Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf Resort Dubai
Jebel Ali Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The curtain raiser to the 2003 Dubai Desert Classic, the fifth annual Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Challenge Match will take place on the championship standard Resort Course on Tuesday 4th March 2003. Tiger Woods, the world's number 1 player, will again be amongst the several world class golfers that have graced the fairways and greens of the Resort Course during previous Challenge Matches.

The wide spectrum of leisure and sporting facilities available qualifies the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa as the only complete resort in the Arabian Gulf.

The Spa is the luxurious, 'East meets West' wellness center of The Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa. Managed by Spa Resources Middle East, The Spa promises a truly relaxing and invigorating experience, for both residents and non-residents of the Resort.

Located at the Palm Tree Court & Spa, The Spa leaves its guests in the hands of a team of professional therapists all with one aim in mind - to aid relaxation, rejuvenation and re-energizing by offering over 30 innovative facial and body treatments, ranging from 30 to 120 minute sessions.

For skin therapy, one can try the Japanese Silk Booster Facial, the ultimate in scientific skin therapy as it takes the skin on a journey of total renewal, improving its texture and tone, leaving the skin looking youthful and radiant. Guests can choose between an "Absolute Pro-Collagen Lift", if they are looking for lifting of the skin and an increase in cellular renewal, an "Absolute oxygen skin calm" for restructuring tired skin, or "Absolute Vita-C Harmony" for congested skin.

For eye revitalization, the Japanese Silk Eye Zone Therapy uses unique Japanese silk protein compress and lifting massage techniques to help refine, oxygenate and increase cellular renewal around the eyes giving a smoother and firmer appearance. Falling under this category as well are the "Absolute Pro-Collagen Lift", "Absolute Bright Eyes" or "Japanese Silk Booster Facial".

The Aromapure Facial, including the "Fruit Active Glow", "Herbal Lavender Repair", "Exotic Cream Moisture Dew" and "Absolute Lift", is the perfect choice for guests looking to purify, tone, balance and recharge their skin using all natural and herbal products.

The Well-Being Massage is an aromatherapy massage for guests who wish to melt, relax, warm and ease their muscles whilst re-aligning their mind and balancing their mood. Choose from "Spirit Reviver","Chakra Balancing","Muscle Melt " or "Stress-A-Way massages". The Spa also offers an array of massage techniques including "Thai", "Shiatsu" and "European Massage". Ease your aches and pains away with reflexology, a massage of the soles of the feet to improve circulation and stimulate the body's organs.

For body masks, The Spa offers three body wraps, the Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap, the Exotic Frangipani Body Nourishing Wrap and the Exotic Coconut Rub & Milk Ritual Wrap. All tailored to indulge senses, detoxify and cleanse the body while softening the skin.

Guests, looking for a complete journey to sensory heaven for the face and body, can opt for the Absolute Spa Ritual, which uses premium grade essential oils for a beautiful Aromapure facial and well-being back massage.

To complete this wonderful variety of sumptuous treats, the Magic Touches includes a Strawberry Herbal Back Cleanse, which will leave your back feeling radiant and glowing or a Frangipani Conditioning pressure point scalp massage to clear the mind. Five different kinds of luxury colour therapy baths relax the body and renew the sense of wellness and vitality by using jasmine, milk or marine products. A perfect compliment to any Spa treatment.

Marina and Deep-sea fishing

The 80-berth Marina is accessible from the Club Joumana grounds. Boats can be hired for five to seven passengers for sailing and deep-sea fishing trips into the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf. All boats are operated by qualified staff and equipped with.

Normal starting times are 8:00am and 2:00pm, weather-permitting, and guests can choose from 4-hour and 8-hour trips.

The children's club is open daily to entertain junior guests with movies, games and competitions, including beach games and playground time. The activities take place under close supervision by professional staff and instructors, who cater to the juniors' needs and wishes while keeping them interested in the activities at hand. Be it castle bouncing, sand castle competitions, face painting, drawing, or just watching cartoons, the children are always entertained. The Clowns and Magicians have a hand in keeping the kids happy.

The 392-room Resort comprises of two distinctly different products, The Jebel Ali Hotel and the stunning deluxe Palm Tree Court & Spa.

All 260 rooms of the Jebel Ali Hotel overlook the pleasant tropical sceneries, including the beautiful beach, marina and golf course.

The Golf View and Sea View Rooms are located on the first four floors while the fifth floor is occupied by the Superior Rooms, also offering a choice of golf and sea views.

All Jebel Ali Hotel rooms have been tastefully furnished and decorated in bright, warm colour schemes throughout, and afford guests all the amenities expected in a five-star property.

The 132 all suite Palm Tree Court & Spa stands out as a separate property on its own, including a dedicated reception, spa, restaurants, bars and shops. Completed in December 2000, it is built in a secluded area of the Resort just steps away from the beach, and it comprises of six, three-level sea facing buildings, affording guests tropical beach-resort views. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors open unto a spacious balcony which allows for ample al-fresco seating for in-room dining or just relaxing to enjoy a quiet sunset over the Arabian Gulf.

Dining, be it casual - a quick bite between lazy sun tanning sessions - or a five-course candlelight sit down dinner, is an exciting and satisfying experience at the Resort. Expectations for all tastes and moods are catered for with alluring cuisine and live entertainment choices, from Mediterranean to Asian-Fusion, from ethnic to rich international specialties. A wide range of culinary treats are available at the Resort's numerous restaurants.

Four indoor bars and two beachside bars are on hand at the Resort, while mobile grasshopper mini bars are ready to serve refreshments right at guests side, on the beach. Guests expectations are always met, whether as avid sun worshippers looking to quench their thirst while on the beach, diners looking to warm up with a before-dinner aperitif, or aiming to wind down with an after dinner night cap. Excellent service is a first priority in the task of delivering guests the most pleasantly memorable stay possible.

Comprising an area of over one thousand square meters, the conference and meeting facilities of the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa are located on the ground level of the Jebel Ali Hotel, offering top-of-the-line audio and visual aids.

The Al Wasl Ballroom accommodates up to 800 guests for conferences and private functions, and can easily be divided into smaller meeting and breakout rooms. Separately, the facilities are divided into eight meeting rooms of varying sizes.

Garden and beach functions can be arranged for up to 2500 guests.