www.lux-review.com Page 51 Page 50 www.lux-review.com LUX 2021 Resorts and Retreats Awards LUX 2021 Resorts and Retreats Awards Based in some of Dubai’s most high-end shopping locations like The Villa at Centro Mall and Emirates 7 Towers in Silicon Oasis, Refinery Beauty Lounge is the pinnacle of luxury beauty and spa treatments for the women of Dubai. Welcoming guests to sleek, stylish salons, Refinery is able to fulfil all of their pampering needs in a comfortable environment that puts them at the centre of attention. The boutique salon serves individuals in search of some solo self-care time, parties looking for a fun afternoon of glamour and beautifying, and brides and their bridesmaids in need of complete spa and beauty treatments to feel sensational on their big day. The Refinery team is on hand to help guests wind down, boost moods, or enjoy a bit of ‘me time’ in a luxurious salon. Not just specialists in a wide array of treatments, the Refinery team act as friends, advisors, even therapists, to their clients, offering relaxation and rejuvenation in an experience that beautifies both inside and out. Refinery’s team of specialists provide a full portfolio of services designed to make their clients feel utterly glamorous; from lowkey manicures and pedicures to eye-catching nail art, a whole new hair style to an elevating blow dry, fabulous eyelash extensions to skincare consultations, waxing to massages, Refinery offers it all. Moreover, Refinery clients are able to benefit from the salon’s Luxury Action Oy & Octola Lodge is the pioneering private travel company that specialises in tailored Nordic destination adventures and experiences. With its headquarters in Finnish Lapland, and sales office in Sweden, it is deep in the heart of enchanting Nordic magic. Run by true innovator, Janne Honkanen, Luxury Action is an eco-conscious and extreme experience for anyone looking for something that is not only different, but mind-blowing. Janne founded the company in 2009 and has been a strong influence on experimental travel by being curious, determined, and brave. Janne set the bar extremely high for the high- end hospitality and unique travel industry. He has also pushed ice-driving to a new level, by taking old wrecks and converting them into original and exceptional supercars for Ultra High-Net-Worth individuals. The ice-driving experience that has been cultivated by Janne and his team is today one of the defining options of a Luxury Action holiday. All ice-driving accessories are provided, and all logistics are taken care of. Ice-driving tracks based on Formula 1 circuits can be formed by individuals looking for more control over their experience. Ice-driving is not the only practice that Luxury Action has transformed, it is also behind the year-round Yuletide concept. It fashions a true Christmas experience any time of the year in Finnish Lapland. With sustainability at its heart, Octola is a luxury complex that contains a lodge, villa, Jul21120 Jun21179 Refinery Beauty Lounge Best Beauty Salon Chain 2021 – UAE Luxury Action Oy & Octola Lodge Best Arctic & Nordic Region Private Travel Company 2021 use of world-class brands and products, from Essie nail polishes to L’Oréal haircare products. The combined power of the Refinery team’s unparalleled expertise and exclusive use of high-end products enables the salon to offer a beauty and spa experience that is unmatched in the UAE. Whether you are looking for some time for yourself or a memorable afternoon of pampering with your girl gang, get in touch with Refinery Beauty Lounge today. The team of beauty experts are on hand with a roster of sumptuous treatments and exquisite products to help you achieve your most glowing sense of self. Company: Refinery Beauty Lounge Contact: Shahla Bastaki Email:
[email protected] Website: www.refinerybeautylounge.com sauna, bar, BBQ, panorama cabin and more. Octola is a world of its own, a world that allows its guests to feel a level of belonging that they may not have had before. They can return home with a content and wholesome feeling that can be accessed each and every time they look back on their time with Luxury Action. The resort is in a northern lights hotspot where guests can enjoy natural springs, clear waters, clean air, ice swimming and tobogganing. In addition, Octola has its very own chef and bar staff that help to make each dining experience an authentic atmosphere, true to the roots of the company. It offers the finest Nordic cuisine to each of its guests and, by doing so, each guest can feel pampered and immersed in the culture. Under the north star, wild animals such as hares, wolves, deer, elk, bears, and more can be tracked and spotted. This deeply connects guests with nature and the fine natural world around them. Truly unforgettable moments unfold around each of its visitors. There are tours available to all people staying at the facilities. These tours diminish the ‘money rich – time poor’ syndrome by introducing a world that is slowed down and more focused on spending time together. These facilities are beyond luxury, with the ecosystem in the very heart of its ethics and values. As it is on a mission to provide high- class service and involvements, it is doing everything it can to get the guests to take place in generating their very own escape from reality. Thus, with a seamless, breath- taking atmosphere, guests can relax and feel rejuvenated in preparation for returning to their every-day lives. By weaving a cloth of invigorating memories, Luxury Action is creating a connection with its customers. With regards to the future, Octola is only going to become more updated and modern as it moves with the times. All throughout any changes, it will remain both sustainable and utterly timeless, maintaining its position as a truly magical escape that is unlike any other. Contact: Janne Honkanen Company: Luxury Action Oy & Octola Lodge Web Address: www.octola.com Refinery Beauty Lounge is Dubai’s premier destination for all things beauty. Welcoming guests to its stylish studios in the city’s glamorous retail districts, the Lounge’s team of beauty specialists have curated a salon experience that is ideal for a rejuvenating bit of ‘me-time’, a pre-wedding makeover, or a fabulous afternoon of beautifying with the girls. We have put together a profile of the boutique salon that specialises in making guests feel their most confident and beautiful selves. Luxury Action Oy & Octola Lodge is a travel and retreat company that provides its guests with incredible Nordic experiences that they will never forget. Here we gaze at its incredible work dedicated to offering luxurious holiday destinations and expeditions that are far beyond the realms of their imagination.