Zulal Wellness Resort

Wellness Rooted In Traditional Arabic Integrative Medicine

Chiva-som, the award winning and wellness resort brand, renowned for revitalising the mind, body and spirit, ventures forth with the launch of a new wellness destination in Qatar. It is the Middle East’s first full-immersion wellness resort, and the world’s first centre for Traditional Arabic Integrative Medicine (TAIM), slated to open in the second

quarter of 2020. Chiva-som will operate and manage the Zulal Wellness Resort in Khasooma, a private coastal location to the north of Qatar.

The name “Zulal”, which refers to “purified water”, is inspired by a people’s historic journey across land to the sea and the ever-present search for water, the seed of life - a concept that encapsulates the history, culture

and heritage of Qatar. Zulal Wellness Resort will offer the highest international service standards rooted in traditional Qatari hospitality. Spanning 280,000 square metres, a specially developed menu of Arabic and Mediterranean wellness cuisine, as well as cuttingedge architecture and services inspired by local heritage, will ensure the position of Zulal Wellness Resort as a true showcase of Qatari culture, both traditional and modern.

Reflecting Arabic values, Zulal Wellness Resort is underpinned by the belief that wellness is for everyone, and the estate will feature a Family Wellness Resort with 120 guestrooms and suites which will welcome guests of all ages, promoting family bonding through shared experiences, learning and practicing wellness together, introducing children to healthy living from an early age. The adjacent Wellness Resort with 60 suites and villas will cater for individuals, couples and groups of adult wellness travelers looking for total immersion and worldclass programmes and facilities.

Zulal’s resort design reflects the inspiration for the name whilst echoing the principles of the Chiva-som flagship in Thailand. Landscaping will feature ponds and water features arranged around a series of serene shaded walled gardens; a narrative inspired by memories of sea-bound travelers finding welcoming shelter in local villages.

Staying true to Chiva-som’s core principles, the resort will operate sustainably and adhere to environmentally friendly practices, as well as using some locally developed specialty products. Exceptional facilities will set a new standard for health resorts the world over, featuring fully integrated holistic programmes alongside state-ofthe-art international treatments.