Luxury hotel owner and operator, Mandarin Oriental International, has announced that it will be managing a destination spa and resort called Dhara Dhevi in Chaing Mai, northern Thailand.

Due to open at the end of this year and situated 10 minutes drive from Chiang Mai airport, the development has been specifically designed with internationally sophisticated travellers in mind and will aim to provide a holistic approach to the rejuvenation of body, mind and spirit.

The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi will also feature a well-equipped health club and spacious open terraces. All the resort structures will be complemented by interior design and technology aimed at creating an overall atmosphere of luxury and serenity.

The 3,100sq m spa has been modelled on the ancient palaces of Mandalay in Myanmar and will be marketed by Mandarin Oriental as a destination in itself.

There will be a group of gilded buildings housing specialist spa rooms and private treatment suites. A seven-tiered lobby will dominate the design of the surrounding spa buildings and will provide a serene environment for guests to relax and re-energise.

Speaking about the Dhara Dhevi development, group chief executive of Mandarin Oriental International, Edouard Ettedgui, said: “With exotic accommodation and holistic spa and wellness, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi is set to become an internationally recognised oasis offering an enriching experience.”