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Trade your stresses for sublime relaxation at these urban wellness centres with tastefully designed interiors (Photo: Lay. Retreat)
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Trade your stresses for sublime relaxation at these urban wellness centres with tastefully designed interiors
To combat the stress of our high-pressure, desk-bound lifestyles, there's nothing like a pampering spa session to break the monotony of it all while treating yourself to some vacation-like vibes in your own backyard. Whether it's a solo spa trip on an afternoon off or a long weekend of #selfcare with the gang, check in to these soothingly stylish sanctuaries in your nearest neighbourhood, from the bustling foodie haven of Bukit Damansara to the upscale streets of Mont Kiara.
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From the newly opened Boho-chic Lay. Retreat spa in Mutiara Damansara to Yu Wellness, Malaysia's first herbal spa, be sure to treat yourself to an afternoon of soothing treatments and swoon-worthy interiors.
Yu Wellness, Mont Kiara
A unique spa concept that focuses primarily on herbal bath benefits, Yu Wellness's signature is a herbal bath treatment made from 38 natural Chinese herbs, a thousand-year old recipe dating back to the Yao tribe from the Ailao mountains of Yunnan. The spa's neutral colour palette and zen minimalist interiors are the handiwork of Double Art Design Studio, designed with wooden accents, marble grey tones and unexpected bursts of foliage to put weary guests at ease.
Yu Wellness | 2, Jalan Solaris 4, Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur | +6011-3790 3888
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La Boheme, Bukit Damansara
A peaceful wellness sanctuary in Bukit Damansara, La Boheme's boho-chic interiors are designed to reconnect guests with the beauty of nature. From bohemian-inspired light fixtures and fluffy throw blankets to quaint rattan armchairs set against floor-to-ceiling windows that let in views of the surrounding trees and greenery, La Boheme's laid-back interiors are sure to put you at ease before you even start your first treatment. Specialising in facials and body massages, La Boheme offers customised treatments with the premium skincare range Biologique Recherche.
La Boheme | 41-1, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur | +6011 1219 2028
Lay. Retreat, Mutiara Damansara
From the founders of the famed all-female spa Lax Retreat, located at The LINC KL, comes a unisex wellness concept that shares its core values of helping urbanites prioritise their health and wellness through a variety of wellness treatments. Opening its doors earlier this year at The Curve Mutiara Damansara, Lay. Retreat's spa boasts a Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic with soothing colours, seen in its relaxing treatment rooms and lounge and retail area, which features shelves full of wellness products from beloved Malaysian brands.
Lay. Retreat | Lot G39C-01, The Curve, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor | +6017 240 7623
Mimone Spa TTDI
Mimone Spa's fourth outlet in Malaysia opened in late 2022 at Taman Tun Dr Ismail: a light-filled and cheerful space adorned with floral bursts and purple accents amidst an otherwise all-white scheme and plenty of Instagram-worthy corners for guests to snap their spa day selfies.
Mimone Spa TTDI | 120, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur | +6010 229 8408
Energy Spa and Wellness, Jalan Ampang
Whether you're trying out a pampering steam bath, a rejuvenating coconut body scrub or a relaxing hot stone combo massage, Energy Spa and Wellness's extensive menu of treatments and therapies will awaken your senses and recharge your energy. Known for its innovative wellness treatments that focus on women's health, Energy Spa and Wellness boasts charming treatment rooms and relaxing lounge areas that will ease your mind and heart between exotic treatments like the hydrating milk bath or the hydrating aloe wrap.
Energy Spa and Wellness | Lot 4, Level 4, Great Eastern Mall, 303, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | +603 4256 8833
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
