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From The Times
June 14, 2008

Abu Dhabi for a girlie spa break?

Elaine Perry loves Dubai and wants to know if its neighbour would be good for a post-divorce hols

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Julia Brookes

My divorce settlement has come through and I want to take two friends who helped me through the trauma away on a luxury spa holiday. I have been to Dubai and enjoyed it, but have heard that Abu Dhabi is “up and coming” - where do you suggest? I am happy to say that money is not an issue. - Elaine Perry, via e-mail

Times travel expert Julia Brookes responds: If you have your heart set on Abu Dhabi, try the Emirates Palace (00 971 2690 9000). Its Anantara Spa offers body treatments and therapies in a Moroccan/Thai-inspired setting.

Alternatively, the spa at the Four Seasons in Doha, Qatar (00 974 494 8888) would be ideal. Private spa suites are available and there are hydrotherapy areas - something of a luxury in the desert. The hotel could also arrange some expensive retail therapy in the old souk and city centre mall.

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