Eight Global Wellness Escapes Inspired by Middle Eastern Traditions

Steam curls through a stone chamber in the Swiss Alps, where warm oil is laced with oud and silence settles like snow. In Melbourne, black soap rituals unfold behind carved wooden doors, echoing the intimacy of a Moroccan hammam.

Across the world, a quieter kind of wellness is taking root—one shaped by centuries-old Middle Eastern traditions. From Alpine retreats to desert sanctuaries, these soul-soothing escapes echo the region’s heritage in the most unexpected corners of the globe.

Sahra Spa, Salon & Hammam - Las Vegas, USA

https://cosmopolitanlasvegas.mgmresorts.com/en/amenities/sahra-spa-salon-hammam.html 

Inspired by the canyons of the Middle East, Sahra Spa envelops guests in warm sandstone hues and silence. At its heart is a 1,200-square-foot hammam—a contemporary ode to ancient bathhouse culture. The canyon-like sandstone walls create an atmosphere reminiscent of ancient desert sanctuaries, providing a tranquil escape from the bustling Las Vegas Strip.Rituals here include the Red Flower Hammam Experience: a cleansing ceremony featuring kese mitt exfoliation, jasmine rhassoul clay wraps, and cardamom amber oil massages.It’s as though you've left your love affair with Elvis and stepped into a secret oasis devoted to self-care.

ESPA at The Corinthia - London, UK

https://www.corinthia.com/en-gb/london/spa-at-corinthia-london/ 

A marble-clad jewel near the Thames, this spa’s signature hammam therapies draw from Ottoman and Moroccan traditions, offering a contemporary twist on age-old cleansing practices. Whether it’s a steam ritual infused with eucalyptus or an aromatic massage with rose and argan oil, ESPA at The Corinthia transforms tradition into luxury, echoing the lavish bathhouses of Luxor.

Les Bains de Léa, InterContinental Bordeaux - France

https://bordeaux.intercontinental.com/en/spa-guerlain/ 

On the rooftop of this grand Bordeaux hotel, Les Bains de Léa takes cues from both Roman and Moorish bathing rituals, with a hammam that feels lifted from a Moroccan riad. Balneotherapy pools overlook the city’s classical architecture, merging ancient water therapies with modern French finesse. It’s a little Marrakech magic, right above the vineyards of Bordeaux.

Kempinski Hotel Das Tirol - Austria

https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-das-tirol 

At this upscale retreat in the Austrian Alps, guests are treated to Moroccan-inspired body scrubs scented with oud, frankincense, and myrrh post-skiing. The juxtaposition of mountain chill and Middle Eastern warmth is both exhilarating and grounding.

The Chedi Andermatt - Switzerland

https://www.thechediandermatt.com/ 

Beneath The Chedi Andermatt’s chalet-style exterior lies a spa layered with Middle Eastern influence—from hammam-style steam rooms to contrast pools that echo desert springs. The signature massages, often using Arabian oils and warm stones, transport guests across continents and centuries, depending on the length of your nap.

Crown Spa -  Melbourne, Australia

https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/hotels/crown-spa 

In cosmopolitan Melbourne, Crown Spa offers an “Arabian Escape” experience that is pure indulgence: black soap scrubs, rose water rinses, and warm oil massages that recall a Moroccan hammam under starry skies. With its rich oils and steam rituals, this spa evokes the warmth of the desert—but in the Southern Hemisphere.

Six Senses Ibiza – Ibiza, Spain

https://www.sixsenses.com/en/hotels-resorts/europe/spain/ibiza/

Perched above the Mediterranean, Six Senses Ibiza blends Balearic bliss with Middle Eastern soul. Its Al-Saadiyah wellness pavilion draws from ancient hammam rituals, offering clay wraps, herbal steams, and guided meditations inspired by Arabian tradition. Even the spa cuisine nods to Levantine roots—think za’atar-dusted greens, olive oil elixirs, and sun-warmed figs. It’s a retreat where the breeze smells faintly of orange blossom and thyme.

Talise Spa at Jumeirah Bali — Indonesia

https://www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/bali/jumeirah-bali/wellbeing/talise-spa-bali

Where Bali’s cliffs meet the sky, Talise Spa brings Ottoman ritual to island life. Home to the island’s only Royal Turkish Hammam, the spa is a palace of steam, kessa exfoliation, and sacred oils. Here, the hammam becomes a love letter to ancient rituals—reimagined under tropical skies.