First-look: Zoya, the UAE's first five-star health resort - in pictures

  • Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort in Ajman. All images: Pawan Singh / The National
    Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort in Ajman. All images: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Opening on Friday, April 22, Zoya is the UAE's first five-star health and well-being resort.
    Opening on Friday, April 22, Zoya is the UAE's first five-star health and well-being resort.
  • It's also the first adults-only health and wellness resort in the Middle East.
    It's also the first adults-only health and wellness resort in the Middle East.
  • Outdoor seating allows guests to take in the fresh air in this pristine part of Ajman.
    Outdoor seating allows guests to take in the fresh air in this pristine part of Ajman.
  • The lobby at Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort.
    The lobby at Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort.
  • The swimming pool commands much of the outdoor space at Zoya.
    The swimming pool commands much of the outdoor space at Zoya.
  • A view of the pool from a room at Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort in Ajman.
    A view of the pool from a room at Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort in Ajman.
  • The resort is an adults-only refuge in the UAE's smallest emirate.
    The resort is an adults-only refuge in the UAE's smallest emirate.
  • View from the balcony of one of the rooms at Zoya.
    View from the balcony of one of the rooms at Zoya.
  • All meals served at Zoya are plant-based and clean.
    All meals served at Zoya are plant-based and clean.
  • A room at Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort.
    A room at Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort.
  • The Zen garden is perfect for meditation.
    The Zen garden is perfect for meditation.
  • The restaurant also specialises in cold-pressed juices.
    The restaurant also specialises in cold-pressed juices.
  • A reception area welcomes guests to the basement level of Zoya.
    A reception area welcomes guests to the basement level of Zoya.
  • The state-of-the-art fitness centre.
    The state-of-the-art fitness centre.
  • The Thai massage room is one of several treatment spaces.
    The Thai massage room is one of several treatment spaces.
  • Machines at the fitness centre use RFID technology to track guests' progress.
    Machines at the fitness centre use RFID technology to track guests' progress.
  • A plunge pool in the male spa zone.
    A plunge pool in the male spa zone.
  • The Turkish hammam area inside the spa.
    The Turkish hammam area inside the spa.
  • Rooms overlook the pool and mangroves or the surrounding golf course.
    Rooms overlook the pool and mangroves or the surrounding golf course.
  • Rooms are well-equipped with a focus on health and wellness over luxury.
    Rooms are well-equipped with a focus on health and wellness over luxury.
  • One of the physiotherapy treatments in action.
    One of the physiotherapy treatments in action.
  • The couples massage room is ideal for those who want to go on a wellness journey together.
    The couples massage room is ideal for those who want to go on a wellness journey together.