Jaridat Zighy Bay February 2012

jaridat zighy bay february, 2012

Marhaba! Welcome to the fourth 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.

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Shukran and happy reading!

Monica Majors PR and Media Coordinator Six Senses Zighy Bay brch-zighy@sixsenses.com +968 26735555 resort, extension 1104

Sailing Arabia the Tour 2012 Returns Following a press release in December we announced our second collaboration with Oman Sail’s Sailing Arabia – the Tour (SATT) 2012.

Starting from Manama, Bahrain and ending in Muscat, Oman, the route will traverse the Arabian Peninsula with Six Senses Zighy Bay as the first stop entering Oman. Touring through four nations and seven marinas Sailing Arabia the Tour sails over 1,408 kilometres in only 14 days, modeled after the internationally renowned Tour de France à la Voile, one of the world’s most famous offshore sailing events. In early 2011 Oman Sail established a regional alternative, Sailing Arabia – The Tour, the first international sailing regatta that joined together the nations of the Gulf to race competitively around the region.

On 23 February, 2012 the fourth leg of 2012 Sailing Arabia (SATT) will finish in Zighy Marina. The fifth leg will depart on 25 February, 2012 from Musandam, Oman and to Musannah, Oman.

A full day of in port activities for the media is organized on Friday, 24 February 2012, culminating with a family-style barbecue event on the beach. Media and invited guests have the opportunity to sail on board any of the 9 race boats with the crew for personal interviews and experiences.

culinary experiences Out With the Old: Introducing Summer House’s New Menu As part of the ongoing transformation of culinary experiences, Executive Chef Steven Wilson has launched a new menu at Summer House, our alfresco bistro restaurant and terrace. While guests overlook the wadi, modern-yet-simple food, such as roasted Cod with spiced Beluga lentils, Bourguignon style Wagyu beef cheek or Tatin of cherry vine tomato with black olives and confit garlic waft in the air.

Guests on half and full board revel in Summer House as one of their included restaurants. Reservations are not necessary; Summer House is open from lunch all day.

Vanilla cardamom cream, Spanish saffron apricot compote

Shua Shack: Family-style Bedouin Dining Every week our specialty Arabic culinary team roast a blend of local herbs and spices, dry-rubbing this shua-blend onto lamb shanks that are then wrapped in banana leaves and hessian-cloth to marinate for 24-hours. This lamb will be slowly roasted for four hours roasted in our traditional Omani-style subterranean “shua” oven.

As the lamb roasts, guests enjoy a communal dining experience with low seating directly on the beach. Fresh salads with hot and cold mezzes are served family-style as light sounds of Arabian flutes and oud.

For the main course, the lamb is revealed; lifted from the underground oven, carved and served over basmati rice. The evening finishes with Omani coffee and the waves at your feet. Offered each Monday, Shua Shack is priced at thirty-five Omani rial per person, plus 9 % tax and 8.4 % service charge.

Valentine’s at Sense on the Edge Romantic escapes at Zighy Bay happen every day, but only once a year does Cupid visit to spread love and peace.

With Venus brightly reflecting at twilight, course-bycourse fine dining at Sense on the Edge redefines intimacy at 293 metres above sea-level, overlooking the pristine Bay of Oman.

A special seven-course set menu created by Executive Chef Steven Wilson highlights offerings picked from the resort’s Organic Garden, such as beetroot carpaccio, roast black angus with smoked aubergine or zighy fig marmalade dressing atop a telagio sandwich. This culinary experience is priced at fifty Omani rial per person, plus 9 % tax and 8.4 % service charge.

six senses spa visiting practitioners Chet Collins: “It’s All About Results!”

Dr. Chet’s passion is helping you discover freedom and relief from pain or stiffness.

With an exceptional sense of touch, he can feel motion restricted tissues and restore them to normal function. He combines fifteen years of experience in hands-on treatment methods with an in-depth knowledge of functional orthopedics and pain management to provide immediate and long lasting relief for your physical concerns.

“I tried every alternative I could think of (Rolfing, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, Yoga, etc. etc.), but the pain continued to worsen. I couldn’t even walk without pain, let alone do martial arts. One treatment with Chet Collins and my hip felt released from the strangle hold the muscles had on my joint…”

–Sunny Graff, Taekwondo Master, Frankfurt, Germany (Taekwondo World Champion, Taekwondo Hall of Fame 2009) Dr. Chet Collins visits Six Senses Zighy Bay from 1st to 31st March, 2012.

Trudy Collins: “It’s What You Choose to Eat that Matters!”

Trudy applies 20 years of experience as a health and science educator to help you improve your nutritional habits. Her passion for healthy and tasty food translates into realistic advice to help you reach your wellness goals.

Your consultation will improve your understanding of nutrition. We have all heard the words, “You are what you eat”, discover what, why, and how much you should be eating to achieve your personal wellness goals. A sound nutritional plan, in combination with an appropriate exercise program, will accelerate your progress toward optimal physical wellness.

Maximize your personal productivity with a wellness nutrition program that allows you to take charge of your life through healthy eating.

Trudy Collins visits Six Senses Zighy Bay from 1st to 31st March, 2012.

Khun Noom: Therapy Through Sound Khun Noom has practiced unique modalities of healing for over ten years in several countries. Using her vast knowledge of holistic health her aim is, “to set wo-men free,” through Reiki and Sound Healing. She is a Yoga instructor and Meditation leader, a therapist of Thai massage, an artist in cupping techniques that relax your nerves, and a specialist in foot Reflexology and manual lymphatic drainage.

Using the healing qualities of crystal singing bowls, her goal is to assist guests 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.

Khun Noom returns to Six Senses Zighy Bay from 16th February – 30th April, 2012.

resort updates Al Feetean’s Club: Fun and Adventure for Teens With easy access to the beach, volleyball, pétanque and tennis courts, and Jungle Gym, our teenage club, al Feetean's Club is a great place to make new friends and get away from the family. Al Feetean's Club is open to guests aged 12 – 18 years.

A newly crafted activity schedule encourages communal activities that take in the fresh air and natural elements found in the area. Archery, abseiling, rock climbing, trekking, mountain biking, snorkelling, survival skills, campfires and kayaking are among many of the activities.

In addition the supervised facility offers Wii games, Wi-Fi, carrom, table tennis, foosball, karaoke and air hockey are available at any time for teens who wish to come and go as they please.

Adventure Team Building : Corporate Team Building Challenges Adventure challenges are set in an environment that encourages team work, individual growth and improves on the dynamics of the involved group. It is based on the research done by the challenge coordinator, physical ability of the participants and their desires on what they want to improve or change. We are pleased to now offer this to incoming groups and corporate retreats, available in three separate programmes: GPS Adventure Race; Team Challenge; Combination of Activities.

Activities such as GPS tracking, icebreakers, raft building, trekking, kayaking, abseiling, mountain biking, paper challenges, archery and wall climbing that work on relaxing any tensions in the teams, group dynamics and encouraging leadership.

Wadi Wurrayah Canyoning Oman and the UAE are well known for adventure-seekers.

“Canyoning” refers to the progressive travel through canyons that can include trekking, abseiling, swimming, walking and jumping.

Starting at the UAE’s only perennial waterfall trek into the wadi, passing many pools and marveling at the sky-rocketing natural rock formations. Further along the trek we encounter many small waterfalls and pools large enough for an invigorating swim in the clear spring water. Explore a large cave before stopping at the picturesque spot for picnic refreshments and relaxing company before returning to the resort after a half day of adventure.

This excursion is priced at seventy-five Omani rial per person, excluding 9 % tax and 8.4 % service charge