Since resuming its rail journey in February 2024, the Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, Southeast Asia, has partnered with the House of Dior to create the region’s first-ever Dior Spa on board.
Departing on seasonal journeys from Singapore through Malaysia, the addition of a Dior Spa on the Belmond will offer you a wellness space to unwind and rejuvenate after a day of adventure.
Following a temporary residency on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, the first permanent Dior Spa was launched on the Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland in April 2023. The Dior Spa Eastern & Oriental Express will mark the Belmond’s third Dior Spa on the rails.
This new Dior Spa will be housed in one of the Eastern & Oriental Express’ 16 plush Art Deco-inspired carriages designed using hand-crafted tropical wood materials to blend in with the natural surroundings where the train passes.
The interior will also pay homage to Christian Dior’s love for flowers with rose emblems on the carriage carpets in shades of green and beige.
Each of the two luxurious rooms within the space is designed with furniture in iconic Toile de Jouy print which showcases the tiger — a nod to the Malaysian Sacred Tigers known to the region.
Guests will also be taken into a dedicated reception area to discover the spa and its premium range of products before or after treatment.
NEW ASIAN-INSPIRED BEAUTY TREATMENTS
To complement the serene and natural landscapes of Southeast Asia, the Dior Spa Eastern & Oriental Express offers five tailor-made treatments devised by the French Maison’s wellness experts.
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- D-Jungle: An exclusive face and body treatment of Asian inspiration which offers a rhythmic, deep muscle massage from head to toe using stretching techniques and targets specific energy points
- Constellation: A body massage which uses a mix of massage techniques to help relieve tension
- D-Tissue: Offers the ultimate muscle relief using deep, slow and soothing movements to focus on releasing muscular pain
- Kobi-Dior Facial Treatment: Rooted in the ancient Japanese Kobido massage tradition, this treatment blends traditional Asian techniques with the Dior Prestige skincare line to sculpt the face and rejuvenate the skin to leave you with a radiant and youthful appearance
- Le Spin de Minuit: This treatment incorporates meditative exercises designed to promote sleep and optimise skin regeneration for a luminous and revitalised complexion by the morning
EXPERIENCING THE WONDERS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
In addition to the relaxing time onboard at the Dior Spa, you can also expect to go on great adventures with two unique three-night itineraries namely the Essence of Malaysia (November to February) and Wild Malaysia (March to October).
The Essence of Malaysia takes you from Singapore through Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and finally to Penang where you can enjoy the sights at UNESCO World Heritage sites, lively street art, and a thrilling food scene.
Wild Malaysia, on the other hand, covers the untouched areas surrounding the ‘Jungle Railway’ and gives you the unique opportunity to visit the Taman Negara National Park which is home to the oldest tropical rainforests in the world and hundreds of species such as tigers and leopards.
This itinerary also offers you a variety of excursions off the train which include learning about the safeguarding of the Malayan Tiger and a foraging experience in the jungle.
The Eastern & Oriental Express boasts eight sleeping carriages with two restaurants, a Piano Bar and an open-air observation car. All three cabin categories — Pullman, State, and Presidential — feature cherry wood interiors, air-conditioning, en-suite showers and bathrooms.
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