The agreement will facilitate cooperation and strategic partnership between the two organizations

Dubai, 5 November 2013 -  Dubai Ladies Club, which is a member of Dubai Women Establishment, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grace Belgravia, London's first private health and wellbeing Club for women, that will facilitate cooperation and strategic partnership between the two organizations. The objective of this collaboration is to provide additional mutual benefits to the members of both organisations on an international scale, through the exchange of membership packages and promotional offers.

On the occasion of the signing of the MoU, Lamia Abdulaziz Khan, Director of Dubai Ladies Club said, "We are delighted to sign this agreement with Grace Belgravia, which is a testament to the Club's commitment to continuously enhancing the Club experience for our guests. In this mutual endeavour, we look forward to leveraging the assets of both institutions, to provide services and benefits that will transgress the boundaries of our property and further extend as far at the United Kingdom. I am confident that this agreement will enhance the membership experience at both locations."

Grace Belgravia, based in London, United Kingdom, is spread over an area of 11,500 square feet - in a grade-two listed building in West Halkin Street, Belgravia includes fitness, beauty, diagnostic, functional and preventative medicine, all available under one roof and is dedicated to empowering and nurturing women through the seven stages of life from young adulthood, through fertility, pregnancy, child rearing, empty nesting, menopause and ageing-well.

Grace has a spa, hamman, Atelier, gym, as well as a restaurant. The gym offers a unique methodology by Matt Roberts, specifically designed for the female body. The membership is by invitation-only and ideal for ladies who want to feel their best from the inside-out. As London's only private members health, wellbeing and lifestyle Club for women, Grace Belgravia is able to offer a 360 degree personal service, to enable their members to create additional bespoke health and lifestyle programmes to suit their specific needs. Moreover, a private Medical Clinic, directed by Dr Tim Evans offers a truly integrated healthcare practice comprised of a team of highly reputable doctors, specialists, practitioners and therapists.

The Acqua Calda Spa at Grace Belgravia promises an all-round approach to non-surgical facial rejuvenation and body shaping using a variety of old and new therapy styles including dry float therapies as well a range of exclusive skincare brands including Henri Chenot and Ila.

On the occasion, Kate Percival, CEO of Grace Belgravia said, "We are delighted to be associated with The Dubai Ladies Club and it is with great pleasure that we are able to offer an exclusive membership package for all DLC members.  We are thrilled to welcome the ladies while they are in the UK. Conversely, we are also very excited to offer Grace members access to the Dubai Ladies Club. "

Percival  continued, "Working with a company whose ideals are so closely aligned - even though they are thousands of miles away - is a privilege and we feel it will be hugely beneficial for all parties. We are excited to see how this unique partnership will further evolve."

The MoU, which runs for 3 years, provides for effectively supporting and strengthening cooperative relations between the organisations. Accordingly, members of both Clubs will enjoy promotional offers and special discounts at the other venue, based on their membership status. However, one of the exclusive benefits of this agreement is the implementation of a special membership advantage that will entitle annual members of Dubai Ladies Club an automatic 1-week membership at Grace Belgravia; and vice versa.

The week-long membership at Grace Belgravia will offer annual members of Dubai Ladies Club full access to the London-based Club and their services. Moreover, ladies will have the choice of a Visia Scan facial assessment with one of their resident Grace therapists or a wellbeing consultation with one of their resident Wellbeing Coordinators. It will also comprise of complimentary access to Matt Roberts group fitness classes;  yoga, pilates, stretch, spinning, cardio training, dance, meditation, access to the swimming pool at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower and invitation to all of their many events.

As a women-only recreational facility, Dubai Ladies Club is committed to the health and wellbeing of their guests and staff. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve, the Club has consistently taken a leadership role to establish various health and wellbeing initiatives and partnerships that will benefit the UAE woman, so that she may continue to develop her interests and talents, be they in the arts, sport, fashion, philanthropy or business.

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Dubai Ladies Club
The Dubai Ladies Club is not just another club. Founded in 2003 as part of the Dubai Women Establishment by Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, its mission was to create an oasis where the modern Emirati woman could develop her interests and talents, be they in the arts, sport, fashion, philanthropy or business. A place not only to satisfy women's existing needs, but to enhance and encourage new skills and awareness. The club's stated objective was to help national women realize their potential, and as a result, contribute to an ever changing, dynamic, modern society.

Successfully combining luxury with learning, modernity with tradition, the local with the global, since its inception the club has developed and gone on to become a powerhouse of cultural exchange, debate and recreation for women of all ages and nationalities.

The clubs world-class facilities and services include a dedicated Art Centre, a superior Childcare Centre, fully equipped Fitness Centre and the five-star Moroccan Style Al Asalla Spa. The club also offers a long line of programs, events and activities which will help nurture and nourish spiritual wellbeing of every woman. Moreover, the tranquil atmosphere envelopes the Club is further enhanced by its exquisite location overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches in Dubai.

For more information about Dubai Ladies Club, please visit www.DubaiLadiesClub.com.

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