The Mehteran Theatre is a standalone centre that has capacity for 380 guest cabaret style or 800 guests in a traditional theatre format, plus a VIP balcony for up to 80 people.
Schupbach says there will be a regular show once a week, during which people can dine and be entertained. There will also be the opportunity for visiting shows, corporate events and private functions.
The Talise Ottoman Spa is another highlight, encompassing 42 individual treatment rooms, eight hydrotherapy rooms, two steam rooms, three saunas, snow room, floating baths, adventure showers, two authentic Turkish Hammams, four outdoor cabanas, two indoor salt water swimming pools and a VIP area with another five treatment rooms and its own Hammam.
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There is everything the spa aficionado needs and this is proof that the spa experience should be about far more than a quick massage.
Schupbach has high hopes for Talise: “I believe the spa as a destination lends itself truly to differentiate ourselves. No-one has a spa like we have.
Normally, when you hear about a spa destination, it’s La Prairie, Switzerland; Scottsdale, Arizona — that’s where we can say ‘okay Dubai is not a spa destination [yet] but let’s try’; I think this lends itself to trying something different. Will it work? We will find out.”
Trying something new is exactly what Dubai’s luxury sector needs, but while we wait for the response from consumers, I’m heading back to the Avenue of Indulgence…
Zabeel Saray by the numbers
Staff: 400, will grow to 900-1100
Size of resort: 115,931m²
Rooms: 405, including 42 suites
Room size: 40m² to 310m²
Villas: 38
Spa: 70 treatment rooms and areas.
Boutiques: 12
Mehteran Theatre: capacity for 370 guests seated cabaret style.
Screening room: capacity for 30 guests in this ultra-modern cinema.
Use of marble stone: 30,000m²
Restaurants & Bars
Lalezar — The resort’s signature restaurant is 20th century royal Ottoman inspired with a variety of authentic Turkish cuisine prepared with a contemporary twist.
Voi — Designed to reflect French colonial Vietnam in the 1920s, Voi features the finest Vietnamese cuisine.
Amala — The best of traditional Indian cuisine is prepared in a contemporary way at Amala.
Al Nafoorah — An authentic Lebanese restaurant, Al Nafoorah has already been very successful at Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
Imperium — The resort’s all day dining concept offering a Parisian brasserie-style restaurant.
Plaj — By day, guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines while soaking up the sun, by night Plaj will serve seafood and healthy Japanese fare on the beach.
C Club — The C Club offers Cognacs, Cigars and Chocolate all expertly paired by the in-house sommelier.
Voda Bar — Inspired by the vodka martini, Voda Bar is a unique, bright and contemporary bar to see and be seen in.
Sultan’s Lounge — Located in the main lobby, the Sultan’s Lounge outlet serves the traditional Turkish high-tea as well as a selection of meals in a casual but classy environment.
Ixir — The hotel’s spa cafe, Ixir offers a selection of healthy food and juices.
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