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Written by Alican Aykaç, Managing Partner · 10 articles
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Steam & showersHow to Build a Steam Room at Home: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
How to build a steam room: framing and tanking, the 2.5–8.0 m³ generator sizing table, ventilation, and the 30–60 amp circuit at 240 V it needs.
Spa planningHotel Spa Design: A Complete Guide to Building a World-Class Wellness Facility
Hotel spa design for owners and operators: saunas, steam rooms, hammams and cold plunges, space planning, ROI per m² and realistic build timelines.
Pools & waterWhat Is a Jacuzzi? Types, Health Benefits and Design Considerations
What is a jacuzzi and how does it differ from a hot tub? Health benefits, types, design tips and why custom jacuzzis are booming in Dubai.
SaunaWhat Is an Infrared Sauna? How It Works, Health Benefits and How It Compares
Learn what an infrared sauna is, how it works, the types available, how it compares with a Finnish sauna and a steam room, and why it suits the UAE.
Spa planningSpa Interior Design: Layout Planning, Materials, Lighting and Wet Area Integration
Spa interior design for hotels and wellness centres: zoning and guest flow, a 22–25 °C relaxation area, 38–40 °C heated loungers, and wet area…
SaunaHow to Choose a Home Sauna: Types, Sizing, Installation and Costs
How to choose a home sauna: Finnish, infrared and bio types compared, sizing by user count, timber, electrical and ventilation requirements, and…
Hammam & thermalWhat Is a Hammam? Meaning, History, Rituals and Types
What a hammam is and what the word means: its 1,400-year history, the bathing ritual, regional types, and how it differs from a sauna and a steam…
SaunaWhat Is an Ice Bath? Benefits, How to Use One and Why It Pairs With Saunas
Learn what an ice bath is, its proven health benefits, how to use a cold plunge, and why pairing cold immersion with a sauna or steam room works.
Spa planningWhat Is a Moroccan Bath? History, Rituals, Benefits and How It Compares
What is a Moroccan bath? A five-step hammam ritual at 40-45 °C: steam, savon noir, a kessa glove scrub, ghassoul clay, then rinse. 40 to 70 minutes.