Home massage in JBR

Evenings and early mornings

Every day from 8am to 10pm. A late session can end as late as 1am. After the beach, JBR bookings lean towards the evening, once the sand cools down and the restaurants on The Walk light up.

Staying in a hotel or holiday home? Read massage in your hotel room.

Prefer a facial? See facials at home in JBR.

JBR: a row of towers on the beach

Jumeirah Beach Residence is a long row of residential towers between the beach and the Marina, grouped in clusters, with The Walk running at street level below them. Homes are apartments, many of them let to holidaymakers, alongside beachfront hotels. Families like JBR for the sand, the open-air promenade and the short walk from the lift to the sea.

Many JBR apartments face the water, and The Walk can be lively in the evening. For the session, pick the room on the quieter side of the apartment if you have the choice.

A massage after the beach and The Walk

A typical JBR day: an early swim, lunch on The Walk, an afternoon on the sand, then home as the sun goes down. Sun, salt water and walking on soft sand can leave legs and shoulders tired. A Swedish massage is the easy choice, and reflexology is a nice option after a long day on your feet.

If you have had a lot of sun, tell your therapist at the start so they can keep the pressure lighter on warm skin. In summer, when the beach is best early or late, an 8am session before the heat is a calm way to start the day.

Families and friends staying in JBR

JBR holiday homes often host several generations at once. Grandparents may prefer a gentle massage, an expecting mother can book a pregnancy massage after checking with her doctor, and friends travelling together can book a couples massage. A gift card is a simple thank-you for whoever organised the trip.

Plan the session for a time when the apartment is calm, for example while the children are at the pool with another adult.

An open beach and summer heat

JBR beach is open to everyone, and the sand heats up fast in the summer months. Many people spend the first hours of the morning by the sea and head back to the apartment before midday. That rhythm makes a midday session, in an air-conditioned room with the curtains drawn, a good way to sit out the hottest hours.

In winter, when the beach fills up in the afternoon and dinners on The Walk run long, an evening slot is usually the easier choice. Drink water before and after the session, especially after hours in the sun.

Good to know in JBR towers

JBR towers look alike from the street, so a little detail goes a long way:

• Send the tower name and the cluster it belongs to, if you know it.
• In a holiday home, ask your host whether the tower keeps a visitor list.
• Shower to rinse off sand and sunscreen before the therapist sets up.
• Keep beach bags, towels and toys out of the space you clear for the table.