Are there fancier spas in Abu Dhabi offering more bells and whistles (i.e. plusher robes, softer slippers, better toiletries, etc)? Of course. Is Saray Spa the prettiest, most serene spa I’ve ever seen? No. But when I’m comfortably lying on the massage table with my eyes closed listening to relaxing music and smelling lovely scents, do I care??? I have a soft spot for Saray for the following reasons: 1. My go-to therapist, Nila, is a gem! She’s from Bali and she knows what she’s doing. My body melts under her hands, no matter which service I get. 2. The fact that they offer 40% off all spa services every Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pm is a deal that’s hard to beat. I’d much rather spend my money on extra treatments—the 90 minute massage plus 30 minute body scrub is my new favorite combo—than lament the fact that the tea they offer after my service is served in a paper cup. Heck, I’m so relaxed by the time I drink it that I’m barely aware of anything in the relaxation room.