ZAAZ Wellness & Beauty spa by VSHD Design references Moroccan and Berber heritage combined with minimalist contemporary design. Located in Dubai’s Jumeirah neighbourhood, a sought-after residential strip known for its sandy beaches and old Emirati villas, the spa occupies a mighty 2,500 square meters across two floors. 

The brief called for a space with refined attention to detail. The rustic Moroccan hammam, one of the spa’s main features, was made in Tadelakt – waterproof plaster used in Moroccan architecture for crafting water features like baths, sinks, vessels and exterior walls. 

VSHD aimed to replicate the experience of the ancient bathing ritual, incorporating elements from the past within a space designed to calm the mind, body and soul. The interior offer sensuous, earthy forms laced with luxury via a structure comprising simplistic design elements, spacious volumes with an abundance of light, promoting age-old beauty treatments. The colour palette evokes the rich natural elements of the North African desert, incorporating natural, texturally rich, earthy hues from local materials that deliver a sanctuary for beauty and wellness.