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Spa Style Arabia
 
Sharq offers an insight into a selection of spas in the Arab region from Spa Style Arabia - a new book that offers a comprehensive guide to Arabian spa culture.
 
Words & Photographs courtesy of Thames & Hudson,
publishers of Spa Style Arabia (2006)
David Van Der Meulen & Kate O'Brien

ISBN-13: 978-2-500-28621-0
 
Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Doha, Qatar
 
 
Four Seasons Hotel Doha is an example of stylish and opulent Arabian design
Four Seasons Hotel Doha is
an example of stylish and
opulent Arabian design
 Stepping away from the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, through the resort's expansive archways and Romanesque columns, you are led directly into the Zen-inspired minimalist interiors of The Spa and Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Hotel Doha. It's easy to find as the refreshing scent of bergamot essential oil and the sounds of cascading water walls act as a sensual guide.
 The sumptuous spa reception creates the perfect welcome to spa guests
The sumptuous spa reception creates
the perfect welcome to spa guests
 
Here, an ambience of well-being encompasses the space; the decor is themed around the five elements of water, fire, earth, metal and wood. This theme is reflected throughout the three-storey Spa and Wellness Centre, not only in the spa's design, but also in the treatments and cuisine on offer.
 
The hydrotherapy pool offers a soothing underwater massage
The hydrotherapy pool
offers a soothing
underwater massage
The menu of treatments could leave even the most experienced spa-goer lost for choice. A good choice is the Radiance Ritual named Beaming Happiness, or the Wholeness Ritual—Balance and Harmony. The 150-minute Purity Ritual, Being Free, is a full-body massage beginning with the back, that works deep into the muscles, helping to remove accumulated toxins and waste. A fabulous facial follows, using the cleansing properties of Argiletz clay and balancing plant essences to purify the skin.
 
The Five Elements in Harmony with the Seasons is the Spa's signature treatment. As its name implies, guests can experience the four seasons in this single treatment. First, winter comes in a cooling and invigorating exfoliation for the body, hands and feet. Spring brings forth a nourishing.
 
 
Inside the spa, the style reflects five basic elements. The stylish fountain represents the element of water.
Inside the spa, the style
reflects five basic elements.
The stylish fountain represents
the element of water.
SPA STATISTICS
 
type of spa
Hotel Spa

spa area
3,160 sq m (34,000 sq ft)

facilities
5 single indoor treatment rooms, 2 double indoor treatment rooms, 2 spa suites, 1 Thai massage room; 1 meditation room; 2 relaxation areas [1 for women, 1 for men); 1 colour therapy room; 1 cold plunge pool, 1 warm plunge pool, 1 hydrotherapy pool, 1 Kneipp foot bath; 1 sauna, 1 steam room, 1 tepidarium for body scrubs and wraps, 1 laconium; gymnasium; 1 aerobics studio; 1 outdoor swimming pool with whirlpools, hot tubs and adjacent children's pool; 2 outdoor tennis courts, 2 squash courts, beauty salon
 
signature treatments
Earth Body Massage, Five Elements in Harmony with the Seasons
 
other treatments & therapies
Aromatherapy, baths, body scrubs, body wraps, eye treatments, facial treatments, hand and foot treatments, hot stone therapies, hydrotherapy, Indonesian therapies, Lymphatic drainage massage, massages, reflexology, Thai therapies, thalassotherapy, waxing

activities & programmes
Golf, pilates, squash, tennis, yoga

services
Childcare

spa cuisine
Apres Spa Cafe offers herbal tea or coffee, energy drinks, healthy juices and light meals.

languages spoken by therapists
English, Arabic

admission
Membership available but not required
 
contact
Four Seasons Resort Doha
The Corniche
P.O.Box 24665
Doha
Qatar
T +974 494 8888
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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