London, 20 May 2025: Opening June 1st on the pristine Aptera Beach, Zamāna is the newest launch from Domes Resorts. An immersive beachfront concept adjacent to the award-winning luxury hotel Domes Zeen Chania. Named after the poetic Persian word zamān, meaning "time" in its most fluid, felt sense, Zamāna is more than just a beach bar, is a celebration of presence, a place where time stretches and deepens.
A creative collaboration between Domes and celebrated Greek hospitality curator Lefteris Markakis (Leading Synapsis Bar, many other renowned bar concepts, formerly part of the team at World’s 50 Best bars The Clumsies in Athens etc), Zamāna is designed as a barefoot luxury retreat where gastronomy, music, and emotion flow together. The branding and visual identity developed by Vision Alphabet under the creative direction of Remo Masala, are a study in timelessness; elegant, elemental, and emotionally charged.
At the heart of Zamāna is a dynamic cultural programme: sunrise rituals and sunset soirees are curated weekly, featuring world-class DJs including ARODES, CAIIRO, and SAMM (BE). The soundscape moves between Afro House, Ethnic Deep, and soulful electronica - each performance designed as a sensorial journey, with the Aegean Sea as its stage.
The culinary direction is helmed by Chef Alkis Theocharidis, whose charcoal-focused, ingredient-led menu blends traditional Cretan techniques with contemporary minimalism. Raw seafood, seasonal produce, and refined simplicity take centre stage, inviting guests to experience the region’s terroir with fresh eyes. At the bar, acclaimed mixologist Filippos Tasoulas (Bacardi Legacy Finalist) leads a cocktail programme that balances global sophistication with local nuance, highlighting wild herbs, citrus, and native botanicals. A concise but thoughtful wine list features handpicked labels from Greece and beyond.
Zamāna is also available for private events, offering an intimate yet elevated setting for wedding parties, celebrations, and special gatherings, always delivered with the discretion and polish Domes is known for. Every element, from scent to sound to the texture of each surface, is carefully curated to evoke joy, connection, and a profound sense of place.
Zamāna is not just somewhere to go - it’s somewhere to be.
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About Domes
Named the World’s Leading Resort Brand 2024 by the World Travel Awards, Domes offers a curated collection of 13 design-led resorts and reserves across Greece and Portugal. From family-friendly escapes to adults-only sanctuaries, each Domes property blends contemporary luxury with immersive local experiences, from world-class gastronomy and wellness to ancient history and iconic beaches.
Highlights include the elegant Domes Lake Algarve, the legendary Domes of Elounda, and the glamorous Domes Miramare in Corfu. New additions span the chic Domes White Coast Milos, Domes Noruz Mykonos, and award-winning MICHELIN-restaurant Makris in Athens. Domes is also pioneering new experiences with 91 Athens Riviera luxury glamping and Domes Novos Santorini, where barefoot luxury meets Cycladic drama.