Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, a megacity of roughly 10 million people in the city and more than 20 million in the metro area on the Buriganga River. It combines Mughal and colonial monuments, the crowded lanes of Old Dhaka, Louis Kahn's parliament building and some of South Asia's best biryani and street food.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Breeze Spa, Amari Dhaka
Hotel spa at Amari Dhaka with six single treatment rooms, a steam bath, and a sauna, offering Thai-style massage, body scrubs, and facials in a quiet, air-conditioned setting.
Signature treatment: Thai and aromatherapy massage, steam bath and sauna
The Westin Dhaka Spa and Fitness
Wellness facilities at The Westin Dhaka, a five-star hotel beside Gulshan Lake, with massage treatments, a fitness centre, and a pool for guests and (subject to hotel policy) visitors.
Signature treatment: Signature massage, fitness centre, hotel pool
Dhaka Luxury Spa
Independent day spa in Gulshan-1 near Gulshan Lake offering massage and body treatments to hotel guests and residents.
Signature treatment: Body massage and wellness packages
Melody Thai Spa
Thai-style massage spa on Road 55 in Gulshan-2, roughly a five-minute drive from The Westin Dhaka, popular with visitors seeking a mid-range massage.
Signature treatment: Traditional Thai massage
Prive Spa
Day spa on Road 41 near Amari Dhaka, providing massage and body treatments in the Gulshan diplomatic zone.
Signature treatment: Massage and body care
Ramna Park
Large historic city park with tree-lined jogging paths, a lake, and morning walkers and yoga groups; the main public open space in central Dhaka and the venue for Pohela Boishakh at Ramna Batamul.
Signature treatment: Morning walking, jogging, and open-air exercise among old trees
Dhanmondi Lake (Rabindra Sarobar)
Long lakeside walking path in Dhanmondi with tree cover, benches, and fitness walkers at dawn and dusk; a popular local exercise and relaxation route.
Signature treatment: Lakeside walking loop and evening strolls
Suhrawardy Udyan
Large public park beside Ramna Park, historic as the site of the 1971 independence declaration speech, with open lawns for walking and exercise.
Signature treatment: Open lawns and historic monuments
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.