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Sunday, November 22 - 2009

Six Senses Spa to open at Port Ghalib, Egypt

Egypt's first Six Senses Spa will be hosted by Intercontinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort, in Marsa Alam, Egypt.

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  • Signing ceremony with Eng. Ibrahim Saleh - Vice President of Al-Kharafi Group, and Sonu Shivdasani - Chairman and CEO of Six Senses Resorts & Spas, at Berlin's Ritz Carlton.
    Signing ceremony with Eng. Ibrahim Saleh - Vice President of Al-Kharafi Group, and Sonu Shivdasani - Chairman and CEO of Six Senses Resorts & Spas, at Berlin's Ritz Carlton.
This was announced at an official signing of the agreement by Eng. Ibrahim Saleh, Vice President of Al-Kharafi Group, and Sonu Shivdasani - Chairman and CEO of Six Senses Resorts & Spas. The Six Senses Spa will service the three resorts located at Port Ghalib Resort.

The uniquely designed spa at Port Ghalib occupies 1,700 square metres, comprising sixteen treatment areas including three couples rooms, two Thai treatment rooms, and one wet treatment room with classically designed stone beds. The spa includes a sauna, steam room, changing rooms, fully equipped gym, and traditional hammams to ensure the ultimate experience of rejuvenation and relaxation. A separate wet room offers a steam room and shower, plus a state-of-the-art ice room.

The comprehensive spa menu delivers spa experiences that support Six Senses' commitment to Slow Life: Sustainable-Local-Organic-Wholesome Learning-Inspiring-Fun-Experiences.

By utilising local ingredients including organic grown herbs, spices and fruits, time-honoured Red Sea healing therapies combine with Asian and Six Senses' signature treatments to enhance health and improve the condition and vitality of the body. Local signature body wraps detoxify and revitalise using protein-rich Red Sea algae and freshly crushed, Egyptian olive oil.

Expertly trained Six Senses Spa therapists offer all the traditional treatments such as Thai, henna and aroma massages, as well as a comprehensive bath menu. More specialised programmes are offered including typical private hammam rituals, and fitness training sessions customised to achieve personal lifestyle and fitness goals. The Six Sense Spa boutique offers a range of spa-related products, allowing the spa experience to continue after departure.

The Six Senses Spa at Port Ghalib is located just five minutes from Marsa Alam International Airport on the Red Sea and is only two and a half hours, by road, from the Valley of the Kings. It is an ideal destination for guests looking for a unique and enriching wellness experience to balance the senses, ensuring a positive impact on their well-being.
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Note:
Six Senses is a resort and spa management and development company established in 1995, which manages resorts under the brand names Soneva by Six Senses, Six Senses Hideaway, Six Senses Latitude and Evason, plus Six Senses Spas and Six Senses Destination Spas.

Six Senses Slow Life positioning philosophy:
Sustainability-Local-Organic-Wholesome Learning-Inspiring-Fun-Experiences.

Soneva by Six Senses - Intelligent Luxury.
Soneva is committed to offer luxuries of the highest international standard in an environment that nurtures the indigenous feel in design, architecture and service; fusing nature with guest experiences and creating destinations unto themselves. A Soneva resort has a limited number of accommodations, all offering generous personal space.

Six Senses Hideaway & Latitude
Six Senses Hideaway identifies the private pool villa category of the Six Senses brand, where attention to detail and focus on the reality of the destination together with modern architecture provides generous personal space and presents an uncompromised standard of luxury.

Six Senses Latitude usually offers a greater number of accommodations than Six Senses Hideaway, while still maintaining attention to detail and generous proportions. A Six Senses Latitude offers individual style with a unique and diverse design personality, and a strong sense of community.

Six Senses Spas
Six Senses Spa - a key element of all Six Senses properties, offers a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists. Six Senses Spas are also hosted by prestigious hotels and resorts in many other locations.

Six Senses Destination Spas
Six Senses Destination Spas are dedicated to transforming the lifestyle of their guests through a complete immersion into healthy and mindful living. Personal life-passages are created for each guest, supported by a regime of activities and organic cuisine.

Evason introduces a collection of unique resorts that follow the Six Senses philosophy of uncompromised responsibility to the environment and to the community. Family friendly, these properties also present a strong value focus while offering a vast array of guest services, personal attention and facilities.

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