Month: September 2021

Ajman, UAE; January 31, 2018: Al Zorah,a unique premium mixed-use development, nestled in the exotic setting of natural mangroves and a vast seafront in Ajman, redefines its position as the UAE’s must-visit lifestyle and leisure destination by officially opening its first creek-side development, Marina 1, boasting over 15 new dining outlets and recreational options on Thursday, February 1.

Al Zorah Marina 1, under the guiding hand of renowned marina operators, ART Marine, is now offering world-class berthing and rescue services for boats and yachts between 8 and 40 metres. Boat owners can now moor, access the promenade and enjoy the new dining and recreational facilities at Marina 1. Additionally, the 37-metre luxury yacht, Nordic Star is available for charter for a variety of purposes, from dockside business meetings to full day excursions, or weekend cruises.

The expansive, architecturally designed Al Zorah Marina 1 is home to a recreational park featuring a diverse range of food and beverage outlets such as Operation Falafel, La Villa, Kaakunada, Colorato, Sweetcorn, Aquabrown Coffee, Funtastico Snack Shack, Z lounge and cruise floating restaurant, Marsa Ajman.

Mr. Imad Dana, CEO, Al Zorah Development Company said: “Al Zorah Marina 1 is a place where you can discover, explore and socialise with your family and friends. Offering Northern Emirates residents and tourists an idyllic waterfront destination, the unveiled development blends leisure facilities with a collection of restaurants and lounges. Located just 15 minutes away from the City Centre Ajman, one can reach this destination through road, seaplane, Ajman abra and yachts from Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Abu Dhabi.

“With the launch of the Marina 1, Al Zorah will further transform into a thriving community wherein our Golf Villas residents and guests can spend a relaxing getaway at the 5-star The Oberoi Beach Resort, enjoy golfing at the 18-hole Nicklaus Design championship golf course managed by Troon Golf, kayak through serene natural mangroves or moor at the marina’s berthing facilities and experience diverse recreational offerings.

Combining lifestyle with leisure, Al Zorah Marina 1 provides a host of entertainment venues for guests of all ages such as The Groovy Park, a family friendly food park with an outdoor cinema surrounded with themed flower-decorated food trucks reminiscent of the 1960s and 70s. Funtastico, an outdoor amusement attraction for families and kids aged 3 to 14 years old, is filled with a range of exciting rides, attractions and games such as bumper boats, trampoline, quadricycles, bouncy slides and castles for the little ones.

Moreover, a leading multipurpose events facility, BIEL, spread over 1,800 square meters can host and cater to a wide array of events, from professional trade exhibi­tions to public consumer shows, from concerts and congresses to weddings and gala dinners.

“One can experience Ajman from an extraordinary perspective with recently introduced aerial sightseeing excursions and seaplane tours by Seawings,” explained Dana. “UAE residents and visitors looking for an exciting vacation can enjoy motorised and non-motorised water sporting activities, pearl diving excursions, kayaking along with edutainment tours through the region’s most prized natural mangroves home to over 118 species of native marine species and migratory birds, with our partners ALT (Adventure Leisure Tourism), Quest for Adventure and Ajman Pearl.”

Marina 1 will also be offering a perfect setting for outdoor physical challenges with the opening of Al Zorah Bootcamp to promote wellness and fitness in the community.

Ajman, UAE; November 28, 2017: Al Zorah, the unique lifestyle and leisure destination in the UAE, nestled in the exotic setting of natural mangroves and breathtaking lagoons of Ajman, expands its portfolio of sporting activities to offer ultimate thrilling watersports experiences.

Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and family retreats, the luxury destination will host several motorised and non-motorised sports including jet-skiing, wake boarding, flyboarding, kayaking, paddle boating, water skiing, kite-boarding and much more. Catering to all age groups and levels of ability, the new additions promises visitors an action-packed experience at Al Zorah.

Unlike any other tourist destination, Al Zorah provides visitors and adventure seekers an extraordinary, spirit-uplifting natural setting for adrenaline-fuelled water activities, operated by Adventure Leisure Tourism (ALT), a destination management company. With friendly, safety-conscious instructors and equipment available on the peninsula, guests can take it at their own speed and wait for winds that suit them.

Imad Dana, Chief Executive Officer of Al Zorah Development Company, said: “The introduction of the leisure and recreational activities at Al Zorah further reinforces our objective to offer a distinctive tourist and lifestyle destination. Watersport enthusiasts and families looking for an exciting vacation and an intuitive experience can escape the bustle of city-life and create unforgettable memories at Al Zorah.”

He further added: “Our highly reputed operators – Adventure Leisure Tourism and Quest for Adventure – will ensure our guests receive the highest quality of service and have them experience the best watersports and rides, as they enjoy the magnificent views of the mangroves, the golf course, and waterfront.”

Besides the exhilarating water sporting activities at Al Zorah, the Kayak Tours conducted by ‘Quest for Adventure’, an adventure sports company, offers visitors an opportunity to explore one of the region’s most prized natural mangroves, officially declared as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention.

The destination will soon host special events like Stand-Up Paddle Boating Championships, Best Underwater Photo Competition and Jet-skiing Acrobatic Displays. Furthermore, Marina 1 at Al Zorah, constructed along the creek is near completion and will unveil berthing facilities for yachts, over 17 food & beverage outlets and additional entertainment activities including seaplane tours and abra rides.

Ajman, UAE; March 4, 2018: Al Zorah, a premier mixed-use coastal living development in Ajman, signed an agreement with the region’s leading K-12 education provider, GEMS Education, to develop an outstanding school within the project.

With the introduction of a world-class educational institution in Al Zorah – an idyllic destination – which is making significant progress, the destination will further enhance its appeal to families, making it a desirable place to call home.

Imad Dana, CEO, Al Zorah Development Company, said: “The partnership with GEMS Education to set up a new school at Al Zorah strengthens our commitment to offer a nurturing place and a fully-integrated neighbourhood to our residents. The quality of education that GEMS schools offer is unparalleled and the communities stand to benefit greatly from this initiative.

“Al Zorah is specifically designed with families in mind and its relaxed, luxurious outdoor lifestyle is planned to appeal to any buyer in search of a sophisticated seaside community. Availability of school education will attract those looking for new areas to plant their roots and raise a family in a bustling and interactive community.”

Dino Varkey, Chief Executive Officer, GEMS Education, said: “GEMS Education is excited about this new project in Ajman and looks forward to bringing the families in this community the high-quality education that GEMS schools in the UAE are known for. We believe in providing quality education that brings out the genius in every child and our partnership with Al Zorah will be a reflection of this commitment.”

Located along the breath-taking natural peninsula on the coastline of Ajman, Al Zorah offers so many opportunities for experiential learning aimed to promote children’s wellbeing and wholesome physical development. With 60 per cent of the land area devoted to protected mangroves and public space, the site’s natural beauty establishes the foundations for an eco-friendly lifestyle.

“The distinctive offerings at Al Zorah include the spectacular 18-hole Nicklaus Design championship golf course, The Oberoi Beach Resort and the recently unveiled Marina 1, offering diverse dining outlets and recreational attractions including motorised and non-motorised watersports activities, pearl diving excursions, berthing facilities, kayaking through the region’s most prized natural mangroves and a multipurpose event hall. Residents of Al Zorah will reap the benefits of living in an environment where their individual passions will thrive and children will grow up in healthy and safe surroundings,” explained Dana.

Al Zorah is rapidly ramping up the construction, blending the best of nature with modern amenities, to deliver refined residential places and high-end lifestyle experiences.

Ajman, UAE; October xx, 2016: Al Zorah Development, the joint partnership between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International, brings to its premier coastal destination a new wellness service retreat with wellness expert, The LifeCo, which will introduce the brand’s world-renowned wellness centre with its programs to the region for the very first time.

The extraordinary natural setting at Al Zorah combined with an exciting new concept for health and wellbeing will provide visitors and residents an idyllic opportunity and a new way of life in the UAE. The ‘Conscious Living’ concept becomes a reality as projects like this are woven into every square foot of the AL Zorah development

The LifeCo, a renowned wellness brand known for its unique detoxing and health programs in more than six locations including Phuket, Thailand and all over Turkey, will commence the construction of its first retreat in GCC by mid-2017. Spread across 90,000 square feet on two levels above ground, The LifeCo at Al Zorah wellness project will be set right in the midst and on the highest point of the lush 18-hole Nicklaus-Design golf course and adjacent to the 2-million square meters of natural mangroves, home to over 58 species of birds and diverse marine-life.

The wellness center will enable a wonderful atmosphere for its guests to absorb the benefits offered by LifeCo’s expert therapists and Al Zorah’s natural settings.

On signing the agreement between Al Zorah and EZ Wellness, the investors of The LifeCo at Al Zorah, Imad Dana, CEO of Al Zorah Development Company, said: “At Al Zorah, our aim has been to introduce a refined lifestyle experience to the UAE by providing all our future residents and visitors with unique offerings which are in harmony with nature. The LifeCo brand is associated with rejuvenation and wellness based on a holistic approach, supporting natural therapies with spa facilities and professional medical staff. For a LifeCo guest, the process of healing will begin when they arrive at our unique destination, Al Zorah, which is designed to provide tranquility and peace that one can only get by being close to nature.”

Translating its award winning concept for the first time in GCC, The LifeCo at Al Zorah aims to provide a more personalised experience through its revolutionary and innovative programs to all the residents and guests of Al Zorah.

The LifeCo at Al Zorah wellness center will boast a layered approach to wellness with treatments that are an intuitive mix of science and human awareness, where a high-tech and high-touch approach defines service that is crafted around the individual.  The LifeCo at Al Zorah will offer a wide range of holistic wellness, rejuvenation and beauty treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists to all the keen residents within the development.

LifeCo’s current five serene locations across the globe has been attracting worldwide celebrities and over the last 10 years has proudly treated over 30,000 guests providing an ultimate experience in detoxifying, tranquillity and rejuvenation.

Mohammed Ameer Said, Owner of EZ Wellness, said: “Operating within the settings of Al Zorah is the perfect environment for the wellness centre, where abundant nature and air quality brings together a 360 degree holistic approach to good health. Guests to The LifeCo can complete a minimum 4-day program of any type through a pleasant and comfortable stay on-site which will offer several proven benefits such as better functioning digestion, healthier & shinier skin, boosted metabolism & immune system, sense of lightness, cleaned gut and many more.”

The centre will be able to help cure people with diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, high fatty liver detoxification of all toxins of the body, among other healing treatments as well as providing rehabilitation for addicts, such as smoking, food, among others.

The prime brand commitment is to the environment and the LifeCo wellness centre is being meticulously planned with the intent to blend within the refined natural and coastal living offered at Al Zorah. The centre will be designed and appointed in compliance with Al Zorah’s dedication to design and reverence for the environment.