Six Senses to Open Desert Resort in Israel

Six Senses will open its first hotel in Israel next week.

Located in the lunar-like Arava Valley in the south of the Negev Desert, the Six Senses Shaharut will officially open on 5 August 2021.

The property will feature 60 suites and villas spread across the expansive desert landscape, a Six Senses Spa with six treatment rooms, an open-air amphitheater, two swimming pools, a variety of F&B options, and even camel stables.

While there is every reason to stay within the resort, the desert setting presents a host of unique activities from camel treks and overnight camping to extreme sports, e-mountain bike tours, hiking, jeep excursions, and Shabbat dinner in a nearby community. There are also opportunities to explore further afield, to the Dead Sea and Masada and to Petra.

“Six Senses Shaharut marks a new milestone for the brand as it enters another magical destination. After months of anticipation during these unprecedented times, I am very excited about this new opening. It brings the Six Senses ethos of sustainability, local sensitivity and wellness together with our unique desert culture and traditions," said General Manager Thomas Fehlbier. "With a passionate team, we’ll work to create out-of-the-ordinary guest experiences in a setting of biblical proportions.”

The most awe-inspiring way to arrive at Six Senses Shaharut is to drive to the resort through a timeless landscape steeped in history. This short yet unique expedition through the heart of the Arava Valley showcases the incredible diversity of Israel's landscape and one of the most geologically dramatic places on earth. The drive from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem takes around three-and-a-half hours, or three hours from Petra in neighboring Jordan.

Alternatively, guests can opt for a private helicopter transfer from Tel Aviv, or a 45-minute car transfer via the new Ramon International Airport (ETM) near Eilat, which also directly serves key European markets.

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