Muscat’s Shangri-La Al Husn, the singular adults-only resort in the Sultanate, has reopened with the country’s first Luban (frankincense) spa. With Luban Spa – The Spa of Frankincense, Shangri-La Al Husn in Oman opens a new chapter of locally inspired wellness in the GCC. Luban Spa is a boutique concept that allows guests to embark on a fully holistic journey in your own room.
Luban (frankincense) is a precious resin originating in Oman and is treasured over the world for its healing and beauty properties paired with its warm and comforting essence. For thousands of years, Luban has been known as the gift of kings and has been as highly valued as gold. Luban Spa offers a myriad range of precious Omani Frankincense treatment rituals for the body and mind infused with warm Arabian hospitality.
Luban Spa comprises of four couple rooms, an all-suite concept, where each room has its own private bathroom, shower and changing area along with a Luban amenity kit. Treatments range from massages and body scrubs to body wraps and facials, and each of these treatments has an Omani identity, presenting an interesting story behind every experience on the menu.
Signature massages include the Wahiba Golden Sand that brings together the elements of timeless Arabian Oriental massage techniques, combined with therapeutic qualities of Frankincense essential oil, to strengthen the body’s vital energy. Rocks of Al Jissah is a unique massage that uses Frankincense raisins, mix with essential herbs and organic ingredients, wrapped in a heated Lesu pouch, quickly and firmly tapped onto the body, and then gently pressed and rolled to both tone and soothe stressed, tired, or aching muscles. The Heart of the Ocean uses sandalwood scented candle heated and melted to transform into warm body massage oil, this extremely soothes the senses, rehydrates the skin, awakens and energizes the spirit. Among the signature body therapies, are Omani Crystal Salt with Sidir Body Polish that removes dull complexion and encourage new healthy wrinkle free skin and Jebel Akhdar Rose Wrap, an exhilarating mixture of pink clay infused with rose and frankincense essential oils is applied all over the body and leave on the body to promotes healing.
Located 45 minutes from Muscat International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Muscat, Shangri-La Al Husn is Oman’s exclusive clifftop retreat caters to adult guests aged over 16 and offers a locally inspired guest experience, amenities, privileges, and bespoke tours to discerning travellers.