Timeless Spa Experiences at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

UAE, September 10, 2024: Tucked away among the golden sand dunes of the Liwa Desert lies the Anantara Spa at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Surrounded by towering sand dunes that stretch as far as the eye can see, décor inspired by the region, and traditional Arabic rituals, Anantara’s renowned desert spa is a journey into the rich traditions of Arabia.

Located in the world’s largest uninterrupted sand desert, the Liwa Desert, the Anantara Spa at Qasr al Sarab by Anantara invites its guests to lose themselves in true Arabian luxury. Drawing on an array of ancient cultures, Anantara’s sanctuary of well-being has five lavish treatment rooms, each designed reminiscent of local Arabic traditions and colours stimulated by its natural desert surroundings. With a variety of luxury facilities, such as a Moroccan Hammam with marble beds, Jacuzzi steam rooms with water fountains and an invigorating ice room, the Anantara Spa provides timeless spa experiences, drawing on Anantara’s philosophy “without end”.

The healing oasis has introduced a new line of regenerative body treatments, facials and multi-day anti-ageing retreats using the French-cult favourite brand, Biologique Recherche products and methodology, The iconic brand is known for its revolutionary approach in skincare that puts personalisation above all else and focuses on delivering results.

Experts in understanding the messages the skin sends, the Biologique Recherche-trained therapists and consultants at Anantara Spa fine-tune every treatment protocol to each individual guest’s Skin Instant following a personalised dermo-cosmetic diagnosis.

Guests can choose from a collection of individual body treatments and facials ranging from detoxifying and purifying to firming and contouring, as well as being able to purchase Biologique Recherche products at the spa.

Anantara Spa treatments are designed to invite guests on a journey to outer well-being and inner fulfillment. With at least one signature spa treatment uniquely characterizing its local environment, each Anantara Spa worldwide encourages its guests to dive into the spirit of its local culture. At Qasr al Sarab by Anantara, this philosophy is implemented by using natural ingredients indigenous to the region, such as dates and desert sand.

Anantara Qasr Al Sarab’s signature “Desert Fusion Massage” blends local ingredients to form the essence of an all-over body treatment. Therapeutic heat and medicinal desert wonders offer exotic deep healing. Guests can relax as smooth hot stones and a heated Rub’ Al Khali sand poultice are massaged, rolled and pressed over the entire body, using sweet almond oil. Special massage techniques lift away stress and fatigue, while heated minerals release muscle tension and offer powerful detoxifying benefits.

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara offers Desert Yoga sessions practiced in a soothing environment. Eliminate the signs of stress from your body and mind in a unique experience with dawn and sunset yoga classes in the middle of the stunning Liwa desert.

The “Traditional Moroccan Hammam” invites guests to experience head-to-toe bliss and indulge into a pure Arabian tradition. The treatment that heals body and mind, commences with a traditional Black Olive Soap Cleanse and steam bath before a therapist scrubs the full body with a Kesse mitt. Afterwards, a relaxing bath leaves the skin revitalised and body and mind relaxed. The ritual finishes with a Mini Facial and a Hair Treatment before complimentary access to the Spa’s Jacuzzi and Ice Room serve for invigoration.

The resort’s Anantara Wellness & Meditation Centre also hosts a collection of yoga, meditation sessions including traditional, high-intensity and prenatal yoga as well as sunset meditation, Tibetan singing bowl therapy and Pranayama.

Author: Jaun Shahi

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