Spa Therapist

Role summary

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The Spa Therapist is responsible for delivering professional spa treatments, massages and wellness services while maintaining high standards of guest care and hygiene. Candidates should have recognized spa or massage therapy qualifications, practical experience in a hotel or luxury spa environment, and a strong understanding of treatment procedures, product use and health and safety requirements. Excellent communication, grooming and customer-service skills are expected. The successful candidate should be professional, attentive, flexible and comfortable working shifts, weekends and public holidays. Knowledge of additional treatments or international wellness techniques would be advantageous.

About the employer

The Creekside Hotel Dubai is an Accor-affiliated hospitality property located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As part of Accor, a leading international hotel group, the hotel operates within a global network known for guest-focused service, professional standards and opportunities for career development. The property serves business and leisure travelers and offers hotel accommodation together with dining, wellness and other guest facilities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and are expected to deliver consistent service in line with Accor policies and the hotel’s operating standards. A role at the hotel can provide experience in an internationally recognized brand, exposure to guests from around the world and opportunities to develop within hospitality, spa and wellness operations.

Working in United Arab Emirates

Although the United Arab Emirates is not an island nation, Dubai offers a coastal lifestyle with beaches, resorts, shopping, dining and extensive entertainment. Hospitality, wellness, tourism, aviation, retail and business services provide many employment opportunities, particularly for multilingual and experienced professionals. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a large international community; modest dress and respectful behavior are expected in public and workplaces. Dubai is modern, convenient and generally safe, but accommodation and leisure costs can be high. Employers normally arrange an employment visa, work permit, medical examination and Emirates ID after hiring; working legally requires employer sponsorship or another valid residence status. Confirm benefits such as accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, annual leave and flights before accepting an offer. New arrivals should budget for deposits, transport and initial living expenses.