40 | June 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Celebrity Lifestyle make it a timeout with the girls! Yes, we approve of Sex and the City getaways. Remember the butlers and the views? You could have that right here in Bahrain! Take a dip in a temperature-controlled pool with a view of the city’s skyline or revel in the blue waters of the endless sea. You could also just relax with a book in the bath and go on a full-on pamper spree with room service. There’s nothing wrong with living in a bath robe and slippers! Take advantage of the wonderful dining options and spas within the hotels. Many of the five-star venues have separate chalets and villas if you’re looking for a more private setting. Al Bander Hotel & Resort in Sitra, The Dragon Hotel & Resort in Amwaj and Novotel Al Dana Resort in Muharraq are three unique alternatives to the more traditional concept of hotels. They offer an exciting range of water sports and other activities. Remember, these venues provide tours as well for those of you who’d like to see Bahrain from a tourist’s perspective. Relax Nothing says complete relaxation like a day at the spa. Quit looking at the right side of the menu and focus on the needs of your body. If it’s a complete overhaul that you need, go for it! There’s no set rule that you are only allowed a spa ritual if you’re about to get married. Every woman deserves to be spoilt (at least once in a while, if not always). Go ahead and get a full package that includes a body scrub, bath, massage, facial, mani-pedi and hair treatments. Top spas offer free consultations to help choose products and treatments that better suit your skin, hair and body type. A name that remains on top of every girl’s mind, for good reason, is Dessange. It truly is the complete package with separate areas focussing on each beauty department. They’ve got experts at hand, each specialised in their particular field of work. The fitness programmes available here are quite popular with locals and expats alike. A hidden jewel is La Fontaine Spa, which is dedicated to natural therapies, like ayurvedic massages and treatments. It is hard to believe that this unique setting is in the middle of the city. Offering a range of beauty products from Greece and a selection of rooms, they invite you to be one with nature. The thalassotherapy complex at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa offers an array of seawater-based treatments, including hydrotherapy. They boast a number of individual rooms as well, which will be allotted to you based on the package of your choice. The two pools in close vicinity allow for a quick dip before or after your treatment. Pure Spa at Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre helps you drift away into a world of tranquillity, while they gently ease away the stress of modern living. We can’t ignore its proximity to the biggest mall in the Kingdom. The exclusive wellness concept at The RitzCarlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa promises you’ll feel rejuvenated head-to-toe after every visit. Shop Who couldn’t do with a wardrobe makeover? How often do you see a celebrity in the same outfit (leaving behind Mrs Beckham’s obsession for her thin black leather belt)? Of course, we’re not asking you to strut your way into bankruptcy. We might not be able to have a closet bigger than our bedroom, but after following our fashion pages you should know that all you need to give new life to old outfits is a statement piece. Do your research, see what wardrobe essentials you’re missing and go hunting for the perfect item. Shop responsibly; even the big shots are doing it. You need to find your personal style and stick to it. If you’re out to imitate, you’re out to buy the whole mall! Find all the high-end brands at Moda Mall in the Diplomatic Area at the ground floor of Bahrain’s World Trade Centre. Al A’ali Shopping Complex has a fair share of top designers as well. Bahrain City Centre and Seef Mall have been the favourite malls of the Kingdom’s shoppers since its opening. Home to a wide range of retail outlets, these shopping complexes have all that you need under a single roof, especially in respect to gadgets. Staying updated with the newest gizmos available is made easier with these malls. If you’re going all out with your spending spree, get a new ride from the allnew Maserati showroom in Moda Mall. Speaking of which, you could visit the showrooms along the Sitra highway for your new car. You’ve got the likes of Euromotors, Bin Hindi Motors, Y K Almoayyed, Almoayyed, Haddad Motors and more welcoming you to rev up your engines.
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