HOTELSSix Senses | Hotels | Resorts | SpasCity life can be boring and oppressive. Always remember,it is important to treat yourself every once in a while, andexplore what the world has to offer. If you live in Dubai,there is a wealth of ecologically friendly destinations nearby thatyou can escape to for a weekend. Oman, for example, practicallyresides on the UAE’s doorstep, just waiting to be discovered…Six Senses Resorts are a luxurious chain of hotels, establishedin 1995. The brand quickly gained attention and recognitioninternationally as the hospitality industry’s pioneer of sustainablepractices, demonstrating that responsibility can be successfullywedded to uncompromised high-end facilities. The Six SensesHotels, Resorts, and Spas are located in some of the world’s mostbeautiful and unique destinations. The responsible and caringattitude of Six Senses is intrinsic to the brand, and extends toemployees and local communities in which Six Senses operates.It is committed to preserving the environment through sustainableoperations, guided by overarching goals and values. Six SensesResorts and Spas can be found in China, Thailand, Maldives,Vietnam, Portugal, and Oman. Individual Spas can be foundthroughout the world in Europe, Asia, Middle East & Africa, andthe Americas.Under the leadership of the Six Senses VP Sustainability, Six Sensesremains one of the leaders in sustainable tourism best practices.These include environmental performance of each property, supportfor the preservation of natural and cultural heritage, and enhancingsocial and economic benefits to local communities in destinationswhere Six Senses operates. The Six Senses commitment tosustainability addresses the carbon emissions resulting from guesttravel and operations, and invites guests to share the responsibilityto offset that footprint. There are programs in place to conserveenergy, re-use water for secondary applications, and to recyclewaste materials produced by the resorts.www.ziwira.com
RESORT HIGHLIGHTS• Largest saltwater pool in theGCC (25mx35m), with amineral concentration of 50ppm(approximately 10-15% versus 27%in the Dead Sea).• Experience 2,500 square meterorganic garden in the heart of theresort, in addition to 1,100 datepalms, 150 fig trees and assortedlime, orange, pomegranate, neem,stone apple, and henna treesthroughout the resort.• The resort provides an enormousrange of eating facilities to choosefrom.• Diving excursions, snorkeling trips,fishing adventures and many morefun activities are available to enjoywith family, friends - old and new,locals, and Six Senses Zighy BayHosts.<strong>August</strong> Issue 1 2015
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