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The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths

Banya Forrest

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SAUNAS & BATHS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 86 2026
Banya Forrest

A Russian banya in Dubai with a large steam room, snow room, cold plunge pool, outdoor terrace and a restaurant serving Russian food. Banya masters run hourly steam rituals with music, and parenie with oak veniki, scrubs and massages come in packages.

Highlights

  • Parenie with oak veniki
  • Snow room
  • Cold plunge pool

Good to know

  • Sessions limited to three hours
  • Walk-ins pay more than online bookings
  • Steam room gets crowded

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