Dubai · Filipino massage at home
Filipino massage in Dubai: traditional Hilot, warm coconut oil, at your door.
Hilot is the traditional massage of the Philippines. The therapist first feels along your back, shoulders and legs to find where the tension sits, then works it out with warm coconut oil, steady kneading and long strokes. We bring it to your apartment, hotel or villa in Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters, Emaar Beachfront or Palm Jumeirah. 60, 90 or 120 minutes, AED 400 excluding VAT.
It feels familiar to anyone who grew up with it, and it is easy to like if you did not.
- AED 40060 minutes
- 20–30 minArrival, core areas
- 1Oil: warm coconut
- 24/7Open every day
Two meanings
What “Filipino massage” means.
People use “Filipino massage” in two ways.
A massage by a Filipino therapist. Many spas in Dubai use “Philippine massage” simply to mean a full-body oil massage given by a Filipino therapist. If that is what you want, any of our oil massages will feel familiar.
Hilot, the traditional technique. Hilot is the Filipino word for massage, and the healer who gives it is the manghihilot. It has its own way of working, and that is what this page is about.
How Hilot works. The therapist starts by feeling along the muscles for spots that are tight and cold, called lamig. She then works those spots with warm virgin coconut oil, using kneading, gentle rocking and long strokes that follow the muscle. Pressure is usually medium: firmer than a Swedish massage, not as deep as deep tissue.
Banana leaves. Traditionally, warmed banana leaves are laid on the back at the end to hold the heat in. At home we use a warm towel, which does the same job.
Six ways to book
Hilot, or something close to it?
All the same price. Pick Hilot, or the treatment closest to what you want.
Traditional Hilot
Tension found by touch, then warm coconut oil, kneading and rocking. Medium pressure, full body.
- Coconut oil
- Medium
- Full body
- Traditional
AED 40060 min · same price
Back-focused Hilot
The same approach on the back, shoulders and hips only, for a back that carries everything.
- Back
- Shoulders
- Hips
- Medium
AED 40060 min · same price
Swedish massage
Lighter, even oil strokes, no searching for knots. The gentler option.
- Light–medium
- Oil
- Relaxing
- Sleep
AED 40060 min · same price
Deep tissue massage
For one stubborn area that needs slower, firmer pressure than Hilot uses.
- Firm
- Knots
- Slow
- Focused
AED 40060 min · same price
Balinese massage
Another Southeast Asian tradition: rhythmic strokes, palm pressure and stretches.
- Rhythm
- Stretch
- Oil
- Medium
AED 40060 min · same price
Thai massage
No oil, loose clothing, pressure and assisted stretching.
- No oil
- Stretch
- Mobility
- Clothed
AED 40060 min · same price
Honest limits
What we do not do.
Traditional Hilot covers more than massage. In the Philippines a manghihilot may also treat sprains, set bones and work on pregnant women. We do none of that.
No bone-setting or diagnosis. Our therapists find tight muscles by touch. They do not diagnose injuries or put joints back in place. For a sprain, a fall or a possible fracture, see a doctor.
No abdominal massage in pregnancy, ever. Pregnant clients book a prenatal massage instead: side-lying, fully supported, with a certified therapist.
No healing claims. Hilot eases muscle tension and helps you relax. We do not claim it balances energy, removes toxins or treats illness.
Filipino massage price
Same price as everything else.
Hilot in Dubai costs from about AED 240 at a small spa to AED 490 at a Jumeirah day spa. Ours is AED 400 for 60 minutes excluding VAT, the same as every treatment on our menu, delivered to you.
| Treatment | 60 min | 90 min | 120 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional HilotCoconut oil · medium | 400 | 550 | 680 |
| Back-focused HilotBack · shoulders · hips | 400 | 550 | 680 |
| Swedish massageLight–medium · oil | 400 | 550 | 680 |
| Deep tissue massageFirm · knots | 400 | 550 | 680 |
| Balinese massageRhythm · stretch | 400 | 550 | 680 |
| Couples massageTwo therapists · two tables | 800 | 1,000 | 1,200 |
Including 5% VAT: AED 420 for 60 minutes, AED 577.50 for 90 and AED 714 for 120; couples AED 840, 1,050 and 1,260. Travel, table, linen and oil included. No call-out fee, no late-night surcharge and nothing paid in advance. The full price list is here.
How the session runs
How a Hilot session runs.
Message us
Ask for Hilot, the length, the time and your building. Tell us where it hurts.
She arrives in 20–30 minutes
Table, linen, towels and warm coconut oil. Setup takes about ten minutes.
Touch first
She feels along your back, shoulders and legs to find the tight spots, and checks the pressure with you.
Work, then warmth
She works those spots and finishes with a warm towel on the back. Drink some water and rest.
Your therapist
Who performs your Hilot.
Every therapist on our team is trained in Hilot. These four are the ones clients ask for most. All are DHA-registered, licence-checked and insured, and you can ask for anyone by name at no extra cost.
Good to know
Before you book Hilot.
Pressure
Medium is normal for Hilot. Ask for lighter or firmer at any time.
Coconut allergy
Tell us and we switch to grapeseed or a fragrance-free oil.
Pregnancy
Book prenatal massage instead. No abdominal work.
Injury
A fresh sprain, fall or swelling needs a doctor first.
Covered throughout
You stay draped with a towel. Only the area being worked on is uncovered.
Best time
Evening is popular. The coconut oil can stay on overnight.
Good to know
Filipino massage Dubai: your questions.
What is Filipino massage?
Usually it means Hilot, the traditional massage of the Philippines: tension found by touch, then worked with warm coconut oil, kneading and rocking. Some spas also use it to mean any massage by a Filipino therapist.
What is a Hilot massage like?
Medium pressure, warm coconut oil and a slower pace. The therapist spends the first minutes feeling for tight spots, then works them rather than following a fixed routine.
Is Hilot the same as Swedish massage?
No. Swedish uses even, flowing strokes over the whole body. Hilot searches for tight spots first and works them with kneading and rocking, usually a little firmer.
Can Hilot fix a sprain or a bad back?
We do not treat injuries or set bones. Hilot can ease muscle tension in the back. For a sprain, a fall or sharp pain, see a doctor first.
Can I have Hilot when pregnant?
Not this treatment. Book a prenatal massage instead. We never massage the abdomen during pregnancy.
How much is a Filipino massage in Dubai?
AED 400 for 60 minutes excluding VAT, AED 420 including it. 90 minutes is AED 550 and 120 minutes AED 680. Travel, table, linen and oil are included.
Which oil do you use?
Warm virgin coconut oil, the traditional choice. If you are allergic, we switch to grapeseed or a fragrance-free oil.
Do you use banana leaves?
No. A warm towel on the back does the same job at home.
Can I book Hilot at my hotel?
Yes. We visit hotels across Dubai Marina, JBR, Bluewaters, Emaar Beachfront and Palm Jumeirah. Share the hotel and room number when you book.
Can I book at night?
Yes. We are open 24 hours, every day, at the same price.
Ready when you are
Book Hilot at home tonight.
Open 24/7 · Female therapists · AED 400 for 60 min, excl. VAT