Zen At Zulal: Why This Luxury Wellness Resort Is The Self-Pampering You Need This Winter
Blending Arabic and Islamic medicine with a holistic health philosophy, Bazaar discovers Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
Zulal, meaning ‘pure water’, is a fitting name for the leading wellness destination in the Middle East. Enjoying an exclusive private coastal location at the northernmost tip of Qatar, in close proximity to Al Ruwais, Zulal Wellness Resort is surrounded by the Arabian Gulf and boasts privacy, luxury, and spectacular views in abundance. Upon arrival, guests are struck by the resort’s sense of openness, with a picturesque desert panorama and seascapes contributing to the property’s feeling of relaxation and calm. The healing location is the perfect place to recharge and rejuvenate – enabling visitors to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city whilst remaining accessible at just over an hour’s drive from the capital of Doha.
At over 280,000 square meters, the pioneering wellness destination encompasses a phenomenal array of facilities: striking swimming pools, hammams, lounges, steam rooms, fitness areas, studios, therapy rooms and treatment suites plus private outdoor relaxation terraces with cabanas. The beachfront area is a sight to behold, with its waves of serenity and peacefulness and striking views.
Accommodation consists of 120 rooms and suites, all of which celebrate the staggering beauty of their surroundings with lush gardens, calming sea-view terraces, plush furnishings and even private plunge pools in designated suites, immersing guests in a truly escapist wellbeing retreat. The serene colour palette of cool and earthy tones beautifully set the scene for a full sensory overhaul.
The ethos of the resort combines the benefits of traditional Arabic and Islamic medicine (TAIM), with ancient lifestyle healing rituals focused on nutrition, mind/body therapies, herbal medicine and connection with nature. World-renowned health practitioners have been enlisted to ensure that guests make the most of their restorative break, with naturopathy, yoga, acupuncture, nutrition, and Ayurveda including a licensed clinical hijama (cupping therapy) therapist, all available.
No surprise, then, that Zulal has established itself as a first-class wellbeing escape promising guests transformational experiences and plenty of opportunities to recharge and indulge the senses.
Divided in two exclusive venues for health and wellbeing, adults can access a wide range of therapeutic and lifestyle enhancement treatments based upon traditional Arabic and Islamic medicine in the Zulal Serenity Wellness Resort; while the Zulal Discovery Wellness Resort enables families to enjoy positive wellness experiences together. Retreats and facilities are mindfully designed to introduce the next generation to transformative wellness and a healthy lifestyle through age-appropriate activities, bespoke courses and nature-based outings.
Zulal’s philosophy is to build a destination that will not just serve as a short-term treatment, but a place educating visitors on a unique path to wellness that embodies local Qatari healing practices and applies them alongside herbal medicines, presenting ancient Arabic and Islamic heritage in a contemporary context, and offering a truly sustainable lifestyle experience.
The holistic vision of Zulal Wellness Resort, with its introduction of alternative mental and physical healing, connection to nature and commitment to sustainability through energy efficiency and mangrove preservation, is also in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 and its goals of environmental management and social development.
With state-of-the-art technology, innovative techniques, a focus on body and soul and a commitment to sustainability, Zulal Wellness Resort has become a firm favourite of relaxation-seekers looking to make positive changes over their stay and beyond.
For more information visit zulal.com
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From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia Qatar Special, Winter 2022 Issue