WELLNESS

WORTH WAITING FOR

When you consider the phonetics of the word “Kuwait” there’s a rather curious hidden truth. “Queue” and “wait”. Be patient. Stop rushing. You get the idea? The diminutive Gulf nation has its business and cultural draws, but an escape to Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa is a passport to bliss, with one of the finest spa offerings in the entire Middle East. The hotel’s Talise Spa is a wellness destination in its own right, spanning 3,500 metres and sheathing some spectacular stress busters. In addition to its 17 treatment rooms, two private suites and all the expected sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi offerings, visitors may be wishing they packed their woollies, with an invigorating snow room to close up your pores after they’ve discharged all the nasties, ensuring a lasting glow. The sub-zero theme continues in style with the spa’s Himalayan Salt Room – the largest such facility in the Middle East, which is a ground breaking treatment that aids in detoxifying the respiratory system, and has been known to help with skin conditions, promoting better breathing, sounder sleep and overall wellbeing. Salt is nature’s very own anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal mineral and has been used for thousands of years. Talise Spa has also recently launched Yoga and Pilates experiences in both mornings and afternoons, with new Columbian wellness instructor Laura Torres at the helm, allowing visitors to stretch out the stress and buff up the core muscles, in addition to all the pampering taking place from head to toe. Leave your phone in your gym bag while you enjoy the latest range of luxurious amenities on offer at the spa; Anne Semonin from Paris, a pioneering anti-aging skincare brand, is now available alongside Natura Bisse, NEOM Organics from London, ILA, and Aromatherapy Associates. Simply want to get your workout in? Talise Spa has its very own fitness studio with personal trainers on hand to help you realise your goals – be it bulk, shred, tone or just get the endorphins pumping. Each and every guest at the spa will receive a tailored approach to health and wellbeing, with expert therapies designed to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, with an improved sense of wellbeing.