154 November 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com marketplace The Beauty of Serenity GULF SPA Indulge in a variety of tranquil treatments to unwind from the daily grind at this newly opened spa. The epitome of wellness and holistic beauty treatments rests in the Gulf Hotel’s recently launched spa. With state-of-the-art facilities, the Gulf Spa sprawls over 3,100 square metres across three floors and features separate areas for men and ladies, individual rooms, hammams, hydro and relaxation pools, experience showers, ice fountains and relaxation rooms. Honouring the age-old wellness, healing and beauty traditions of Arabia, half the treatments are formulated with the essence of the region firmly in mind. Local ingredients such as pearls, palm water, herbs and gold are also combined in several packages. “The concept behind the Gulf Spa lies in marrying tradition with modernity,” explains spa manager Lisa Mascoll. “We offer everything from cutting-edge skincare technology, to ancient Arabic healing therapies, to luxury organic treatments that pamper from head to toe. The perfect blend of science, nature and indulgence.” Exceptional treatments using precious gemstones such as sapphire, emerald, diamond and ruby are designed to heal the mind and body. A consultation with a specialist helps you decide the best stone for you. In addition to a ladies’ fitness centre and a couples’ VIP treatment suite, the spa also includes a rooftop relaxation terrace, complete with a juice bar, and a ladies’ hair and beauty salon. Arabic calligraphy work by Bahraini artist Karima Sharabi adorns the walls, honouring native elements and poetry. All the massage oils are from local botanical cosmetics company Green Bar. Bespoke wellness journeys are each created to purify and cleanse, relax and calm, renew and revitalise or balance and restore equilibrium to the body. Signature journeys include the Arabian Gold Ritual, with body scrub, a purifying gold clay body mask, facial mask and an opulent goldinfused massage. The Heavenly Rose Ritual includes a body and facial polish, an aromatic body and facial clay mask, a rose bliss balm massage and rubyinfused gem oil facial massage. Especially tailored for men is the Gentleman’s De-Stress Treatment, a top-to-toe therapy designed to soothe achy muscles and energise from within. Swedish, aromatherapy, deep tissue, table Thai and pre-natal massages are available with varying durations. Sound frequencies from Himalayan singing bowls are used to induce a meditative state and balance the chakras, incorporated with various massages. Themed Moroccan hammams such as the Classic, Traditional Rose, 24-Carat Gold, and Bahraini Island offer vigorous exfoliation and moisturisation. Every spa guest is encouraged to use the thermal experience aromatherapy steam and sauna rooms before the treatment as well as the warm and cool vitality pools to make one’s skin receptive to the therapies. Bridal packages are in the pipeline, which will encompass a full spectrum of grooming, beauty and relaxation services for the bride-to-be and her friends. The ladies’ fitness centre is open from 6am-10pm, and spa treatments are available from 10am-10pm. Call 17 746-289.
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