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Raison d'Etre plans December opening for first LivNordic spa in the UAE
POSTED 13 Aug 2015 . BY Helen Andrews
The spa will occupy the sixth floor of the SOM-designed twisting Cayan Tower Credit: SOM
Raison d’Etre is set to launch the first LivNordic-branded spa in the UAE on the sixth floor of Cayan Tower, offering panoramic views of the Dubai marina. This site’s opening follows the unveiling of the eight-treatment room spa concept aboard the first of two Viking Ocean Cruises ships in April.

Ian Bell, project manager for Raison d’Etre, is working with Italian architecture firm M+N architecture to complete the Dubai site, with the assistance of interior design specialist Blue Camel Design, for the big reveal set for December.

Spa director Carolina Moquist said: “We are very excited to open the doors of the first LivNordic Spa by Raison d’Etre in the UAE. Through our partnership with Cayan Group, we are bringing a Nordic spa concept with a blend of long-proven health traditions, combined with the latest innovations in spa and wellness. Guests will be able to indulge in our unique health and beauty treatments, as well as experience and learn a sound approach to a happy, healthy and balanced lifestyle.”

Raison d’Etre has a number of LivNordic spas in the pipeline for 2016, including openings at the Katara Beach Club in Qatar; the mixed-use mega-development by Majan Developments called Al Muzn in Oman; The Capra in the Swiss Alps; and a second Viking Ocean Cruises spa.
The spa will occupy the sixth floor of the SOM-designed twisting Cayan Tower Credit: SOM
Measuring an estimated 1,000sq m (10,764sq ft), this site is one of many that Raison d’Etre plans to launch under the LivNordic brand Credit: Blue Camel Design/ M+N Architecture
LivNordic is a Nordic concept, celebrating the extreme contrasts in Scandinavian countries – for example the darkness in winter and the never-ending sunshine in summer Credit: Blue Camel Design/ M+N Architecture
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Raison d'Etre reveals Dubai LivNordic spa details
Raison d’Etre has entered into a strategic partnership with Cayan Group, a Middle Eastern real estate developer, to create a spa on the sixth floor of the Cayan Tower in Dubai Marina under the spa consultancy’s LivNordic concept – with the help of interior architecture firm Blue Camel Design.

Location: Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Size: 1,000sq m

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Raison d'Etre plans December opening for first LivNordic spa in the UAE
POSTED 13 Aug 2015 . BY Helen Andrews
The spa will occupy the sixth floor of the SOM-designed twisting Cayan Tower Credit: SOM
Raison d’Etre is set to launch the first LivNordic-branded spa in the UAE on the sixth floor of Cayan Tower, offering panoramic views of the Dubai marina. This site’s opening follows the unveiling of the eight-treatment room spa concept aboard the first of two Viking Ocean Cruises ships in April.

Ian Bell, project manager for Raison d’Etre, is working with Italian architecture firm M+N architecture to complete the Dubai site, with the assistance of interior design specialist Blue Camel Design, for the big reveal set for December.

Spa director Carolina Moquist said: “We are very excited to open the doors of the first LivNordic Spa by Raison d’Etre in the UAE. Through our partnership with Cayan Group, we are bringing a Nordic spa concept with a blend of long-proven health traditions, combined with the latest innovations in spa and wellness. Guests will be able to indulge in our unique health and beauty treatments, as well as experience and learn a sound approach to a happy, healthy and balanced lifestyle.”

Raison d’Etre has a number of LivNordic spas in the pipeline for 2016, including openings at the Katara Beach Club in Qatar; the mixed-use mega-development by Majan Developments called Al Muzn in Oman; The Capra in the Swiss Alps; and a second Viking Ocean Cruises spa.
The spa will occupy the sixth floor of the SOM-designed twisting Cayan Tower Credit: SOM
Measuring an estimated 1,000sq m (10,764sq ft), this site is one of many that Raison d’Etre plans to launch under the LivNordic brand Credit: Blue Camel Design/ M+N Architecture
LivNordic is a Nordic concept, celebrating the extreme contrasts in Scandinavian countries – for example the darkness in winter and the never-ending sunshine in summer Credit: Blue Camel Design/ M+N Architecture
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Raison d'Etre launches LivNordic spa concept aboard Viking Ocean Cruise ship


Raison d’Etre’s spa and wellness brand LivNordic has launched the first of three spas planned on cruise ships as part of a partnership with Viking Ocean Cruises. Inspired by Nordic bathing traditions, including alternating hot and cold experiences, this ship’s spa offers the first snow grotto at sea.
CIDESCO's Anna-Cari Gund joins Raison d'Etre


Spa and wellness consultancy Raison d’Etre has appointed Anna-Cari Gund – president of global association for beauty and spa therapist accreditation CIDESCO International – as managing director.
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