THE SENSE OF WELLBEING

The Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha shouldn’t come as a great revelation if you live in Qatar. The two twin towers that stand at one end of the City Centre Mall and Tower over West Bay are a prominent feature of the capital’s skyline and its aesthetic isn’t the only thing that is impressive. Saray Spa proved itself as a much needed oasis after some long overdue need for relaxation.

Their spa is modern and very elegantly designed. With nine treatment rooms, tranquil indoor relaxation areas, steam room and sauna, the experience at Saray Spa will leave you feeling totally relaxed and utterly indulged.

I booked myself in for a special customised treatment which include a one hour deep tissue massage combined with a 30 minutes express facial - I’m a girl on the go, after all!

The deep tissue massage focused on areas of chronic tension caused by stress, fatigue and strain. Using various therapeutic techniques and incorporating slow movements, my skilled therapist was able to work deeper into the layers of muscle fibers and release the build-up of tension that had made itself at home over the past few weeks.

My therapist tailored everything to my need, easing the pressure when my knots were tender and continuously applied my initial choice of oil, a soothing and healing lavender oil that filled my nostrils to allow for me to fall into an almost sedate state. The lavender oil awakens your senses and deeply nourishes your skin, enhancing the full massage experience. The 60-minutes, full body massage of medium pressure melted all of the stress and tension from my muscles and I didn’t want to leave. This treatment helped my body to unwind greatly which allowed for a lovely deep sleep that evening too. Afterwards I felt completely relaxed and revitalised.

Alas, my experience hadn’t completely ended as it was now time for my Renewal Express Facial. This mini renewal treatment promises to give the skin a radiant glow within minutes and it didn’t disappoint on said promise. The therapist started with a very gentle cleaning of my face and then proceeded with an exfoliation scrub that smelled delightful. A series of hand techniques are used to make sure all products are absorbed whilst also ensuring that everything from puffy eyes and fine lines have received optimum treatment. The specialist then places a calming mask to lock in the moisture. The results are amazing, my skin was so radiant and glowing that even my husband commented when I walked through the door. I should pamper myself more often!

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