol and fire at the target board to your heart's content. If you've never done it before you'll have to pay Dhs75 for a 20-minute lesson, then it'll cost between Dhs40-75 (depending on the gun) to perfect the art of aiming between the eyes. If, while firing, you choose to imagine the person who just scuppered your big business deal, then that's your business.
Jebel Ali Shooting Club, Jebel Ali (04 883 6555). Open every day but Tuesday 3pm - 11pm).

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