Inside Six Senses Zighy Bay May-June 2013

May-June, 2013 Marhaba! Welcome to Six Senses Zighy Bay’s bi-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

Six Senses Zighy Bay Lauded in 2013 Awards

“One should always play fairly when one has the winning cards.” ~ Oscar Wilde

The verve of the award season

was prevalent at the resort, with retention and acceptance of many high profile accolades:

World Luxury Spa Awards – Honoured a sophomore trophy, Six Senses Spa at Zighy Bay retained the title as Best Destination Spa – Oman.

World Travel Awards – At the gala ceremony held in Dubai on Sunday, 5th May, the resort retained the two awards for Oman’s Leading Resort and Oman’s Leading Spa Resort. Since 2010 the former title has been bestowed onto the resort, with the latter 2-years and running.

Middle East Hotel Awards – Held in Dubai on Tuesday, 22nd May, the resort was decorated for its ‘green’ credentials after retaining the award for Best Sustainable Initiative, as well as snagging the inaugural title of Best Hotel. Unofficially the team also won “Best Crowd” at the awards ceremony, with management from the resort in attendance.

TripAdvisor – Again the resort has also received the coveted Certificate of Excellence from the stand-alone online review agency.

World Luxury Hotel Awards – Voting is open from 24th June to 26th July in three categories: Best Luxury Hideaway Resort; Best Luxury Spa Hotel; Best Luxury Family Hotel.

Axel Jarosch at the Middle East Hotel Awards, 2013. Mabrouk!

General Manager Axel Jarosch was in attendance at the World Travel and Middle East Hotel Awards ceremonies. Accepting the trophies he stated, “Exceptional efforts and dedication should be rewarded, and I accept these honours on behalf of our family at the resort. I am very proud of the unique guest experiences we continue to offer. We are not only rewarded for consistency, but for our everevolving canon of offerings. This is why we deserve to win year after year.”

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Inside Six Senses Zighy Bay| May-June, 2013 Marksmen in Training ~ Archery in Action Exceptional outdoor activities are ample throughout the resort, particularly

as part of the Al Feetean’s Club (12-18 years) and Chaica’s Club (4-12 years).

Added to the programme is the newly installed archery range. Guests of all ages can participate in activities on the weekly programme as well as reserve a private lesson with the Experiences hosts. We have all safety equipment and will even supply the apples!  Al Feetean's weekly activity programme – with our compliments.  Private Archery Lesson for Adults - 20 OMR per person.  Private Archery Lesson for children/teens - 10 OMR++ per person.

Prices are subject to 9% government tax and 8.4% resort service charge

Hone your outdoor skills at the Range.

DJ Retreats ~ Learn to DJ like the best of them, not like the rest of them The Best Hotel in the Middle East, Six Senses Zighy Bay announces a new

luxury retreat exclusively led by The DJ Dispensary. Between 20 and 27 September and again 6 though 13 December, 2013, guests can book a four (4) or six (6) night retreat at the resort with world renowned DJs Matty Wainwright, Brendon P and Stephen Day. Successful completion of the retreat is celebrated with an inaugural solo-spin session during the limited-entry Farthest From Earth event; Friday, 27th September at the mountain-top restaurant Sense on the Edge.

Sense on the Edge, 293 metres above resort level, will be the venue of the cocktail dinner event Farthest From Earth, Friday 27th September.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, Six Senses Zighy Bay hosts the inaugural DJ Dispensary retreat in the Middle East.

For the first time at the resort, guests will have the opportunity to learn how to spin their favourite tunes with private hands-on lessons. Groups are exclusive, with a ratio of 5 pupils to 1 DJ Tutor. Executive Assistant Manager of the resort, Guillaume de Lasteyrie is among many excited to welcome the retreat: “This is unlike anything we have yet offered our guests. Music is integral to our senses, and an exceptional experience such as this DJ retreat is exactly in line with the unique nature of our resort. We aim to attract guests who may not have considered us before; those who have been waiting for the right sensory journey.”

4 Night | 3 Day DJ Dispensary Retreat Package – Pricing starts at USD $3,229 - including accommodation, half board, daily DJ lessons, Sunset-Mix dhow cruise and more!

Arrival on Thursday 19th or Sunday 22nd September 6 Night | 5 Day DJ Dispensary Retreat Package – Pricing starts at USD $6,018 – including accommodation, half board, daily DJ lessons, Sunset-Mix dhow cruise, Deep-House/Hot-Rock Massage, final DJ spin session at Farthest From Earth event and more!

Arrival on Monday, 23rd September

‘Head Honcho’ of The DJ Dispensary Matty Wainwright can teach you how to mix mad tunes.

Bookings are available via the resort website or reservations team, and are subject to 9% government tax and 8.4% resort service charge.

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Inside Six Senses Zighy Bay| May-June, 2013 Know Your Fish ~ Stingray These docile, yet threatened fish often get a bad rap because of the

poisonous barb on its outstretched spine. But these gentle creatures often swim harmoniously with divers and will only strike if threatened. They weren’t always feared, as Ancient Greek dentists used the venom from the stingray's spine as an anesthetic.

If left uninterrupted, stingrays can live 15 – 25 years and grow up to two metres in length. You can spot them often in shallow areas, resting and camouflaged in the sandy bottom. Their favorite meals are mollusks, and, like their relative the shark, they use electrical sensors called ampullae of Lorenzini. Located around the stingray's mouth, these organs sense the natural electrical charges of potential prey.

Keep an eye out for the Southern and Cowtail Stingrays while snorkelling or diving in Oman!

Shuffle your feet in the sand when entering the Bay so as not to step on a resting stingray.

Beat the Heat ~ Organic Mocktails from the Garden The heat of the summer is here, and will stay with us for the next few months.

Luckily, we have many options to break the mid-day warmth: more than 30 ice cream and sorbet flavours; ice-water mineralized on-site at the resort’s reverse osmosis plant; a wide selection of organic mocktails, made fresh to order!

Zighy Bar Supervisor Manoj Mohanan has prepared two unique summer splashes guaranteed to quench your thirst in-between dips in the pool: Tropical Limit

Try a Tropical Limit the next time the sun chases you indoor.

Ingredients (yields 1 serving):  5 – 10 whole mint leaves  1 small lime, quartered  5 oz. organic pineapple juice  crushed ice

Directions:  Muddle the mint and lime at the bottom of a tall glass.  Add pineapple juice.  Top with crushed ice.  Garnish with mint and lime ~ enjoy!

Sunny Satisfaction Ingredients (yields 1 serving):  1 whole stalk of lemongrass  1 passion fruit  5 oz. organic orange juice  crushed ice

Marhaba, Manoj Mohanan. That Sunny Satisfaction sure looks nourishing!

Directions:  Muddle the lemongrass at the bottom of a tall glass.  Add the essence and seeds of the passion fruit and the orange juice.  Top with crushed ice.  Garnish with orange ~ enjoy!

Mohan also recommends adding ginger to either of the coolers. Add 2-3 slices of fresh ginger and muddle with the other ingredients. Director of Spa and Wellness Steve Harvey adds, “Ginger is excellent to aide in digestion. It is also a natural antiinflammatory, and can help as a substitute to medication; try it if your head aches. Add ginger to your daily intake, but in moderation. Don’t exceed 4g of ginger per day, and pregnant ladies should avoid any more than 1g daily.”

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The Holy Month of Ramadan at Six Senses Zighy Bay harmonizes tradition and community with authentic

experiences. Seclusion and privacy are paramount to our guests, and the heat of the summer months invites guests into each villa’s private pool to relax under date palms and blue skies. Immerse yourself in the azure waters of the Bay of Oman awaiting the cool breeze and soft light of sunset. Communal dining on the Arabic specialties of our awardwinning Culinary Team usher the evening. Under the cooler blanket of night and starry skies, revel in the silence of the mountains and the company of friends and family. Let the festivities begin!

Ramadan Kareem Package

Khaimat Ramadan ~ The Spirit of Ramadan

Inclusions:

In the true spirit of Ramadan, gather with your family in

• Daily Breakfast in Spice Market or Suhour in your villa • Daily Iftar in Spice Market • Access to Suhour Khaimat Ramdan (Ramadan Tent) • Access to tennis, pétanque and beach volleyball courts • Laundry pressing on arrival, up to two pieces per person • Complimentary use of non-motorised water sports • Access to steam, sauna, ice cave and fitness centre • Departure gift Terms and Conditions: • Based on two adults per villa.

• Child supplement $35; additional adult supplement $100.

• Prices inclusive of 2% Carbon Sense Fund; exclusive of 9% government tax and 8.4% resort service charge.

• Promotion valid on bookings 7 July – 6 August, 2013.

the Ramadan tent, located on the main beach, to enjoy cultural activities. Daily homemade Ramadan desserts and a special selection of fruit juices and soft drinks are available only for a limited time!

Each Thursday evening is highlighted with an Omani storyteller, revealing tales of the history and beauty of Ramadan. Fridays offer an Omani oud player to lightly entertain after Iftar and into Suhour.

Six Senses Spa ~ The Beauty of Ramadan For an extra indulgence, treat yourself to the ‘Beauty of Suhour and Iftar Dine on hot and cold Arabic selections in the privacy of

your villa. Fresh juices, homemade pastries, local mezzes, and free range eggs will begin your spiritual day.

Come together in communion for Iftar in the heart of the resort at Spice Market. Our Ramadan Sense of Flavours menu rewards guests with a large selection of mezzes served family-style, followed by shorba addas and fatta laban before a delectable selection of main courses and Omani desserts. Iftar is available for all guests.

Ramadan’ package at the award-winning spa. Your beautifying treatment begins with a body scrub made from local nourishing dates, honey and almond powder.

Next, enjoy an Arabian Body Rasul with slimming and purifying properties to leave you revitalised and refreshed and finish with a targeted draining massage.

This two-and-a-half hour lavish treatment requires prior reservation, and is available only during Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr for 97++ OMR per person.

Prices are subject to 9% government tax and 8.4% resort service charge.