Built 500 years ago, Istanbul's Zeyrek Cinili Hammam recently reopened after a restoration process that took 13 years — Ozan KOSE For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they ...

‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions, and relaxation time is on plenty of to-do lists in this hectic town. If you’re prioritizing self-care in the coming year, there’s a new option in town.

Born centuries ago (in the 1300s), the hammam bath is still a symbol of Ottoman and Turkish culture, even outside Europe. And lately, Dubai seems to be becoming home to more and more of these temples ...

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai has launched Hammam experiences at its spa. Hammam treatments include a full body scrub, foam massage, thermal clay body mask, hair wash and conditioning scalp treatment ...

Naked except for a pair of paper underpants, I am lying on a hot marble slab with two girlfriends, staring at a white, domed ceiling. Star-shaped cutouts draw in daylight, spilling soft shadows around ...

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