The Treatment
What is a Bamboo massage?
Bamboo massage uses warmed bamboo canes of varying sizes as massage tools, extending the therapist's reach, pressure and precision beyond what hands and forearms can achieve. The canes are heated and used in rolling, pressing and kneading movements across the body.
The smooth, dense surface creates a distinctive rolling pressure that covers larger muscle areas in each stroke, stimulates circulation and delivers consistent deep pressure without the fatigue that limits manual deep-tissue work. It sits between hot stone and deep tissue: warmer and more rolling than deep tissue, more active than hot stone.
Bamboo massage is uncommon in Dubai, and Aurrum is one of the few venues to offer it with a properly trained therapist. Even guests who have had every other treatment describe it as a genuinely new experience.
Benefits
Why guests love it
- Reaches where hands cannotRolling pressure works the IT band, thoracic spine and deep glutes.
- Active and invigoratingStimulating rather than sedating, with real therapeutic depth.
- Improves skin toneRegular sessions boost micro-circulation and visibly improve skin texture.
- Consistent deep pressureNo hand fatigue, so the depth stays even across the session.
- Something genuinely differentA distinctive treatment you will not find at most Dubai spas.
How it works
How the session goes
- 01Warm-upHand-applied strokes bring circulation to the surface and prepare the tissue.
- 02Rolling the backLong, warmed bamboo strokes roll from the sacrum to the neck along the spine and into the shoulders.
- 03Deep rolling workFirmer rolling pressure releases the glutes, IT band and calves, where bamboo is most effective.
- 04Detail and closeShorter applicators work the arms and shoulders, finishing with Swedish-style integration strokes.
Pricing
Durations & prices
Loved by guests
What guests say
My first visit to this spa, and the therapist solved all my back problems. Professional and kind. I will book this same hotel on all my trips because of Aurrum Spa.
I visited this spa and was very pleased! Incredible atmosphere and a professional massage therapist. I recommend it and will definitely be back.
Good to know
Bamboo massage FAQ
Is bamboo massage painful?
No more than deep tissue. The rolling motion spreads pressure broadly, which is often more comfortable than focused manual pressure, and you can always ask for lighter.
Does the bamboo feel rough on the skin?
No. The canes are polished and smooth, oil is applied first, and the sensation is a smooth, rolling warmth.
Is bamboo massage suitable for cellulite reduction?
It supports circulation and skin texture with regular sessions, which can reduce the appearance of cellulite over time. It is a consistent practice, not a one-session fix.
How is bamboo different from hot stone?
Hot stone is sedating and heat-focused for deep relaxation. Bamboo is more active and stimulating, better if you want therapeutic depth with an energising quality.
Can I book bamboo as my first ever massage?
Yes. Just mention it is your first session so your therapist can calibrate the pressure accordingly.