leisure: Mind, body & soul
Mind, body and soul
The world's largest natural spa, the Dead Sea, is an experience like no other. Due to the high concentration of salt in the calm waters, you cannot sink. But what makes it most special to spa aficionados is that the salts and minerals found in its waters are believed to have natural healing properties.
The Dead Sea mud helps in clarifying, nourishing and retaining moisture, resulting in a fresher, healthier and more youthful appearance of the skin. It also helps balance the skin's pH levels, and activates firming and tightening of the skin due to the presence of silicates. The different minerals in the water help repair skin damage, enhance skin metabolism and relax the muscles.
At 400 metres below sea level, the lowest point on Earth, weather conditions are close to optimum, benefiting from year-round sunshine, dry unpolluted air, high oxygen pressure due to the low altitude, and most importantly, specially filtered UVA and UVB radiation that reach only the Dead Sea, prolonging exposure time for sun radiation without causing sunburn too quickly.
In addition, a growing number of spas in the many hotels and resorts bordering the Dead Sea offer serenity seekers a wealth of unique experiences that will soothe stresses and strains and provide a welcome escape from business matters. Other spas, most of which are based within hotels in Amman, offer a variety of treatments, from centuries-old Far East inspired massages to a full range of new-age holistic therapies.
Well-qualified therapists and masseurs are on hand to explain, advise and recommend the treatment best suited to your needs, whether it's a pure relaxation body massage or something specialised to iron out specific muscular aches. Male and female spa-goers are equally well-catered for as most of the spas in Jordan provide separate and private facilities and treatments for both sexes.
Club Olympus
Grand Hyatt Amman
Tel: +962 6 4651234
Club Olympus is an exclusive health and fitness sanctuary designed primarily to meet the needs of both local fitness seekers and international business travellers. It provides the ultimate in personal attention and services, and offers a diverse range of state-of-the-art facilities and services, all designed to enhance well-being. Jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms, a fully equipped gymnasium, and indoor and outdoor pools can cater to every need, whether it is to energise or unwind.
Health Club and Spa
Le Meridien Amman
Tel: +962 6 5696511
Rev up or relax at the Health Club and Spa, which offers breathtaking views of the city, indoor and outdoor pools, massage and facial treatment services, and steam and sauna rooms.
Spa Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Amman
Tel: +962 6 5510001
Newly renovated, offering a wide range of activities that include state-ofthe- art machines, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools for adults only, jacuzzi, sauna, massage service and Turkish bath. Trained therapists offer a long list of treatments designed to relax and rejuvenate.
Spa InterContinental
InterContinental Jordan
Tel: +962 6 4641361
Spa InterContinental is a haven of tranquility infused with Jordan's local culture and natural resources. Mineral-rich salts and mud from the Dead Sea believed to enhance health and beauty have been incorporated into luxurious body and facial treatments and massages.
+The Royal Spa
Le Royal Amman Hotel
Tel: +962 6 4603000
Offering panoramic vistas of Amman, Le Royal Amman's Royal Spa features a vast space dedicated to luxury. The Royal Spa delivers a refreshing array of Dead Sea treatments, thalassotherapy, facials and a variety of distinctive massage treatments. The Royal Spa also includes jacuzzis, sauna, steam and mud baths.
The Spa at Four Seasons
Four Seasons Hotel, Amman
Tel: +962 6 5505555
The Spa at Four Seasons offers facials, waxing, a full range of massages, body wraps, cryo-tonic and skin care treatments. Dead Sea products, essential oils, seaweed, algae and special gels are just a few of the many natural ingredients used. The Spa also features an indoor and outdoor pool.
InterFit Spa
InterContinental Aqaba
Tel: +962 3 2092222
InterFit brings together all the elements needed to nurture the body, mind and soul. The candle-lit Oriental atmosphere creates a sense of calm for visiting spa-goers. Professional therapists attend to your every need, and treatments rich in Dead Sea nutrients heal and rejuvenate. Facial and body treatments are offered in a thoroughly modern facility that also includes a hydrotherapy bath, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and juice bar.
Anantara Spa
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
Tel: +962 5 3568888
Set over more than 10,000 square metres, Anantara Spa at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers guests an exquisite sense of space and serenity. With 20 treatment rooms, 28 spa suites plus outdoor therapy lounges, the spa's extensive wet facilities include a traditional Moroccan Hammam, ice cave, indoor and outdoor jacuzzi, natural Dead Sea mineral pools, hydro bubble pool, steam rooms and a Watsu pool. In the spa studio, guests can learn and practice the art of yoga, tai chi, meditation and Pilates.
The Dead Sea Medical Center
Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Tel: +962 5 3561000
The centre provides body massage, mud packs, ultrasound therapy, galvanic therapy, microwave therapy, cryotherapy and hydrotherapy in addition to dermatological and rheumatological treatments. Facilities include a fitness room, indoor pool, and a natural solarium. The hotel also offers five freshwater swimming pools.
Evason Ma'In Hot
Springs & Six Senses Spa
Tel: +962 5 3245500
Offering guests a truly authentic and memorable Arabian experience, this classically designed spa sits against natural hot spring waterfalls that cascade into the main pool and relaxation area. Focusing on the therapeutic properties of these mineral-rich waters, treatments include unique healing therapies like the Dead Sea Salt Scrub and the Zeytoun Olive Body Polish which uses Zeytoun olives, used in traditional Jordanian cuisine. The Six Senses Spas' 'Balancing Senses' philosophy is founded on the belief that a true spa experience nurtures all five senses, awakening the sixth sense.
The Spa
Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa
Tel: +962 5 3560400
The Spa at the Jordan Valley Marriott lies deep within one of the most outstanding natural settings on Earth. Breathe in the pure air, let your eyes linger over this fertile land and surrender yourself to the luxurious natural serenity of The Spa. From body scrubs to body wraps, facial treatments to therapy baths, The Spa offers a host of treatments to pamper guests.
Zara Spa
Movenpick Resort& Spa Dead Sea
Tel: +962 5 3561111
Zara Spa is dedicated to rejuvenation, pampering and relaxation. The spa harnesses the power of the Dead Sea by using its water in its various pools as well as in some of the treatments such as the Dead Sea salt scrubs. Twenty treatment suites, with en-suite showers, give the ultimate in comfort and style. A VIP suite with four deluxe treatment rooms and a separate entrance to the spa caters to guests wishing for total privacy.
