jaridat zighy bayfebruary, 2012

Marhaba! Welcome to the fourth edition of Six Senses Zighy Bay’smonthly newsletter on what was, what is, and what will be…

Each story offers a glimpse of the ongoing activities, events, packagesand news at our bay-side hideaway. Should any of these stories peakyour interest and you or your clients would like more information,pictures or pricing, please do not hesitate to ring or write.

Shukran and happy reading!

Monica MajorsPR and Media CoordinatorSix Senses Zighy Baybrch-zighy@sixsenses.com+968 26735555 resort, extension 1104

Sailing Arabia the Tour 2012 Returns

Following a press release in December we announced our secondcollaboration with Oman Sail’s Sailing Arabia – the Tour (SATT) 2012.Starting from Manama, Bahrain and ending in Muscat, Oman, the routewill traverse the Arabian Peninsula with Six Senses Zighy Bay as the firststop entering Oman. Touring through four nations and seven marinasSailing Arabia the Tour sails over 1,408 kilometres in only 14 days,modeled after the internationally renowned Tour de France à la Voile,one of the world’s most famous offshore sailing events. In early 2011Oman Sail established a regional alternative, Sailing Arabia – The Tour,the first international sailing regatta that joined together the nations ofthe Gulf to race competitively around the region.

On 23 February, 2012 the fourth leg of 2012 Sailing Arabia (SATT) willfinish in Zighy Marina. The fifth leg will depart on 25 February, 2012from Musandam, Oman and to Musannah, Oman.

A full day of in port activities for the media is organized on Friday, 24February 2012, culminating with a family-style barbecue event on thebeach. Media and invited guests have the opportunity to sail on boardany of the 9 race boats with the crew for personal interviews andexperiences.

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culinary experiences

Valentine’s at Sense on the Edge

Romantic escapes at Zighy Bay happen every day, but onlyonce a year does Cupid visit to spread love and peace.With Venus brightly reflecting at twilight, course-by-course fine dining at Sense on the Edge redefines intimacyat 293 metres above sea-level, overlooking the pristine Bayof Oman.

A special seven-course set menu created by ExecutiveChef Steven Wilson highlights offerings picked from theresort’s Organic Garden, such as beetroot carpaccio, roastblack angus with smoked aubergine or zighy fig marmaladedressing atop a telagio sandwich. This culinary experienceis priced at fifty Omani rial per person, plus 9 % tax and8.4 % service charge.

Out With the Old: Introducing Summer House’s New Menu

As part of the ongoing transformation of culinary experiences, ExecutiveChef Steven Wilson has launched a new menu at Summer House, our al-fresco bistro restaurant and terrace. While guests overlook the wadi,modern-yet-simple food, such as roasted Cod with spiced Beluga lentils,Bourguignon style Wagyu beef cheek or Tatin of cherry vine tomato withblack olives and confit garlic waft in the air.

Guests on half and full board revel in Summer House as one of their includedrestaurants. Reservations are not necessary; Summer House is open fromlunch all day. Vanilla cardamom cream, Spanish

saffron apricot compote

Shua Shack: Family-style Bedouin Dining

Every week our specialty Arabic culinary team roast a blend of localherbs and spices, dry-rubbing this shua-blend onto lamb shanks thatare then wrapped in banana leaves and hessian-cloth to marinate for24-hours. This lamb will be slowly roasted for four hours roasted inour traditional Omani-style subterranean “shua” oven.

As the lamb roasts, guests enjoy a communal dining experience withlow seating directly on the beach. Fresh salads with hot and coldmezzes are served family-style as light sounds of Arabian flutes andoud.

For the main course, the lamb is revealed; lifted from the undergroundoven, carved and served over basmati rice. The evening finishes withOmani coffee and the waves at your feet. Offered each Monday, ShuaShack is priced at thirty-five Omani rial per person, plus 9 % tax and8.4 % service charge.

Trudy Collins: “It’s What You Choose to Eat that Matters!”

Trudy applies 20 years of experience as a health and science educator to help youimprove your nutritional habits. Her passion for healthy and tasty food translates intorealistic advice to help you reach your wellness goals.

Your consultation will improve your understanding of nutrition. We have all heard thewords, “You are what you eat”, discover what, why, and how much you should be eatingto achieve your personal wellness goals. A sound nutritional plan, in combination with anappropriate exercise program, will accelerate your progress toward optimal physicalwellness.

Maximize your personal productivity with a wellness nutrition program that allows youto take charge of your life through healthy eating.

Trudy Collins visits Six Senses Zighy Bay from 1st to 31st March, 2012.

six senses spa visiting practitioners

Chet Collins: “It’s All About Results!”

Dr. Chet’s passion is helping you discover freedom and relief from pain or stiffness.With an exceptional sense of touch, he can feel motion restricted tissues and restorethem to normal function. He combines fifteen years of experience in hands-ontreatment methods with an in-depth knowledge of functional orthopedics and painmanagement to provide immediate and long lasting relief for your physical concerns.

“I tried every alternative I could think of (Rolfing, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture,Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, Yoga, etc. etc.), but the pain continued to worsen. Icouldn’t even walk without pain, let alone do martial arts. One treatment with ChetCollins and my hip felt released from the strangle hold the muscles had on my joint…”–Sunny Graff, Taekwondo Master, Frankfurt, Germany(Taekwondo World Champion, Taekwondo Hall of Fame 2009)

Dr. Chet Collins visits Six Senses Zighy Bay from 1st to 31st March, 2012.

Khun Noom: Therapy Through Sound

Khun Noom has practiced unique modalities of healing for over ten yearsin several countries. Using her vast knowledge of holistic health her aim is,“to set wo-men free,” through Reiki and Sound Healing. She is a Yogainstructor and Meditation leader, a therapist of Thai massage, an artist incupping techniques that relax your nerves, and a specialist in footReflexology and manual lymphatic drainage.

Using the healing qualities of crystal singing bowls, her goal is to assistguests to heal their suffering or ailments of the body, mind and spirit, andto bring them into a deep state of awareness where they begin to rememberthe truth within. Combining her keen insight and clarity along with thehealing sound of the crystal bowls, each of her therapies results in the mostpowerful awakening and transformation.

Khun Noom returns to Six Senses Zighy Bay from 16th February –30th April, 2012.

Al Feetean’s Club: Fun and Adventure for Teens

With easy access to the beach, volleyball, pétanque and tennis courts,and Jungle Gym, our teenage club, al Feetean's Club is a great place tomake new friends and get away from the family. Al Feetean's Club isopen to guests aged 12 – 18 years.

A newly crafted activity schedule encourages communal activities thattake in the fresh air and natural elements found in the area. Archery,abseiling, rock climbing, trekking, mountain biking, snorkelling,survival skills, campfires and kayaking are among many of the activities.In addition the supervised facility offers Wii games, Wi-Fi, carrom,table tennis, foosball, karaoke and air hockey are available at any timefor teens who wish to come and go as they please.

resort updates

Adventure Team Building : Corporate Team Building Challenges

Adventure challenges are set in an environment that encourages team work,individual growth and improves on the dynamics of the involved group. It isbased on the research done by the challenge coordinator, physical ability of theparticipants and their desires on what they want to improve or change. We arepleased to now offer this to incoming groups and corporate retreats, available inthree separate programmes: GPS Adventure Race; Team Challenge;Combination of Activities.

Activities such as GPS tracking, icebreakers, raft building, trekking, kayaking,abseiling, mountain biking, paper challenges, archery and wall climbing thatwork on relaxing any tensions in the teams, group dynamics and encouragingleadership.

Wadi Wurrayah Canyoning

Oman and the UAE are well known for adventure-seekers.“Canyoning” refers to the progressive travel through canyons thatcan include trekking, abseiling, swimming, walking and jumping.

Starting at the UAE’s only perennial waterfall trek into the wadi,passing many pools and marveling at the sky-rocketing natural rockformations. Further along the trek we encounter many smallwaterfalls and pools large enough for an invigorating swim in the clearspring water. Explore a large cave before stopping at the picturesquespot for picnic refreshments and relaxing company before returningto the resort after a half day of adventure.

This excursion is priced at seventy-five Omani rial per person,excluding 9 % tax and 8.4 % service charge