Sporting enthusiasts will just love JA The Resort, which is located on a private 800m beachfront on the pristine shores of Jebel Ali in Dubai, UAE. The five-star all-inclusive destination comprises three distinct properties, more than 25 restaurants and bars, a world-class nine-hole championship golf course, an equestrian centre, watersports hub and shooting range.
Regarded as Dubai’s largest experience resort and spanning one million square metres of lush greenery, there are more than 40 activities and experiences that families, couples, solo travellers and groups of friends can enjoy during an active stay.
As well as golf, horse riding, swimming and diving, the resort is also home to the JA Sports Centre, a 168-acre sporting facility which can host professional teams and grassroots activities. On-site there are four floodlit tennis courts, where guests of all abilities can play a casual game or hone their skills under the guidance of a certified ATP coach.
Accommodation and dining
The resort comprises three distinctive hotels:
- JA Beach Hotel: a beachfront classic with elegant rooms and sea or garden views.
- JA Palm Tree Court: spacious suites set amid tropical gardens, ideal for families.
- JA Lake View Hotel: a modern, eco-conscious haven boasting panoramic golf course views.
Guests can indulge in more than 25 F&B venues, ranging from fine-dining restaurants to casual beach and poolside cafes. Highlights include Kinara by Vikas Khanna, offering exquisite Indian cuisine, and White Orchid Restaurant & Lounge, serving pan-Asian delicacies. For pub grub, guests can head to venues such as the Smokin’ Gun, Sports Café and Vasco Da Gama.
Activities and facilities
JA The Resort offers a wealth of recreational opportunities, including:
- 800 metres of private beach
- Eight temperature-controlled swimming pools with swim-up bars
- JA Golf Academy Dubai plus a nine-hole par-35 championship standard golf course with floodlit driving range, putting and pitching greens
- Horse riding stables with instructors
- Four tennis courts, two padel tennis courts, squash courts, and badminton court
- Beach volleyball
- JA Shooting Club with clay pigeon and pistol shooting
- Watersports centre
- Private 100-berth full service marina
Wellness and relaxation
The Calm Spa & Salon offers an array of treatments, from massages to facials, using premium products. Guests can also enjoy yoga and fitness classes, complemented by a fully equipped gym.
Family-friendly experiences
JA The Resort caters to young guests with dedicated kids’ and teens’ clubs, a petting zoo, and splash parks. Babysitting services are also available.
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