A CALMING SESSION FOR TWO

It’s girls’ time! And Kirsty Walker and a friend tap into their energy with a bespoke massage treatment at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Doha.

Find your element, find your balance. Today, my element is wood and I’m to be awakened. My friend’s element is fire and she is to bloom. The Chinese are famous for many things, but the near-obsession with energy, the five elements, and balance plays a crucial role in my exceptional pampering today. And when a 2,000-year-old philosophy intertwines with the opulence and Middle Eastern charm of modern-day Qatar, we’re blessed with a unique treatment at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Doha.

Based on ancient Chinese concepts, treatments at The Spa seek to restore balance and reposition energy, enabling guests to rest and rejuvenate in the midst of their busy lives.

The Mandarin Oriental, Doha sits at the head of Barahat Msheireb, the heart of the vibrant new downtown area. Its commanding position belies the luxuriously intimate interior. Spa Manager Michaela warmly welcomes us in the hotel lobby and then leads us downstairs into the serenity of the marble-clad, subterranean spa. We pass treatment rooms and entire suites as we walk through tastefully decorated, seamless passageways. After glimpsing heated loungers around a beautiful indoor pool, we arrive at our home for the next few hours – The Mandarin Suite. There’s an aura of exclusivity and privacy and it feels like we’ve entered our own secret hideaway.