The Palace offers a limousine pick-up service. The Palace offers a limousine pick-up service.

Before my treatment I was encouraged to spend 30 minutes in the bath house area where I cleansed in the steam room, refreshed in the monsoon shower and then relaxed on the warm hammam slab. I was then collected from the bath house and taken to the treatment room by my therapist.

I had opted for one of the LeSpa signature massages -‘Euphorising massage with cool and warm shells'. This was similar to a hot stone massage but the sensation was less intense and more gentle and ultimately offered a soothing experience that included both a body and facial massage.

After one-hour of pure relaxation, I changed into a big fluffy robe and took some time out in the ‘recovery' lounge where I sipped ginger tea and read books.

Meanwhile, my husband experienced a ‘Mineral massage' designed to relieve muscular tensions.

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Hungry for more

The ‘Romantic Escapism' package encompasses all of the above and ends with a chauffeur-driven journey back to the guests' home or the airport. However, we were lucky enough to stay on for the new Saturday brunch at the hotel's Argentinian restaurant, Asado.

This restaurant is highly recommended for both Dubai residents and anyone visiting the emirate and the Saturday brunch gives diners the opportunity to sample a wide variety of South American specialties and beverages.

Stand-outs for us were the quality of the meat, particularly the beef, which was cooked to perfection by the Peruvian chef.

Not only that but there were five different types of salt - from volcanic salt to sea salt from Wales - from which to choose, not to mention five very unusual mustard varieties.

The romantic escapism package

Price: AED 4000 (US $1089) per person

Includes:

Limousine pick-up

Welcome footbath ritual

One-night stay in a luxury suite

Dinner on the private terrace

Band on the private terrace during dinner

Champagne breakfast LeSpa rejuvenation package

Added extras:

For clients seeking extra indulgence over a weekend period suggest brunch - on Friday at Ewaan and Saturday at Asadao.

Friday brunch at the Ewaan all-day dining restaurant is priced at AED 390 ($106) per person and includes food and free-flowing champagne, tea, coffee and soft drinks. Saturday brunch at Argentinian restaurant Asado is priced at AED 360 ($98) per person and includes food, wine, beer and soft beverages.