Dubai kicks off the season every March with the two biggest international events of the year: the Dubai Desert Classic and the Dubai World Cup.

Since the inception of these internationally acclaimed events, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa has taken great pride in being a major sponsor for both these events. This year will be no exception, and 2003 will mark the eighth consecutive year that Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa sponsors the Dubai World Cup's Godolphin Mile Race, as well as being the Official Caterer to the World Cup; and the fifteenth consecutive year sponsoring the Dubai Desert Classic as the Official Hotel & Caterer.

Dubai Desert Classic

The curtain raiser to the 2003 Dubai Desert Classic, the fifth annual Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Challenge Match will take place on the championship standard Resort Course on Tuesday 4th March 2003. Tiger Woods, the world's number 1 player, will again be amongst the several world class golfers that have graced the fairways and greens of the Resort Course during previous Challenge Matches.

Tiger Woods will team up with Mark O'Meara (former Masters and British Open Champion) in a bid to win the Challenge Match Trophy. Their competitors include none other than World number 2 Ernie Els and his team partner Darren Clarke (Ryder Cup star and winner of 2002 Compass English Open), as well as Colin Montgomerie (European Order of Merit Winner seven times) and Thomas Bjorn (Dubai Desert Classic Winner 2001), who have won the Challenge Match in both 2001 and 2002.

As in previous years, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa will again play host to these leading golf stars during the 2003 Dubai Desert Classic, treating them to the numerous leisure and sporting facilities available on the spacious 128-acre enclave. They will be able to practice on the floodlit driving range, enjoy several on-site water sports, indulge in a sunset camel ride along the private beach (like Mark O'Meara) or even take aim in a friendly shooting competition at the Jebel Ali Shooting Club, as Nick Faldo did.

During the 2003 Desert Classic (6th - 9th March), Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa will continue its tradition of catering gourmet cuisine meals three times daily to some 2500 golf spectators at the Emirates Golf Club, where the Classic's participants will vie for the prestigious trophy. This tradition has always met with excellent cuisine and service reviews from the Desert Classic organizers, guests and other sponsors.

The wide spectrum of leisure and sporting facilities available qualifies the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa as the only complete resort in the Arabian Gulf.

THE SPA

The Spa is the luxurious, 'East meets West' wellness center of The Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa. Managed by Spa Resources Middle East, The Spa promises a truly relaxing and invigorating experience, for both residents and non-residents of the Resort.

Located at the Palm Tree Court & Spa, The Spa leaves its guests in the hands of a team of professional therapists all with one aim in mind - to aid relaxation, rejuvenation and re-energizing by offering over 30 innovative facial and body treatments, ranging from 30 to 120 minute sessions.

For skin therapy, one can try the Japanese Silk Booster Facial, the ultimate in scientific skin therapy as it takes the skin on a journey of total renewal, improving its texture and tone, leaving the skin looking youthful and radiant. Guests can choose between an "Absolute Pro-Collagen Lift", if they are looking for lifting of the skin and an increase in cellular renewal, an "Absolute oxygen skin calm" for restructuring tired skin, or "Absolute Vita-C Harmony" for congested skin.

For eye revitalization, the Japanese Silk Eye Zone Therapy uses unique Japanese silk protein compress and lifting massage techniques to help refine, oxygenate and increase cellular renewal around the eyes giving a smoother and firmer appearance. Falling under this category as well are the "Absolute Pro-Collagen Lift", "Absolute Bright Eyes" or "Japanese Silk Booster Facial".

The Aromapure Facial, including the "Fruit Active Glow", "Herbal Lavender Repair", "Exotic Cream Moisture Dew" and "Absolute Lift", is the perfect choice for guests looking to purify, tone, balance and recharge their skin using all natural and herbal products.

The Well-Being Massage is an aromatherapy massage for guests who wish to melt, relax, warm and ease their muscles whilst re-aligning their mind and balancing their mood. Choose from "Spirit Reviver","Chakra Balancing","Muscle Melt " or "Stress-A-Way massages". The Spa also offers an array of massage techniques including "Thai", "Shiatsu" and "European Massage". Ease your aches and pains away with reflexology, a massage of the soles of the feet to improve circulation and stimulate the body's organs.

For body masks, The Spa offers three body wraps, the Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap, the Exotic Frangipani Body Nourishing Wrap and the Exotic Coconut Rub & Milk Ritual Wrap. All tailored to indulge senses, detoxify and cleanse the body while softening the skin.

Guests, looking for a complete journey to sensory heaven for the face and body, can opt for the Absolute Spa Ritual, which uses premium grade essential oils for a beautiful Aromapure facial and well-being back massage.

To complete this wonderful variety of sumptuous treats, the Magic Touches includes a Strawberry Herbal Back Cleanse, which will leave your back feeling radiant and glowing or a Frangipani Conditioning pressure point scalp massage to clear the mind. Five different kinds of luxury colour therapy baths relax the body and renew the sense of wellness and vitality by using jasmine, milk or marine products. A perfect compliment to any Spa treatment.

THE CLUB JOUMANA

Marina and Deep-sea fishing

The 80-berth Marina is accessible from the Club Joumana grounds. Boats can be hired for five to seven passengers for sailing and deep-sea fishing trips into the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf. All boats are operated by qualified staff and equipped with.

Normal starting times are 8:00am and 2:00pm, weather-permitting, and guests can choose from 4-hour and 8-hour trips.

Aqua Hut

Water sports can be booked directly from the newly opened Aqua Hut on the main leisure beach or through Club Joumana. The extensive variety of water sports equipment and multiple water sports choices include laser, catamarans, windsurfing, banana boat rides and knee boarding and a multitude of motor-water sport equipment.

SHOOTING CLUB

The Jebel Ali Shooting Club is another unique feature in the comprehensive portfolio of facilities offered by the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, located just minutes from the main resort grounds. The Shooting Club is set on 125 acres and outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for pistol & pistol shooting and various other disciplines.

RIDING FACILITIES

The Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf Resort is the only hotel in Dubai with its own stables. A hands-on homeopathic approach is implemented to keep the horses healthy and content. Horseback riding and tuition under the guidance of highly qualified instructors are available at the resort. The horses 'work' from October to the end of May, and enjoy a well-deserved vacation during the summer months.

Camel riding can be enjoyed throughout the year, particularly when horse riding is not exotic enough. Our two resident camels are able to take guests on wild and exciting rides along the hotel's private beaches.

PEACO CHILDREN CLUB

The children's club is open daily to entertain junior guests with movies, games and competitions, including beach games and playground time. The activities take place under close supervision by professional staff and instructors, who cater to the juniors' needs and wishes while keeping them interested in the activities at hand. Be it castle bouncing, sand castle competitions, face painting, drawing, or just watching cartoons, the children are always entertained. The Clowns and Magicians have a hand in keeping the kids happy.

Three Temperature-Controlled Swimming Pools

Three large separate swimming pools afford plenty of space for sun bathing. Guests can choose between two fresh water swimming pools with swim-up bars, or the only pure seawater pool in the United Arab Emirates, yet another unique feature at the resort.

Children have their own shallow pools, where they can safely swim and play. All pools are temperature-controlled to afford guests enjoyment throughout the year.

SPONSORED EVENTS

Dubai Desert Classic

The curtain raiser to the 2003 Dubai Desert Classic, the fifth annual Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Challenge Match will take place on Tuesday 4th March on the Resort's championship standard 9-hole par 36 golf course. In 2002, the 9-hole greensomes event hailed a second consecutive win for the Thomas Bjorn / Colin Montgomerie team, and these two world golfing stars will partner up again this year to compete for the 2003 Challenge Match Trophy.

Their competitors include the world's number 1 golfer Tiger Woods, who will team up with Mark O'Meara (former Masters and British Open Champion), as well as World number 2 Ernie Els and his team partner Darren Clarke (Ryder Cup star and winner of 2002 Compass English Open).

The Challenge Match has repeatedly attracted some of the world's leading golfers, and apart from the six players who will compete this year, Nick Faldo, Seve Ballesteros, Lee Westwood, Jose Maria Olazabal, Greg Norman, Ian Woosnam and Padraig Harrington have also graced the fairways and greens of the Resort Course.

As in previous years, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa will again play host to the leading golf stars during the 2003 Dubai Desert Classic, treating them to the numerous leisure and sporting facilities available on the spacious 128-acre enclave. They will be able to practice on the floodlit driving range, enjoy several on-site water sports, indulge in a sunset camel ride along the private beach (like Mark O'Meara) or even take aim in a friendly shooting competition at the Jebel Ali Shooting Club, as Nick Faldo did.

During the 2003 Desert Classic (6th - 9th March), Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa will continue its tradition of catering gourmet cuisine meals three times daily to some 2500 golf spectators at the Emirates Golf Club, where the Classic's participants will vie for the prestigious trophy. This tradition has always met with excellent cuisine and service reviews from the Desert Classic organizers, guests and other sponsors.