As the dawn of a new year approaches, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som invites guests to embrace the world of wellness with an exclusive new retreat dedicated to new beginnings.

Available for a limited time only, from 1 December 2023 until 31 January 2024, Zulal Wellness Resort’s ‘New You’ retreat is ideal for those who wish to say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 feeling better than ever.

Personalised to the health goals and wellness preferences of each individual, the New You retreat inspires positive lifestyle choices and is crafted around a blend of invigorating and calming activities, mental relaxation, holistic therapies, physical activities, nutritional guidance – all led by an expert team – and tailor made the goals and aspirations of each individual.

Throughout the retreat, which is available for three or five nights stays, Zulal Wellness Resort guides guests along path of sustainable change, supporting and motivating all throughout their wellness journey this season.

The three-night retreat programme is designed to foster a holistic connection through body, mind, and spirit. Guests may choose from a variety of retreats, each including three daily treatments, one fitness classic, one fitness deluxe, one holistic deluxe, one physiotherapy deluxe, and one spa treatment.

For those seeking a deeper health reset, the five-night retreat offers an extended journey of self-renewal. The programme includes five daily treatments, two fitness classics, one fitness deluxe, one holistic deluxe, one holistic premium, one physiotherapy deluxe, one aesthetic treatment, and two spa treatments.

Key highlights of the ‘New You’ retreat include:

  • Energy Balancing: A gentle hands-on therapy balancing T’aqa energy, focussing on specific areas of blockage in the body.
  • Tecar: A non-invasive fusion of classic physiotherapy massage combined with radio wave therapy to enhance natural regeneration and healing in the tissues.
  • Massage Al-Batin (abdominal massage): A soothing and therapeutic internal organ massage, followed by a warm Jade stone massage that focuses on the abdomen.
  • Massage Al-Ras (foot massage): A gentle massage focused on pressure points on the feet to create a renewed sense of wellbeing.
  • Aquatic Therapy (Watsu): A passive, deeply nurturing therapy in a special pool with lukewarm water to support and massage away muscle tension.
  • Gyrotonic® Therapy: Offers complete freedom of movement, while providing a safe and effective way to enhance spinal mobility, muscle tone, and total body balance.
  • Signature Full Body Tadleek: Enhances blood and lymphatic flow while supporting muscle tone, skin texture, and total relaxation.
  • Signature Relaxing Al-Qadam: Herbal Foot Soak of Rose petals, Magnesium flakes, and local herbs, followed by a rhythmic massage to soothe tired feet and enhance relaxation.
  • Colonic Hydrotherapy: An alternative healing procedure involving flushing the colon with water to remove large quantities of stagnant waste from the bowel walls.
  • Signature Seaweed Detox: A refreshing exfoliation therapy that detoxes the mind and body, using traditional and locally-inspired Arabic herbs, aromatic oils and Sidr charcoal.
  • All treatments are personalised to each guest’s health goals and preferences, and they will have a team of wellness consultants, holistic therapists, nutritionists, Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM) specialists and personal trainers on hand, guiding them on their journey towards personal wellness, harmony and fulfillment.

Zulal Wellness Resort was recently featured by Forbes as one of The 10 Best Hotels in Doha as well as the Top Spa and Wellness Hotel in Doha by the  globally renowned media outlet.

As the Middle East’s largest immersive wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is the first in the world to blend the holistic wisdom of Traditional Arabic Islamic Medicine (TAIM) with modern therapies and health practices. Located on the northern coast of Qatar, Zulal is inspired by the Arabic word for ‘pure natural water’. Zulal Wellness Resort offers both child-free and family focused wellness journeys aimed at inspiring positive and sustainable lifestyle changes for our guests. Zulal Serenity caters towards adults looking for a reflective path to personal wellbeing, while Zulal Discovery welcomes guests of all ages, and in particular families, to reconnect and explore the joys of healthy living through mindful wellness.

The New You retreat includes accommodation, complimentary daily activities, a host of therapeutic treatments, full access to the hydrothermal facilities, three wellness cuisine meals per night of stay, and herbal supplements to take home.

The ‘New Year, New You’ retreat is available until 31 January 2024. Rates start from QAR3,050 in Zulal Discovery and QAR3,600 in Zulal Serenity per night based on single occupancy.

For more information or reservations, email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at [email protected], call +974 4477 6500 or visit www.zulal.com


Check out Marhaba’s FREE e-Guides for everything you need to know about Qatar.