Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som Qatar
by Chiva-Som
Building No. 100, Street 319, Zone 79
Al Ruwais, Qatar
www.zulal.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
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Date of Creation
15th November 2021
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury Health and Wellness Resort
Development Strategy
Inspired by people’s historic journey and quest for water across the Arabian Peninsula, Zulal, meaning “Pure Natural Water” resonates the culture and tradition of Qatar and its rich rooted heritage.
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is a pioneering destination in the Middle East that blends Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine with a holistic health and well-being philosophy, established by Chiva-Som, the internationally acclaimed wellness resort in Thailand.
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
History & Story
Zulal Wellness Resort is a unique haven for wellbeing, managed by Chiva-Som, pioneers of holistic wellness and brought to life by Qatar’s premier master developers, Msheireb Properties. The Middle East’s first wellness resort offers guests unique services and treatments which are based upon Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM) principles and use ingredients indigenous to the region. Located in Khasooma, a private coastal location in the north of Qatar, Zulal Wellness Resort brings visitors a luxurious experience, offering the highest international standards that are inclusive of local family values.
Zulal, meaning ‘pure natural water’ in Arabic, offers two exclusive zones for health and wellbeing where we offer two distinct yet interconnecting experiences. At Zulal Serenity, adults can access a wide range of therapeutic and lifestyle enhancement treatments.
The calm and private spaces throughout Zulal Serenity with 60 rooms and suites have been dedicated for guests over 16 years. The whole Serenity experience is designed for those seeking a path of reset and reflection. This is a place to escape to, where you can contemplate and embrace lasting lifestyle change.
Zulal Discovery is the family side of the resort where, families get to enjoy positive wellness experiences together, inspiring young children and their parents with fun, interactive activities that help them learn more about adopting a healthy lifestyle. With 120 exquisite rooms and suites, programmes, activities, and facilities are designed to support individuals and bring families together in a journey of healthy lifestyle discovery: to learn, experience and share.
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Main Strengths, Special Touch
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is setting the benchmark in Qatar and the region as one of the largest wellness destinations and the first and only full-immersion resort in the Middle East, founded on Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM).
The TAIM concepts and philosophies adopted at Zulal Wellness Resort derive from the ‘Canon of Medicine’, one of the cornerstones of the history of medicine written by physician-philosopher Ibn Sina in 1025. TAIM distils over a millennium of evidence-based wellness practices into a range of treatments and programmes aimed at restoring health in the 21st century. Treatments at Zulal Wellness Resort are divided into six modalities: physical fitness, diet and nutrition, physiotherapy, aesthetic beauty, spa therapies and holistic health. Our signature products and nutritious cuisine are rooted in the natural bounty of Qatar, and are delivered using the freshest local ingredients, healing herbs and marine flora.
At Zulal Wellness Resort we aim to inspire positive and enduring lifestyle changes by sharing our knowledge in long-term wellness and creating wellness concepts incorporating Islamic and Arabic tradition. TAIM guides the resort’s use of therapeutic herbs, dietary practices, mind body therapies, spiritual healing, and applied therapies. Using these practices, we are committed to supporting our guests in changing their outlook towards sustaining a balanced healthy lifestyle.
Our Family Wellness concept is all about creating an environment where you can relax, recharge, and reconnect with your family. From tailored activities to special amenities, we’ve curated a range of offerings to cater to every member of your family, ensuring that everyone feels nourished, supported, and cared for during their stay rooted in the understanding that true well-being is a multifaceted journey that encompasses not only physical health but also emotional harmony and meaningful connections.
From wellness workshops and fitness classes to mindfulness sessions and outdoor adventures, our program offers something for every member of the family, ensuring that each individual can embark on their own path to wellness while strengthening the bonds that unite them.
At Zulal Wellness Resort, we believe that by investing in the well-being of families, we’re not just enhancing the guest experience — we’re contributing to the creation of a happier, healthier society. We’re thrilled to embark on this journey with you and your loved ones, and we look forward to empowering you to thrive together.
Location
Zulal Wellness Resort is located in Khasooma, Al Ruwais a private coastal location in the north of Qatar.
Ar-Ruʼays, also spelled Al Ruwais, is a port town in the municipality of Al Shamal in Qatar. It is located on the northern tip of Qatar, approximately 127 km (79 miles) north of the capital Doha. Before the country’s economic landscape was transformed from oil extraction, Al Ruwais was one of the most important fishing centers on the peninsula.
The town is best known for Al Ruwais Port, the second-most important port in Qatar.
Al Ruwais’ coastal area is a popular destination due to its lush vegetation. In recent years, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment have embarked on campaigns to restore the mangroves that grow abundantly on its coast. Roughly 13 hectares of coastal mangroves are found in Al Ruwais.
Key sites/activities in the area
Al Ruwais Mosque
One of the earliest harbor towns in Qatar, Al Ruwais accommodates what is believed to be the oldest surviving mosque in Qatar. Initially built around the 17th century, Ruwais Mosque was reconstructed in the 1940s. According to local tradition, the mosque was constructed at the behest of Ahmed Ezz el-Din bin Kassab Al-Sadah. After being struck by lightning in 1970, the minaret wall was reconstructed using seashell brick. As a result of the mosque’s worsening exterior condition, the Qatar Museums Authority launched a restoration project in 2014. From December 2014 to January 2015, archaeologists from the Qatar Museums Authority also excavated the eastern portion of the mosque, unearthing pottery shards, animal bones and coins. It is rectangular in shape, with an open courtyard, and can hold around 100 worshipers. The Ministry of Tourism and Al Shamal Municipality are coordinating to preserve the mosque and to promote it as a tourist attraction.
Al Ruwais Police Station
Erected in 1955 on a vacant partially isolated plot of land, the Al Ruwais Police Station previously served the city and its port. Besides enforcing laws and local ordinances, the police also served as a customs security for the port, of which it was in close proximity to. At present, the police station has been repurposed into a museum for finds from the nearby archaeological site of Ruwayda.
Al Ruwais is also known as a popular birdwatching spot.
In May 2018, the Al Shamal Corniche was inaugurated in Al Ruwais. It features a 2,570 m (8,430 ft)-long promenade, 120 parking spots and 450 trees. Still to be developed facilities include a children’s play area spanning 2,000 m (1.2 miles).
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Children’s Corner
In Zulal Discovery (Family side), we have the ‘Discovery Oasis’, our Family Wellness Centre, we offer activities in education, sports, creativity and nutrition. It is designed, in all respects, as an oasis of inspiration for families to spend time together learning, laughing and bonding. The large number and rich variety of activities that we offer at Zulal Wellness Resort are central to our philosophy for personal awareness, responsibility and choice. We believe that connection through shared activity brings families together in learning and enjoyment. The activities for children are customized based on the age groups namely :
Hedgehog Nursery (0-3 years)
Foxes Den (4-8 years)
Falcon Studio (9-12 years)
Oryx Workshop (13-17 years)
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Zulal Serenity
• Qataf Suite
No. of units – 1 (Sea view)
Size – 694 sqm
• Shinan Suite
No. of units – 1 (Sea view)
Size – 323 sqm
• Junior Suite
No. of units – 11 (Sea view)
Size – 115 sqm
• Serenity Grand Deluxe Room
No. of units – 47 (Lagoon view)
Size – 84 sqm
Zulal Discovery
• Executive Suite
No. of units – 6 (Sea & Lagoon view)
Size – 90 sqm
• Junior Suite
No. of units – 14 (Sea & Lagoon view)
Size – 59 sqm
• Deluxe Rooms
No. of units – 63
Size – 44 sqm
• Deluxe Garden View Rooms
No. of units – 37 (Sea view)
Size – 44 sqm
Restaurants & Bars
Zulal Serenity
• Al Sidr
Al-Sidr, the essence of wellness cuisine in the resort, boasting a perfect balance between health and gastronomic pleasure and reinventing the most sought-after recipes with vegan, dairy- and gluten-free twists
• Tea House & House of Wisdom
Boasting unique afternoon tea options with homemade herbal teas, and a selection of healthy bites and canapes made with the most refined ingredients.
Zulal Discovery
• Aizoon
Zulal’s signature all-day dining destination celebrating family dining in a healthy way and offering a flavourful Mediterranean cuisine with an Arabic twist
• Acacia
Zulal’s flagship fine dining destination reinterpreting international and Arabian cuisine through authentic gastronomic journeys including Qatari cuisine, seafood journey, organic meat, vegan gastronomy and A la Carte options.
• Casuarina Café
Boutique coffee shop serving a range of healthy lunch and snack options
• Malbu (Beach-side restaurant)
A traditional Mediterranean seafood restaurant facing azure waters of the Arabian Gulf
• Cooking Studio (Demo Kitchen)
Offering culinary edutainment for families looking to grow closer and develop healthy eating patterns, together.
• House of Inspiration
Boasting unique afternoon tea options with homemade herbal teas, and a selection of healthy bites and canapes made with the most refined ingredients.
• In-Room Dining
Wellness
Zulal Serenity Health & Wellness Facilities
• 2 Lagoon treatment suites
• 2 Hydrotherapy treatment rooms (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 7 Consultation rooms
• 9 Physiotherapy rooms
• 42 Spa treatment rooms (21 Ladies and 21 Gentlemen)
• 1 First-aid room
• 2 Ayurvedic treatment/therapy rooms
• 3 Thai massage rooms
• 2 Relaxation areas (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 1 Pharmacy
Aesthetic Centre
• VIP waiting area
• 1 Dermatologist consultation room
• 3 Aesthetic treatment rooms
• 1 Skin analysis room
• 1 Nurse room
Fitness Pavilion
• 1 Fitness consultation/assessment room
• 1 Watsu pool
• 1 Group movement studio
• 1 Private studio
• 1 Mind and Body studio
• 1 Pilates studio
• Mixed gym (main gym)
Thermal Facilities
• 2 Hammams (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 2 Himalayan Salt rooms (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 2 Arctic rooms (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 2 Steam rooms (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 2 Saunas (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 3 Experience showers (2 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 2 Indoor plunge pools (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 4 Mineral baths (2 Ladies and 2 Gentlemen)
• 2 Relaxation lounges (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 2 Outdoor pools with relaxation lounge (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
• 2 Indoor hydrotherapy pools (1 Ladies and 1 Gentlemen)
Corporate & Celebration Events
A variety of banquet areas to accommodate special occasions, corporate meetings and the most intimate celebrations. Personalised touches and warm hospitality by a team of professional and knowledgeable staff trained to assist guests in planning and delivering a memorable event of the highest standards from weddings to corporate events.
Eshar Ballroom – 200sqm (Length – 19.5 metres / Width – 10.7 metres / Ceiling Height – 5 metres)
Al Wadina Meeting Room – 42sqm (Length – 7.3 metres / Width – 5.8 metres / Ceiling Height – 3.6 metres
Extra Notable Features
Zulal Serenity
House of Wisdom (Welcome area)
Al Sidr
Tea House
Barber and hair salon
Zulal Discovery
House of Inspiration (Welcome area)
Aizoon
Casuarina
Acacia
Malbu
Cooking studio (Demo kitchen)
Eshar Ballroom with a pre-function area and outdoor terrace
Al Wadina meeting room with an outdoor terrace
Swimmable lagoon
Family outdoor swimming pool
Resort-Wide
Prayer rooms
Private parking
Secluded beach area*
Souq
Themed gardens: Nourishment, Understanding, Wellbeing, Essence and Contemplation
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2023
• World Travel Awards 2023 – World’s Leading Retreat 2023
• World Travel Awards 2023 – Middle East Leading Resort 2023
• World Spa Awards 2023 – Qatar’s Best Wellness Retreat 2023
• World Culinary Awards 2023 – World’s Best Wellness Hotel Restaurant 2023: Al-Sidr Restaurant
• Destination Deluxe Awards 2023 – Wellness Cuisine of the Year
• Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Award 2023 – Best Spa & Health Resort
• Qatar Tourism Awards – 5 Star Hotel Award
• Oh La La Spa & Wellness Awards 2023 – Favourite Body Reshaping and Weight Loss Programme
• Oh La La Spa & Wellness Awards 2023 – Spa of the Year in Qatar
2022
• 2022 World Travel Awards – Middle East’s Leading Retreat 2022
• 2022 World Travel Awards – Qatar’s Leading Resort 2022
• 8th Annual World Spa Awards Winner – Middle East’s Best Wellness Retreat 2022
• 8th Annual World Spa Awards Winner – Qatar’s Best Wellness Retreat 2022
2021
• 7th Annual World Spa Awards Winner – QATAR’S BEST WELLNESS RETREAT 2021
• Travel Time Awards 2021 by Travel Time Magazine – Best International Spa & Wellness Hotel 2021
2019-2020
• 6th Annual World Spa Awards Winner – WORLD’S BEST NEW WELLNESS RETREAT 2020
• Zulal Wellness Resort awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification
• Zulal Wellness Resort successfully achieved the ISO 45001:2018 Certification for Health & Safety
Number of employees
400 – 500 employees