The 189-residence botanic haven in Al Barari, Dubai, has launched a destination spa within its sustainability-focused residential development.

Owned and run by the Zaal family and its company, the residential estate called Al Barari encompasses a gourmet restaurant, health club and what it claims is the region's largest privately-owned plant nursery. Eighty per cent of the 14.2 million sq ft (390,192sq m) development is made up of landscaped gardens, lakes and freshwater streams.

The gardens have been landscaped by the daughter of founder and chair Mr Zaal Mohammad Zaal, Kamelia Bin Zaal. The interiors of the residential development were created by Zaal’s wife and founder of interior design firm Etcetera Living, Lesley Bin Zaal.

The property’s Heart & Soul Spa is a Mediterranean-inspired sanctuary with separate sections for men and women. Interiors feature warm woods and natural stone elements. There are treatment rooms, private suites, a dedicated children’s space, a designated nail and haircare section, an infrared sauna, hammam and steamroom.

Products in use at the spa include those by Sodashi, Forlle’d, Hommage, SpaRitual, Charme D’Orient, Jessica, Mama Mio and Miriam Quevedo.

The residential development launched two years ago, but the destination spa only opened in December 2014.