Marjan Island Resort and Spa has opened its doors this month in Ras Al Khaimah – a continued expansion of the area’s growth as a tourist destination in the UAE.

The resort’s La’mar Holistic Wellness Spa covers 1,000sq m (10,763 sq ft) and contains 12 separate treatment rooms for men and women, as well as VIP couple suites, a full service ladies beauty salon and a fully equipped fitness centre joined by indoor pools and spa pools.

The spa merges authentic “Touches of Arabia” in treatments with “East meet West” holistic rituals and offers tailored treatments including massage rituals, face and body treatments as well as a traditional Turkish, Moroccan or signature Arabian Hamam.

The 302-bedroom resort features a dedicated spa retreat floor, which offers spa floor butlers and a med-studio where trained specialists and nutritionists will offer bespoke programmes for weight shedding, detoxifying and specialised beauty skin care.

Rooms in the spa retreat floor will include special in-room wellness amenities form the spa, a mini-fridge stocked with health-conscious items, health and beauty magazines and hypoallergenic bedding. The rooms will also include an aromatic aroma and will come equipped with iPod’s to play holistic music while there will also be dedicated health and wellness channels on the room’s TV.

The floor also features a spa lounge offering a healthy breakfast, afternoon tea and organic snacks.

Also at the resort are an indoor-outdoor playground and dedicated children’s pool, as well as a 250-person ballroom, fully serviced business centre and a boardroom.