The Middle East targets an important place in world ranking of the spa

Mohamed Abdelsamiea is in charge of Ain Al Kisfah Hot Spring Spa Project in Sultanate of Oman. He is still in the process of completing the concept of the project which providing unique therapeutic treatments considering the medicinal value of the hot spring water available in the area.

He participates in SPAMEETING Dubai to find its future partners.

• What is your vision of the spa market today in middle east ?

Mohamed Abdelsamiea : The Spa market today in teh Middle East is actually boosting and firing up. People came to understand the meaning of the wellbeing from woman and man point of view which a bit difficult for men to beleive in Spa services for men which had greatly improved and developed. Middle East in general is an area that is full of history, natural remedies and herbs that makes strong foundation and start point to the Sap business today. The Middle East now tends to build huge and grand Spas that will put it on top of th elist worldwide

• What is the position of OMAN in relation to that?

Mohamed Abdelsamiea : Oman is just starting developing its Spa business and now all new hotels that are being built are making sure that good Spa facilities do exist within their properties

• What type of project are you working now?

Mohamed Abdelsamiea : On the project of Ain Al Kisfah Spa in Ain Al Kisfah, outside Rustaq Town, located around 140 km from Muscat, the capitale of Oman. Ain Al Kisfah is known for its hot water springs. The Spa is utilizing the natural hot spring water that’s rich in minerals and very useful for the skin and the human body and shall be offering international treatments as well.

• What advice would you give to suppliers of spa?

Mohamed Abdelsamiea : My recommendation to the Spa suppliers is to be provide varity of good quality items and products, deliver in timely manner, update and develop their product to get along with the current trend

• What do you expect the appointment Spameeting Dubai ?

Mohamed Abdelsamiea : I expect high quality of products and supplies, more user friendly equipments, cooperative individuals, updates on the current ternds, new communication channels.

Interviewed by Kristel Milet

SPAMEETING DUBAI

17 & 18 october 2011

Park Hyatt Hotel

CLARINS – Official Gold Sponsor of SPAMEETING DUBAI