The Asia Pacific-based Centara Hotels and Resorts group is to enter the Egyptian market with its luxury Spa Cenvaree brand.

Blending Egyptian and Thai traditions, the Spa Sokhna will be located within the Centara Grand Beach Resort on the beach at Ain Sokhna, and will fully open on 1 August.

Designed to a traditional Thai style, the spa will include 11 multi-function therapy rooms with separate rooms for men and women and private suites for couples. Other facilities will include sunken whirlpools, a pedicure and manicure station, relaxation lounges and hydrotherapy options including a Vichy rain shower, steambath and hot air sauna.

A signature rasul chamber where guests can use Black Nile mud, Moor mud or Deep Sea mud, is intended to reflect the spa's Egyptian location while other treatments will include traditional Thai massage and hot stone therapy. Details: www.centarahotelsresorts.com