Steam rooms exist in almost every culture. The Eastern hammam, Japanese sentō, and Swedish bastu are just a few examples. This is no surprise — since ancient times, saunas have been essential places for cleansing the body and socialising. Today, steaming rituals remain as relevant as ever, evidenced by the abundance of such offerings in Dubai’s hammams and spas. However, few people know there is an alternative — a
Russian private sauna, or banya. It offers a one-of-a-kind experience that every steam enthusiast should try. Below, we’ll explain why.