Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXV

7 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I proud heritage of the UAE and take a tour of Abu Dhabi's spectacular historical landmarks, including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Hosn Fort and Heritage Village. Experience the Pearl Journey and find out more about the history of the pearling industry in the Arabian Gulf. During this fascinating tour you will also enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara. While I was out experiencing the dunes at full throttle, Jordana took the time to contemplate the quiet peace of the desert while unwinding at the Anantara Spa – a haven of Arabian traditions and Thai expertise nestled among a sea of dunes. Jordana’s absolute highlight was the Moroccan hammam, equipped with a heated marble slab, Jacuzzis, steams, a sauna and an ice room. The Traditional Rose Hammam – a 90 minute signature ritual – helped her drift away to a world of wellness and tranquillity. A vigorous exfoliation using a Moroccan hammam mitt stimulates a healthy, glowing skin whilst a healing rose clay body mask nourishes and regenerates. The Arabian hammam ritual is concluded with a massage using signature gemstone ruby oil. The transformational journey of ancient Arabian opulence left Jordana perfectly serene and positively radiant. The spa also features a Vichy shower room, ideal for trying homemade body scrubs. With floor to ceiling windows, four treatment rooms reveal soothing views of the desert. In this blissful environment, after my exertions in the desert, I decided to treat myself to a massage. Choosing between the Anantara Signature Massage – the Desert Fusion Massage that combines hot stone – and the hot Liwa sand massage wasn’t easy. I decided to go with the latter, and I couldn’t