Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi and Fairmont The Palm shine in spa awards

The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi and the Willow Stream spa at Fairmont, The Palm, Dubai, outshone the competition and were named winners in the prestigious World Spa and Wellness Awards 2016. 

Taking place at Grade II-listed venue The Brewery, on February 28 in London, the awards, which included networking and a lavish dinner, were hosted by Professional Beauty London.

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal was named Best Hotel Spa of the Year, Middle East and Africa. Paris Kounoudis, director of spa commented: “The award is a testament to the dedication and professionalism that the ladies and gentlemen working at the spa have consistently demonstrated in the two years since the spa’s opening.”
“From creating exclusive body rituals inspired by the culture of Arabia to ensuring every element of the spa journey is an experience that our guests want to relive over and over again, we were able to position the spa at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi as the leading spa in Abu Dhabi and in the region.”

The Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont, The Palm, Dubai triumphed in the Resort Spa of the Year category.
“The team at Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont The Palm and I are very pleased to be recognised by the Professional Spa and Wellness Awards judging committee and to receive such a prestigious accolade,” said Kamal Khalil director of spa and recreation, Fairmont The Palm.

“Firstly, I would like to thank my spa and wellness team members. Their passion and dedication is reflected in everything they do from greeting guests to our spa, carrying out spa treatments, to post treatment consultation, all in all creating special memories and reasons for guests to return.

“Our vision moving forward is very clear, provide excellence in our service and being constantly on top of the curve of trending lifestyle. With new innovative treatments, beauty products and fitness programs we support wellbeing, active regime and make sure guests feel good about themselves.”