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Contents Ohlala

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October 2017 issue 76

Chairman Khalifa Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa

Chief Executive Officer Greg Hughes Publishing Director Edward Smith

Contributors Angela Beitz Craig Ferriman Victoria

Production Manager Neil Mahmood Distribution Manager

General Manager Hussein Zreik

Creative DIrector Paula Leal Graphic Designer Jyoti Rawat

Website Designer & Developer Ammar Ali

Photography Contributors

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Melek Yildirimtekin

Faras Ghani

Ajit Kumar

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Ocotber has fallen into our laps without no invitation. Yes, all the signs have been there, but, we’ve been blissfully pottering around embracing the last of the pre-fall collections. Next thing we know we’ll be preparing for the winter season and we’re not sure if our wardrobes can stand such a disruption, never mind our bank balances. Alas, a shopping spree can be just the ticket for uplifting our mood, especially if we can turn it into a social gathering amongst friends.

Speaking of shopping, we are in love with the dream country getaway that comes to life throughout the deeply personal collection that is ERDEM x H&M. This feature is busting at the seams with narratives memories and stories that looks back to the designer’s youth, and to the codes that have defined his work over the past decade.

Since we are partial to a trip down memory lane and that’s why you’ll see in this issue that we have a whole host of nominees (some old and new) for the Ohlala Luxury Spa & Wellness Awards, Doha and I urge you to pop over to our website and show some support by voting for your favourites. Also, keep an eye on our Facebook page as we have some amazing giveaways for you to pamper yourself. May it be your wardrobe, your look or indeed your wellbeing that needs an overhaul don’t worry we have you covered.

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Fashion Favours the Bold She who dares wins. We share with

you the ultimate looks that exude

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power, authority and edge.

Wish List

Hello,Sugar We’re on a real high this month with these super vibrant pieces.

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Trend Tip To circumvent a generic all-black look, pick pieces that have slight colour in the stitching or accessories that are rimmed with silver or gold.

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Keep to maximum coverage and let intrigue take its course. One word: elegance.

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Trend Tip Layering is the key to conservative chic. Make sure your oversized pieces have structure and are tailored to avoid a potato-sack blunder.

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Trend Tip Step up your pattern play get mixing where possible. Corduroy paired with denim is the ultimate 70s vibe done right.

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A sophisticated alternative to jet black, it oozes silky, sexy and strong vibes.

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Trend Tip Start from the top in one shade of blue and end in a completely different shade of blue to create a cascading hue effect.

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Designer Focus

Home Grown thhaba

We might have been considered behind the times a few decades ago, but now, The Middle East is at the forefront of fashion. So much so, the likes of Thouqi.com have sprouted. They tell us why they are leading the way for e-commerce.

Tell us about Thouqi.com?

Launched in 2014, Thouqi.com is the go-to for the region’s most stylish shoppers thanks to our unique edit of Middle Eastern designers. When translated, the brand name stands for the sense of individual style – perfectly representing our lovely clientele.

What kind of brands do you carry?

With more than 80 Middle Eastern brands onboard, standout new styles land on Thouqi.com every week. We scour The Middle East, from Dubai to Cairo, Kuwait and Riyadh, to find the latest and greatest in luxury fashion. As a result, the platform is the exclusive online stockists of Enas (casual), Monaco (casual), Zeina Zain (abayas), Leenaz (abayas), Monomi (jewellery), Ghain Ghada (casual, gowns), Hamsa (kaftans) and Th’haba (arabic jewellery), just to name a few.

As a destination for Middle Eastern designs, what separates you from other e-fashion sites?

We provide exclusive stylish designs that speak to the modern woman which is our ultimate goal. This means looking outside the box and delivering customers inspiring and elegant pieces that speaks to their individuality.

What is Thouqi.com’s signature touch for its customers?

Our customers are well-versed in online luxury shopping but they crave modern, unique designs that weave artistic elements and traditional flair. This is exactly what we provide.

What are the key factors that you believe impact the way people shop online in the region?

The delivery and return policy is one of the main factors that helps to make the decision to buy online.

The accessibility to brands that match The Middle Eastern style and culture.

The amount of social events in The Middle East push customers to always search for the unique piece.

Shopping is a very tactile experience. How does Thouqi.com bring that personal element to online purchasing?

By having a user-friendly website with fast steps to purchase and a safe payment gateway.

By having a 24/7 customer service at disposal.

Offering styling tips through banners and social media.

Having influencers from all over the world wearing Thouqi’s pieces.

Different views and angles of the items (with and without the model) with detailed descriptions.

What future plans have you got to expand Thouqi.com’s presence in the region?

In the last three months, we have added 20 brands from Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Bahrain. We will be doing more of that for sure. But we want to go a step further. Soon, we will launch exclusive virtual Pop-Up shops for highly specialised brands to keep offering fresh, modern pieces and to add to our exclusivity.

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S ta r l i g h t E x p r ess We go on a magic trip to unknown lands while dreaming under the light of stars with Victoria Scandale’s AW17 collection. Never one to hold back, Victoria heightens our experience of clothes by way of volume, abstract fabric, quirky embellishments and clashing colours.

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Notes on Beauty This season it’s all about expressing yourself.

We share with you the best of the trends for you to make your own free choices.

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The hairstyles and trends to try from the AW17 catwalk show everything from slick, straight hair to bouncy bouffants. Here are all the products and tools you’ll need this season.

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Beauty Talk

Editor’s picks

Angela Beitz sources the best beauty products to lift your spirits and your skin.

New Energy Lancôme has a brand new range - Énergie De Vie. This antioxidant and energising collection hydration combines the power of French melissa and its soothing properties, with the antioxidant effects of cranberry, and ginseng, reputed for its energising effect, this new formula targets the harmful effects of urban fatigue on the skin, to give it a rested and radiant complexion.

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H o l ly w o o d G l a m o u r For celebrity cheekbones and a Hollywood highlight, the Hollywood contour wands and complexion brush from Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood collection are perfect for the upcoming party season. The Hollywood contour wand, which comes in both light and dark, is lightweight, easy to blend and buildable so that everyone can achieve the most beautiful Hollywood version of themselves.

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5 L e t T h e r e B e L i g ht Twenty-five years after the first Touche Éclat pen was born, YSL launches Le Cushion. For the first time, it takes the form of a game-changing cushion compact. Complete with a masterful delivery system, it holds the power to imbue that unmistakable radiant light.

New Notes Australian cult brand AESOP has launched their new unisex fragrance - HWYL Eau de Parfum. A fragrance with aromatic spices and fresh Thyme Extract, with the addition of Cypress leads and Vetiver Extract, it is formulated to awaken the senses of those who surround you.

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Coming up Roses Each spring the collector edition bottle of SÌ Rose Signature from Giorgio Armani transforms in homage to this sensual and luminous femininity. The 2017 edition of the SÌ Rose Signature bottle is adorned with a delicate, silky ribbon. Dyed a soft pink, it crosses to form the discreet décolleté of those majestic, perfectly draped haute couture gowns.

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Beauty Focus

Potent Pigment

When it comes to perfecting our lips, we seek precision above all.

NARS’ new Powermatte Lip Pigment is something we’ve really locked lips with. From lilac pink to red currant to chocolate brown to dusty mauve, there are 20 lip-sealing shades. The liquefied pigment and zero-gravity feel deliver infinite matte colour saturation with ultra-flexible long-wear. Pucker up.

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Short-term and long-term memberships available.

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Beauty Column

Raising An Eyebrow

Spent your life tweezing, waxing, threading and filling your brows trying to get that perfect arch? Angela Beitz breaks down the best ways to achieve gorgeously groomed brows.

Eyebrow trends

have become hugely important over the last few years and the industry has gone from seeing make-up brands offering a few eyebrow pencils to a full-blown range of gels, powders, pomades, stencils and much more. The lust for the perfect brows are high on any beauty lovers list with many other beauty procedures on offer these days.

On a recent trip home to Australia I went to see a very popular salon which specialises in eyebrows - only. Being blonde and fair skinned, I wanted to boost my brows but in a subtle way.

We decided on a reshaping and a very light brown dye for my brows. This process was simple and quick but I couldn’t get over how much it changed the shape of my face, not to mention saving me time when I applied my daily make up. My face had a bolder look, my eye colour stood out more and I noticed I only needed to apply very little make up. All this from a simple reshape and dye?

I was sold.

If you are looking for something a little bit more permanent (my dyed brows lasted about two weeks only) then microblading is your answer. Microblading is an incredible solution to a beautifully natural, fuller brow no matter how bad you think your brow situation is (think over plucked or patchy brows). Cosmetic tattooing has been around for a really long time, but microblading has become popular because it looks so natural. This procedure is well worth the expense but its best to do your research firs as your eyebrows are such an important part of your face and you want to get it right.

Microblading involves a sharp object, but it isn’t painful and the results, if done right, are amazing. It’s a form of cosmetic tattooing, but it’s not the old-school method involving blocks of ink. There is no machinery involved—instead, certified specialists use a manual, non-vibrating tool with a tiny, wispy blade that deposits pigment under the skin to mimic the look of individual hairs. It goes nowhere near as deep as a regular tattoo, and the tool allows for more control to achieve those thin, hair-like strokes and leaves behind a dreamy set of brows. It is very natural, but it doesn’t last forever, which makes it great for someone who’s scared of maintenance commitment. It’s a great way to enhance natural beauty and shorten your everyday makeup routine. If like me you are fair or blonde and it’s your first time with microblading I’d 62

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suggest a light brown to see the results and then you can always build to a darker shade next time.

The other option is the powder fill technique of cosmetic tattooing, which typically lasts longer than microblading. This is because the needle used in powder fill brows goes deeper into the skin. If you are looking for a longer-term eyebrow tattoo, powder fill brows may be the best eyebrow option for you. The powder fill method uses small dots of pigment, gradually built up to look like natural eyebrows. This method has a very defined shape, but does not have to look blocky or heavy when done correctly.

Happy browsing!

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Ohlala Boutiques

Code Chic

An all-black or all-red ensemble is our idea of agent provocateur at its best. Take note of these Alberta Ferretti numbers and take some strong strides, full of confidence in them.

Sweeping Spectrums

Oscar de la Renta know how to put an outfit together. We are mesmerised by these pieces – so much so, we have every event in mind where we’ll be prancing around in them.

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Funky Footwear

With Simon Scott’s shoes, you go from ordinary to extraordinary in a matter of seconds. Add some fun and flair to a denim look.

Cover Up

The sun will always shine for as long as we’re here.

Elizabeth and James’ wonderful sunglasses are the perfect daytime accessory to complete a smart-casual outfit.

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Ohlala Boutiques Cool, Calm & Collected

In their campaign for AW17, The Kooples introduces a real change. The rock’n’roll label reveals their female ad campaign which embodied the charm and sensuality of Emily Ratajkowski. Emily Ratajkowski wears a light black dress adorned with a flower print for a poetic and mysterious touch that becomes more rock when worn with laced leather boots. Emily is irresistibly attracted to her Emily by The Kooples bag, which she co- designed with the Parisian brand. She doesn’t need anyone but her bag, a true companion following her every day, everywhere she goes. We’re in love.

The Kooples is available at Lagoona Mall

The Spirit of Style

Massimo Dutti’s new Women’s collection embodies the brands core values like never before. The pieces of the collection feature vibrant, lively colours and floral designs which offer endless appeal.

Through this our collection we pay tribute to women in all their beauty and elegance, our simple yet intricate designs say everything while also saying nothing at all; the perfect collection for today’s woman, classic, modern, and above all timeless.

Massimo Dutti is available at Villaggio Mall, Landmark Mall, Mall of Qatar and Doha Festival City

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Micro Fashion

Express Chic

When it comes to salon standards, BeautyBox have set our expectations at new heights. Located in City Center Mall in West Bay, we are simply obsessed with this sanctuary. BeautyBox provides one of the most advanced specialisations in Nail Art by sporting chrome nails, holographic nails, thermal polish, and a wide array of Swarovski crystals and embellishments. With its modern, calm, and soothing style, this salon has been dubbed “the most beautiful salon in Doha”. Covering all your needs in beauty with a premiere beauty section, perfect for purchasing an extensive number of products, BeautyBox has truly found its way into the hearts of women in Qatar.

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The new Reserved Kids collection is a combination of a cool sports and hip-hop style with rogue charm.

Designers emphasise a comeback to sporty cuts, comfy denim and fashionable classic pieces all updated by the latest trends. The collection has an array of baseball jackets, flannel shirts, hoodies, joggers as well as T-shirts and sweatshirts with sport patterns. The brand is inspired by the American football league aesthetic, hence the sports flair and multitude of prints, logos, emblems and patches that characterise academic attire.

Reserved is available at Doha in Villaggio, Gulf Mall and Doha Festival City

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In yet another super stylish collaboration, Erdem have joined the glittering raft of designers who have teamed up with H&M. In this collection, we are made to feel warm, cosy and romantic. Playing to the English countryside theme, the pieces speak the language of flowers, fine tailoring and sophisticated drama. We love the fact that the spectacle of period pieces is combined with functionality and detailed flair. The entire collection makes us feel nostalgic. We salute.

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We couldn’t be more excited to lift this off the ground. In what is our first (of many more to come) annual awards recognising the best in luxury spas and wellness in Doha, we are very excited to see this event come into fruition. After years of trying and testing lavish treatments across the city from plush hotel spas to fabulous independent venues, Ohlala has become the luxury authority in Doha. We want to celebrate the leaders of the industry and continue to indulge in the finer things in life. As we prepare for our divine ceremony next month, we present the nominees in our well thought out categories. Enjoy and get pampering.

How It Works

Online Voting begins

Online Voting Closes

The Awards Ceremony

Through a mix of Print, Social, Web & Direct media channels, we will announce nominees and drive traffic to the Online voting page. Check it out on: www.ohlala-magazine.com

Voting decides the Favourite winners in their categories. A panel of bloggers, influencers and our editorial team decide the Best winners in their categories.

All participants are invited to the luxury day-time soiree at the grounds of The St. Regis Doha.

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Best New Spa Spa InterContinental, InterContinental Doha

Airada

Featuring a luxurious setting with utmost privacy, Spa InterContinental brings you exclusive facilities with 16 lavish treatment rooms and couple suites, a private indoor pool, relaxation rooms, juice bar, sauna and Jacuzzi, and the unique Spa Wave Bed and Quartz Bed – this is next level pampering in Doha.

Diva Lounge Spa, Qanat Quartier at The Pearl This sanctuary was born out of a desire to provide women in Qatar with a holistic approach to wellness based on relaxing treatments that balance the body, calm the mind and revive the soul in an environment that combines style, efficiency and serenity. Their spa philosophy is top notch.

Katara Beach Club by Livnordic Spa & Welness

Airada Spa, The Pearl Doha As one of the most authentic Thai spa experiences in Doha, Airada offers traditional Asian treatments performed by the best in top quality Thai therapists.

The spa space and their client’s reviews are nothing short of brilliant.

Aria Spa, Millennium Plaza Hotel Doha This upscale property has an equally upscale spa.

With all the usual features, the spa is a haven right in the cultural centre of Doha. Our favourite feature is the super impressive and inviting hot tub.

Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness This is a stunning singular wellness experience. The Club & Spa combines serene hospitality, stylish design and holistic treatments to offer a Club & Spa experience far from the ordinary to motivate the most authentic level of your personal wellbeing. Discover the benefits of authentic Nordic bathing rituals and Swedish massages at the only spa offering authentic Nordic treatments.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Doha Recently refurbished with the most amazing décor and colour scheme the Ritz-Carlton Spa is where we go to relax and rejuvenate. Arabic principles, Asian traditions and European concepts reveal a luxurious retreat. The unique sensory experience is inspired by the secrets of the sea and the pearls of the Arabian Gulf, paying homage to Qatar’s traditional pearling heritage.

Best Hotel Spa Heavenly Spa, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa With the promise of a unique well-being retreat for your body and soul, Heavenly Spa

provides the perfect escape from the arduous city life. Uncover rewarding physical and mental renewal as you step into an incredibly calming spa environment.

Remède Spa, The St. Regis Doha Head over to the finest address in Qatar for an exclusive selection of treatments, featuring techniques and ingredients derived by locally-inspired characteristics and traditions. Remede Spa is committed to creating an exceptional and unique experience for each and every guest. Transport yourself to a level of relaxation you have never known before!

Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha Step into the exquisite realm of European Spa traditions with the Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski. With the focus firmly on beauty, relaxation and wellbeing, Spa by Clarins is a retreat for body and mind.

The Six Senses Spa, Sharq Village & Spa, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Soak in the perfect fusion of contemporary and traditional as you embark on a soothing journey to renewal and total wellbeing. Featuring four villages that encompass 23 treatment rooms, state-of-theart fitness facilities, changing, prayer and relaxation rooms as well as private majlis areas- the spa has got you covered!

CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La Hotel Doha Revitalise your body and mind as you revel in some of Doha’s finest recreational facilities at the luxurious CHI, The Spa. Those seeking to improve their holistic wellbeing can indulge in a rejuvenating signature treatment or enjoy their eight private treatment rooms, an outdoor hydrotonic pool and a team of highly skilled therapists.

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Qatar’s most comprehensive Spa and Wellness Centre. Experience luxurious Sodashi facials and massages in their 11 treatment rooms and follow it up with their relaxing hydrotherapy facilities.

Bliss Spa Doha, W Doha Hotel & Residences Escape to a gorgeous wonderland of tension-taming facilities with the Bliss Spa Doha. This urban retreat offers a signature menu of over-the-top services like the super-relaxing Blissage and red carpetrevered Triple Oxygen Treatment- the very first in Doha and the Middle East. Give in to the incredible combination of super-effective services and a fun, “no-attitude” atmosphere.

Best Resort Spa Spa InterContinental, InterContinental Doha

Spa Intercontinental, Intercontinental Doha

With uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf and the glamorous Doha sky-line , the hotel boasts one of the city’s most sought-after locations. We love the Spa Intercontinental as it offers world-class relaxation featuring premium European products and a team of highly professional spa therapists.

The Six Senses Spa, Sharq Village & Spa, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Immerse yourself in the tranquil confines of an idyllic coastal retreat on the Gulf Bay with the luxurious Sharq Village & Spa. With a spa menu of more than 250 treatments including traditional Arabian, Thai and Swedish therapies as well as more holistic offerings.

Anantara Spa, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara Embrace the indigenous culture and nature of each locale through a passionate integration of architecture, treatments, service and ambience with the enchanting Anantara Spa. Epitomising authentic luxury, Anantara Spas are designed to restore balance and harmony in an oasis of beauty, grace and tranquillity.

Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha Revel in the stunning blend of finest European architecture with traditional Arabic elements at Marsa Malaz Kempinski’s heavenly retreat.

Where the art of pampering has been fine-tuned to blissful perfection, Spa by Clarins provides a full range of therapies as well as heavenly treatments. Leave the city behind and indulge in this luxury paradise!

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Spa & Wellness Centre, Four Seasons Hotel Doha Soak in the palatial Arabic luxury as you rejuvenate and revilatise your senses with the Four Season Doha’s mesmerising spa experience. Spanning over 3,345 square meters, the impressive destination spa is housed within its own three-storey building and offers tranquil beachfront views of the Arabian Gulf.

Remède Spa, The St. Regis Doha Transport yourself to a level of relaxation that previously only existed in the realm of your imagination with The St. Regis Doha’s exceptional Remede Spa. From fruits to luxurious throws and customised treatments, their goal is to surpass all expectations and help you escape to a sanctuary of indulgence and relaxation.

Jaula Spa & Club, Grand Hyatt Doha Treat yourself to unparalleled beauty and tranquility at the Grand Hyatt Doha. Located in the majestic capital city of Qatar, Jaula Spa offers you a spa experience fit for a royal. The active Jaula experience focuses on activating your natural energy in order to reach new heights of wellness. A truly unforgettable journey awaits you!

Best City Spa Saray Spa, Marriot Marquis City Centre Doha Hotel Treat yourself to a host of sumptuous treatments which allow you to experience restoration from rituals that have stood the test of time at Saray Spa. The spa combines ancient healing techniques, locally sourced natural ingredients in a modern contemporary spa setting. The only personal retreat you need for revitalisation and reconnection with your inner spirit.

Bliss Spa Doha, W Doha Hotel & Residences Escape to a gorgeous wonderland of tension-taming facilities with the Bliss Spa Doha. This urban retreat offers a signature menu of over-the-top services like the super-relaxing Blissage and red carpetrevered Triple Oxygen Treatment- the very first in Doha and the Middle East. Give in to the incredible combination of super-effective services and a fun, “no-attitude” atmosphere.

Luxury Spa & Fitness, M Doha A true sanctuary of health and beauty, the Luxury Spa & Fitness is a highly pleasurable area that blends the love of aesthetics. Offering

care treatments through gestures and essential techniques that relax the body and mind, the Luxury Spa & Fitness is the privileged place for men and women seeking lasting health, beauty and youth.

Heavenly Spa, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa Uncover rewarding physical and mental renewal with the Heavenly Spa’s incredibly relaxing ambiance. Whether seeking to wind down after a day of exhilarating meetings, looking to relax before an evening out or simply want to be pampered, their experienced therapists will ensure that your time at Heavenly Spa is all about you.

CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La Hotel Doha Embark on a magical escape featuring the unique blend of Asian and Qatari hospitality at CHI, The Spa

by Shangri-La Doha. Offering an exotic selection of Asian and Arabic treatments based on authentic natural healing methods found in traditional wellbeing practices, the only luxury Asian-themed spa in Doha is definitely bang for your buck.

Eforea Spa, Hilton Doha Eforea Spa at Hilton Doha is a luxurious space designed to pamper your every need in a supremely tranquil ambiance. Offering unique and skilfully designed treatment journeys, the global concept spa was created to address a new generation of travel and healthier lifestyle needs. This transformational spa concept is first of its kind in the Middle East.

Best Day Spas Airada Spa, The Pearl Doha Indulge in a truly immersive experience as you embrace the true spirit and tradition of holistic healing at Airada Spa. Treat yourself to an exclusive spa menu featuring a comprehensive yet balanced range of exotic, revitalising, ‘feel good and look good’ treatments that go beyond superficial health and beauty. The luxurious ambiance is the perfect setting for the most authentic and effective spa treatments.

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a holistic approach to wellness, Diva Lounge Spa is the perfect place to balance the body, calm the mind and revive the soul. Revolving around the concept of four elements; Earth, Wind, Fire and Water, the design of each treatment room reflects a particular element.

Al Mashata Beauty Centre & Spa, Ahmed Bin Hanbal St Enliven your senses with the unique and biggest beauty and health spa in Doha with Al Mashata Beauty Centre & Spa. The nature-oriented retreat of Asian and Arabic inspirations will help you unwind and get pampered by the magical touch of their therapists. Leave your worries behind and allow the Mashata Spa to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul.

Guerlain Spa, Alfardan, Doha Give yourself a much-needed luxury retreat with the exquisite Guerlain Spa, Alfardan. Where cutting-edge innovation meets customisation, luxury, emotion and sensuality, the prestigious Guerlain name carries with it 180 years of beauty and relaxation. Sip into a state of tranquility with a full line of specialised spa treatments.

B/ATTITUDE, Beverly Hills Tower If you’re looking for a holistic approach to health, wellbeing and beauty therapies in a soothing environment, your search ends right here! With a luxurious décor and wellness facilities, B/ ATTITUDE Doha promises a fully integrative wellness experience that combines traditional and modernday services for improving all aspects of your life.

Best Female Spa Al Mashata Beauty Centre & Spa, Ahmed Bin Hanbal St The sanctuary of peace and relaxation, Al Mashata Beauty Centre & Spa is the perfect quick getaway for the woman who’s constantly on the go. With the goal of your wellbeing and rejuvenation in mind, Al Mashata offers a comprehensive array of services, highly trained gym trainers, swimming pool as well as a health juice bar for a truly memorable experience.

Located on the stunning Katara Beach in the Katara Cultural Village, Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness combines serene hospitality, stylish design and holistic treatments for an unrivalled experience. Guests will be able to enjoy a LivNordic Spa Suite, treatment rooms and their signature snow room as well as saunas and salt rooms.

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Guerlain Spa, Alfardan, Doha

Born out of a desire to provide the women in Qatar with

Enter the surreal world of Guerlain Spa, Alfardan

Offering the best of hospitality, décor and integrated treatments, Katara Beach Club is your one stop destination for complete rest and relaxation. Not to mention their wellness-inspired Café and Juice Bar- perfect for some socialising!

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The first Guerlain Spa in the Middle East, it offers a customised experience to cater to your specific beauty and wellbeing concerns. Every treatment is transformed into a unique and personal occasion, a moment created especially for the modern woman.

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Luxury Spa & Fitness, Meliá Doha Hotel Step into the Meliá Hotel and take the lift to the third and fourth floor where you can find your very own retreat of relaxation in a harmonious atmosphere.

CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La Hotel Doha Renowned Shangri-La hospitality, CHI, The Spa, the only luxury Asian-themed spa in Doha, invites you to be pampered in a place of personal space, enchantment and well-being. CHI offers a unique selection of Asian and Arabic treatments based on authentic natural healing methods found in traditional well-being practices

A member of Buddhattitude Spa franchise, B/ ATTITUDE Doha is the ultimate Lifestyle Destination featuring all the wellness facilities that a modern individual might need in one place. Incorporating DNA testing and a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the spa creates a unique holistic lifestyle plan for each client, under the pioneering concept of Bliss Spa Doha, W Doha Hotel & Residences D/CODE name.

Indulge the manly way. Bliss® offers a number Diva Lounge Spa, Various Locations of rejuvenating treatments just pour homme.

Treat your body and mind to an experience that will Their vast catalogue of treatments is written awaken your senses and allow you to escape into a in a way that instantly relaxes you whilst cocoon of peace and serenity. With an assortment maintaining its professional repertoire. If you of journeys based on the Earth, Water, Fire and Air want to be asked where you got your work done, elements, it’ll certainly provide you with the inner then look no further. rejuvenation and outer radiance you need and deserve.

Maison de Joelle, Villa 1 Doha If you’re in the mood for some high-end pampering, make your way to Maison de Joelle, an exclusive beauty house offering a one-of-a-kind beauty experience. A celebrity salon in its own right, Maison de Joelle is the leading beauty house in all of Middle East.

Airada Spa, The Pearl Doha Dive into the herbal/holistic world of Thai practices that have been perfected over time with healing techniques and folk wisdom at Airada Spa. If you are seeking absolute revitalisation of mind, body and soul, then Airada Spa is the place to be.

Best Male Spa Royal Thai Men Spa, Villa 356 Doha If you’re looking for an authentic Thai massage, then look no further then this men’s spa hosting a wide variety of treatments providing you with an overall blissful journey that brings your body, mind and soul back to balance.

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If you’re looking for a holistic approach to health, wellbeing and beauty therapies in a soothing environment, your search ends right here! With a luxurious décor and wellness facilities, B/ATTITUDE Doha promises a fully integrative wellness experience that combines traditional and modern-day services for improving all aspects of your life.

Best Hammam Treatment The Spa, Al Jasra Boutique Hotel It doesn’t get more authentic than at Souq Waqif. You’ll soak up centuries of Arabic wellness secrets and the sauna and steam will relieve muscle tension, soothe nerves and quiet busy thoughts. Give yourself the gift of a calm and serene glow. We always do!

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As far as an indulgent hammam goes, this one is luxurious. This traditional hammam treatment consists of a 60 minute hammam Body Glaze Gents Spa, Various Locations ritual that includes a eucalyptus soap Need to rejuvenate your body and unwind your senses? application, full body exfoliation and a This professional spa has you covered. They ensure that rhassoul mud application. This treatment their ethos of synergising health and beauty is at the leaves your skin feeling and looking revived, core of every single one of their various treatments. restoring its natural glow and clean feel.

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Anantara Spa, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

Anantara Spa, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara The resort’s location alone is testament to its winning hammam treatment. Their oriental Turkish bath ceremony follows a ritual of deep cleansing, polishing and a foam massage. You’ll retreat to a luxurious over water treatment room to be pampered further with their signature Charme d’Orient Massage, infused with exquisite oriental oils.

The Six Senses Spa, Sharq Village & Spa, Ritz-Carlton Hotel A cleansing and refreshing traditional hammam treatment here includes a warm herbal steam, body wash with an olive soap and exfoliation with the hammam mit. The experience is completed with a foaming soap massage and will leave you feeling new.

Remède Spa, The St. Regis Doha Immerse in the mystique of the Orient. Be pampered by this pure traditional treatment that leaves your skin feeling silken smooth and deeply moisturised. Indulge in a full body scrub with brown sugar, honey and vanilla followed by a full body massage with pure Oudh Oil or Bakhoor body butter.

Spa InterContinental, InterContinental Doha Spa InterContinental is a destination where every element is customised to your healthy time. It’s a space which bridges expert skincare and total wellness for your body and mind for a journey of genuine relaxation and tranquility. Choose a treatment from their specially tailored therapy menu to unwind and rejuvenate.

Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness is the ultimate dream space. Providing you the most complete spa experience, the holistic treatments at Katara Beach Club are far from the ordinary and motivate the most authentic level of your personal wellbeing. Head over for a complete head to toe nurturing experience.

The Spa, Movenpick Hotel Al Aziziyah Doha Unwind in a dedicated five-star wellness destination for tranquility and relaxation at The Spa, Movenpick Hotel Al Aziziyah. Professional spa therapists provide a full range of facial and massage treatments using essential oils derived from natural organic sources.

Indulge in an array of holistic treatments and dissolve away all of your stress and tension.

Eforea Spa, Hilton Doha Best Spa Signature Treatment The Six Senses Spa, Sharq Village & Spa, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Escape the overstimulation of the world outside and unwind in true tranquility at Sharq Village & Spa. Evoking a traditional Qatari setting, Sharq Village & Spa offers a layered approach that unites a pioneering spirit with treatments that go beyond the ordinary. Specialist treatments that can transform your life!

CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La Hotel Doha Sit back and sink into relaxation with CHI, The Spa’s exclusive signature treatments. Developed to completely relax the mind and revitalise the body, Doha’s only luxury Asian-themed spa invites Qatar residents to be pampered with the renowned Shangri-La hospitality in a place of personal space, enchantment and wellbeing.

Jaula Spa & Club, Grand Hyatt Doha Treat yourself to unparalleled beauty and tranquility at the Grand Hyatt Doha. Located

in the majestic capital city of Qatar, Jaula Spa offers you a spa experience fit for a royal. The active Jaula experience focuses on activating your natural energy in order to reach new heights of wellness. A truly unforgettable journey awaits you!

Remède Spa, The St. Regis Doha Offering pre-treatment consultation as well as post treatment relaxation time, Remede Spa at The St. Regis Doha makes sure that you’re well taken care of! Remede Spa recognises that each guest has a different set of needs. They offer customised treatments to meet your individual needs and to deliver the benefits you seek.

Spa & Wellness Centre, Four Seasons Hotel Doha Take some time out of your busy and stressful life to indulge in the Four Season Spa’s second to none services. The spa is inspired by the five elements that form the basis of traditional Chinese medicine: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, they use these elements to make you feel at ease and to care for you holistically using a tried and tested framework.

Born out of Hilton’s desire to deliver a refreshingly unexpected spa experience, eforea Spa offers guests a spiritual escape from their increasingly hectic lives. Guests at eforea Spa enjoy services that focus on balance and wellness as well as embark on transformative journeys of the senses that help them emerge brighter.

Best Couples Treatment Spa, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels Relax with a massage, take a steam and scrub in an age-old hammam ritual or get glowing skin with a healing facial at the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels’ Spa. Influenced by ancient Arabia, their treatments are refreshing yet relaxing. Take along your loved one and choose from an array of services, offered with utmost care and modern flair.

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Remède Spa, The St. Regis Doha Offering the ultimate Remede experience, Remede Spa believes in delivering a sense of escape and rejuvenation with unsurpassed results. Focused on a highly individual approach, Remede Spa caters to your specific needs and desires to leave you looking and feeling your best. No luxury is spared to create unparalleled results and experiences.

Spa & Wellness Centre, Four Seasons Hotel Doha Celebrate a wedding anniversary or any other special romantic occasion in Doha at the Spa by Four Seasons. Share your spa experience in their luxurious private spa suite for couples and get pampered with their specialty treatments. Relax in the private whirlpool, steam room and Swiss shower and enjoy an unforgettable spa experience.

Jaula Spa & Club, Grand Hyatt Doha Head over to Jaula Spa and Club with your partner and indulge in a spa experience fit for royalty. Select from a number of treatment packages to guide you on your path to wellness and immerse yourself in the pure luxury of their advanced spa therapies. If you’re seeking complete relaxation or energy and rejuvenation, your search ends right here!

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effective services and a fun, “no attitude” atmosphere.

With touches like rhythm and blues tunes, a brownie buffet and the most talented staff on the planet, Bliss Spa truly deserves every positive word coming its way.

Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha

Experience the perfect fusion of contemporary and traditional with the Six Senses Spa at Sharq Village & Spa. At Six Senses, you and your loved one will find an intuitive mix of science and human awareness, where their high-tech and high-touch approach guarantee a service that is crafted around each individual.

Complete relaxation starts from the moment you step inside Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski. Combining the power of the Clarins touch- a specialised and skillful massage with the purest plant extracts and aromatic essential oils, Clarins treatments are totally unique. The result is a blissful sensory experience for your body and soul.

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Escape the bustle of your regular day with the invigorating oasis that is Remede Spa. Make your way to The St. Regis Doha and indulge in a pampering getaway with a close friend or beloved with a series of hand crafted treatments. Designed to revive your body and awaken your senses, the decadent treatments are customised to your individual needs.

In 1939, Guerlain opened its first “Institut de Beaute” and invented an exclusive facial massage technique. Guerlain facial massage techniques remains just as unique and exclusive today. It has been enriched by numerous exclusive treatment protocols, all created to offer the best in aesthetic expertise and maximum efficiency.

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Eforea Spa, Hilton Doha

One of the most classic hotel spas, Marsa Malaz Kempinski provides a dreamy space for anyone who wants to indulge in some self-care. A heavenly retreat for both men and women, Spa by Clarins is the perfect place to go to for some much-need TLC. Sweep your loved one off their feet with this oneof-a-kind luxury paradise!

Born out of Hilton’s desire to deliver a refreshingly unexpected spa experience, eforea Spa offers guests a spiritual escape from their increasingly hectic lives. Guests at eforea Spa enjoy services that focus on balance and wellness as well as embark on transformative journeys of the senses that help them emerge brighter.

Best Spa Brand

Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness

Bliss Spa Doha, W Doha Hotel & Residences Founded in 1996 in New York, Bliss ignited a modern spa revolution by combining a clever menu of super84

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Created in 2010, LivNordic Spa & Wellness brand embraces a natural way of living and the simplicity of design found in Nordic countries. With the wisdom of Nordic health traditions at its heart, LivNordic aims to create a wellness experience to motivate the most

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Doha encourages good health and wellbeing with mesmerizing treatments. CHI, The Spa is a sanctuary where holistic treatments that are based on timehonoured methods shared by many Asian cultures are practiced. A number of relaxation practices are combined to assist the body’s natural renewal to form the basis of the spa’s philosophy.

Best Spa Products Guerlain Spa, Alfardan, Doha The very essence of the Guerlain experience is to transform your beauty treatment into an event created for you and you alone. Since its creation, Guerlain has drawn inspiration from nature and its many wonders to formulate its excellent skincare: Orchidee Imperiale, Abeille Royale, Super Aqua and Blanc de Perlecombination of exceptional efficiency and unrivalled sensoriality.

CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La Hotel Doha Offering an array of luxury spa-driven beauty products, CHI, The Spa offers you a health and wellness retreat like no other. Luxurious yet down to earth, CHI, The Spa offers natural products and authentic treatments for revitalising and therapeutic benefits. At CHI,The Spa, tranquility, serenity and a special kind of care are delivered from the heart.

Spa & Wellness Centre, Four Seasons Hotel Doha Incorporating the elements of Fire, Water, Earth, Wood and Metal in all of their treatments, the Spa and Wellness Centre at the Four Seasons is a sanctuary for the senses. The concept states that a balance between the elements reflects a balance between the body, mind and spirit. Using only ethically sourced ingredients, the spa reflects the power of nature in its treatments.

Heavenly Spa, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa The Heavenly Spa by Westin invites you to experience true pampering by way of their tempting spa experiences, all

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Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha Clarins products and application techniques are the fruit of over 60 years of dialogue with the clients.

Clarins treatments combine the power of the Clarins Touch- a specialised and skillful massage- with the purest plant extracts and aromatic essential oils. The result is a blissful sensory experience that addresses the way you look and feel.

Best Spa Design Spa InterContinental, InterContinental Doha Featuring modern design with Arabesque flair, Spa InterContinental provides a luxurious ambience with exclusive privacy. Spa InterContinental offers state of the art facilities and a host of in-spa facilities including a private indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna, relaxation rooms, a healthy juice bar or the firstof-its-kind Spa Wave Bed or Quartz Bed.

CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La Hotel Doha CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and wellbeing.

Designed as a secluded spa, CHI, The Spa allows guests to enjoy privacy and luxury as they embark on a journey to ultimate relaxation. Offering a unique selection of Asian and Arabic treatments, the spa is all about aiding the body’s natural renewal.

Anantara Spa, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara Tucked away from the heart of Qatar’s vibrant capital, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is a paradise sanctuary which respects local culture by offering an alcohol-free environment as well as wellness and pure indulgence. Hideaway in true Arabian luxury with 141 rooms, suites, pool villas, over water villas and an 800 meter private beach.

Heavenly Spa, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa Ideally located at the heart of Doha’s residential district on Salwa Road, The Westin Doha offers a tranquil retreat for the weary global traveller with the city’s first Heavenly Spa. Featuring nine elegant treatment rooms with designated male and female zones, they include a full bath tub with bath amenities so that you can enjoy your experience in complete privacy.

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Six Senses Spa Doha at Sharq Village & Spa evokes a traditional Qatari setting, creating the ambience of a true Middle Eastern village that has grown organically over time. Decorated with water features and local artwork, it is made up of four themed spa areas, while its 23 treatment rooms resemble typical village residences.

Spa & Wellness Centre, Four Seasons Hotel Doha With palatial Arabic luxury- right on the sea, the spa at Four Seasons is housed within its own three-storey building, encompassing 3,345 square metres and graced with tranquil beachfront views of the Arabian Gulf. Relax and unwind in their 11 treatment rooms and deepen your relaxation with their impressive hydrotherapy facilities.

Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness Spread over 4600m2, Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness features two gender separated floors of wellness and relaxation. Both male and female guests will be able to enjoy a LivNordic Spa Suite, treatment rooms and their signature snow room as well as saunas and salt rooms. Their relaxation areas are inspired by Aurora Borealis and come complete with fireplace.

Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha With the focus firmly on beauty, relaxation and wellbeing, Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski is a heavenly retreat for both men and women. Set in a truly serene ambiance, the spa offers 23 treatment rooms, separate female and male spa wet areas, Hammam and relaxation lounges, Spa Suites, Vitamine Café, Clarins Boutique as well as TheBarberShop.

Best Health Club Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness Located off Shakespeare street, Katara Beach Club by LivNordic Spa & Wellness believe that you should work with your body to achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle, rather than be in competition with it. Pop in and join a class or personalise your workout with one of their dedicated trainers.

Spa & Wellness Centre, Four Seasons Hotel Doha With inspiring views of the Arabian Gulf it’s easy to inspire yourself to keep returning. There’s an

extensive array of weight-training machines and free weights, as well as a squash court and an indoor cycling studio. Their cardiovascular machines are furnished with individual audio-visual monitors and headsets so you can keep yourself motivated.

Balance Wellness by Anantara, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara Pick and choose the ideal elements for you through their tailored programmes or to simply optimise your personal workout. Whether you want to focus on weight loss and body toning, detoxing and anti-ageing, de-stressing or holistic healing, or simply the satisfaction of returning from holiday looking and feeling great.

B/ATTITUDE, Beverly Hills Tower Incorporating DNA testing and a team of specialists to create a unique holistic life plan. Stepping outside the norm they have pioneering a concept in Qatar that combines cutting-edge science to unlock clien’t genetic data and lifestyle patterns to translate it into a clear wellness plan

OxFitness Lab, The Gate Mall Aimed at fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike, the lab delivers a tailor made and fun experience, promoting an active of way of life that helps you feel fit, look fit and be fit. Their service is delivered through 3 pillars OxHealth, OxTraining and OxLife which when combined offers you the ultimate in health and wellbeing.

Jaula Spa & Club, Grand Hyatt Doha Maintain your fitness routine in their deluxe fitness center. Whether you are seeking complete relaxation or energy and rejuvenation, look no further then Jaula Spa, where an unforgettable journey awaits you.

Sheraton Fitness Center, Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel With natural daylight to keep you motivated, Sheraton Fitness Center offers state-of-the-art cardio machines and weight training equipment to suit all your cardio and strength training needs. Open 24 hours a day, and

SPEND YOUR FRIDAY’S AT Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market at Grand Hyatt Doha Get an outstanding Chatuchak Weekend Market food experience, every Friday for brunch from 12:30 - 3:30 pm at award winning Thai restaurant Isaan.

Walk around and explore market like stalls including curry, Pad Thai, Tom Yum Pla and more Thai favorites.

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Fitness Center, Ritz-Carlton Doha

Nu Yu Medi Spa is a physician-directed personal enhancement treatment center. They offer a unique combination of traditional spa services and medical aesthetic treatments designed to help you look and feel your very best.

Why not try out one of their fitness classes in their state-of-the-art training room. You can take a dip in one of their whirlpools (hot and cold!) or explore their freeform pool with swim-up bar. You can always try out their squash-courts in this recently renovated haven.

There’s something here for all ages and abilities.

Best Fitness Center OxFitness Lab, The Gate Mall Each trainer has completed a three-stage interview process, so you can rely on fun and effective workouts no matter who you book with. Their dedicated regimes and personalised training plans provides you with the support needed to maintain a healthier you.

Gymmito Fitness Club, The Pearl In search of a solution to the fast paced lifestyle that you are living or your busy schedule? That’s why GYMMITO was created. A fitness club that will help you achieve your health and well-being goals.

Anytime Fitness, Various Locations Getting to a healthier place is about more than going to the gym. That’s why Anytime Fitness offers personal training and classes when you’re there, and the right tools to keep you on track when you’re not. We were pleased to hear that their biggest branch has recently opened up in Mall of Qatar.

Jaula Spa & Club, Grand Hyatt Doha Feel like stepping up your fitness regime or simply maintaining your level of fitness? You’ll be sure to find respite in their deluxe fitness center.

Nu YU Medical Spa, Villa 18, Khalid Bin Abada

Leaders Skin Group & Clinic, Villa 108, Al Mabahej A comprehensive dermatology clinic that offers a wide array of services for a more youthful and healthy body using the latest technology. Their Korean doctors and technology are the only ones who hold this accolade in Qatar.

Silkor, Al Waab Road, Various Locations

Looking for a perfect blow-dry, fresh manicure or a relaxing facial? Roots ensures that their clients walk out with the professional care that they deserve.

Beauty Box Step into the clean, fresh and funky salon to grab your breath, catch up on your maintenance or if you just fancy a change, Beauty Box won’t disappoint!

Best Hair Salon

The Pearl Dermatology and Laser Center, Villa 420, Al Waab Street

Situated inside the Hilton Hotel, Blue Brush opens up a world of 5* customized services for your head.

With a VIP service, a Hair Clinic, a Color Factory, a Beauty Studio, the Hair Studio will be a place where art, fashion trends and inspiration meet beauty.

Laser rooms equipped with proven and tested effective laser machines, body rooms with latest body contouring device, facial rooms with the most advanced beauty equipments and a relaxing room with an ambiance of a spa.

Best Beauty Salon

First express blow dry concept in Qatar. All options come at pocket friendly prices and require only a few minutes by their expert hair stylists

Blue Brush

Skin and Soul As if you ever needed an excuse to say that you are washing your hair. Step inside and treat your locks to some TLC.

Chic & Posh Beauty Lounge

Snips

Enter their universe of outstanding professional hair care, beauty services and most luxurious facial, body, and nail spa treatments. Experience proficiency, creativity and pampering in one exclusive location

Is your hair in need of a pamper? Situated inside Holiday Villa Hotel & Residence you will leave with a chic overhaul of your tresses.

LPG EndermoSpa & Beauty Centre

Yama Yoga Studios, Various Locations

Dot Beauty

These studios are THE place to be when it comes to yoga, dance, pilates and overall wellbeing.

Boasting over 100 classes a week at two different locations you can unwind at a level that suits you, no matter what your age is.

In a street full of sand color buildings, there is DOT, a white and pink villa which immediately makes women feel like the glamorous woman that they are. With a picturesque view of their garden you are sure to enjoy one of their many beauty services.

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Doha’s most relaxing retreat with a diverse range of world-class health and wellness activities for exquisite relaxation and renewal throughout your stay in Qatar

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With a choice of three locations, Glow believe that each client walks in as a blank canvas and walks away as a work of art

The name Silkor is a play on words combining the English “Silk” with the French “Corps” (body). This encapsulates the Silkor mission - to provide the smoothest, most soothing and least intrusive luxury laser medico-aesthetic and skin care treatments.

The LPG EndermoSpa practitioners have followed “haute-couture” training to provide you with the best possible care for your skin. With an active coaching and a mastery of gestures,these highly qualified beauty professionals durably fight the effects of time.

Ozone Gym & Spa, La Cigale Hotel

Glow American Salon

Glow American Salon Keeping up with the latest trends is no small feat but GLOW have you covered. Fancy mermaid waves?

No problem. Want to dabble with hair chalk? Go ahead. Rest assured, you’re in safe hands.

Beauty Box A new concept on the Doha Beauty scene, a fusion of a “Look Good Salon” with a “BlowDry Bar”, Beauty Box is an express salon tailored to cater for client’s busy lifestyles and time limitations.

Shape and Style Beautiful and healthy hair starts here in their fullyserviced hair salon catering to each individual’s unique style and personality.

CULINARY DELIGHTS Enjoy a relaxing arrival and departure as we whisk you across the water to island exclusivity. Savour the intrigue of contemporary buffet dining - choosing the best local specialties or diverse world flavours. Take advantage of a spa and wellness saving to nurture yourself. Whether you’re interested in relaxation, detoxing, fitness, weight loss, yoga or alternative therapy, we invite you to feel good your way at the Middle East’s first and only wellness centre. While for a touch of pure indulgence, Anantara Spa’s unique journeys range from traditional cleansing rituals in a Turkish hammam, to ancient Thai and Arabian therapies in over water suites.

Rates start from QAR 1,400 including:

Accommodation in a room, suite or villa Daily buffet breakfast at Azraq for 2 persons Daily dinner buffet at Azraq for 2 persons 15% savings for Anantara Spa treatments and Balance Wellness experiences Return transfers between the port and resort

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Ohlala Awards Best Nail Salon Chic & Posh Beauty Lounge Chic and Posh Beauty Salon was created in 2013 to fill the niche in the market for a high standard, full-functional beauty lounge for charming Qatari women. Nothing beats the feeling of a fresh mani/pedi. Experience proficiency, creativity and pampering in this exclusive location.

Beauty Box All of their pedicure chairs are host to luxurious and comfy recliners. Adjust, sit back and relax while soothing water and therapists pamper your feet Offering comprehensive nail services including acrylics and just about anything nails.

Nails Operating three locations in Doha, clients will find a peaceful open-planned spacious, clean haven for hands and footcare treatments

Paris Nails Offering over twenty nail treatments you can be confident in the knowledge that you will receive the treatment you desire

Latin Beauty Salon LATIN Beauty Center & Spa is a modern and stylish salon located in Al Waab, Al Azizi that offers quality services using premium products at affordable prices.

Best Dental Spa British Dental Clinic

Doha Dental With over ten years of dental experience Doha Dental are experts in all facets of dentistry services.

Weight Loss Program VLCC Lose excess weight and bulges without resorting to crash diets, medicines or hunger suppressants at VLCC.

Balance Wellness by Anantara, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara Enhance your health and wellbeing in any way you wish with an inspirational choice of experiences, from healthy cuisine and raw juices, fitness classes for body and mind, to wellness seminars, results driven spa treatments and healing alternative therapies

Diet Delights Providing you with the opportunity to work with a dietician to achieve a healthier you. To lessen the burden of preparing your own meals they deliver nutritionally balanced meals to your door.

Crunch Doha Experience ‘Fresh Box’ that provides you with a monthly subscription for a healthy and nutritional meal plan. That’s one less thing to worry about.

Slim’n Lite Health and Diet Food Center A healthy lifestyle delivered to your doorstop that caters real food from farm-fresh ingredients that are unaltered, healthy, and genuinely delicious at the same time.

Best Hospital Al Ahli Hospital Self-proclaimed as offering a holistic embodiment of love you instantly feel safe in their experienced care.

Hamad Women’s Hospital Women’s Hospital plays a major role in improving the health and wellbeing of women in Qatar.

The hospital has a large obstetric service and is responsible for the vast majority of births in Qatar – more than 17,000 each year

Rumailah Hospital Rumailah Hospital is a multi-speciality hospital that provides medical, surgical and long-term care to the population of Qatar.

Aster Medical Centre Joined by pleasant and highly qualified doctors and nursing staff, Aster Medical Centre aims to provide quality healthcare facilities at an affordable cost to the patients with outmost care and accuracy.

Al Khor General Hospital With one of the biggest workforces in Qatar, every member of staff is commited to delivering the safest, most effective and most compassionate care to each and every one of their patients.

Offering a refreshingly modern approach to dental care, one that merges the latest state-of-theart technology and techniques with high levels of professionalism.

Special Contribution to the Wellness Industry

Smile Dental Care

Co-founders of Evergreen Organics Café and NIYA Yoga Studio.

Ghanim Al Sulaiti & Jawaher Al Fardan

Need something to smile about? Pop into Smile Dental Care for your consultation.

Niya Yoga is the first of its kind in Qatar. Advanced yoga teacher Jawaher

Al Dana Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Center

launched the first Qatari owned yoga studio, but, she is also the co-founder for Evergreen Organics alongside vegan entrepreneur Ghanim who is the driving force behind Qatar’s first ever fully vegan cafe.

State of the art dental clinic providing specialized dental treatment at affordable rates. They have highly qualified doctors, well experienced in Qarar performing the latest treatment modalities with modern equipment

Dr. Sarah’s Specialist Dental Centre Your dental experience will no longer be a painful and unpleasant one. Start Smiling.

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Anantara Spa, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara

The duo are passionate about creating an impact on society by promoting a healthy lifestyle, with a plant-based diet, and further spreading the message of “living conscious and aware”

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in our element

Diva Lounge Spa, established in 2006, is a boutique day spa with the mission of providing professional women in Qatar with five-star customer service at affordable prices The décor of Diva Lounge Spa

is enviably Instagram worthy with their clean layout melodically caressing your senses to relax from the moment that you step into their premises. To ensure that you’re always in the radius of indulgence you are able to access Diva Lounge Spa’s renowned facilities at one of their branches scattered across Doha, located at The Gate Mall, Royal Plaza, Quanat Quartier - The Pearl and at Al Gharafa, with the fifth branch soon to open at the Tawar Mall.

The oriental notes further nod to their concept revolving around the Four Elements; Earth, Fire, Wind and Water. With a wide range of body and beauty treatments packed into their menu you are sure to walk out their doors with a smile on your face after being pampered like the diva that you are, especially as they tailor to the preferences of each individual client.

A lot of their treatments are inspired by ancient Thai rituals to enhance your overall wellbeing and further heighten your experience to another level of bliss. They have a range of ‘lounges’ to ensure that you’re preened to perfection literally from head-totoe, so if you want to revive those locks, or merely add that splash of colour to your usual manicure, then look no further!

They ensure that their high level of service and hygiene is consistent throughout all of their branches which instantly allows you to let your mind drift to a zen-like state.

Overall, their holistic approach to wellness based on relaxing treatments that revive the soul in an environment that combines, style, efficiency and serenity is an absolute must.

As if you really need an excuse to spoil that best friend of yours or indeed take some much needed ‘me’ time, just because.

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Health Files

Stress Defying After a long and hectic day from work, there’s nothing quite like a spot of serious relaxation in The Spa of Mövenpick Hotel Al Aziziyah Doha.

It is a dedicated five-star

wellness destination for tranquillity and rejuvenation, the perfect place to boost your overall health and well-being. And we’re so thrilled to have it in our city.

The spa offers a wide choice of holistic massages, facials and beauty treatments, using essential oils derived from natural organic sources.

Aches and pains will melt away as you succumb to the expert hands of fully trained masseurs, as you delight in the sensuous pleasure of aromatherapy or experience the unique sensation of hot oiled stones, soothing away the tension.

Recently, The Spa of Mövenpick Hotel Al Aziziyah Doha has introduced a range of new massage and body treatments. Amongst them is Deep Tissue Massage, a special therapy that is excellent in dealing with a whiplash or sports injury, as well as treating spasms and muscle tension. The focus is on the deepest layers of muscle tissues and tendons. The invigorating Deep Tissue Massage starts with dry massage, followed by an oil massage that may use soft, medium or deep pressure, which works deeply into the muscles to release chronic muscle tension. The massage has therapeutic effects that are capable of healing one s body and repairing muscles, tissues and joints. After the treatment, guests will feel light-bodied, free from tension and muscle pains. This massage is good for promoting the blood circulation of people who are workaholic and active in sports.

The new massage menu also features scrub treatments, such as Sugar Sweet Honey Scrub & Masques, Coconut Salt Sea Scrub & Masques, Relaxing Jet Lag Massage and a new facial treatment for ladies.

The Spa offers five treatment rooms, an indoor swimming pool, separate male and female saunas, steam rooms and a Jacuzzi, as well as a fitness centre.

It is open daily from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm, and from 11.00 am to 9.00 pm for spa treatments.

For more information call: 4445 5530 94

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“The spa offers a wide choice of holistic massages, facials and beauty treatments, using essential oils derived from natural organic sources.”

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Health Files We have heard many such positive thoughts and sayings but what really is: “Positive thinking?”

Research is beginning to reveal that positive thinking is about much more than just being happy or displaying an upbeat attitude. Positive thoughts can actually create real value in your life and help you build skills that last much longer than a smile.

There is no longer any doubt that what happens in the brain influences what happens in the body. When facing a health crisis, actively cultivating positive emotions can boost the immune system and counter depression. Studies have shown an indisputable link between having a positive outlook and health benefits like lower blood pressure, less heart disease, better weight control and healthier blood sugar levels. Even when faced with an incurable illness, positive feelings and thoughts can greatly improve one’s quality of life.

I believe that a positive mental attitude is the best foundation for optimal health. Your habitual thoughts and emotions largely determine your level of health and the quality of your life. But let’s face it; life is full of events that are beyond our control. However, we do have control over our responses to these events. Our attitude goes a long way in determining how we view and respond to all of the challenges of life and we’ll be much happier, healthier and more successful if we adopt a positive mental attitude.

Positive affirmations can make changes in the subconscious mind to create a healthy, positive self-image and existence. A health-related example is: “Every cell in my body vibrates with energy and health.” By consistently using positive affirmations with ourselves, we create positive subconscious thoughts. These new, productive thoughts will replay automatically throughout our lives. Each time they replay, they’ll reinforce the new positive inner-image we have of ourselves and our lives in general. By replacing old, negative thinking with positive subconscious thoughts, we’ll be able to create a new, positive reality for ourselves.

A wise optimistic thought that is an all-time hit: “Laughter is the best medicine”- implement this and you will start to feel the changes instantly. Medical research has proven the benefits of laughter:

• Improves the immune system • Enhances blood flow and improves cardiovascular function • Releases natural mood-elevating and pain-killing chemicals (‘happy hormones’) • Improves the transfer of oxygen and nutrients to internal organs

getting zen

“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in everyday!” Pallavi Patil gets philosophical…

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While the reality is that life isn’t always one big laugh, we should remember that it’s not what happens in our lives that determines our direction; it’s our response to the challenges that shapes the quality of our life. Hardship, heartbreak, disappointments, and failures are often the fuel for happiness, compassion and success.

Remember, you alone are in charge of your attitude and it is entirely upon you to control it.

Live well, have a hearty laugh, live longer.

Pallavi Patil is the Manager at the Spa by Clarins at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl Doha. For more information on the spa call: 4035 5555

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Beauty is in the eye of The

Ritz-Carlton Doha Craig Ferriman feasts his senses on this luxury Doha Hotel on the Arabian Gulf and invites us to discover the very definition of an opulent Middle Eastern Paradise

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The Ritz-Carlton is one of the older properties in Qatar opening sixteen years ago this month. Two years back, the management team rightly felt that a spring clean was due, so, without closing the hotel, they have refurbished the whole place, almost top to bottom and the job is now complete. I went along to check it out and admire all their hard work.

The vast and palatial lobby looks much the same as it always has but that’s about the only things that hasn’t changed! I was greeted by a traditionally warm welcome and was escorted to my room where everything was explained to me about the facilities on offer. A beautiful amenities package lay on the coffee table in my room that included a lot of chocolate. The attention to detail and personalisation to the customer was evident from the way my amenities package was presented. It featured a mock up front page of Oh La La with my own face on it! They really did know how to make me feel like a star! When the check in was complete and I was left alone in my room, I took a seat on the deep dark-green sofa and pondered where to start. I decided on the balcony. All rooms have a balcony allowing for a great start to the day as you sip your morning coffee from their espresso machine in the room and take in the views of a fast growing country and an ever developing city. I could see the West Bay skyline, Katara and from some rooms, you can look out over the new Lusail district. I could also see the Lagoona mall which is at the end of the Ritz driveway. Ideal if you need to grab a few items or do a little shopping in the department store there or just have a wander and a browse.

The new brunch format has launched with strong verve as the Ritz promises to deliver an afternoon of culinary magic. It’s held at The Lagoon which is their large international dining outlet. Their aim is to offer you a menu that comes from farm to table. There were even hens and sheep in the garden outside the dining area although I don’t think that is quite the farm they meant! Organic products and fresh ingredients are the abiding hallmark of the brunch and 100 www.ohlala-magazine.com

local Escapes it’s excellently laid out on wagon carts and simple wooden racks that emphasize the sheer quality of the food on offer. I tried eating as much as I could because...well...you’re supposed to at brunch, right?

I know I wouldn’t totally succeed so I decided to be strategic and had some outstanding salads. There were over half a dozen to choose between and I had a little of all of them as long with the sushi which included eel nigiri - something you don’t get on every sushi counter!

The beetroot hummus and the tabbouleh did impress me but most of all their meat was very good. A strip loin of beef looked me in the eye and stared me down. It was carved before me and tasted delicious.

The carvery also offered chipotle shrimps and barbecue chicken. You really do need to leave a lot of room for the meats. It’s a really family friendly brunch. Kids can roam freely. The little ones can even jump into the bouncy castle and everyone can have a wander around the gorgeous gardens and see the farmyard animals; sheep and hens in their pens.

The pool area is rather special. It’s like a cavernous oasis.

The pools meanders around rockeries to give the impression of multiple pools although they all join up. Hidden in among these rocky outcrops are private spaces with sun lounges so the pool garden could actually be very full and you wouldn’t know it. It doesn’t really lend itself to Olympic swimming so much as lazing around, enjoying a good book and cooling off from the heat. There is a full length indoor pool that has marked out lanes if you want to do laps. I decided on relaxing in the pool and burning off all my calories in the gym which is the largest hotel gym in the country. It’s a huge space and a mixed gym although there is a large female-only gym right next to it so you’ll not be fighting for dumbbells. The hotel bought an entire line of products from Tech Gym line allowing users to use state of the art equipment. I loved the slick, simple and stylish equipment. The place just felt new and I’m sure that made me run faster!

The spa is a maze of different corridors leading off to different places; to saunas, a Jacuzzi, hamam, to showers and of course to large treatment rooms which are beautifully designed and very private. They even have showers inside the treatment rooms. The staff of course are the best of the best.

If you upgrade to club access, then you can use the club lounge which is bigger than my own home. It offers refreshments all day long and in the evening you can relax in high style with sushi, freshly prepared risotto or their eclectic cheese selection while reclining on a classical chaise-lounge.

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All About Strata Located sky high on the 55th and 56th floors with stunning views of the Doha skyline, Strata Lounge offers a light menu with innovative creations best shared with friends and even better accompanied by our signature beverages. With its modern décor, seductive lighting, and the right mix of music, Strata is a sleek and inviting space for socialising throughout the evening or dancing the night away.

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UNICORN MONDAYS

Hedkandi is back this 5th of October featuring DJ Miranda Loy and HedKandi favourite Dax On Sax! Enjoy the monthly music fest as Strata once again brings back internationally renowned DJ’s to take Doha by storm. A true dance powerhouse, Hedkandi has hundreds of shows every year from Dubai, to Dublin, to Sydney and of course, Qatar.

L et loose and allow your imagination to run wild ever y Monday at Strata. Come as you are or who you want to be for Doha’s dreamiest experience. Featuring PYROKISS and special guests for a magical mashup evening!

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JAZZ FOR TWO (J42) Enjoy a night dedicated to the two of you! Jazz, cheese, grapes and the magnificent Doha skyline to allow you to escape the city buzz. Whether catching up with friends, or an evening spent with your better half, this is the perfect way to unwind, relax and lounge in the city.

and Cabin Crew team members get 50% off until 11pm on selected beverages and food and 25% off after 11pm. What a perfect way to celebrate the end, or beginning, of your work week.

Join DJ Catalin in the mix as he brings you the best of top 40, dance, urban and balkan beats.

QR 256 for a bottle of red or white grapes and a chef ’s artisan cheese platter for two.

Free entrance for all.

Tuesdays from 18:00 onwards.

ELLEGANCE at Strata Since the launch of Éllégance in July, the ladies night has quickly gained fame for being a must event of the week.

Taking place on Wednesdays at Strata Lounge with ever popular DJ Legacy, be taken on a musical journey through the ages of Urban & Dance all night long. Dance till 2:00am with the girls and sing along as the DJ spins your favourite songs. What makes this Ladies Night unique? All Ladies get the chance to win a goodie bag at the end of the evening every week! From giant boxes filled with your favourite make up brands or perfume sets, to bags full of pampering and rejuvenating products, Ladies start their night with 2 complimentary sips on the house as well as complimentary entrance, while gentlemen pay QAR 75 for entry tickets.

Wednesdays from 20:00 –02:00

Industry at Strata Every Saturday evening is a night for the INDUSTRY! Hoteliers

Saturdays from 20:00 – 02:00

The Takeover at Strata A new season brings new beginnings. Enjoy the best views in town on the 55th and 56th floors at Strata while you dance the night away. The TAKEOVER returns to Strata with Qatar’s leading DJs, Jard McCulloch and PYROKISS in the mix with friends and special guests on rotation to bring you a brand new experience every Thursday. Free entrance for all.

Thursdays from 20:00 – 02:00

YALLA! Dance to the Beat!

YALLA and dance to the oriental and Arabic beat every Friday evening at Strata. Join DJ Zee as he brings you the latest sounds of oriental, Arabic, pop fusion and more. Free entrance for all.

Fridays from 20:00 – 02:00

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BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE!

Beauty is woven throughout our daily living with subtle displays that evoke pleasure within the viewer. It’s observed in a multitude of aspects; by shape, form, colour, textures, scents and charisma.We witness and experience this beauty with our many senses.

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hey say it’s in the simplest things in our lives which hold this unspoken beauty. And it’s often unnoticed by our consciousness. But I say it’s also in the more sophisticated elements that enhance and reveal our attractiveness, and these elements are borne out by applying additional methods to develop the natural beauty that lies within.

Beauty is seen in God’s creation and also in deliberate man-made contributions. It has a crafted artistic manifestation that is unique, and can take the individual into a personal or private appreciation, thus the saying “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” We need to appreciate the way we look; the way we were created. Each of us is special. Each of us is beautiful. Today women and men are running towards plastic surgery, some enhancing but others causing irreversible damage!

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Tell me – what’s actually wrong with the way you look? Do you imagine that you were a gorgeous person in your teens, or at least, a more attractive person? Then maybe you are just busy at work, got married and neglected yourself, you gained a little weight, or didn’t have enough money to maintain yourself to the superficial standards society constantly defines as beautiful? We need to stop fooling ourselves. Let’s love and nurture what we have already been blessed with. The cosmetic surgery industry is saturating us with aesthetic body procedures but there’s no shop for the real deal; the beauty that we already have, and the beauty that lies within.

As a society, we need to develop, enhance, and display to promote the appreciation of natural way we are. Why? Because it’s real!

Did you ever think it’s true when your mother said: you have a cute nose, or beautiful eyes, glowing skin, lovely long hair, or those high cheek bones! Why would you want to change anything?

I’m not against anyone for choosing to undertake a minor procedure, I just question is it really necessary? If so, I’m happy for you. But if you haven’t made your mind up yet, there is nothing wrong to re-evaluate how you actually look and how you can enhance the beauty you already have.

Perhaps all you need is to take care of yourself more, It could be hair removal, facials & facial peels, frequent massages in the various beauty salons, beauty clinics, exercise at the many gyms available to shed those pesky fats, a make-up and colour assessment, or is it just buying the right and appropriate clothing for your body shape.

As the premier image consultancy, we are here to guide you rediscover your beauty inside and out.

Beauty is not just all around us,it starts from within us. We say “love yourself first, then others will follow”. +974 5581 0238 about.U@jfkindulgence.com, www.jkfindulgence.com

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Panoramic Views Craig Ferriman scales to lofty heights to experience The Torch’s Three Sixty restaurant where he has fine dining taken to new zeniths.

The next time someone says to you there’s is nothing new to do in

Qatar, then tell them they need to go to The Torch. Chances are they haven’t been. I hadn’t and yet I must have glanced this iconic landscape a thousand times. It’s hard to miss it. At three hundred metres tall, it is easily Qatar’s tallest building and on the forty seventh floor, you’ll find a revolving panoramic dining extravaganza. The building didn’t move but I did a three sixty around the restaurant over the course of ninety minutes and saw views of Qatar from high in the sky that I had never witnessed before. There was so much to take in before I’d even touched the menu.

The restaurant revolves around three hundred and sixty degrees allowing incredible birds eye views of Hamad Acquatic Centre, Aspire Park, Khalifa stadium and Villagio mall.

Chathura Weerasekara leads the culinary team and has finessed a menu that really works. His pedigree is assured having most recently worked under the leadership of Marco-Pierre White in Dubai. He told me that in the two years he has worked at the Torch he’s got the menu down to a tee and says that customers really like it.

I sampled their signature dishes and was highly impressed by the outstanding quality of the food. Starting with the langoustine soup which was a semi-creamy dish made with leftover langoustine shells. The piece de resistance and definite unique selling point was the option for venison. It is the only place in the country, that I know of, that offers venison steak on a menu. And when I ate it, I did think to myself it’s been a while since I last ate venison. Sourced from a Dutch supplier, the chef slow cooks it for four hours with juniper berries and thyme. The other classic entree they offer are veal ribs which are served boneless, seasoned with chopped onions and garlic and topped with smoked paprika. It lies on top of a bed of baby mozzarella and polenta.

Cliche though it may be, it’s not a stretch to say that the city is bedevilled with cafes and restaurants that serve up sweet desserts. Finding something distinctive in that field is surely difficult but the chef ’s solution at Three Sixty was all about emphasising the flavour and leaving out the sugar. Try the matcha parfait because it does just that. It looks like it’s going to be crunchy but it’s soft and spongy instead tasting of green tea with white chocolate underneath.

Staff were first class, fast, friendly and knew exactly what they were serving.

The audience they initially catered to were the sports community within the neighbourhood. Many visiting athletes pass through to use the world class training facilities nearby and stay at the Torch Hotel so they want to eat well.

But a sporting clientele are far from their only typical customers. People travel far and wide to get a taste of great food with a stunning view. I went at lunchtime but when the stars are out and the sun has fallen, little bulbs alight and an intimate setting is created where it feels like an almost entirely different place. The setting is a gift but the food lives up to these dizzying heights!

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Sipping Sophistication When it comes to high society dining, nothing comes finer than Zengo’s new Afternoon Tea experience.

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ometimes you leave a restaurant feeling more stressed than when you first arrived. It might be that the overbooked venue won’t let you sit until your entire party has arrived; your preferred entrée is no longer available; or that the waiter cleared your plates before the conversation reached a natural ending. But there is one such dining experience that eliminates all of the above and focuses on offering a luxurious and pampering set up.

At Zengo, located on the 61st floor of The Kempinski Residences & Suites, the new Afternoon Tea experience instantly puts you in a kind of repose that still maintains etiquette and form. Aimed for ladies to catch up with their girlfriends over a spot of tea and bites, the Afternoon Tea experience has a menu brimming with classic comforts such as Moroccan Mint, Red Fruit and Earl Grey as well as exotic mocktail blends of Komachi (chamomile, elderflower syrup and lemon, soda) and Yei Sei Boto (lemongrass, honeydew melon syrup and green tea). The bites include Steamed Bao with Wild Mushrooms and Salmon Brioche Sandwiches and for sweets, Black Sesame Crème Brulee and Apple & Coconut Sweet Spring Rolls. If all of that didn’t make you salivate, you’ll have to go to Zengo to try it out yourselves. One word from us: heavenly.

Timing Sunday to Thursday, 3:00-6:00pm

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Chic Eats

October Dining Our round up of the best chic eats venues Grand Hyatt Doha, West Bay Lagoon Head to Santa Monica Breakfast Club for a whole host of culinary delights that will be sure to transport you from busy city life to the chilled environment of the West Coast. Children welcome! QAR 260 Food and Soft Beverages QAR 360 Food and Alcohol. Every Friday from 12:30-3:30pm.

Call: 4448 1240

InterContinental Doha, The City Craving for some Hummus, Tahini, Tabouleh or Baba Ghannouj? Looking for some great mixed grills and traditional Arab dishes? Awaken your senses with colours, spices, and flavours. Take a culinary journey of the Middle East every Friday night at The Square. Starting from QAR180. Fridays from 6:00-11:00pm.

Call: 4015 8888

W Doha Hotel & Residences Perk up your morning’s ladies, strut your style & mingle in the “Ladies only breakfast”.

Break the morning fast & kick start your day by unleashing their decanted selection at Market by Jean-Georges. It’s QAR80, SundayThursday from 9:00-11:00am.

Call: 4453 5135

Sharq Village & Spa, a RitzCarlton HoteL Savour authentic Lebanese cuisine alongside an array of unique Middle Eastern specialties and live music at Al Liwan restaurant. Unwind with aromatic Shisha in a variety of exotic flavors and traditional Lebanese coffee. Wednesdays, 6:30-11:00pm, QAR 250 excluding beverages 110 www.ohlala-magazine.com

and QAR 370 inclusive of house beverages.

Call: 4425 6666

Four Seasons Hotel Doha The luxury of a traditional afternoon tea with a Japanese twist. White Pearl Lounge welcomes you to experience tantalising Umami “Savoury” and Okashi “Sweet” bites along with Nobu Matcha Tea and one choice of tea, coffee, or special beverage. Available every Saturday from 3:00-6:00pm, QAR 195 Classic Tea Set and QAR 240 Sparkling Tea Set. Call: 4494 8600

Oryx Rotana Calling all ladies for a revolution! Be part of the ladies night at the Jazz Club and enjoy four complimentary drinks, tantalizing snacks and drinks from 8:00PM to midnight. After that, enjoy a 50% discount on selected cocktails.

Enjoy the night with our South African jazz band from 9:00PM – 1:00AM. Call: 4402 3333

Shangri-La Hotel Doha Level one comes to life as Santorini and Fuego join forces offering a new take on brunch. Feast on lobsters, sushi and fresh fish. Select from the finest butchers cut, take your pick from the traditional pie and roast station grill or make your own cocktail all while enjoying lively entertainment with our Argentine duo and DJ. From QAR350 at 1:00pm.

Call: 4429 5295

The Torch Have an afternoon tea at Torch Tea Garden by choosing from our Signature or Traditional Afternoon Tea with our Chefs selection of

Bites, Pastry Chefs Treats and choice of Coffee at QAR140 net person. Served Tuesday to Sunday from 3.30pm to 6.00pm. High-end Tea Lounge located on the 21st floor of the hotel, overlooking the pool and Aspire Park.

Call: 4446 5600

Westin Doha Hotel & Spa Downtown Doha’s best Saturday brunch with traditional royal Thai dishes accompanied by refreshing twists on classic beverages created by our mixologists this offers a new look on the classic brunch. From 12:00-4:00pm, QAR175 for the non-alcoholic package, QAR320 for a sparkling package.

Call: 3359 8514

Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl, Doha The warmth of Latin American hospitality and lively family-style dining, Toro Toro brunch offers a selection of Pan Latin favourites as well as Toro Toro’s signature mouth-watering churrasco grill at the heart of every meal, while you enjoy a lively Bossa Nova band. It’s QAR350 for soft beverages and QAR390 for a full package. Every Friday from 12:30-4:00pm.

Call: 4035 5101

Zengo Zengo brings its sophistication to a maximum level with the launch of its AFTERNOON Tea. An exquisite selection of sweet and savory Asian delights, follow with the most wide and traditional Asia teas. From Sunday to Thursday from 3:006:00pm, it’s QAR150 for Ocha afternoon tea and QAR270 for Kagayaki afternoon tea.

Call: 4405 3560

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Illusion’s Grand Opening The chicest rooftop lounge at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha officially opened last month to rave reviews. It’s a modern mix of olde-worlde and new, a discreet hideaway meets the open azure waters of The Pearl. We ventured into the world of Illusion where Yung from Cali Swag District performed on the night and created the best buzz in town.

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Miss Ohlala

If I Could Wish Upon A Star

Ira Sumbaeva

Miss Ohlala suggests some improvements that could be made to life in Doha.

I feel blessed to have a great life in Doha which is relatively easy in comparison to my lifestyle back in the UK. It is futile to try to compare London to Doha, however here are a few things that in my opinion would make Doha an even better place to live...

A climate-controlled dome. How amazing would it be to have a climatecontrolled park to cycle and play in during the summer months? I’m convinced there must be a technical or ecological reason why this hasn’t been built yet, as it seems such an awesome idea. Any chance you could put a summer dome over Aspire Park?

Vintage and thrift shops. Apart from the obvious, practical point that there are more limited places in Doha to give away second hand clothes, I enjoy hunting in London charity shops and markets for vintage bargains. Villaggio have unique and interesting finds – as well as City Centre Mall too, but if we could just transport the likes of the Portobello Road and Colombia Road markets over here too, that would be incredible. Cafes, brick-a-brack markets, vintage clothes shops and flowers are the perfect, quintessentially-British mix.

Little tapas restos and bistros. I miss small, quirky restaurants which are casual and relatively affordable. In Soho, London there are some fabulous establishments which you have to queue around the block to get into. Once in, you are squeezed onto little wooden tables with 114 www.ohlala-magazine.com

uncomfortable school chairs, often sharing tables with others. However, the atmosphere is electric and you have to speak loudly to be heard over the din of people enjoying themselves and eating delicious plates of tapas. Polpo, Brindisa and The Providores are fine examples of such establishments.

Roll top baths and decadent bathrooms. I can’t even swing a cat in my bathroom, let alone fit into the bath, which was clearly designed with The Borrowers in mind. I miss lounging in a hot bath, listening to Pavarotti and drinking bubbles. I prefer not to wear my contacts in our bathroom as the combination of 1980s orange and brown tiles offends my eyes. I long for a bathroom that one would actually enjoy spending time in (not to mention the plumbing/drains).

Online grocery shopping. In my opinion supermarket shopping is a tedious experience. I also entirely fail to comprehend why people in Doha insist on taking their entire (extended) family to the supermarket with them. It would be great if we could get online shopping going here. We are all looking for ways to save time nowadays and I long for hassle-free on-line grocery shopping from the sanctity of my villa.

Unicorns with glittery horns... one can always dream. However, I don’t think they would look out of place roaming free around Aspire Park?

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