January, 2013 Marhaba! Welcome to the thirteenth edition of Six Senses Zighy Bay’s monthly newsletter on what was, what is, and what will be… Each story offers a glimpse of the ongoing activities, events, packages and news at our bay-side hideaway. Should any of these stories peak your interest and you or your clients would like more information, pictures or pricing, please do not hesitate to ring or write. Shukran and happy reading! Monica Majors PR and Media Manager pr-zighy@sixsenses.com +968 26735555 resort, extension 1104
In Harmony with our Environment ~ Oman Environment Day Donations Each 8th January marks the national day of environmental awareness for Oman, known as Oman Environment Day. This year’s initiatives take place throughout the Sultanate for a full week, as a result of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ unwavering commitment to protecting Oman’s environment and natural resources. In support, the resort made financial donations from its Social and Environment Responsibilities Fund (SERF) to encourage both cultural and natural endeavors. The donations supported: •Planting of 1000 Qaram trees and other indigenous trees •Beach cleaning campaigns in Dibba, Bukha and Khasab •Conducting lectures throughout the Musandam on environmental awareness •Contribution to the Omani Fusion Cookbook by Studio Basel, proceeds benefiting the Ladies of Sidab and other low-income projects .05% of the resort’s monthly revenue is set aside into SERF, in addition to a 2% decarbonising initiative already built into all villa rates. Additionally, 50% of revenue from the resort’s own mineralized water is also distributed. Notfor-profit socially responsible programmes are encouraged to contact us for possible SERF grants.
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Inside Six Senses Zighy Bay | January 2013 Zighy Passion ~ Hide Away this Valentine’s Day Come away with your love and let the magic of Zighy create poetry to last a lifetime. Settle into your traditional Omani-style villa with oversized bath tub, outdoor shower, luxurious king-sized bed, and private pool; nestled between the stunning Hajar Mountains and 1.6 km stretch of sandy beach. A sparkling surprise awaits you to enhance your passionate weekend of solitude and enjoyment. Experiences included create unique memories: a sensational couple’s rose-oil hot stone massage and facial journey at our award-winning Spa. Natural rose oil is a powerful anti-aging therapy that leaves skin smooth, glowing and encourages a calm and relaxed state of mind. Valentine’s dinner teases your senses and plays with your love of traditional fine dining through a course-by-course Aphrodisiac Degustation. Featured at Sense on the Edge, honoured as the Middle East’s Best Restaurant from the Middle East Hotel Awards and perched at 293 meters above sea level, we add the finishing touches to your romantic hideaway. Valid for arrival on Thursday, 14th February, 2013 and includes: •Two-night’s accommodation in a luxury Pool Villa •A bottle of Ayala Rosé Champagne in your villa upon arrival • ‘1001 Roses’ Couple’s Spa Journey at the Six Senses Spa ~ A sixty-minutes rose-oil hot stone massage and thirty-minutes rose-infused facial • Aphrodisiac Course-by-Course Dining Experience at Sense on the Edge ~ including wine pairing, Champagne and a ‘Love Potion’
Guest Chef Michal Konrád ~ From FouZoo to You, 30th Jan – 2nd Feb Slovakian Executive Chef Michal Konrád takes a step aside from his hit Pan-Asian restaurant FouZoo to entertain guests at Six Senses Zighy Bay. In collaboration with the resort’s award-winning Culinary Team and at the Middle East’s Best Restaurant, Sense on the Edge, Michal will fuse the fresh ingredients from the resort’s organic garden with his own Michelin-star experience. General Manager Axel Jarosch welcomes Chef Michal, stating, “This opportunity to host such a young talent will not only introduce our guests to dining from other parts of the globe, but also our hosts to the possibilities that exist in the Culinary world. It also serves to demonstrate the possibilities of our mountain-top restaurant. The Chefs regularly offer exceptional gastronomic events that deserve such recognition.” Michal brings experience from such acclaimed Chefs as the Michelinstarred René Redzepi and Ichiro Kubota, as well as the prestigious and anonymously-judged Gurman Award at his restaurant FouZoo. Guests can join Chef Michal on Wednesday, 30th January for an interactive cooking class or on Thursday, 31st January and Saturday, 2nd February at Sense on the Edge for a bespoke set course menu. Reservations are essential for each experience.
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Inside Six Senses Zighy Bay | January 2013 Marhaba Jose and Crystal ~ Adventure Hosts for al Feetean’s Club The newest Zee Bees to join the Experiences team are Jose Pedroza and Crystal Bartolo. They were recruited for their expertise in adventure programming and to create exceptional experiences in Al Feetean’s Club, the resort’s teenage club for those guests aged 12 -18 years. The club excels at natural activities, offering snorkelling, rock climbing, mountain biking, slack-line, archery, abseiling, hiking and trekking, and survival skills, among many others. Facilities at the club include restrooms, Jungle Gym, pétanque, tennis and volleyball courts, air hockey, foosball, carom, table tennis and Nintendo Wii, keeping young adults entertained throughout their stay.
Khun Noom, “Therapy Through Sound,” 3rd – 28th February Khun Noom has practiced different modalities of healing for over 10 years in several countries. Using her vast knowledge of holistic health, her aim is, “to set man free” through Reiki and Sound Healing. She is a Yoga instructor and Meditation leader, a therapist of Thai massage, artist in cupping techniques that relax your nerves, a specialist in foot Reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage. Using the healing qualities of crystal singing bowls, her goal is to assist people to heal their suffering, or ailments of the body, mind and spirit, and to bring them into a deep state of awareness where they begin to remember the truth within. Combining her keen insight and clarity along with the healing sound of the crystal bowls, each of her therapies results in the most powerful awakening and transformation.
Katrina Valente, “Inner Peace, Outer Beauty” 14th – 17th February Holistic Aesthetician Katrina Valente has devoted her life to health and wellness. Over the years she has travelled extensively on a healing journey of self discovery in order to help others achieve their dreams and goals. She has been rewarded with recognition as one of the World’s Top Four Facialists. She is qualified in aromatherapy, reflexology, crystal healing, colour therapy, NLP Hypnosis and timeline therapy, coaching to excellence, Angelic Reiki and skincare aesthetics. Anti-aging was always her passion, and having learned many different modalities she decided to offer a different kind of facial treatment; one that incorporated crystals, colour therapy and reflexology, giving results that tantalize your mind, body, and spirit. Her consultations are thorough as she looks at not just your skin, but your whole being. The result: it’s not just a facial you may end up having! She simply wants to help you break free of your limitations to have the life of which you truly deserve. Katrina is the exclusive therapist at Six Senses Zighy Bay who offers the highly acclaimed Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial! Do not miss out on this most luxurious of non-invasive skin therapies.
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