Spa Alila Jabal Akhdar Oman - Soul Awakening Spa Experience

Eminently private, Spa Alila at Jabal Akhdar is truly an escape within an escape. Be ready to surrender yourself to a most anticipating blissful spa experience and step into a sanctuary of wellbeing with bespoke treatments to personalize your needs and bring you back into balance. As the name of Alila suggest in Sanskrit, a “surprisingly different” spa experience awaits. mylifestylenews writes.

If you are seeking a spa retreat away from home and at a remote and exotic locale that is over 2,000 metres above sea level, a good two hours drive on a 4 wheel drive automobile will transport you to the soul awakening Oman’s Al Hajar mountains with various crafted pampering spa treatments to indulge in Spa Alila at Jabal Akhdar.

Spa interior designs always intrigue us especially when it is thoughtfully designed to suit the mood and ambience of a peaceful and rejuvenating sanctuary. The first impression of the spa pretty much determines how luxurious a spa can be with the design elements and touches that reflect the brand’s image.

A warm and indulging atmosphere in every corner of the spa is easily found, blending the mood into natures color tone with gigantic wooden doors wide opening and welcoming guests to the spa foyer. Striking carpets with Omani traditional prints are well spread out and adorned with the dark wooden beam ceiling.

The waiting lounge is well separated into two spacious sections by the geometrical black steel racks where the spa home brand – Alila Living - spa products are on display, uplifted with a vast selection of pots contrasting the white walls and slick furniture.

From the dramatic wooden tree branch inside the spa hallway, mirrors, Omani lantern lighting fixtures, to the unpolished stone floors and walls leading you to multiple treatment rooms off a central courtyard deep within the spa complex that are beautifully flanked by red velvet curtains, these are all tastefully injected by giving each room the right measure of sophisticated charm, calm and peace yet glamorous and opulent without going overboard.

Featuring seven treatment and changing rooms, a guided tour is needed to explore this well designed laid-out spa. Along with a Vichy shower room and Jacuzzi, this peaceful sanctuary is dedicated to pamper you from head to toe.

Not to mention that there is also an exclusive “secret garden” for both male and female sections, a little court-yard with sun lounge for you to reflect by yourself before or after the spa treatment for a much desired calming effect.

“Secret Garden” - pre and post spa outdoor relaxation area

With subtle levels of lighting (both natural and created) to soothe the senses after the bright mountain glare from outside, we chose two different therapies to experience the full gamut of techniques and let our pampering begin with the Jabal Akhdar Revitalizing Massage that takes us on a 60 minutes journey by experiencing the soothing symphony of Balinese, Lomi-Lomi and Swedish massage techniques applied with varying degrees of intensity, together with long flowing strokes and Thai stretching. This treatment uses traditional Omani frankincense oil treasured through the ages for its many beneficial qualities, to relieve, repair and revive tense, tired and wearisome muscles.

Another treatment is the 60 minutes Therapeutic Massage that lets you experience a complete body awakening with a combination of therapeutic massage techniques using fluent strokes of different depths and intensity. While the long Balinese Massage has an aim to dissolve tension through ancient Balinese healing therapy, the strokes improving lymphatic drainage and circulation, the Swedish deep tissue technique works into muscles to relieve tension and stiffness. Acupressure points are used for specific stimulations while Thai movements add elements of stretching to increase mobility. Our therapist was true to form with our specific request about pressure and expertly kneaded out all the kinks and aches from our strenuous activity. Naturally, your blood flow is given quite a boost after this.

Part of the spa journey encompasses products that have been developed by Alila to elevate their 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.

The couple’s room that we were in did not disappoint, 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.

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 witnessed in the entire spa complex.

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 genuinely soul awakening spa treatment and experience.

Tried & Tested:

Location: 5/5

Design & Decor: 5/5

Room Amenities: 5/5

Service: 5/5

Value For Money: 5/5

Experience: 5/5

Spa Alila Jabal Akhdar Oman

Al Roose, Jabal Al Akhdar

Al Jabal Al Akhdar 621

Sultanate of Oman

Tel: +968 2534 4200

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GIVENCHY Presents 2022 Lunar New Year Limited Edition Capsule Collection

Givenchy presents an exciting, limited edition capsule collection by Creative Director Matthew M Williams by celebration the Year of the Tiger - an animal revered for its courage, strength, and regal air with a series of special pieces featuring dynamic embroideries, variations on distinctive hardware signatures and now iconic essentials he has developed for the House.

4G embroidered monograms bring texture and refinement to these looks, while figurative prints show a roaring tiger sporting a G Lock chain as a collar, suggesting that only Givenchy can tame the largest and most powerful of the wild cats. Exclusive pieces include sweaters, leggings, and hoodies with graphic black and white stripes.

For women, Givenchy " Tiger" collectibles include a soft pink hoodie portraying two tigers, their bodies and tails stylized to form a heart shape around the House's name A lone tiger also appears in contrast on black, white, and red separates, such as t shirts, a shirt or cardigan with cut out shoulders, a cropped windbreaker and a black miniskirt

in crackled denim and the animal mascot embroidered in red Integrating seamlessly into the Givenchy wardrobe, these items pair perfectly with the new Marshmallow clog and the Shark Lock biker boots.

For men, statement pieces include a striped reversible jacket, hoodie, and shorts as well as black, white, or red t-shirts with small or large versions of the tiger print Rounding out the offer are sweatshirts, a jacket, and 4G sweatpants designed to become instant wardrobe essentials, worn here with new footwear styles injection molded Monumental shoes and GIV 1 sneakers.

Striking Lunar New Year accessories for women and men also feature tiger embellishments A chunky G Lock necklace is laser engraved with the tiger stripe motif, which crops up in black and pink on limited edition earrings Original versions of the Cut Out and likewise feature black and white stripe graphics, accentuated by gold finish chains and 4G embroidery Universal bags include the new G tote.

Roger Vivier 2022 Lunar New Year's Limited Edition

Roger Vivier celebrates the 2022 Lunar New year by presenting a limited edition of Viv Run Light Strass Buckle Sneaker - one of Maison's best-loved styles. Finely hand crafted in a mix of high-performance materials featuring the signature crystal buckle and hidden Choc heel on a new cratered sole - an essential for stylish urban women. The finely crafted satin RV Nightlily Mini Bag with a mini Broche crystal buckle can be held as a clutch, worn over the shoulder or on the wrist for the stylish you.

JAEGER-LECOULTRE Presents The Reverso Tribute Enamel "TIGER"

JAEGER-LECOULTRE Presents The Reverso Tribute Enamel "TIGER" to celebrate 2022 Lunar New Year. In 2022, nine decades after the Reverso was born, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the latest episode in this story: the Reverso Tribute Enamel “Tiger” – a remarkable expression of the Manufacture’s craftsmanship and creativity. Created to coincide with Chinese New Year and the opening of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new flagship boutique in Shanghai, the new timepiece pays tribute to the Year of the Tiger.

Swivelling the watch case to its reverse side reveals a magnificent tiger. Engraved into the pink gold case metal, it seems to leap out from its background of black opaque Grand Feu enamel, the polished surface of the tiger’s coat and the contrasting rhodium-brushed texture of its stripes catching and refracting the light to create the illusion of movement and power.

To maximise the sense of volume and bring depth to the engraving, the artisan engraver used a technique called modelled engraving, using differently sized chisels to sculpt the metal step by step – a precise and exacting task that requires absolute focus and remarkable dexterity. Adding to the challenge of creating this interpretation of the Reverso Tribute Enamel, the engraver’s work began not, as is usual, with a bare metal surface but with one that already had its coat of Grand Feu enamel. An unprecedented accuracy of gesture is necessary in order to avoid all risk of damage to the pristine enamel, and the engraver devoted 55 working hours to the creation of this masterpiece.

The dial of the Reverso Tribute Enamel features the same opaque black Grand Feu enamel as the case back. The elegant simplicity of the Reverso Tribute dial, with its faceted appliqué hour-markers, chemin de fer minutes track, and Dauphine hands – in this case, perfectly matched to the pink gold of the case – places full value on the subtle beauty of the glowing black background. The apparent simplicity of the pure black enamel is deceptive because in Grand Feu enamelling, the outcome of the firing process is never entirely predictable. Building up the enamel layers to create a black of such depth and richness, with each new layer followed by firing, the enamelling of the two surfaces of the Reverso Tribute Enamel “Tiger” required no less than 20 working hours. That they are perfectly matched in colour and purity is testament to exceptional skills that can be acquired only through many years of experience. Jaeger-LeCoultre remains one of very few watch Manufactures to have its own in-house enamelling atelier, safeguarding and advancing this ancient craft.

Created to celebrate the Chinese Zodiac Year and made only to order, the Reverso Tribute Enamel “Tiger” offers the possibility of being personalised with different enamel colours. An ideal canvas for artistic expression, the case-back of every Reverso offers limitless potential for clients to harness the talents of the artisans in our Métiers Rares® atelier – from enamelling and engraving to miniature painting and gem-setting – to craft one-of-a-kind creations. This new Reverso Tribute Enamel is testament to La Grande Maison’s vision of culture and creativity, where the artistic crafts live in perfect harmony with the technical expertise of the Manufacture’s watchmakers.

Versace 2022 Lunar New Year Capsule Collection

Versace presents an exquisite capsule collection of new styles and reimagined brand favorites to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year of the Tiger. A print featuring the tiger spirit animal sitting resplendent within golden Baroque flourishes is introduced for the capsule, as well as a vibrant new year red color that runs throughout the collection.

The tiger motif adorns a selection of ready-to-wear separates as both a print across soft jersey sweats and t-shirts, and an elegant embroidery detail on sportswear-inspired jackets and a button-up knit sweater.

La Greca print in a never-seen-before New Year red plays-out across a selection of women’s and men’s styles. A choice of short-sleeve dresses or sweater and skirt separates with all-over La Greca print are punctuated by gold-tone Medusa buttons. Sportswear-inspired men’s jackets and trackpants are finished in a technical fabric with La Greca and embroidery details.

Limited-edition accessories are typically playful and glamorous, with exclusive variations of La Medusa bag and phone case in red with gold-tone metal hardware for women, and a men’s coated canvas backpack and versatile pouch, both finished in La Greca print disrupted by tiger stripes.

A dedicated campaign presents the capsule collection, with an acrobatic performance in a retro and Very Versace new year celebration. Professional ice skater Lu Chen and dancer Jia Liu feature as gala hosts wearing celebratory Versace outfits.

HW HARRY WINSTON The Premier Collection Premier Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm

Harry Winston presents a Premier timepiece that depicts two adorable tiger cubs on its dial, along with gold rosettes inspired by the grand entryway leading into Harry Winston’s iconic Fifth Avenue Salon in honor of the Chinese Year of the Tiger. A limited edition of eight pieces, the delightful Year of the Tiger watch augurs good fortune and happiness for years to come. Since 2016 the House of Harry Winston has celebrated the Chinese New Year with a timepiece representing one of the twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac. On February 1, 2022 the Chinese Zodiac welcomes the Year of the Tiger, the king of all animals in China, inciting awe and admiration. Legend has it that people born under the sign of the Tiger are fiercely independent with powerful, passionate personalities. Before leaving the protection of their mother, tiger cubs discover their world and hone their hunting skills by playing with their siblings. Harry Winston’s designers have created two adorable, playful baby tigers on the dial, representing the early stages of a cub’s life. To recreate the magnificent tawny coat of the tiger, each lovable cub is crafted in 18-karat rose gold, while the characteristic stripes of the feline are rendered in the cut-out areas of the gold and then filled with red beaded mother-of-pearl. Their endearing faces, complete with whiskers and cute little noses, are animated with bright gleaming diamond eyes. As a timepiece celebrating one of China’s most beloved traditions, the combination of the red mother-of-pearl background and gleaming gold symbolizes good fortune and prosperity. As with all Harry Winston timepieces, there are countless allusions to Mr. Harry Winston’s dazzling legacy of jewelry designs, stone cuts and talent for transforming nature’s bounties into objects of everlasting beauty. What is particularly exciting about this Chinese New Year model is that it marks the first time a rosette motif makes its debut on a Harry Winston timepiece. The floral rosette pattern is taken from the wrought iron gates leading to Harry Winston’s Flagship Salon at 718 Fifth Avenue. Adopted as the leitmotif of the Winston Gates fine jewelry collection, three gold rosettes now grace the dial of this timepiece. Crafted in 18-karat rose gold and a diamond in their center, the three-dimensional rosettes add volume to the dial and confirm its provenance as an original Harry Winston timepiece. Another nod to Mr. Winston’s legacy is the depiction of two peonies on the bodies of the tiger cubs. Mr. Ambaji Shinde, who was Harry Winston’s legendary head of design for 40 years, was a gifted Indian painter and jewelry designer renowned for his opulent creations for Indian royals and Maharajas. Working closely with Mr. Winston, the two men created some of the House’s most iconic pieces, often inspired by flowers. Recalling this historic appreciation of nature, the peonies on the timepiece dial are brought to life using beaded mother-of-pearl, in a palette of pink, purple and green. As a tribute to the “King of Diamonds,” the dial is enlivened with the brilliance and sparkle of 65 brilliant-cut diamonds. Like many Premier models, the hours and minutes are excentered and placed just below the large emerald-cut diamond at noon, directly referencing Mr. Winston’s favorite diamond cut.

A sophisticated Premier case in 18-karat rose gold set with 57 brilliant-cut diamonds - including the truncated diamonds in the crown and tips of the lugs - houses this charming Chinese New Year model. The diamond-set lugs, at either end of the round 36mm case, emulate the shape of the famous arched stone entrance framing the wrought iron gates of Harry Winston’s New York Salon. Matching the dial color, the timepiece comes on a shiny red alligator strap secured to the wrist with a rose gold ardillon buckle set with 17 brilliant-cut diamonds. On the reverse side, a sapphire crystal reveals the superior Swiss-made mechanical automatic movement. Fitted with a flat silicon balance spring to ensure precision, the movement offers a robust power reserve of 68 hours and is water-resistant to 30 meters. The rose gold skeletonized rotor and the movement with its refined finishes can also be admired along with the number of each limited edition x/8 engraved on the case back. Limited to just eight pieces, the luckiest number in Chinese numerology, the Harry Winston Premier Chinese New Year is presented in a special red box decorated with golden images of the tiger, rosettes and peonies.