Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is a pioneering destination in Qatar, blending traditional Arabic and Islamic medicine with holistic wellness. Created by Thailand’s renowned Chiva-Som, the resort offers a tranquil coastal escape near Doha. It features two distinct experiences: Zulal Serenity for adults seeking deep renewal, and Zulal Discovery for families to connect through shared wellness both designed to inspire lasting lifestyle change
"Zulal Wellness Resort in Qatar is a pioneering global destination that brings the profound benefits of Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) into the modern era. Inspired by Ibn Sina’s influential Canon of Medicine, established in 1025, TAIM uniquely identifies individual 'humour' types as key to understanding health. Our skilled professionals in Qatar apply evidence-based TAIM principles – through personalized nutrition, natural herbal solutions, and mindful lifestyle practices – to invigorate your body’s and spirit’s natural ability to heal and thrive."
Zulal Serenity
Exclusively reserved for guests aged 16 and above, the tranquil and secluded spaces of Zulal Serenity, are thoughtfully designed to encourage a personal journey of rejuvenation and introspection amidst nature's serenity. At Zulal Serenity in Qatar, you can fully dedicate yourself to your well-being and cultivate enduring positive lifestyle shifts.
Zulal Discovery
Zulal Discovery, the welcoming family-focused experience within our Qatar resort, provides a wealth of programmes, engaging activities, and dedicated facilities that bring families together in the joyful exploration of healthy living. Our thoughtfully designed retreat programmes also recognize and cater to the individual well-being needs of each family member, regardless of age.
Retreats in Qatar Resort
*Zulal Serenity wellness is for adult only and Zulal Discovery is for family.
A couples’ wellness retreat that brings you closer through active experiences, shared adventures & meaningful moments designed to energize both body & mind.
A couples’ wellness retreat that brings you closer through serene experiences, shared moments of calm & restorative activities designed to soothe body & mind.
Every wellness journey begins with a single step, and a Taste of Zulal is the perfect place to start—whether you’re new to Zulal or exploring holistic wellness for the first time.
Amid the demands of modern life, it’s easy to feel drained and overwhelmed. This retreat offers a sanctuary to restore your energy, nurture your wellbeing, and reconnect with your inner balance.
Step into a renewed version of yourself with our Body Transformation Programme, combining targeted treatments and expert guidance. This immersive experience sculpts, tones, and revitalises both body and mind while supporting your personal goals.
The Transform & Glow programme guides you to radiant skin and a sculpted body, perfect for special occasions or part of a wellness journey. It combines advanced wellness therapies, luxurious treatments, and holistic care tailored to your goals.
This retreat combines targeted therapies and personalised care to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore wellbeing—ideal for those recovering from injuries or managing persistent discomfort.
Elevate your fitness with this retreat that combines expert training with personalised support. Boost strength, endurance, and flexibility with high-performance workouts, recovery therapies, and nourishing wellness meals.
Achieve and maintain a healthier you: This retreat is expertly designed to help you develop lifelong habits for managing weight effectively and sustainably.
Refresh your body with the Cleanse & Revive Retreat, designed to support natural detoxification. Through wellness meals, cleansing treatments, and mindfulness practices, you’ll reset, rebalance, and feel renewed.
Achieve and maintain a healthier you: This retreat is expertly designed to help you develop lifelong habits for managing weight effectively and sustainably.
Refresh your body with the Cleanse & Revive Retreat, designed to support natural detoxification. Through wellness meals, cleansing treatments, and mindfulness practices, you’ll reset, rebalance, and feel renewed.
Elevate your fitness with this retreat that combines expert training with personalised support. Boost strength, endurance, and flexibility with high-performance workouts, recovery therapies, and nourishing wellness meals.
This retreat combines targeted therapies and personalised care to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore wellbeing—ideal for those recovering from injuries or managing persistent discomfort.
Step into a renewed version of yourself with our Body Transformation Programme, combining targeted treatments and expert guidance. This immersive experience sculpts, tones, and revitalises both body and mind while supporting your personal goals.
Amid the demands of modern life, it’s easy to feel drained and overwhelmed. This retreat offers a sanctuary to restore your energy, nurture your wellbeing, and reconnect with your inner balance.
Every wellness journey begins with a single step, and a Taste of Zulal is the perfect place to start—whether you’re new to Zulal or exploring holistic wellness for the first time.
The Transform & Glow programme guides you to radiant skin and a sculpted body, perfect for special occasions or part of a wellness journey. It combines advanced wellness therapies, luxurious treatments, and holistic care tailored to your goals.
A fun and empowering retreat, Fit 4 Life helps children develop lifelong healthy habits through personalised workouts, nutrition guidance, and engaging family challenges—building strength, confidence, and a love for movement.
Family Wellness at Zulal Discovery
At Zulal Wellness Resort in Qatar, we believe strong family bonds support individual growth and benefit the wider community. That’s why Family Wellness is at the heart of our philosophy. Our holistic approach nurtures young minds and strengthens family connections through personalised activities and treatments. After a family consultation, each member enjoys tailored ‘me-time’ and shared moments: learning, laughing, and growing together.
LEARN MOREWellness Philosophy
Our wellness offers blend elements drawn from six wellness modalities
Spa
Physiotherapy
Holistic Health
Nutrition
Fitness
Aesthetic Beauty
Spa
Body treatments and hydrotherapy to relieve physical stress, relax the mind and soothe the soul.
Physiotherapy
Physical therapies, rehabilitation and targeted recovery programmes to improve body function, balance and mobility.
Holistic Health
Diagnostic therapies that assess health states and energy therapies to help heal chronic and acute conditions
Nutrition
Wellness cuisine focussed on organic, whole foods in beautifully presented dishes, full of flavour.
Fitness
Personal training, the latest gym equipment, indoor and outdoor facilities and classes for targeted exercise.
Aesthetic Beauty
Innovative, FDA-approved technologies for non-invasive and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures.
Genomics Testing
Our Wellness Approach
Retreat and Reconnect
All of our Serenity Retreats help you shape a healthier, happier lifestyle. Whatever your goals, from relaxing to managing your weight, our Health Advisors guide you through your retreat, treatments, activities, mindset and nutritional approaches. Everything you choose can be modified as you go along so that your wellness journey is as gentle or rigorous as you want it to be.
Treatments
Wherever you are and wherever you want to be, we have more than 200 treatments to support your holistic wellbeing from a physical issue to de-stressing, better sleep and spiritual rejuvenation. You chose treatments from our extensive menu that includes Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) protocols, innovative technologies, nutritional consultations, sessions in the gym and energy therapies that calm your nervous system. We help guide your choices to suit your goals.
Activities
Enjoy our complimentary group activities that run from 7 AM to 8 PM. The daily timetable includes a variety of physical activities, both indoor classes and outdoor adventures that bring you close to nature. We also have talks, walks, craft and cooking classes, where you’ll get inspiration for your at-home menu. All activities are optional, you chose what you’d like to do.
Health Practitioners
Our Health Practitioners are the minds, hearts and hands that transform lives. We’re proud of the spectrum of expertise of our practitioners, from Unani doctors, expert in TAIM, to Naturopathic and Ayurveda practitioners, fitness experts, acupuncturists and specialists in many holistic and energy therapies. They join us from all over the world alongside our Visiting Consultants who share their specialisms with guests during specific calendar dates.
Wellness Cuisines
We passionately believe that eating well is the cornerstone of a long and happy life. We create gastronomical experiences where flavour and fresh produce marry nutritional healing and respect for Islamic superfoods such as olives, figs, honey and camel milk. At Serenity you enjoy exclusive all-day dining at Al Sidr and our tranquil Tea House. You’re also welcome at all dining outlets within the resort.
Retreat and Reconnect
Our unique two or five-day Discovery retreats are designed around every family member, focusing on experiences that bring you together to share, create and learn: a bonding connection to take back into your daily life. All retreats stress the importance of healthy eating from a young age. They blend experiences in Oasis of Discovery, our Family Wellness centre, plus joint and separate adult and child treatments and activities, so each family member has ‘me-time’. Retreats start with a Family Consultation to make schedules to suit everyone.
Treatments
We offer adult or child-focused versions for many of our treatments, such as stress-relieving Reiki, Cranial Sacral work, meditation styles and facials. You can enjoy others together, such as our mother-daughter beauty treatments. We have more than 200 treatments ranging from TAIM mind-body and herbal-based therapies, as well innovative technologies and holistic approaches to release tension, re-energise and re-balance for all the family.
Activities
Activities are divided into those that foster family connection in sports, creativity and nutrition and those that are age appropriate for each family member. Activities are both active and introspective and subtly encourage personal awareness. For example, Discovery Oasis, our Family Wellness centre, is themed round desert animals, such as the smart fox and far-seeing falcon, as metaphors for life-building skills.
Health practitioners
Our Health Practitioners are the minds, hearts and hands that transform lives. Our family and child specialists bring experience in psychology, education, counselling and research. We also have medical doctors and practitioners in TAIM, Naturopathic Medicine, many holistic therapies and fitness experts. They join us from all over the world together with our Visiting Consultants who come during specific calendar dates.
Wellness cuisines
The Zulal dining experience defines what it means to eat well for all ages, Our chefs blend taste with nutritional value to boost energy and cater for all dietary requirements, including some Islamic culinary superfoods. Whether you opt to eat at our fine-dining restaurant, Acacia, family restaurant, Aizoon, our lagoon-side café or beach club, you can choose Arabic, Mediterranean or international cuisine.
Luxury Accommodation
*Zulal Serenity wellness is for adult only and Zulal Discovery is for families.
Serenity Deluxe Garden King
Ideal for couples or solo travellers, the Serenity Deluxe Garden King offers a spacious king bed and a private balcony framed by tranquil garden views. Contemporary, serene interiors provide a restful sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Serenity Deluxe Garden Twin
Designed for shared comfort, the Serenity Deluxe Garden Twin features two thoughtfully appointed beds and a private balcony overlooking lush gardens. The modern, soothing décor creates a calming atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and unwinding in peace.
Serenity Deluxe Beach King
Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the Serenity Deluxe Beach King features a private terrace with plunge pool and sweeping sea views. Designed as a serene beachfront retreat, the room blends contemporary elegance with subtle Arabian-inspired touches for a refined coastal escape.
Serenity Qataf Suite
Our exclusive three-bedroom Qataf Suite is a private sanctuary designed as a refined home away from home. Generous living and dining spaces open through double doors to your own secluded garden with direct beach access. An infinity pool, private plunge pool and expansive ocean-facing terrace create an exceptional setting for relaxation, framed by breathtaking sunsets. […]
Serenity Shinan Suite
The secluded two-bedroom Shinan Suite is designed as a serene private retreat, with en-suite bathrooms and separate dressing areas for each bedroom. Soft cream tones and clean architectural lines shape the living and dining spaces, creating an atmosphere of effortless tranquillity. A private swimming pool rests beneath a shaded verandah, entirely hidden from view, while […]
Serenity One Bedroom Suite
The Serenity One Bedroom Suite offers a refined living and dining space complemented by a separate bathroom and dressing area. A wide private terrace extends the living space outdoors, thoughtfully screened by the resort’s soft landscaping to ensure complete seclusion and tranquillity.
Serenity Sea View Suite
Our Serenity Sea View Suites offer a serene retreat with private terraces and tranquil views through the trees toward the Arabian Gulf. Each suite features a comfortable living area with sofa and dining table, a separate dressing area, and a spacious walk-in wardrobe. A private plunge pool extends your experience of relaxation outdoors.
Serenity Deluxe Island King
The Serenity Deluxe Island King opens onto a private terrace with a plunge pool and direct lagoon access via a personal ladder. Nestled at the heart of the lagoon, the room blends serene contemporary décor with subtle Arabian-inspired accents for a truly immersive retreat.
Serenity Deluxe Lagoon King
Set around the lagoon, the Serenity Deluxe Lagoon King offers a private terrace with plunge pool and peaceful water views. Tucked into a tranquil corner of the resort, the room combines contemporary, serene decor with delicate Arabian-inspired details, creating a secluded haven for relaxation.
Serenity Garden Suite
The Serenity Garden Suite offers a tranquil, airy retreat with a private terrace and garden. Each suite features a comfortable living area with sofa and dining table, a separate dressing area, and a spacious walk-in wardrobe.
Discovery Qataf Suite
Our exclusive three-bedroom Qataf Suite is a private sanctuary designed as a refined home away from home. Generous living and dining spaces open through double doors to your own secluded garden with direct beach access. An infinity pool, private plunge pool and expansive ocean-facing terrace create an exceptional setting for relaxation, framed by breathtaking sunsets. […]
Discovery Deluxe Mangrove Twin
The Discovery Deluxe Mangrove Twin offers tranquil mangrove vistas with the Arabian Gulf beyond. Two comfortable beds and a cozy sitting area provide an inviting space for families or friends to unwind amid the calming sounds of the sea.
Discovery Deluxe Garden King
Overlooking the resort’s landscaped gardens, the Discovery Deluxe Garden King combines leafy views with the distant sound of waves. A king bed and small sitting area make this room a serene space for relaxation and family moments alike.
Discovery Deluxe Garden Twin
The Discovery Deluxe Garden Twin features twin beds and leafy garden views, complemented by the soothing sound of the nearby waves. A small sitting area opens onto a shaded terrace, offering a calm retreat for families or friends.
Discovery Deluxe Mangrove King
Enjoy serene mangrove views stretching toward the Arabian Gulf in the Discovery Deluxe Mangrove King. The gentle sound of the waves and a private sitting area create a peaceful retreat, perfect for relaxing after a day of family adventures.
Discovery Family Garden Room
Designed for families, the Discovery Family Garden Room combines a Deluxe Garden King and a connecting Deluxe Garden Twin, offering everyone their own space while staying close. Each room features a private balcony with serene views over the resort’s lagoon and the gentle sound of waves from the Arabian Gulf, creating a peaceful retreat for […]
Discovery Garden Suite
The Discovery Garden Suite offers a cozy yet airy retreat, ideal for families seeking a peaceful escape. A comfortable sitting area within the bedroom complements the en-suite bathroom and dressing space. A private balcony extends the suite outdoors, providing a quiet spot for relaxation or family moments.
Discovery One Bedroom Suite
Spacious and welcoming, the Discovery One Bedroom Suite is ideal for families, featuring a comfortable living and dining area, separate bathroom, and dressing space. A wide private terrace, thoughtfully screened by soft landscaping, provides a safe and secluded outdoor space for children to play or for the whole family to relax together.
Discovery Shinan Suite
The secluded two-bedroom Shinan Suite is designed as a serene private retreat, with en-suite bathrooms and separate dressing areas for each bedroom. Soft cream tones and clean architectural lines shape the living and dining spaces, creating an atmosphere of effortless tranquillity. A private swimming pool rests beneath a shaded verandah, entirely hidden from view, while […]
Discovery One-Bed Room Suite
These are our most spacious suites, ideal for two people, with separate bathroom and dressing area and own living and dining space decorated in natural textures and clean lines. The wide terrace is kept private from view thanks to the resort’s soft landscaping.
Discovery Junior Suite
Discovery Junior Suites offer just the right balance of space and simplicity making them tranquil and airy spaces to relax in. A sophisticated colour palette runs through the bedroom, reclining area and ensuite bathroom, and dressing room. These suits enjoy private balconies.
Discovery Deluxe Garden View – King Bed
The Deluxe Garden View Rooms give you peaceful garden views along with the gentle sound of waves from the Arabian Gulf. Enjoy both from the comfort of your king or twin beds. A small sitting area opens onto a shaded terrace, offering a calm spot to relax throughout the day.
Discovery Deluxe Garden View Room
The Deluxe Garden View Rooms have the double bonus of leafy, landscaped views across the resort and the sound of the gently lapping waves of the Arabian Gulf. Enjoy both from the comfort of your king or twin beds. A small sitting area opens out onto a shady terrace.
Discovery Family Garden Suite
The Discovery Family Garden Suite combines a Discovery Garden Suite with a connecting Deluxe Garden Twin, offering ample space and privacy. Each room features its own terrace and tranquil garden views, creating a serene sanctuary to relax, connect, and enjoy the resort’s peaceful surroundings.
Exclusive Offers
Our seasonal offers are designed for wellness escapes to suite your individual goals
Unveiling our special offers for a vacation in wellness at an oasis that will nourish your mind, body and spirit.
Suite Time Escape
Step into serenity with an exclusive offer on our Shinan and Qataf Suites, designed to restore calm, clarity, and connection Save up to 40% on your stay while experiencing all the exclusive benefits only available in our signature suites.
Wellness Plus: Stay 5 Pay 4
Enjoy an extra night on us and take more time to restore, reconnect, and embrace the full benefits of our immersive wellness journeys designed to renew body, mind and soul.
Transform and Glow
Reveal your most radiant self with our complete head-to-toe Transform & Glow packages, designed to prepare you for weddings, milestones, or any occasion when you want to look and feel your best. Get ready to glow in 3, 5, or 7 nights.
Limited Time Offer
Give yourself days of gentle care and quiet joy, embracing renewal and balance with 35% off for a limited time only.
Kids On Us
Create memorable moments together as a family while enjoying a host of wellness experiences designed to create deeper bonds between parents and children.
One Day Wellness Pass
Indulge in world-class wellness treatments and explore our tranquil facilities, designed to restore balance and harmony.
Body Transformation Programme
Step into a space where transformation begins where science meets serenity to help you reshape, recharge, and reclaim your best self.
Radiance and Glow package
This meticulously curated escape is designed to restore your inner vitality and outer luminosity, blending expert-led treatments with holistic wellness in a breathtaking seaside sanctuary.
Our Achievements
We’re proud to be recognised as the World’s Leading Retreat by readers of the World Travel Awards, for three consecutive years since we opened. And to be continuously nominated as the best retreat in the Middle East. It’s an honour to be internationally applauded for our dedication to improving the lifestyle of our guests.
