With the erupting volcano in Iceland causing wholesale flight cancellations to Europe, news of Martina Navratilova diagnosed with breast cancer, Explosions rock Myanmar festival, 30 hurt, New attack in Philippine massacre province, nine dead in Italy train derailment, it was light relief to read about Dubai’s foot-sucking fish spa launched at Wild Wadi. FISHO, a beauty treatment that uses toothless fish to exfoliate feet and treat skin conditions uses Garra Ruffa fish to remove dead skin cells which improves circulation.
Garra Fish, or Doctor Fish as they are most commonly known, originate in pools near two small Turkish towns Kangal and Sivas and have long been known for their ability to treat symptoms such as psoriasis and eczema.
If you are brave enough it only costs AED55 ($15) for an adult and AED40 ($11) for children with discounts if purchased upon entrance to the park.
See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPNRXdLHCl8&feature=player_embedded
