Hot candle massage at Elvara Spa costs AED 700 for 60 minutes, AED 900 for 90 minutes and AED 1,200 for 120 minutes. A special massage candle is lit, and as it melts it turns into a warm, silky oil made with botanical butters and oils. The therapist pours it onto the skin and uses it for a slow, flowing massage. We are on the ground floor of Royal M Hotel by Gewan in Al Bateen.
Massage candles are made from plant butters and oils that melt at a low temperature, so the liquid is warm, not hot. The therapist tests it first, then pours a little at a time onto the back, arms and legs. The massage itself is smooth and unhurried, closer to a relaxing ritual than to deep muscle work.
Enveloping warmth, then soft movements. The butters leave the skin hydrated and smooth, which is a pleasant extra in a dry, air-conditioned climate.
Guests who want to relax and also care for their skin, people who feel cold indoors, and anyone looking for a treat that feels a little special. If you prefer warmth with deeper pressure, hot stone goes further. For warm oil with a stronger scent, see aromatherapy, and for a classic warm oil treatment see hot oil massage. All durations are on the price page.
AED 700 for 60 minutes, AED 900 for 90 minutes and AED 1,200 for 120 minutes.
No. The candle melts into warm oil at a low temperature, and the therapist checks it before use.
Yes. The botanical butters hydrate the skin during the massage.
It is relaxing, with light to medium pressure.
Yes, though many guests leave the oil on for a few hours for softer skin.