The spa offers views over the Arava Valley and ridges of the Edom Mountains / photo: Six Senses Shaharut
Six Senses has opened the doors to its new 60-key retreat in Israel’s southern Negev Desert, complete with a 1,900sq m, two-level spa and wellness sanctuary.
Six Senses Shaharut and its spa have been designed by Tel Aviv-based Plesner Architects to offer a contemporary interpretation of nomadic structures, reminiscent of those built by the Nabateans, a Bedouin tribe that roamed the area over 2,000 years ago.
The design reflects the majestic natural desert setting, with views across the Arava Valley and Edom Mountains’ ridges.
Built using on-site natural materials, the six-treatment-room spa reflects the landscape and deep red palette of the mountains in its structure. Alcoves complete the curved walls, which are home to Nabatean animal statues, acknowledging the habitat as it once was.
Facilities include an open-plan relaxation area, indoor pool, boutique, outdoor courtyard pergola and an alchemy bar, alongside a gym, wellness studio, nail bar and separate-sex changing facilities with hammams and saunas.
Nina Shapiro, Six Senses Shaharut wellness director is most excited about the spa’s unique locally-inspired signature treatments, incorporating jojoba oil and camel milk cream infused with CBD oil.
“The CBD camel milk formula is especially intriguing because the milk creates a moisturising product which is rich with proteins and vitamins, to keep the skin healthy and supple,” she says.
Spa guests are offered massages, facials, wraps, scrubs and rituals, supplied by Biologique Recherche and local product house Lavido. Six Senses has also worked with Lemi to source equipment for the spa and collaborated with Fashionizer Spa for uniforms.
The resort complements the wellness offering with sunrise yoga, stargazing, hikes and desert camel treks along the ancient Incense Route used by traders until the second century AD.
Photo: Nina Shapiro
"The CBD camel milk formula is especially intriguing because the milk creates a moisturising product which is rich with proteins and vitamins, to keep the skin healthy and supple," – Nina Shapiro, Six Senses Shaharut wellness director
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The spa offers views over the Arava Valley and ridges of the Edom Mountains / photo: Six Senses Shaharut
Six Senses has opened the doors to its new 60-key retreat in Israel’s southern Negev Desert, complete with a 1,900sq m, two-level spa and wellness sanctuary.
Six Senses Shaharut and its spa have been designed by Tel Aviv-based Plesner Architects to offer a contemporary interpretation of nomadic structures, reminiscent of those built by the Nabateans, a Bedouin tribe that roamed the area over 2,000 years ago.
The design reflects the majestic natural desert setting, with views across the Arava Valley and Edom Mountains’ ridges.
Built using on-site natural materials, the six-treatment-room spa reflects the landscape and deep red palette of the mountains in its structure. Alcoves complete the curved walls, which are home to Nabatean animal statues, acknowledging the habitat as it once was.
Facilities include an open-plan relaxation area, indoor pool, boutique, outdoor courtyard pergola and an alchemy bar, alongside a gym, wellness studio, nail bar and separate-sex changing facilities with hammams and saunas.
Nina Shapiro, Six Senses Shaharut wellness director is most excited about the spa’s unique locally-inspired signature treatments, incorporating jojoba oil and camel milk cream infused with CBD oil.
“The CBD camel milk formula is especially intriguing because the milk creates a moisturising product which is rich with proteins and vitamins, to keep the skin healthy and supple,” she says.
Spa guests are offered massages, facials, wraps, scrubs and rituals, supplied by Biologique Recherche and local product house Lavido. Six Senses has also worked with Lemi to source equipment for the spa and collaborated with Fashionizer Spa for uniforms.
The resort complements the wellness offering with sunrise yoga, stargazing, hikes and desert camel treks along the ancient Incense Route used by traders until the second century AD.
Photo: Nina Shapiro
"The CBD camel milk formula is especially intriguing because the milk creates a moisturising product which is rich with proteins and vitamins, to keep the skin healthy and supple," – Nina Shapiro, Six Senses Shaharut wellness director
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2021 issue 3
Editor's letter: All about the people
With global staff shortages threatening to stall economic recovery, it’s time to reboot our commitment to driving improvements in pay and working conditions across the spa and wellness industry
Spa people: Dr Mark Hyman
Dr Mark Hyman MD believes functional medicine has the power to be life-changing in the health and wellbeing of patients.
New opening: Six Senses Shaharut
Six Senses has opened the doors to its new 60-key retreat in Israel’s southern Negev Desert, complete with a 1,900sq m, two-level spa and wellness sanctuary
New opening: QC NY
A 74,000sq ft Italian day spa has opened on New York’s Governors Island after a US$50m investment and seven years of planning, building and restoration.
Interview: Kenneth Ryan
We talk to the global head of spa at Marriott International about navigating the global lockdown, re-imagining the company's brand portfolio and what it will take to succeed post-COVID-19
Sponsored: Time out
Answering a growing demand
for non-invasive, anti-ageing skin
care, Comfort Zone is relaunching
its Sublime Skin line with a new
filler-like natural formula that
reverses cellular degeneration
Research: Total impact
Latest ISPA report considers the economic fallout of the pandemic and the spa industry's road to recovery
Sponsored: Gharieni Group
CEO Sammy Gharieni talks about his relentless drive
to deliver innovative products to underpin operators’ success
Analysis: Role model
What business models are showing the most potential in the wellness industry? Lyndsay Madden Nadeau shares her insights
Interview: Lorenzo Giannuzzi
The hospitality veteran dreamed of reinventing an historic Italian palazzo as a world-class medical spa. Lisa Starr went to find out more
Sponsored: TechnoAlpin
Snow rooms are creating a ‘wow’ factor for customers,
while reducing operating costs in the delivery of hot and cold
experiences
Interview: Gloria Caulfield
The executive director of Lake Nona wellness community talks about tapping into the latest tech to create healthy living environments
Software: Revenue management
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remaining actively involved with the company.
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longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
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