Guerlain set to operate spa at One&Only The Palm
by Jane Kitchen | 04 Dec 2015
Guerlain has designed treatments for the One&Only The Palm / One&Only
Luxury skincare, makeup and fragrance brand Guerlain is set to operate the spa at One&Only The Palm in Dubai from 8 December.
Set amidst ponds, fountains, gardens and open courtyards, the spa at One&Only The Palm features nine spa suites, ranging from 60 to 110sq m (645 to 1,184sq ft) with outdoor gardens, ensuite changing rooms, showers and restrooms.
Guerlain has designed treatments for the One&Only The Palm including Dubai Harmony, a vitality-boosting treatment with hot and cold touches, plus Desert d’Orient – an Oriental treatment journey.
Louis de Vilmorin, Guerlain International Spas & Institutes director, said: “Always at the edge of new techniques and precursor, Guerlain’s aesthetic know-how is perpetually driven by the quest of uncompromised quality and excellence, with a constant sense of detail and precision, unlocking built-up tension, relieving stress, reconnecting with yourself, recovering a blissful energy – whatever the client’s needs or wishes, the treatment experience will go beyond expectations."
A selection of Guerlain products will be available at the Guerlain Spa boutique at One&Only The Palm, including an exclusive collection of shimmering powders and lipsticks, specifically chosen for Dubai from the Guerlain collection for an illuminating effect.
“We are truly delighted with the spa facilities at One&Only The Palm in Dubai, and its distinctive architecture, which complements Guerlain’s timelessness,” said Laurent Besse, Guerlain general manager in the Middle East.
Luxury skincare, makeup and fragrance brand Guerlain is set to operate the spa at One&Only The Palm in Dubai from 8 December. Set amidst ponds, fountains, gardens and open courtyards, the spa at One&Only The Palm features nine spa suites, ranging from 60 to 110sq m (645 to 1,184sq ft) with outdoor gardens, ensuite changing rooms, showers and restrooms. Guerlain has designed treatments for the One&Only The Palm including Dubai
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