jaridat zighy bay summer, 2012

Marhaba! Welcome to the ninth edition of Six Senses Zighy Bay’s monthly newsletter on what was, what is, and what will be… Each story offers a glimpse of the ongoing activities, events, packages and news at our bay-side hideaway. Should any of these stories peak your interest and you or your clients would like more information, pictures or pricing, please do not hesitate to ring or write. Shukran and happy reading! Monica Majors PR and Media Coordinator Six Senses Zighy Bay pr-zighy@sixsenses.com +968 26735555 resort, extension 1104

Watch This Space Launching next month is the GCC’s very first salt-water pool! Measuring 35 x 25 metres in length and a maximum depth of 1.4 metres, the saltwater is currently being created at the south end of the resort with easy access to the al Feetean (teenage) club, Jungle Gym, Tennis court and Shua Shack area. Only metres from the bay’s shores, the pool will use water filtered through the resort’s reverse osmosis (RO) plant, used to mineralize all of the drinking water in the resort. The pool is part of the resort’s environmental commitment, as no chemicals will be necessary to treat the water. The concentration of the salt level will be between 15 % – 20 % by contrast to the Dead Sea measuring 27 %. The resort plans to integrate use of the pool with its Wellness Programmes, as studies show the salt water can help to ease pain with osteoarthritis patients and is also used for natural detoxification. Future plans for watsu and thalassotherapy treatments are in the works.

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‘Marhaba’ Ahmed Talaat, Assistant Director of Sales Welcome the newest member to the Sales Team! Responsible for sales activities and initiatives in the GCC, Ahmed brings over eleven years of sales experience in the GCC, from Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. His recent appointment follows a successful career with Hyatt Hotels, most recently as Associate Director of Sales at Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi. “Driving business in the GCC is tantamount to the prosperity and sustainability of Six Senses Zighy Bay. We will achieve this through a new approach, including increased sales visits and delivering key messages to our potential guests. I feel fortunate to have this opportunity, drive these implementations and work with luxury clientele,” state Ahmed in response to his recent appointment.

A ‘Date’ to Remember Did you know that we have over 1,100 date palms throughout our resort, producing over 12 varietals of dates? AND that they are hand pollinated by our landscaping and gardening team? In February after the trees blossom the male flowers are collected and bound together in bunches, placed inside the refrigerator for protection, and to impede the maturation process. The male flowers will be mixed with female flowers for pollination on a sunny day without wind. Two months after pollination the color of dates will change from green to yellow, orange or red (according to the varietal) before turning to brown or black. When 50 % of the date bunch ripens to brown or black in a tree, it indicates that it is ready for harvest. When the dates are ripened it also signifies the heat of the summer is at its highest and will soon subside. First the dates are sorted from edible or inedible. Then they are washed and dried independently under the sun to evaporate the natural water, drawing out the sugar. High quality dry dates are collected and stored in a plastic container to stop the ripening process, and sent to the kitchen for guests and hosts. The remaining dates will be kept a few more days to dry before being packed in poly-sacked bags for animal feed. Most of the feed is traded with the Zighy Village for the goat manure used in the organic garden. The date harvest is currently ongoing in Zighy Bay. You can enjoy a local date scrub at the Spa or bespoke five course Date Night in the Wine Cellar during this unique time of year.

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Control Your Body with Lynne Robinson From 25 – 29 October, 2012 Lynne Robinson, the undisputed ‘Queen’ of Pilates will again host a series of classes and individual private sessions at the Middle East and North Africa Best Destination Spa Six Senses Zighy Bay. This is Lynne’s second retreat at the resort, following a successful visit in April this year. Credited with creating the boom of Pilates in the UK, Lynne has become the face of the exercise in the UK thanks to her multiple DVDs and books on the subject. She works with Premiership Football Club Chelsea, and former clients include Hugh Grant, Pat Cash and Liz Hurley. Her influence has been recognised by the media - The Times newspaper hailed Lynne as, “The Queen of Pilates”; The Observer called her “The First Lady of Pilates”. Lynne joins a line-up of respected wellness professionals who have taken up practice at Oman’s Leading Spa Resort. Her retreat is part of the resort’s comprehensive wellness programmes; designed to restore the vital body, mind and soul balance, setting guests on a path towards a healthier lifestyle. There are five different programmes, ranging from a detox package to de-stress and local experiences through adventure and fitness. The programmes can be taken over 3, 5 and 7-days. Six Senses Zighy Bay Wellness Manager Steve Harvey comments on Lynne’s return, “Lynne’s talent is unparalleled. Her integrated approach to teaching is supportive and bold, making Pilates accessible to all lifestyles. We are delighted to have her return, as her caliber of expertise further demonstrates why our holistic calendar is the highest quality in the region.” From 25 – 29 October guests visiting on the 3-day Sense of Functional Fitness wellness programme will enjoy two private Pilates sessions with Lynne as well as unlimited group sessions. In-house guests can also enjoy private and group sessions held on the spa’s open air Spa Pavilion.

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Inner Peace, Outer Beauty with Katrina Valente Holistic Aesthetician Katrina Valente has devoted her life to health and wellness. Over the years she has travelled extensively on a healing journey of self discovery in order to help others achieve their dreams and goals. She has been rewarded with recognition as one of the World’s Top Four Facialists. She is qualified in aromatherapy, reflexology, crystal healing, colour therapy, NLP Hypnosis and timeline therapy, coaching to excellence, Angelic Reiki and skincare aesthetics. Anti-aging was always her passion, and having learned many different modalities she decided to offer a different kind of facial treatment; one that incorporated crystals, colour therapy and reflexology, giving results that tantalize your mind, body, and spirit. Her consultations are thorough as she looks at not just your skin, but your whole being. The result: it’s not just a facial you may end up having! She simply wants to help you break free of your limitations to have the life of which you truly deserve. Katrina returns to Six Senses Zighy Bay 20 – 31 October, 1 – 5 November, 26 – 31 December, 1 – 7 January and 14 – 17 February!

resort and spa updates

Wash Away the Stress Our Hammam is dedicated to your well-being, using centuries-old, traditional methods. Six Senses Spa at Zighy Bay welcomes you to a world of tranquility and rejuvenation in the pure Moroccan tradition. Indulge yourself in our most traditional body treatments. The Hammam, literally translated as 'bathhouse', is an invigorating, detoxifying experience enjoyed for centuries and can now be enjoyed too by you. The benefits of Hammam include increased physical and emotional detoxification, nourished skin with vitamins and minerals and enhanced deep relaxation and rejuvenation while reducing stress and anxiety.

Moroccan Hammam ~ sixty minutes, sixty OMR The Moroccan Hammam is a must - feel experience. Feel the stress of modern urban life drain away in our luxurious Hammam with fragrant rasoul. Your Moroccan Hammam experience begins with a personalized steam, followed by a coating of black soap and a gentle exfoliation using the kessa glove. Next, your therapist will apply rasoul purifying clay enriched with seven fragrant herbs. After rinsing, a body milk application completes this wonderful treatment, leaving your skin supple and enriched.

Royal Moroccan Hammam ~ ninety minutes, ninety OMR The Royal Moroccan Hammam is the most relaxing and comfortable way for men and women to pamper themselves after the beauty of Ramadan. For a soothing and pampering experience, let us transport you to our world of traditional Arabic health and beauty. Your Royal Moroccan Hammam ritual begins with a personalized Moroccan steam, followed by an application of black soap with eucalyptus essential oil. Your therapist then performs the Moroccan total body exfoliation treatment. On our heated marble bed your face and body is swathed with a fragrant purifying rasoul clay mask, and an application of hair strengthening oil, face treatment and foot treatment. The mask is left for approximately 15 minutes, allowing the body’s impurities to rise to the surface before being gently rinsed. The clay not only works to remove impurities from your skin, it also replaces them with nourishing trace minerals. This Royal Moroccan experience ends with your body being lightly massaged and pampered with an application of hydrating body milk, essential for healthy skin. This is the royal treatment to rival all others. Prices are subject to 9 % government tax and 8.4 % resort service charge

Home for the Holidays With the recent Eid holidays and the beauty of Ramadan, we have set our sights on the upcoming Festive Season, and bring you our Festive Programme. Loaded with exceptional dining experiences, like Lobster and Truffle pairing at Sense on the Edge and the full moon Dinner in the Dark experience, the programme will truly take guests beyond expectations and into intelligent luxury.