Skilled massages
Deep-tissue treatment helped ease strong pain and muscle tension, while therapists were praised for adjusting pressure carefully.
Versailles Spa & Salon
Al Raffa
Versailles Spa & Salon is a spa and health club in Al Raffa offering massages alongside salon treatments. Reviews point especially to relaxing Thai, Balinese and deep-tissue sessions, with manicures and pedicures also receiving careful attention.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
287 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Couples rooms
Couples can book a shared room; reviewers described Swedish and other couples’ massages as calm and relaxing.
Nail care
Manicures and pedicures are a genuine strength, with reviews highlighting detailed work and repeat visits for nail appointments.
Calm setting
The spa is described as clean, peaceful and welcoming, with natural light contributing to a restful visit.
Free parking
One review reports free underground parking, a useful practical advantage for visitors driving to the spa.
Flexible treatments
Visitors have combined a massage, scrub and haircut in one visit, making the salon useful for a broader grooming appointment.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve in advance, particularly for a tight schedule, as one reviewer specifically recommends advance booking.
Confirm availability. Call or reconfirm shortly before travelling; a confirmed appointment was reportedly met by a closed, empty spa.
Clarify vouchers. If using Groupon, confirm the exact inclusions and total payable in writing before visiting to avoid a reported price mismatch.
Check temperature. Bring up the room temperature if needed, as one manicure and pedicure visitor found the salon uncomfortably cold.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Aloft Hotel Al Mina Sheik Rashid Road - 37th St
Al Raffa, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Balinese massage
Balinese sessions were described as deeply relaxing, with one visitor feeling refreshed afterwards.
Full body scrub
A one-hour Thai massage was paired with a full-body scrub in one reviewer’s visit.
Hot stone massage
One review found the hot-stone treatment soothing for muscle tension.
Germaine De Capuccini Vitamin C facial
This named facial was reported to leave the reviewer’s skin looking radiant and revitalised.
Common Concerns
Booking gaps
A Groupon customer reported receiving an automated reply but no follow-up after sending details for a 90-minute booking.
Appointment risk
One confirmed appointment found the spa closed with no staff present and no advance notice, wasting the visitor’s time.
Staff shortages
A reviewer said the spa was repeatedly short-staffed, which could affect appointment reliability.
Price disputes
A Groupon visitor reported being quoted an additional charge after receiving a different price by phone.
Polish durability
One manicure-and-pedicure review said the manicure polish lasted only one day and felt overpriced.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
346 AED
express facial and 60 min massage
“Lady initially told me 346 AED for express facial and 60 min massage but in person were asking another 250 AED”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Versailles Spa & Salon in Al Raffa is geared towards massage-led relaxation with salon care alongside it. Reviews specifically mention Thai, Balinese, Swedish, hot-stone and deep-tissue massages, plus full-body scrubs. Couples can request a room together, and one visitor said a deep-tissue session helped release strong pain and muscle tension.
The setting is repeatedly described as calm, clean and welcoming. Nail appointments are another strong point: several reviewers praised detailed manicures or pedicures, while one also enjoyed a collagen treatment for hands and feet. Hair services, facials and keratin treatments appear in the feedback too, so it can work for a combined grooming visit rather than a massage-only stop.
There are practical positives for drivers, including a report of free underground parking. Book ahead, especially if your schedule is tight. Communication is the main caution: recent reviews describe unanswered messages, an appointment met by a closed spa and staff shortages.
Groupon users should confirm the treatment inclusions and final price in writing before travelling, as one customer reported being quoted 346 AED by phone and then asked for another 250 AED in person. The evidence is strongly positive on treatments but less consistent on booking administration.