SPA Alila Hinu Bay Revitalize Your Wellbeing

Through the heartfelt touch of an experienced therapist who understands your wellbeing needs, you can withdraw from outside distractions and indulge with various crafted pampering spa treatments. The Spa Alila at Hinu Bay has something to enhance you’re your spirit, mind and soul and overall sense of wellbeing. mylifestylenews writes.

While you are in the Sultanate of Oman and relaxing along the Arabic sea and desiring a spa retreat that takes you away from the hustle and bustle of a typical hotel or resort, then the Spa Alila at Hinu Bay has something to further pamper your stay or visit, as this destination spa is secluded and tucked away in the new Alila resort, merely one hour drive northeast along the coastline from Salalah, the tropical city of the southern Dhofa region in Oman.

Spa interior design is always a make or break – it either draws you in with its charming design or you feel there is nothing special to offer. Thoughtful design is important and that first visual is the drawcard for you to decide if it creates the mood and ambience of a peaceful and rejuvenation sanctuary that reflects the brand’s image.

The exterior of the Spa Alila at Hinu Bay is grand, but not exactly in the style of a signature spa, more like a exhibition hall façade with a long water feature and fountain leading up to the entrance. Ivy plants begin to grow and climb atop the entrance of the spa complex with other landscaping readily adding some life and colors. But outside appearances can sometimes hide what lies within and the spa lobby is a marked contrast to what we have experienced at other Alila Spas, as this has some elements that fit perfectly and others which seem at odds with the Alila sensible touch.

The lobby reception and waiting lounge is separated into two spacious sections in a living room style of layout with the local handmade Sacra products on display on a pleasant shelving unit and a large handmade glass chandelier, six penny artworks hanging on each end of the waiting lounges is quite out of “Alila” space when it comes to the resort brand’s unique touches and elements of sophistication. It is quite out of place in our estimation, but the beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

The main spa lobby has four egress points, which seemed a little busy to us, but that is due to the design whereby you need to exit the lobby into an external corridor to reach your treatment room. As the climate in this region does not get excessively hot or cold it works, but a covered walkway would make more sense to maintain that seamless journey from lobby to treatment room. Privacy comes first!

In this haven of serenity, with a stunning beachfront that radiates sophistication and exclusivity, the touch of luxury offers you an indulgence of luscious lifestyle facilities. As grand as the spa annexe is, they only have seven treatment rooms – four single and three double, so it is all about the luxury of space, with a simple layout of treatment rooms all down one side of the complex. We would recommend that you ask for a guided tour just to give you a sense of everything on offer. The receptionist Rose was very accommodating and wished to show us some treatment rooms and the overall amenities before we booked and our ‘inspection’ allayed any concerns about the experience that lay ahead of us, as the treatment rooms do offer that Alila touch, plus the change rooms have the steam and sauna facilities as well as an outdoor relaxation deck with a plunge pool, all well facilitated.

It is only when you arrive in your treatment room that you begin to feel cocooned in the Alila spa experience. The couple’s room that we were in did not disappoint, given that it seems to be constantly sunny, the treatment room envelops you in dark, warm tones of beige and brown and each room comes with a large bathroom with toilet and shower and changing area, incredibly spacious and luxurious.

Spa Alila always strive to please and indulge you in their unique and customized spa experiences with their own exclusive natural Alila Living spa products to invigorate your senses and wellbeing set in a relaxed contemporary environment. Rose organized a pre-spa experience for us to enjoy the steam room before our treatments began. The air filled with a mist of heady, earthy and cleansing aroma elevated by the use of frankincense and juniper berry oils, which is reminiscent of ancient Oman. It also helps to open our pores and awaken our minds before the treatment began.

Part of the spa journey encompasses using natural products, so presently they are using the Sacra brand, which is made in Oman from natural ingredients that elevates the spa experience beyond the norm; hence their desire to deliver “bespoke locally inspired treatments”. Each product has naturally active ingredients that will nurture your body and deliver a sensory experience that is complimented by the expert spa therapists’ touch. With subtle levels of lighting to soothe the senses after the bright glare from outside, we let our pampering begin with the Alila Hinu Bay Therapeutic Tailored Massage treatment, but with different levels of strength to experience the full gamut of techniques.

These customized treatments took us on a 60-minute journey with the application of Frankincense oil, which has been treasured through the ages for its many beneficial qualities and is a very famous for its healing benefits known to relieve, repair and revive tense and tired muscles and is grown locally in Oman. Each masseuse was able to apply massage techniques with varying degrees of intensity, together with long flowing strokes and Thai stretching and suffice it to say that all particular areas of focus were addressed and we could feel the benefits at the end and the ensuing hours afterwards.This peaceful sanctuary is dedicated to pamper you from head to toe, with the care and attention to detail. It is all about sense, feel and touch, and we were in expert hands and after some moments, you were not aware of anyone else in the room as you were transported to another world and feeling…silence is golden.

We love that Spa Alila talks about making a spa experience fun, as it is all about you and they put us front and centre, with expert consultations, giving us the freedom to personally select the energizing and uplifting natural oils for our treatment and enjoying the pre-treatment rooms at our leisure. Without question, you will be completely cocooned in an other-worldly experience and while nothing lasts forever, Spa Alila’s experience  will certainly leave lasting memories and surprisingly different as ever. This is what Alila means in ancient Sanskrit …and sweet dreams await.

Spa Alila’s unique approach recognizes the individual in you, offering you the flexibility to design treatments according to your personal needs and preferences. With the sensible touch of details, the spa has created the desired ambience that serve both function and aesthetic where attention to detail makes a project whole, as can be witness in the entire spa complex. You can also take part in a range of yoga and meditation classes to invigorate your senses, as they have a wonderful outdoor deck to enjoy the seaside air and tranquility. Alila resorts truly know how to deliver the perfect spa experience, with each location’s architecture and interior design creating individual references that are unique and with its very own one-of-a-kind character that charms you always……with a wow factor, you know that you have come to the right spa for a body nurturing and divine pampering spa experience.

  

Tried & Tested:

Location: 5/5

Design & Decor: 3.5/5

Room Amenities: 4.5/5

Service: 5/5

Value For Money: 4.5/5

Experience: 4.5/5

Spa Alila Hinu Bay Oman

211, Salalah,

Sultanate of Oman

Tel: +968 2337 3300

Reviews are based on actual day of visit and experience. mylifestylenews reserves the right of final decision in case of any disputes. All images are photographed by mylifestylenews team without any photoshop enhancement and are the property owned by mylifestylenews unless otherwise stated. 

Tiffany & Co. Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Curtis Kulig Collaboration In “Blue Is The Color of Love” Campaign

Tiffany & Co. debuts its 2022 Valentine’s Day campaign: a collaboration with Curtis Kulig, the New York-based artist known for his signature “Love Me” mantra.

The creative partnership, entitled “Blue is the Color of Love,” marks the latest in Tiffany’s long history of working with innovators and revolutionary artists, as well as an homage to the House’s authority in the world of love and commitment. Including a range of Tiffany selections - the newly launched Tiffany Knot, the iconic Tiffany T1 and elegant Tiffany Victoria® Vine Collection - the campaign is a celebration of the power of art, words and love itself.

Tiffany & Co. x Curtis Kulig “Blue is the Color of Love” campaign

In the season of love, Curtis Kulig created a series of exclusive artworks for Tiffany’s Valentine’s Day campaign that declare messages such as, “Dare Me,” “Know Me” and “Kiss Me,” recontextualizing his “Love Me” concept in bold Tiffany Blue^® typography.

Since 2005, Kulig’s simple yet powerful plea has not only become ingrained in the urban fabric of New York, but it has also become an indispensable piece of popular culture. “Love Me” has appeared everywhere from city walls and canvases to neon lights, metal sculptures and in other high-profile collaborations.

“‘Love Me’ was conceived as something very personal to me and it naturally grew into something that others interpret—that is what makes it interesting,” said Curtis Kulig. On collaborating with the House, he explained, “My creative process with Tiffany & Co. was very natural.”

Tiffany Valentine’s Day Selections

In the “Blue is the Color of Love” Campaign, an array of Tiffany creations can be found alongside the modern language of love in Tiffany Blue® paint on canvas including the new Tiffany Knot, the signature Tiffany T1 and the sophisticated Tiffany Victoria® Vine Collection.

The entwined ends of Tiffany Knot’s signature motif symbolizes the power of connections between people, the Tiffany Knot Double Hinged bangle, pendant, drop earrings and ring in 18k yellow gold and white gold are a celebration of all forms of love.

 A reinvention of a Tiffany icon, Tiffany T1 designs represent individual strength and perpetual power, worn outwardly to express what lies within, whether it’s the Tiffany T1 bangle or ring, it is the perfect expression of love.

Inspired by the natural world, the Tiffany Victoria® Vine collection is crafted with a mix of expertly cut shimmering diamonds – your bespoke Tiffany love language.

Spa At Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara Enlightens Your Body And Soul

When you are ready to  embark your personal path to wellbeing, a spa booking to pamper yourself is essential. The Spa at Al Baleed Resort Salalh by Anantara is ever ready to pamper you with a total relaxation spa journey infused with Oman's coastal serenity alongside with the Oman's ancient beauty rituals. mylifestylenews writes.

Rooted in Thailand, the essence of Anantara philosophy, ‘without end”, stems from ancient Sanskrit origins that are determined to deliver a Thai inspired luxury spa experience with personalized wellness needs. Have yourself ready to discover the spa journey that has been handed down through the generations in Thailand.

Situated on a separate building directly opposite the hotel main lobby façade, the Spa at Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is set in a huge complex that might occur to you it could be a resort conference or convention centre. A Omani fortress design motif sits atop the square-ish concrete brick building adorned with a gigantic shaded glass window that gives a vaguely semi see through effect and also draws natural light to the spa foyer.

 

Vividly bright when you are looking from inside out, the white wall interior and brightly shinning white marble floors may seem to impose a cold and clinical impression.Thankfully its yellow mustard cushion sofas added some life to the entire spa reception with an enormous metal Arabic lantern fixture centrally hung on the high ceiling. 

Beach straw hats and beach bags are displayed on the wooden cupboard top seemingly catching more attention than any other spa products and instantly makes you think you are in the resort’s retail store instead of a spa.

The hallway leading to the back of the reception houses a beautifully decorated traditional hammam for various treatments and service. Across from the hamman are the changing rooms and relaxation areas with experience showers, the male and female change rooms have separate entrances due to local customs giving a more spa like feature.

Traditional Hammam with Moorish design motif.

Black tiles contrast he white walls in the centre of the changing room with a well fitted mirror against the end of the room. Soaring high ceilings provide a more airy ventilation as well as some direct sunlight from the glassed roof.

A small Japanese dry garden decorated with black stones also adds a distinctive zen style to the entire room.

The spa offers quite a selection of treatments and even with some holistic packages to detox your mind, body and soul and eventually to re-discover yourself at the end of the programme. We were offered a 45-minute signature Frankincense Ritual massage enhanced with frankincense oil from Salalah, known as the perfume capital of Arabia used on the therapist’s silky hands to rub it in with medium to strong massage techniques in a complete rebalancing sequence for the body, leaving you feeling unwound, at peace and in complete relaxation.

The 45-minute treatment may seem too short but if it is done well, the rejuvenation and the revival of our body has a distinctive effect at the end of the treatment massage by soothing the aching muscles and cleansing the body and mind, lavishing the skin and awakening the senses. Despite a few protocols and sequences not done accordingly before and during the spa treatment such as room temperature control, Spa music opted out, no aroma or scented palm was offered while taking in the 3 deep breaths to calm the body at the beginning of the treatment, no fresh flower bowl arrangement looking through the spa bed through the head rest support and no awakening call from the meditation bell Tingsha cymbals or other alternative being offered and so forth, other than that, my therapist did well with the pressure that was applied to my body and works just as well.

At least, our treatment allowed us to indulge in the essence of Anantara spa and we were gently whisked away on a short journey of lasting impression and end our wellness journey enlightened with our body restored.

Tried & Tested:
Location: 4.5/5
Design & Decor: 3.5/5
Room Amenities: 3.5/5
Service: 3/5
Value For Money: 4/5
Experience: 4/5

Spa At Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara 

P.O. Box 360,

P.C. 214, Al Mansurah Street,

Al Baleed, Salalah,

Sultanate of Oman

Tel: +968 2322 8166

Reviews are based on actual day of visit and experience. mylifestylenews reserves the right of final decision in case of any disputes. All images are photographed by mylifestylenews team without any photoshop enhancement and are the property owned by mylifestylenews unless otherwise stated.

VALENTINO Presents Valentino Tiger 1967 Lunar New Year Campaign

Maison Valentino presents Valentino Tiger 1967 to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2022 featuring a collection tribute to the Chinese culture, a symbol of good luck and a demonstration of friendship from the Maison to the country.

The Tiger is one of the Maison’s iconic pillars, having a remarkable personality and first appearing as the number one look of the Haute Couture AW1967-68 Collection. The pattern was crystallized with the memorable image of the tiger coat worn by Veruschka shot by Franco Rubartelli for Vogue USA (October 1967).

For this special occasion the motif is applied on contemporary items such as shorts, hoodies, and Valentino Garavani accessories like bucket hats, as well as Valentino Garavani Roman Stud bags in neon and natural palettes.

A special focus is dedicated to the new Valentino Garavani Locò bag, an expression of the metropolitan and festive atmosphere that animates the Maison. This compact double handle bag, with a nineties allure, features a flap with a VLogo Signature clip closure. The Valentino Garavani Locò bag embodies the process of resignification and the evolution of the iconic codes of the Maison. Heritage and urban modernity come together creating agile, audacious looks for everyday beauty.

Giuseppe Zanotti Celebrates 2022 Lunar New Year & St. Valentine’s Day

Giuseppe Zanotti Celebrates 2022 Lunar New Year & St. Valentine’s Day by presenting a new collection of 4 Giuseppe Zanotti collectable items.

The festive set consists of an option of three shoes: 85mm Slides, 40mm Sandals and 50mm Pumps - each features on the upper a silver heart-shaped decoration with allover studs, serving as a wearable statement of love that shows how much you care about romance.

Apart from the passion-overflowing red color used on the 85mm Slides, the Sandals and the Pumps are in gold to silver gradient color, which contributes to a subtle yet absolutely luxurious and luring appearance ideal for your dates in this season of love.

As a perfect companion for the aforesaid selection, a matching Clutch with Silver Chain designed in the same gradient colorway is also available.

ETRO x Dreamworks Animation Presents Kung Fu Panda 2022 Lunar New Year Capsule Collection

ETRO Celebrates Chinese New Year with Dreamworks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda Capsule Collection.

To celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger, ETRO launches an exclusive limited edition capsule collection dedicated to the brave and loyal Tigress, a protagonist in the animated film DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda.

Created in collaboration with Universal Brand Development and DreamWorks Animation, the collection of unisex fashion and accessories reinterprets the symbolism of the tiger in a playful and cheerful way for the Chinese New Year.

Portrayed in their heroic kung fu moves, Po, Tigress, Shifu, Mantis, Crane and Monkey are featured on t-shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, foulards and a selection of bags, accessories and small leather goods crafted in the iconic Paisley print.