Thai Massage
The classical dry sequence on a mat — compression, rhythmic rocking and assisted stretch. No oil.
60 minAED 25090 minAED 350120 minAED 480
Nuad Thai · The spa at Al Ghazal Golf Club
Traditional Thai massage, brought to Abu Dhabi.
Northern Thai massage, oil, hot-stone and deep-tissue treatments, plus a Moroccan bath, and a hinoki jacuzzi for men, all inside the Al Ghazal Golf Club clubhouse. Open until midnight, with instant confirmation
Traditional
Thai Massage
Al Ghazal Club
Northern Thai attire — the therapist before a treatmentThai Massage
Al Ghazal Club
Herbal compress — lemongrass, kaffir lime, camphorThe practice
A 2,500-year-old sequence, kept intact.
Nuad Thai was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2019. It is not a spa product. It is a traditional practice of compression, rhythmic rocking and assisted stretch worked along the body's energy lines on a floor mat, fully clothed.
Restore the mind, body and spirit.
We are a small floor inside a golf club, not a hotel wellness wing — and that is the point. No retail counter, no upsell script, no thirty-minute wait to be seated. Qualified therapists, an honest price list that starts at AED 180, and for male guests, a sauna and hinoki jacuzzi to use before or after, included with every treatment.
The menu
Treatments and prices
The full price list, in AED. Durations are treatment time. Showers, lockers and bath towels are included with every massage. Male guests also have the sauna, cold plunge and hinoki jacuzzi included.
The floor team
Our therapists
Seven therapists, every one trained in Thailand, with one hundred and twenty-six years of practice between them.
Jasmin
Massage therapist
26yrs of practiceThailand
Nok
Massage therapist
22yrs of practiceThailand
Yahnee
Massage therapist
20yrs of practiceThailand
Jessy
Massage therapist
18yrs of practiceThailand
Pat
Massage therapist
15yrs of practiceThailand
Alice
Massage therapist
15yrs of practiceThailand
Anna
Massage therapist
10yrs of practiceThailand
The floor
Facilities: sauna, cold plunge and hinoki jacuzzi
The spa sits inside the Al Ghazal clubhouse, off Zayed International Airport Road. The hinoki jacuzzi, sauna and cold plunge are for men: included with any treatment, or AED 100 for the whole day on their own. Everything else here is simply part of the visit
Jacuzzi
Directly outside the clubhouse, no charge and no valet. About 15 minutes from the terminals.
Cold Bath
Dry sauna with a cold plunge alongside the hinoki jacuzzi. Men only. Included with any treatment, or AED 100 for the day
Sauna
Massages for adult men and women. The Moroccan bath, sauna, cold plunge and hinoki jacuzzi are men only. The floor stays quiet, and the treatment is allowed to settle afterwards
Resting Area
A quiet room inside for after the bath or sauna — tea, water, and no hurry to leave.
Sleeping Area
Online bookings confirm immediately — no callback, no holding slot. Same-day is usually available.
Showers & Lockers
Full changing facilities with lockers and bath towels supplied. Arrive from the course or a flight.
In our guests' words
What guests say
“The place is calm and perfect if you want to unwind after a busy week. Special thanks to Ms. Jessy for the head, neck, shoulder, and deep back massage. She has great skills and made me feel very comfortable.”
“My therapist Nok was amazing — very professional, attentive, and clearly experienced. She knew exactly how to work on the tense areas and applied the perfect amount of pressure. After the session I felt a huge relief in my muscles.”
“I tried their aroma massage for stress relief, while my husband went for a deep tissue massage… The therapists, Anna and Jessy, were incredibly skilled and gentle, yet they knew exactly where to apply pressure to release tension and pain.”
“The massage therapist was professional, attentive and made sure I was comfortable throughout the session. The massage itself was very enjoyable and helped release a lot of tension.”
“The therapists are highly skilled and truly understand traditional Thai techniques. The pressure was perfectly balanced — relieving deep muscle tension while still feeling relaxing. I walked in feeling stiff and stressed, and walked out feeling lighter, refreshed, and completely relaxed.”
“From the moment I arrived, everything felt calm, clean, and welcoming. The massage was absolutely wonderful and so relaxing, and I loved having access to the jacuzzi, sauna, and cold bath as well.”
“Very professional and relaxing”
“An awesome deep tissue massage that I will be returning for on a regular basis. The staff were extremely polite, professional and welcoming. Highly recommend”
“We had a pleasant experience, the massage were very relaxing and the place was worth the visit. Would come back again for another pamper day!”
“Staff are always so professional and polite! Thank you team and Sofia for exceptional experience. Having suffered for many years with lower back pain and seeing many specialists, my back has been the best it has ever been!”
“Perfect! Will definitely coming back”
Before you book
Questions we are asked most
Do I need to book, or can I walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome when a therapist is free, but booking online confirms your slot instantly and takes about a minute. Same-day is usually available, including the late evening — the floor is open until midnight, every day.
What do I wear?
For traditional Thai massage you stay fully clothed in loose cotton attire that we provide — there is no oil and nothing to undress for. Oil, aroma and deep-tissue treatments are on a table with towels, in the usual way.
Can I use the sauna and hinoki bath without a treatment?
Yes, for male guests. The sauna, cold plunge and hinoki jacuzzi are AED 100 for the whole day on their own, or included with any treatment. The facilities area is men only
How late can I come?
We are open daily until midnight. Last booking is 11pm
Where exactly are you, and where do I park?
Inside the Al Ghazal Golf Club clubhouse on Zayed International Airport Road, in Al Matar — about 15 minutes from the terminals and a straight run in from the city. Parking is free and directly outside; the spa is past reception.
Who is the spa for?
Massages are for adults, men and women. The Moroccan bath, sauna, cold plunge, hinoki jacuzzi and resting area are for men only.
From the journal
Reading before you book
What a traditional Thai massage actually involves, what happens in the room, and how to pick between the styles on the menu.
What is a hinoki bath, and where can you try one in Abu Dhabi?
What a hinoki bath is, how to use the sauna, cold plunge and hinoki jacuzzi at Al Ghazal Golf Club, and what the AED 100 day pass includes. Men only.
Thai massage or oil massage: which should you book?
Nuad Thai or oil massage? How they differ, what to wear, how long to book and the prices at Chiang Mai, Al Ghazal Golf Club. From AED 250 for 60 minutes.
Is there a spa near Abu Dhabi airport?
Thai massage about 15 minutes from Zayed International Airport, at Al Ghazal Golf Club. Open daily until midnight, with showers, lockers and free parking.
Finding us
Al Ghazal Golf Club
The club sits on Zayed International Airport Road in Al Matar — about 15 minutes from the terminals, and a straight run in from the city. Park directly outside; the spa is inside the clubhouse, past reception.
Address
Al Ghazal Golf Club
Zayed International Airport Road
Al Matar, Abu Dhabi
Hours
Open daily 10am to midnight
Last booking 11 PM
Contact
Booking
Google Maps sets its own cookies when it loads.