Dubai Spa
Play, Relax, Restore
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
100 meters high
The Dubai thermal spa impresses at first glance with its imposing, 100-metre-high structure, which rises from a series of staggered, rounded platforms. These platforms offer three levels of swimming and thermal pools, multi-purpose uses, lush planting and waterfalls – and all of this is largely visible from the outside.
The whole thing is being planned by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro and built by the Therme Group, which recently took over Therme Erding.
Planners and operators expect 1.7 million visitors per year.
Zabeel Park
The resort is being built in Dubai’s Zabeel Park and aims to revitalize it with lots of water and greenery, including more than 200 plant species from all over the world and clear, warm thermal waters that serve as a source of healing powers and relaxation.
The architecture is to be largely transparent with large glass surfaces to arouse the curiosity of passers-by and offer guests a view of the Dubai skyline.
Play, Relax, Restore
Inside, Therme Dubai is divided into three main areas (zones): Play, Relax and Restore. Play stands for family-friendly fun, entertainment and health-related activities for adults and children alike.
The Relax Zone is primarily intended for adults to unwind. There are indoor and outdoor relaxation pools, mineral baths, steam baths and massages.
The Restore Zone is enthroned high above everything, on the top level. It aims to be a quiet retreat in a spacious thermal complex. Saunas, steam baths and “innovatively designed” mineral baths will be available here.
Meeting point
Therme Dubai aims to be more than just a swimming pool or spa, but a cultural and social meeting place for the whole of Dubai.
In addition to the wide range of wellness and sports facilities such as thermal pools, water slides, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a 4,500 m² indoor and outdoor pool area, event spaces will also be integrated. These can be used for concerts, art exhibitions and other cultural events.
Technology
According to the planners and operators, Therme Dubai uses advanced water treatment technologies. This means that 90 % of the thermal water can be reused.
The plant is to be operated using 100% green electricity, a large proportion of which comes from the company’s own solar panels on the roofs of the plant and a connected solar park. Heating and cooling energy is provided by geothermal energy in combination with heat pumps.
The opening is planned for 2028.
Project data
Architect
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Building owner
Therme Group
Opening
2028
Address
Zabeel Park
حديقة زعبيل
Dubai
Visualization
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Text
Johannes Bühlbecker
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