Robert Jeffers has assumed the role of wellness director at Atlantis The Palm, the iconic luxury beachfront resort in Dubai, UAE.

In this position, Jeffers leads a team of 70, overseeing the resort’s expansive spa, salon and fitness facilities, as well as its comprehensive wellness services across the property.

He has stepped into this role following a two-and-a-half-year tenure as director of wellbeing at the award-winning Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO.

Speaking exclusively to Spa Business, Jeffers said: “I’m thrilled to join the team at Atlantis The Palm. As Dubai’s most iconic hotel, the resort boasts a worldwide legacy for creating extraordinary experiences for discerning travellers and I look forward to leading the resort’s talented spa and fitness teams.

“I’m excited to be working with a very culturally diverse team where individuals bring their unique perspectives and experience to the business.”

A certified nutrition and fitness coach, Jeffers began his career in 2009 at BodyHoliday, a premier wellness retreat in St. Lucia. He has since held senior leadership positions at top wellness establishments, including Soho House’s 180 Health Club & Spa in London, Forte Village in Sardinia and The Landmark, Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong.

More about Atlantis The Palm

Opened in 2008, Atlantis The Palm is the flagship development on Dubai’s iconic man-made island, Palm Jumeirah. Boasting 1,544 rooms and spanning 46 hectares (114 acres), the resort is celebrated for its luxury accommodations and world-class amenities.

Owned by Investment Corporation of Dubai, the property’s wellness offering is anchored by its Awaken Spa which provides a range of treatments powered by established brands including Augustinus Bader, Dr. Burgener, 111 Skin, Ignae, Proverb, Knesko and Maison D'Asa.

With 23 treatment rooms and comprehensive wet and thermal facilities, the spa also features the AEON Clinic, providing non-invasive medical wellness treatments and an ALKEMY salon and barber.

Atlantis Resorts is owned by Kerzner International, a global hospitality leader with a distinguished portfolio including the SIRO, One&Only and Rare Finds brands.

Atlantis The Palm property is the sister location to the Atlantis The Royal Dubai which launched in 2023. Click here to read industry veteran Lindsay Madden-Nadeau’s impressions of the premium wellness facility in a recent issue of Spa Business.