Kobido facial massage, hands only
Kobido facial massage at home in Dubai: a Japanese-inspired, hands-only facial massage. 60 min AED 365 or 90 min AED 430, travel included.
Book a Kobido Facial Massage →Why book a Kobido Facial Massage at home?
A Kobido Facial Massage is a Japanese-inspired facial massage. Instead of devices, your aesthetician uses only their hands: quick tapping and drumming, sweeping strokes, gentle pinching and slow pressure along the face, jaw, neck and scalp, with skincare to let the hands glide. It sits in our anti-ageing group because many people find their face feels toned and looks rested afterwards. At RHEA it lasts 60 or 90 minutes, at home in Dubai.
One clear goal
Part of our anti-ageing facials. Every session starts with a short chat about your skin and routine.
Two lengths
60 or 90 minutes.
One clear price
Travel, products and towels are included in the price.
Nothing to prepare
Your aesthetician brings the treatment table, professional skincare and fresh towels.
How a Kobido session unfolds
Kobido is the most massage-heavy facial on our menu. Expect more time under the hands and less time with masks.
Setup and talk
The treatment table goes up in a quiet room. You and your aesthetician talk about pressure, any tender spots on the jaw or temples, and recent injectables or dental work.
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A cleanse removes make-up and sunscreen, then a facial oil or cream is applied so the hands can move freely across the skin.
Rhythmic massage
Fast, light tapping and drumming movements across the cheeks and forehead, followed by sweeping strokes from the centre of the face outwards. The rhythm is the signature of Kobido.
Deeper work
Slower pressure along the jawline, under the cheekbones, around the temples and the base of the skull. The longer session leaves more time for the neck, shoulders and scalp.
Finish
The oil is gently removed and a moisturiser applied, with sunscreen for a daytime session. Sit up slowly; many people feel very relaxed.
Prices
Choose your session
No hidden costs. Travel, a treatment table, professional skincare and fresh towels are included.
A session that ends after 10pm costs AED 100 extra per booking. All facials →
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Choose Your Facial
Cleansing, hydration, brightening or anti-ageing. Choose what your skin needs.
Schedule at Your Home
Choose the date, time and confirm. Your facial comes to you.
Relax at Home
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60 or 90 minutes: which to book
The 60-minute Kobido (AED 365) is a full sequence over the face, jaw and neck. It is a good first session and a comfortable length for a regular monthly booking, easy to fit into an evening at home or a gap between meetings.
The 90-minute Kobido (AED 430) gives more time to each area, with longer work on the neck, shoulders and scalp. Many people choose it after a long-haul flight, a week of events or simply when they want to switch off completely. Both lengths include travel within our areas.
Who Kobido suits
- You love massage and want a facial that is mostly hands-on.
- You hold tension in your jaw, temples or forehead, or grind your teeth.
- You prefer no machines, no needles and no exfoliating acids.
- Your skin is sensitive to strong products and you want something gentle on the surface.
- You want a calm hour at home after travel, events or a long Ramadan day once you have broken your fast.
What it feels like
Kobido feels unlike most facials. The fast tapping and drumming can surprise you at first, then becomes oddly soothing, almost like rain. The slower work along the jaw and temples is firmer, and if you clench your jaw you may notice how much tension you carry there. Your aesthetician will check pressure as they go; ask for lighter strokes around the eyes or firmer pressure on the jaw at any time.
After the session the face can look a little flushed from the massage, which tends to settle quickly. Many people say their face feels lighter, their jaw more relaxed and their skin softer. Like any massage, the effect is temporary, which is why people who enjoy Kobido often make it a regular booking.
Preparing and aftercare
Tie your hair back and choose a top that leaves the neck and collarbones free. If you have a scalp ritual in mind, let your aesthetician know, because oil may touch your hairline. A dim room, a comfortable AC temperature and your phone on silent make a real difference to a massage this rhythmic.
Afterwards, drink water and keep the next hour easy. Leave your skin bare for a few hours, skip the sauna and very hot showers on the day, and wear sunscreen the next morning. Kobido combines well with other facials: you could alternate it with the Contour Lift Facial or the Brightening Corrective Facial month by month.
When to check first
Kobido is a wellness facial massage, not a medical or cosmetic procedure. Check with your doctor before booking if you have had injectables, fillers or facial surgery recently, if you have a jaw, dental or nerve problem in the face, or if your skin is broken, sunburnt or inflamed. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor or midwife first.
Frequently asked questions
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Book your Kobido facial massage
Kobido Facial Massage: 60 · 90 min, AED 365, travel included. Your aesthetician brings the treatment table, skincare and towels.