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What's On
24-07-2025
- Business
- What's On
In pics: The new Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai: everything we know so far - What's On
Luxury is reaching new heights in the heart of the city. Mandarin Oriental has confirmed its second Dubai property, this time setting up in the vibrant Downtown district. Set within the architecturally striking Wasl Tower, the new hotel is already turning heads thanks to what will be the tallest ceramic façade in the region. The new Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai will feature 259 elegant rooms and suites, plus 224 branded residences for those looking to live the luxe life full-time. As you'd expect from the brand, everything is being done to the highest spec. From transformative dining concepts to world-class wellness. The Rooms There are various types of room, depending on your budget, preference and your group number. Rooms include Superior City View Room and Superior Sea View Room, each with oak wood floors, valet closet, marble bathrooms, work desks, baths and walk in showers. High-end touches include a pillow menu, yoga mat, Nespresso machine, and Natura Bissé amenities. For those craving a little more space and exclusivity, the suites dial things up with separate dining areas, club lounge access, and in select suites, private balconies, kitchens, and Dyson hairdryers, because the details matter. Dining Two signature restaurants have been confirmed so far, each promising a distinct and immersive experience. First up is Yù and Mì, a fine dining Chinese restaurant and bar where the glamour of Shanghai's Golden Era takes centre stage. Expect sultry interiors, layered storytelling, and a menu rich in bold flavours and elegance. Then there's Chitarra, designed for lovers of Italian cuisine. Rooted in tradition and heart, it's set to bring a warm, authentic Italian dining experience to the heart of Downtown Dubai – where comfort classics and regional favourites are given the Mandarin Oriental treatment. Wellness Luxury and wellness go hand in hand here. The hotel's two-storey spa promises a holistic journey that blends modern innovation with traditional practices. Guests can enjoy panoramic views from the 11th-floor rooftop, where a serene outdoor lap pool is framed by lush landscaped gardens and overlooks the Arabian Gulf. If breaking a sweat is more your style, the state-of-the-art fitness centre is equipped with the latest training gear and machines, ensuring you can stay on track even while you're away from home. You can find all the latest info about the upcoming hotel here. Images: Mandarin Oriental > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Scotsman
19-06-2025
- Scotsman
Inside luxury Scottish hotel's epic new spa, which includes the country's largest outdoor sauna
As wellness travel demand continues to grow, the four-star Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort - situated on a 350 acre estate near Glasgow - has just unveiled its vast new Imperia Spa. The glamorous multi-million-pound addition has been inspired by the hotel's history, as it was the former home, built in 1926, of shipbuilding magnate Baron Lithgow. This has translated into bling interiors that are inspired by the golden age of travel, with luxury materials including black marble and crystal. They even have a swimming pool that's finished in shades of antique gold and obsidian black. It's flanked by sun loungers, with golden tables that look like they've been designed for the deck of a cruise ship. The pool may be impressive, but the piece de resistance at this new attraction, which is open to hotel residents or guests, must be their Scandinavian dream of an outdoor sauna. It's the biggest in Scotland and, they say, probably the largest in the UK. It sits 18 people, so you could probably get a rugby team in there, without it turning into a game of sweaty sardines. While you toast in here, you can take in the soothing green views down to Ben Lomond. And, whenever you're ready to cool down, there's a cold plunge pool nearby, as well as an al-fresco Jacuzzi. In addition, guests can benefit from other immersive thermal experiences inside the spa. Highlights include the aroma steam room and sinus-clearing salt steam room alongside a pink Himalayan salt sauna. On the terrace, the heated loungers, on a checkered tile floor, offer views across the estate to the estuary. Their other new attractions include a plush and flatteringly low-lit changing rooms, an ice fountain, sensory showers and a boutique-y wellbeing studio, which offers various classes including Pilates and yoga, plus a gym with Peloton bike and free weights, among other things. In the seven treatment rooms, you can experience therapies from beauty brands Natura Bissé, Elemis, Temple Spa, and Ayurvedic specialists, Tri-Dosha. These range from a Natura Bissé Quiro Golf Massage (£120) to the Samvahana Synchronised Four-Hand Ayurvedic Massage (£185), which involves a pair of therapists working their magic. Gleddoch Spa's current entry level packages include a Twilight Spa Experience, from 7-9pm daily. It incorporates use of their new facilities, plus a one-course dinner, for £75. Or the top-of-the-range Signature Spa Day is £299 and includes two 60 minute treatments, a two-course lunch and use of the facilities all day from 9.30am until 4.30pm. You can also experience the new Palm Room orangery, which is filled with the eponymous plant, and The Veranda lounge, where Chopin plays and the air is scented with Persian jasmine. Both are inspired by the destinations that were visited by Lithgow's ships. As spa resort general manager, James Anderson, says 'Every detail of Imperia has been designed to surprise and delight, creating an escape unlike anything else in Scotland. This is not just a spa; it's an experience where indulgence, heritage, and contemporary wellness meet'.
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Health
- Forbes
California's Resort At Pelican Hill Spa Leans Into Sleep Tourism Trend
View of Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California is tapping into the growing sleep tourism movement. The luxurious property in South Orange County kicked off its quarterly Buona Notte Nighttime Ritual series on May 8, to ignite a larger conversation about the intersection between sleep and wellness. 'Sleep tourism is the choice of travel experiences that support deep rest, relaxation and wellbeing,' explains the Spa at Pelican Hill's director Nichole Hester. 'Today's guests are looking beyond the standard amenities and choosing destinations designed to restore energy, reset their natural rhythms, and prioritize sleep as an essential part of their overall health.' As part of their 7-9 p.m. program, the resort will offer some kind of masterclass element where guests can learn hands-on, expert-led self-care, along with additional relax-inducing activities. The kickoff, for example, featured an immersive nighttime skincare routine hosted by Barcelona-based luxury beauty brand Natura Bissé. The brand's renowned global skincare educator Yushing Foo led a 40-minute wind-down routine. Guests also took in a guided meditation and intimate self-reflection in the spa's relaxation room, while walking away with sleep-centric gifts from the hotel. Following the success of its sold-out launch, the team decided to continue with an August 7 session. The event will feature a masterclass by Cord Coen, founder of vegan skincare and fragrance brand Zents, along with its sister brand Antara Organics. Hester says the objective is to get guests' minds and bodies prepared for a good night's sleep to function at their highest capacity for the remainder of their visit at the hotel. Spa at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach's relaxation room 'Wellness starts with rest because it creates the foundation for positive energy, ideas, and engagement,' she shares. 'We want to create relationships with our guests that nurture their well-being beyond their time in the spa. We use the term Benessere, which means to be well in your body and mind: focused, present, and ready to enjoy the moment. It's about abundance—fresh air, fresh, seasonal food, movement that creates energy, joy in simple pleasures and fostering connections with family and friends.' While a spa service isn't required in order to purchase a $185 ticket to the intimate event, it can of course amplify relaxation and restoration for the frequent traveler or anyone generally in need of a reset. The Spa at Pelican Hill offers 22 private treatment rooms designed for massages and facials, with 23,000 square feet devoted to a wall of flowing water, steam rooms, saunas and saltwater Roman soaking tubs. The calm of the spa complements the nature of the five-star, five diamond, Italian-inspired hotel as a whole. Designed as a coastal oasis, its coliseum pool features a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, with scenic views of the luscious Pelican Hill Golf Club. 'The resort has a natural serenity that guests often comment on,' Hester says. 'We frequently hear that our guests sleep really well when they're here. While sleep tourism is a popular and likely enduring trend, we set out to create a spa-specific experience that amplifies the resort's organic tranquility, and paired it with a usable self-care routine.'
Times
05-06-2025
- Times
Grand Hyatt Barcelona hotel review: a landmark five-star perfect for foodies
Go beyond the busy old town and you'll discover a more tranquil side to the energetic Catalan capital — the leafy Les Corts district. It's where you'll also find this landmark 19-floor building that first opened in the Seventies as one of Barcelona's first skyscraper hotels and was transformed into the Grand Hyatt in 2024. Inside it has a glossy, art deco-inspired look, and a gold-hued lobby where a glinting installation of triangular mirrors dangles from the ceiling. There are calm-toned rooms dreamt up by the Barcelona-based design studio MOEM; a moodily lit Natura Bissé spa and service that hits the polished-yet-warm sweet spot. All in all, it's easy to see how this sparkling five-star still draws a loyal following. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue Score 8/10The sharp, art deco feel continues in the 465 rooms, which swing from fresh, good-sized Queens (making space for desks and cosy seating corners) to palatial upper-floor suites where freestanding bathtubs sit in the window. Expect calming cream palettes, exposed wood, gold trim and angular-shaped furnishings, and lots more colour, character and views of Barcelona sprawling below in higher categories such as Premium. Thoughtfully partitioned bathrooms have walk-in rain showers, oversized mirrors and a stash of full-sized products by the beloved Barcelona brand Natura Bissé. For anyone travelling with children, King rooms have the option of an extra bed and dogs are also welcomed with furry-friend kits that include beds, bowls and 8/10The excellent on-site dining scene is one of the hotel's big attractions, pulling in a well-heeled local crowd alongside business types and holidaying guests. The creative Peruvian Maymanta restaurant sweeps across the indoor-outdoor rooftop up on the 19th floor. It's a smart-casual spot specialising in sharing-style menus made with local ingredients, such as zingy fresh-catch ceviche, and its original cocktails can be sipped on the alfresco deck overlooking the city. There's a more relaxed all-day tapas bar for croquettes, patatas bravas and decadent breakfasts with Catalan flair, along with a laid-back, garden-fringed pool bar and a library-themed café serving beans from the Barcelona-based shop, Hidden Coffee Roasters. But the big ticket is the plush steakhouse Leña, the work of superstar Andalusian chef Dani García and known especially for its grilled meats and vegetables (perhaps fresh leeks or Malaga-grown avocado). • Discover our full guide to Barcelona• Best restaurants in Barcelona Score 9/10 Barcelona's urban buzz feels worlds away from the chic adults-only Oasis Spa, which is run by Natura Bissé and has a sprawling thermal circuit surrounded by smoked-mirror walls and lush greenery. Laze away an afternoon in the metallic pool, steam room, sauna, hot tub, ice room and cold plunge pool, or try one of the treatments, including soothing vitamin C facials and body wraps. A long, sparkling turquoise pool hidden out the back provides a green haven for switching right off. There's also a well-stocked 24-hour gym. Score 7/10You're in Les Corts, a smart and green part of western Barcelona, best known as the home of Camp Nou, FC Barcelona's stadium. There aren't any other major sights on the doorstep, and staying in this business-orientated pocket of town means swapping city-centre crowds for a quieter setting and more local-focused bars, restaurants and markets. The Monastery of Pedralbes, a jewel of Catalan gothic architecture, is a 20-minute walk away, and the surrounding area has a string of untouristy gardens to explore. There's even a small taste of Gaudí at the landmark Pavellons Guell gateway, just five minutes from the hotel. Efficient metro and bus links zip into Barcelona's historic centre in about 20 minutes — or take a 15-minute taxi. Price room-only doubles from £175Restaurant mains from £22Family-Friendly YAccessible Y Isabella Noble was a guest of Grand Hyatt Barcelona ( • More great hotels in Barcelona• Best affordable hotels in Barcelona
Forbes
20-03-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Is Suzanne Kalan's New Collab The Ultimate Diamond Facial?
White gold and diamond jewelry by Suzanne Kalan The Los Angeles-based jewelry designer Suzanne Kalan, known for her contemporary work with diamonds, has teamed up with the award-winning beauty brand Natura Bissé on a luxury pampering experience designed to bring all the radiance and sparkle of her favorite stone to the skin. The Diamond Acu-Energy Facial X Suzanne Kalan pairs highly concentrated skincare from Natura Bissé's Diamond Extreme skincare collection, with energy-boosting acupressure featuring Suzanne Kalan diamonds, in a limited-edition diamond facial treatment available at the Dorchester Hotel in London until the end of the month. 'Diamonds are such powerful stones with incredible properties. They help reduce stress and emotional pain, reduce anxiety and bring a sense of calm,' says the designer, before adding that she wants 'to make sure everyone who experiences my Natura Bissé treatment leaves feeling better than when they came in.' The jewelry designer Suzanne Kalan, who recently teamed up with Natura Bissé on a diamond facial ... [+] available at The Dorchester Hotel, London. The treatment takes place inside a sealed purified air pod in the spa at the world-famous London hotel, The Dorchester. Along with a full cleanse, exfoliating peel, deep hydration, LED massage and manual facial massage to lift and smooth, three rose-cut diamonds are applied to chakra points in the face and throat during the treatment. To finish, acupuncture gems are applied to the ears, to support digestion, relaxation and liver detox. According to Natura Bissé, the facial is designed to 'restore balance, enhance skin radiance and promote relaxation', while the diamonds applied to pressure points are thought to boost skin oxygenation and 'invigorate tired skin.' The Spanish family-run beauty brand focuses on high concentrations of naturally derived active ingredients, like AHAs, retinol, peptides and collagen, and with Suzanne Kalan at The Dorchester, the company is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Diamond Extreme skincare and treatment line. They hope to bring the facial to Los Angeles in the coming months. White gold and diamond necklaces by Suzanne Kalan, who recently teamed up with Natura Bissé on a ... [+] diamnd facial at The Dorchester Hotel, London. Suzanne Kalan is celebrated for her use of diamonds, showcased in her signature Fireworks setting which aligns baguette-cut diamonds in irregular, asymmetrical patterns. Although it channels all of the contemporary elegance of this particular diamond cut, her modern take on diamond jewelry is worlds apart from the classic diamond tennis necklace, and sparked the trend for layering diamond bracelets into a wrist stack. Kalan's designs have recently been seen on celebrities including Kaia Gerber, Keiran Culkin, and Florence Pugh. 'I've used Natura Bissé's Diamond collection for years now and really believe there is nothing better to get your skin looking perfect for my jewellery,' says Kalan. 'I wanted to create this treatment… to give our clients, these women, a moment to escape from reality, to ground and relax, and take a minute for themselves in their busy lives.' When it comes with extra diamond radiance, who wouldn't like a little time for themselves? The Diamond Acu-Energy Facial X Suzanne Kalan is available until March 31, 2025 at the Natura Bissé spa at the Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane, London, as well as at 45 Park Lane and Coworth Park, Ascot.
