Dubai Desert Wellness & Body Contouring Retreat at Melia Desert Palm

The retreat begins with a check-in at 3 pm on day one. You're given a welcome drink, a short orientation, and the rest of the afternoon to settle in. Day two is diagnostic: a general medical examination, laboratory blood work, and a consultation with the on-site doctor to review results and map out your treatment plan.

Treatments start on day three. Cavitation uses ultrasound waves to break down fat cells, which the body then clears naturally over the following weeks. You'll have two cavitation sessions during the week (days three and five), each paired with a fat-burner therapy session designed to support your metabolism. The source doesn't specify exactly what the fat-burner therapy involves, but it's positioned as a complement to the cavitation work.

Day four is a rest day — no appointments. This is when most guests book optional extras like a polo lesson, a round of golf, or a desert safari (all at extra cost and requiring advance booking). Day six includes a follow-up doctor's consultation to check progress and adjust the plan if needed, then more free time.

You check out at noon on day seven. The retreat is explicitly not all-inclusive on food: meals are available at the hotel's bistro-style restaurant (think pizzas, salads, grilled meats, and desserts) but are charged separately. Vegetarian, halal, and low-fat options are available.

The medical and treatment side is run by ClubTogether Hospitality, an operator that also offers other wellness packages in Dubai. Guest reviews mention professional, well-organised service and comfortable, hygienic treatment settings. One reviewer highlighted a Sekhem energy-healing session with a practitioner named Mostafa as a standout — though that appears to be part of a different package, it gives a sense of the operator's broader offering.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation at Melia Desert Palm - General medical examination - Laboratory blood test - 2 cavitation (fat cracking) sessions - 2 fat-burner therapy sessions - Welcome drink and orientation - Doctor consultations to review results and progress - Access to resort facilities (pool, garden, Wi-Fi, parking)

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Meals - Travel insurance - Flights - Visa fees - Additional activities (horseback riding, polo lessons, golf, desert safari) - Additional treatments not listed in the package - Personal expenses