UAE SPA-GOERS SHOW HIGHER EXPECTATIONS

VISITING spa and beauty salons is a way of life in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The country’s competitive business climate has given rise to a ‘work hard, play hard’ mentality and a hectic lifestyle that requires frequent pampering and relaxation. All of which has kept the country’s spas and beauty salons busy. According to research company Euromonitor International, the UAE spa market experienced healthy growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 8.8% in value terms to reach USD$466 million. On the other hand, the market for professional haircare ...


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