{"id":18290,"date":"2025-12-29T06:45:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T06:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zulal.com\/?p=18290"},"modified":"2025-12-29T07:18:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T07:18:22","slug":"zulal-wellness-resort-by-chiva-som-marks-a-landmark-year-of-global-recognition-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zulal.com\/en\/zulal-wellness-resort-by-chiva-som-marks-a-landmark-year-of-global-recognition-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som Marks a Landmark Year of Global Recognition in 2025 \u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A year defined by 28 awards celebrating excellence in wellness, culinary innovation, leadership, and refined service standards.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som<\/a>, Qatar\u2019s first full-immersion wellness
destination and the largest of its kind in the Middle East, is celebrating a landmark year in 2025, having
received 28 prestigious regional and international awards and recognitions. These accolades affirm the
resort\u2019s leadership across wellness and spa excellence, culinary innovation, sustainability, and exceptional
service standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Throughout the year, Zulal continued to strengthen its position as a global wellness leader, earning
recognition from some of the world\u2019s most respected travel, spa, and lifestyle authorities. Its integrative
wellness philosophy was honoured on the international stage, with titles including World\u2019s Leading Retreat
2025, Middle East\u2019s Leading Retreat, and Qatar\u2019s Best Wellness Retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The resort was also named among the World\u2019s Best Spas in Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller\u2019s 2025 Readers\u2019 Choice
Awards and received Best-in-Class recognition as the Best Wellness Retreat in the Middle East by Tatler,
reinforcing its reputation for holistic and results-driven wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Culinary excellence remained a cornerstone of Zulal\u2019s success in 2025. Its signature restaurant, Al-Sidr, was
named World\u2019s Best Wellness Hotel Restaurant and recognised for sustainable, green dining, while
Acacia earned accolades for Middle Eastern global cuisine. The resort\u2019s broader culinary programme and
talented team also achieved international acclaim, including a Silver Medal at the Bocuse d\u2019Or and multiple
Gold and Silver awards at Salon Culinaire Qatar, underscoring Zulal\u2019s commitment to nutrition-focused
innovation and purpose-driven gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership and people excellence were equally central to Zulal\u2019s achievements. General Manager Mr.
Ammar Samad received multiple leadership honours, including Hotelier of the Year, Leadership
Excellence Awards, recognition among the Top 100 General Managers of the World, and the Qatar
Tourism Awards 2025 \u2013 Community Leadership, Hotelier of the Year. These accolades recognise his
contributions to advancing wellness, community engagement, and sustainable hospitality in Qatar. Zulal\u2019s
senior leadership team was also honoured across spa leadership, human resources, and housekeeping,
while the resort\u2019s strong workplace culture was further validated by its inclusion in Great Place to Work\u00ae
Qatar\u2019s Best Workplaces\u2122 2025, underscoring a deep commitment to nurturing talent and wellbeing from within. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on the milestone year, Mr. Ammar Samad said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThese recognitions reflect the passion and dedication of our entire team. At Zulal, we are committed to redefining wellness through Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine, family wellness, sustainability, and authentic hospitality. This recognition inspires us to continue setting new benchmarks for global wellbeing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n


As Zulal looks ahead, the achievements of 2025 mark not only a year of celebration, but a strong foundation
for continued innovation and leadership in the global wellness landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit our LinkedIn<\/a>. For more information please visit www.zulal.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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