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Fujairah: This luxury retreat is just 90 minutes from Dubai

Fujairah: This luxury retreat is just 90 minutes from Dubai

Khaleej Times12-06-2025

In a region where luxury often dazzles, Näama Beach Villas & Spa in Al Aqah, Fujairah, offers something far more rare: quiet, purposeful beauty. Just 90 minutes from Dubai, this newly opened independent resort is nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean and invites guests into a slower rhythm of life — one rooted in nature, thoughtful design, and genuine human connection.
With 44 private villas, each featuring its own pool, garden, and dedicated butler, Näama is an invitation to exhale. Interiors reflect a grounded elegance with handcrafted wood, natural stone, and earthy palettes, while villas offer uninterrupted views of sea or mountains. At the heart of the resort lies Merana Spa, a 1,995 sqm sanctuary offering hammams, plunge pools, daily yoga, breathwork, and contrast therapy — all designed to restore and rebalance.
Dining at Näama is deeply personal, from in-villa starlit dinners to seasonal menus at Aseelah and slow sips at Amara Bar. Whether journaling at Nafourah Lounge or adventuring through Fujairah's wild beauty, guests are reminded that luxury doesn't have to be loud — it can be soulful, sustainable, and serene. Näama is less about escape and more about return, to self.

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