Traditional Omani design reigns at Al Bustan Palace Six Senses spa
Six Senses has opened a 33,000sq ft (3,066sq m) spa at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Muscat, Oman.
Al Bustan Palace is a beachfront retreat that is tucked away between the rugged Al Hajar Mountain range and the Sea of Oman, and includes 250 guest rooms and suites.
A five-minute walk from Al Bustan Palace, the spa is built into the surrounding landscape of towering stone and rock cliffs of the Hajar Mountains, and follows the natural progression of the wadi, or valley.
Six Senses appointed Bangkok firms Februar as project architect and P49 for interior design. Carol Taylor Fahjt has been named spa director.
Reflective of traditional Omani design, the spa complements the hotel and features domed ceilings, arched walkways, columns and falaj, or water channels. The spa is housed on three levels, much like an ancient Arabian fort, with heavy wooden doors flanking the entrance.
“Six Senses Spa at Al Bustan Palace will take the spa experience in the Middle East to a whole new level,” said Bernhard Bohnenberger, president of Six Senses.
“From glorious architecture to results-driven wellness programmes, Six Senses is thrilled to be managing this exciting project, which has been in the planning stage for several years.”
The 17-treatment-room spa includes a large reception area with ladies’ majlis (private seating areas), two consultation rooms, and a large spa gallery with a variety of skincare and wellness lifestyle products. Wet facilities include infrared saunas, steamrooms, ice showers and hammams.