In-Depth Review of SIRO One Za'abeel in Dubai - AFAR
"Positioned on the 30th–37th floors of the One Za’abeel tower in Za’abeel, Dubai, this next‑generation hotel targets fitness‑focused travelers with programming built around five biohacking pillars—fitness, recovery, nutrition, mindfulness and sleep—and collaborations with athletes such as boxer Ramla Ali, yoga instructor Jonah Kest and AC Milan. The 132 scientifically informed rooms (from 495‑sq‑ft rooms to 1,292‑sq‑ft suites) are designed as sleep‑optimized wellness spaces: thermo‑regulated mattresses, extra‑long beds, wooden ceiling fans, floor‑to‑ceiling windows, in‑room recovery cabinets stocked with stretch bands, yoga mats and meditation cushions, healthy minibars (vegan protein powder, kombucha, trail mix) and filtered hot/cold water taps. Suite types include Fitness Suites (boxing punchbag, free weights, stationary bike and treadmill) and Recovery Suites (private treatment rooms), with suite packages that add a personal training session and a 60‑minute sports massage plus hot/cold recovery. Stays include complimentary group classes, a body‑composition analysis, sportswear laundry and pool access (early use of the Tapasake lap pool and full access to a Bali‑inspired garden pool); guests also tap into 11 nearby restaurants and bars via a connected One&Only urban resort, including outposts by Anne‑Sophie Pic, Tetsuya Wakuda and Dabiz Muñoz. On‑site support includes a Refuel Bar and an in‑house clinical dietitian, Heeral Shivnani, whose modular nutrition consultations and biohacking sessions can be transformative. The 9,500‑sq‑ft Fitness Lab features top‑range Technogym equipment, high‑energy studios and an Experience Box for HIIT, linked by a spiral staircase to a results‑driven Recovery Lab offering compression therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, INDIBA, Welnamis vibroacoustic therapy, cryotherapy, an MLX i3 Dome and IV infusions; treatments are purposeful and outcomes‑focused (the Modular Massage is corrective rather than purely relaxing). Staff are described as friendly, supportive and knowledgeable, and the property provides accessible rooms and facilities for guests with limited mobility. Conveniently located under 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport, minutes from Downtown and within walking distance of the Dubai World Trade Centre, the hotel lets guests maintain or advance fitness and recovery routines while enjoying expansive views of palaces, the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf." - Nicola Chilton
