Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa gains 'Leading Spas' accreditation

The five-star flagship property of Jebel Ali International Hotels was awarded this prestigious certification after the facilities and services of The Spa at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, passed a rigorous inspection process encompassing more than 200 criteria.

David Thomson, Corporate Director of Business Development for Jebel Ali International Hotels received the news from Mr. Welf Ebeling, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of 'The Leading Hotels of the World'.

"We are absolutely thrilled with the fact that The Spa has been certified as a 'Leading Spa' by 'The Leading Hotels of the World'. It is wonderful to receive an accreditation which so aptly describes the service, ambience and facilities of The Spa at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa", said Thomson.

"I would like to specifically congratulate our Spa Manager, Rachel White, and her team who have worked tirelessly both before and after the opening of The Spa in February this year, to ensure this great success. Other parties who have been instrumental in the creation, development and operation of this great venture include our partners at Spa Resources International and the development team of DUTCO, to whom I would like to extend a big thank you," Thomson continued.

Daniella Russell, Director of Wafi Health & Leisure, expressed her delight at the announcement on behalf of Spa Resources International, operator of The Spa: "We are all extremely pleased to see months of hard work come to fruit in such an inspiring way. Spa Resources International is widely regarded as a pioneer in the regional spa industry and this accreditation is certainly a feather in the cap for both SRI as a leading industry specialist, and the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa as a truly exceptional five star property."

'Leading Spas' was launched in November 2004 as the first international luxury spa evaluation and certification programme. As the world's foremost authority for grading and inspecting hotels, 'The Leading Hotels of the World' established the 'Leading Spas' designation as the benchmark for global luxury standards in the spa and hospitality industries.

Certification as a 'Leading Spa' is a promise to guests that they can be assured of a genuine, holistic, luxury spa experience and The Spa's certification will further advance the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa's positioning as Dubai's Only True Resort.

The Spa is a luxurious wellbeing venue set within stunning surroundings overlooking the pristine private beach of the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa. In addition to 10 treatment rooms, spacious changing facilities, a ladies majlis, relaxation lounge and a spa boutique, this two-story purpose-built facility also features a host of wet area facilities including a jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, invigorating showers and a Hammam scrub room. With experienced spa professionals, the premium spa product range of Elemis and more than 35 innovative face and body treatments designed to aid relaxation, rejuvenation and re-energising, The Spa truly defines itself as a first-class wellness facility.