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Inside Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
The largest of its kind in Qatar, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is a dedicated home for Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine, explains general manager Heinrich Morio
Chiva-Som’s mission to bring wellness to wider audiences has been further enhanced with the opening of its ambitious new sister property, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som. Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som spans 280,000sqm and offers a pioneering new concept to serve demand for positive lifestyle change. Designed to be a ‘full-immersion wellness resort’, the destination is split into two separate zones: the adults-only Zulal Serenity and the family-focused Zulal Discovery.
Zulal Discovery is designed for families to explore wellness together, offering 120 rooms and suites and its own dedicated facilities. Wellness programming includes a list of over 400 specially designed, age appropriate activities and treatments, including nature-based excursions, arts and crafts, and a range of activities including kayaking, dance and personal training sessions.
By contrast, Zulal Serenity resort features 60 rooms and suites, offering a calm backdrop for adults-only wellness journeys. Extensive facilities include thermal and hydrotherapy suites, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa suites, gym and fitness studios, a state-of-the-art physiotherapy studio and an aesthetics centre.
“I am honoured to be leading this ground-breaking resort,” says general manager Heinrich Morio. “We have an exciting chapter ahead to bring people to experience our unique family wellness offering. Our mission is to spread the Chiva-Som philosophy to new audiences and to inspire sustainable wellness for a new generation.”
Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is also proudly offering the world’s first dedicated Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medical (TAIM) centre, dedicated to delivering the Middle East’s rich tradition of healing practices. Based on the Canon of Medicine – which was written by physician-philosopher Ibn Sina 1,000 years ago – TAIM aims to restore life balance through the use of spiritual therapies, herbal medicines, dietary and mind-body practices.
