Spa Manager chilled out at the Middle East’s only Bliss Spa at W Doha hotel and tried the ‘triple oxygen’ facial
The venue
Bliss Spa, of New York fame, has created arguably the funkiest spa in the Middle East, not to mention the most fun, at W Doha. Designed in true W style with clean lines, blues, whites and contemporary fixtures with a slight hint of Arabian influence, this facility is appealing at first sight. The reception is part of the retail outlet, which boasts a bevy of Bliss products, which leads to designated male and female treatment areas. The female area is well designed with every amenity imaginable on tap. From here, customers are led to the chill out area where home-made chocolate brownies are served.
The treatment
Bliss is famous for its trademark, tongue-in-cheek menu of facials, blissful massages, body treatments, waxing and nail service and Bliss in Doha is no exception, offering the full range including the signature ‘triple oxygen’ facial, which I plumped for. I was immediately made to feel at ease by the therapist who tucked me into the comfy heated bed. She was very professional and talked me through each process, plus she was polite, yet natural and chatty, rather than too cold and formal as some therapists tend to be.
The products
Products exclusive to Bliss are used for this facial and rather than blast the face with oxygen, this component is built into the products. The active ingredient is EUK-134™ — a complete antioxidant system that stabilises radicals and allows for H2O2’s clean break (into water and oxygen). Oxygen increases circulation which increases the delivery of nutrients to the cells.
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The experience
This is the kind of spa where you can really hang out, be pampered and have fun all in one session. It’s not a destination spa where you’d stay all day, but the experience is so uplifting that are you left coming back for more.
The cost
US $160 — money well spent in my opinion.
Extras
A facial ‘add-on’ is the ‘Regenerating Vitamin A & E Oxygen Spray’ price $30.
The verdict
Ten out of 10 on every count with the atmosphere, facilities, the professionalism and friendliness of staff and the retail outlet offering tempting goodies to buy (retail accounts for at least 25% of this spa’s revenue) all scoring top marks.
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