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Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche launches the first So Spa in the GCC
POSTED 04 Oct 2012 . BY Kate Corney
The first So Spa in the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) is now open at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.

It offers four single treatment rooms, each named after traditional Arabic and French fragrances and one double private spa suite. Both male and female areas feature a separate hammam, scrub room and spa pool.

"This is an urban sanctuary where people can detach then reattach from the world. Our bespoke and customised treatment service means you can do this in the space of your lunch break or over a day of pampering," said spa manager Hannah Dowd.

Natural materials such as stone and wood feature throughout the spa for a comforting feeling. The spa menu includes starters (45 minutes), mains (60 to 90 minutes) such as reflexology, sides (15 minutes) such as eye treatments and masks, and desserts (60 minutes) treatments for hands and feet. 'Spa butlers' are on hand to help guests decide which treatments to opt for from So Spa's product partners; Carita, Cinq Mondes and Shiffa, the local line of natural products. Slimming treatments are also on the menu.

In addition to So Spa, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is also home to Sofitel's So Fit concept with fitness and wellness equipment by Technogym, plus steam room and dry sauna.
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Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, a destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy, will reveal a new spa in February 2027, which has been designed by wellness expert and consultant Patrizia Bortolin.
ISPA launches on-demand customer experience course by Dan Gingiss
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss on its iLearn platform.
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Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche launches the first So Spa in the GCC
POSTED 04 Oct 2012 . BY Kate Corney
The first So Spa in the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) is now open at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.

It offers four single treatment rooms, each named after traditional Arabic and French fragrances and one double private spa suite. Both male and female areas feature a separate hammam, scrub room and spa pool.

"This is an urban sanctuary where people can detach then reattach from the world. Our bespoke and customised treatment service means you can do this in the space of your lunch break or over a day of pampering," said spa manager Hannah Dowd.

Natural materials such as stone and wood feature throughout the spa for a comforting feeling. The spa menu includes starters (45 minutes), mains (60 to 90 minutes) such as reflexology, sides (15 minutes) such as eye treatments and masks, and desserts (60 minutes) treatments for hands and feet. 'Spa butlers' are on hand to help guests decide which treatments to opt for from So Spa's product partners; Carita, Cinq Mondes and Shiffa, the local line of natural products. Slimming treatments are also on the menu.

In addition to So Spa, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is also home to Sofitel's So Fit concept with fitness and wellness equipment by Technogym, plus steam room and dry sauna.
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Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort to unveil new spa in February 2027
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, a destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy, will reveal a new spa in February 2027, which has been designed by wellness expert and consultant Patrizia Bortolin.
ISPA launches on-demand customer experience course by Dan Gingiss
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss on its iLearn platform.
Virgin Active opens social wellness club in London's Mayfair
Corinthia appoints Peter Roth as president of hotel operations
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