Harnn Heritage Spa at InterContinental Durrat al Riyadh Resort & Spa

Spreading its gracious wings across the Middle East, HARNN Heritage Spa has drawn its first sanctuary of serenity in the heart of Riyadh.

Hidden in a lush green oasis of distinguished neighborhood of Banban, the 5-star InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa, this ultimate rejuvenation oasis will be named the first Riyadh’s largest Thai-inspired wellness destination.

The spa’s architecture portrays a highly contemporary Thai styled wellness sanctuary, inspired by an elegantly classic Thai nobleman residence with a soft celadon green, symbolizing peace and serenity while precious artwork and sophisticated artefacts add a sense of place to the space.

Divided into two stories with a series of double height atrium spaces, the spa features 15 treatment rooms in total comprising of luxurious suites with dedicated sauna, steam and jacuzzi- and generous standard rooms with further reflexology and hammam rooms.

The ground floor provides a unique two story top lit ‘forest’ garden, around which a retail gallery, salon, gym, ‘wellness bar’, change and pool with pool surround are arranged. The spa is designed as an evolving journey through a series of differing settings- offering a variety of places for guests to enjoy wellness experiences. At the heart of the design is a tall top lit internal ‘forest’, providing the guests with a unique opportunity to relax within the extensive planted areas and benefit from the biophilic character of the setting.

Drawing the inspiration from the prestigious locale and finest botanicals, the spa meticulously incorporates indigenous natural elements, including hot sand, purified essential oil and oriental herbs, to craft signature spa experiences that can’t be found anywhere else – Journey of Arabian Heritage, starting with a purifying hammam ritual by a gentle exfoliation with HARNN signature rice bran oil soap and a UNESCO recognized cultural heritage Nuad Thai Massage with therapeutic and reinvigorating techniques, complemented by a warmed sand compress with healing essential oils. Together, palm pressure, stretching and heat melt away muscle tension, leaving the body relaxed and in a state of bliss.

Additionally, to achieve physical and spiritual harmony, the Ancient Asian Five Elements Philosophy is masterfully applied with the art of aromatherapy healing. Before each treatment, guests will discover their dominant element – fire, earth, water, metal or wood – and the appropriate essential oil blend to help rebalance the element.

Offering a more meaningful and quality lifestyle, the guests are invited to embark on wellness retreats which are personalized to their health and lifestyle goals with an array of holistic spa treatments, pedicure and manicure services, healthy food and beverage, access to wellness facilities and a wide range of self-care retail item for the ultimate lifestyle enrichment.