A modern indoor spa with a circular glass shower enclosure, tiled walls, and a sauna area with sitting benches and water feature.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain

TURNKEY

LOCATION: Bahrain

DATE: 2014

BRIEF: Design a new 3,500 m² spa in accordance with local culture and with exclusive areas for males and females. We were responsible for concept and design all the way through to installation.

WHAT WE DID: We created a purposely designed technical room accessible from the spa’s exterior. This allows maintenance work to be done without disturbing guests.
There are very large, well equipped heat experience areas. Each has a sauna, hammam, hydro pool, and relaxation pool. Three theme showers and an ice fountain also feature.
The spa is designed so that all equipment can be remotely monitored from our offices in Portugal. We can alert the maintenance manager if problems occur. The spa manager can monitor equipment from both receptions.
The roof garden’s water features and sounds are reminiscent of the Alhambra. There, clients can revitalise in a refreshing, cold shower.

OUTCOME: A sophisticated wellness destination that blends contemporary spa experiences with the rich heritage of Arabian hospitality. Spanning three floors, the project features bespoke wellness amenities designed to deliver a seamless guest journey. Every element of the spa was carefully developed to combine functionality, atmosphere, and premium finishes, resulting in a world-class wellness environment within one of Bahrain’s most iconic five-star hotels.

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