If, like me, you cart around a big backpack or handbag for work, then you’ll be all too familiar with back, neck and should pain, knots and tension. 

It’s truly horrific and makes getting through the work day, whether sitting or standing, unbearable. But fear not, because a massage can smooth all of your worries and pain away. 

Here are five spots in the city where you can pop in after work, or on your lunch break, relax and chill.

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1. Talise Spa, Madinat Jumeirah 

This spa’s dedicated staff, luxurious offers and an extravagantly designed massage rooms will keep you mindful and at peace even days after your visit. They offer different day packages that will suit anyone’s need: from bachelorette packages, a wellness afternoon tea and our personal favourite ‘Spamazing’ offer for AED550 on weekdays. The Spamazing offer includes full access to Madinat Jumeirah’s beach, a 60-minute massage of your choice, and even a free YOGA class! 

Not to mention, those dates and the tea post-massage. Two thumbs up.

2. Armani Spa, Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa

You can already guess the atmosphere inside this spa alone, Burj Khalifa’s Armani Hotel, they offer several services like hammams, facials and massages. A signature must-try is the Armani/Spa SignatureCollection massage; 60/90 minutes; AED 580/820 (US $141/223).

3. SensAsia Urban Spa, Emirates Golf Club

The SensAsia spas in Dubai offer massages for mom-to-bes, thai yoga stretch, sport and detox massage. 

And even better? A DIGITAL DETOX. Yep, if you’re done with being on your phone, laptop or anything digital-related… SensAsia’s got your back. They’ve got three more locations other than the Emirates Golf Club branch, more info here: http://sensasiaspas.com/SensMa…

4. Spa Cordon

This super relaxing spa offers massages starting from 250 and above and was even ranked #1 spa in Dubai by TripAdvisor. 

#Treatyoself

5. Amara Spa, Park Hyatt Dubai

Park Hyatt’s pool, the cleanliness and the perfect massage. 

There’s a ladies day out for only AED570.

Deep breath in, deep breath out. 

Enjoy.