TRAVEL SPA
The villas and suites sit between the sandy beach and mountains.
A SENSE OF PLACE The Six Senses Hideaway on Oman’s Musandam Peninsula is a contemporary mix of traditional architectural styles and luxurious modern comforts.
Situated in a secluded fishing village on the Sultanate of Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula is the Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay. The 82 pool villas and pool villa suites are located between the sandy beach and the mountains, capturing the best of Oman’s natural beauty. The Six Senses villas are a contemporary and innovative architectural mix: they blend the surrounding Omani traditional style with modern amenities, providing luxury and comfort with a local cultural flavour. The entrance to the spa is through a grotto-like tunnel – the path is made of stepping-stones over water – leading to the spa reception. The Six Senses Spa has nine treatment rooms, three of which have outdoor showers, baths and relaxation areas. All treatment rooms have day beds built into wall recesses and mountain views. Designed and built to reflect the typical Omani style and aesthetic traditions of the region, the Six Senses Spa at Zighy Bay is an oasis of calm on the bay. www.kiwicollection.com
Above: The Six Senses’ restaurant. Others: The style of the complex is a modern take on the local architecture.
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