Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som Marks a Landmark Year of Global Recognition in 2025
December 29, 2025
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A year defined by 28 awards celebrating excellence in wellness, culinary innovation, leadership, and refined service standards.
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s 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’s leadership across wellness and spa excellence, culinary innovation, sustainability, and exceptional service standards.
Throughout the year, Zulal continued to strengthen its position as a global wellness leader, earning recognition from some of the world’s most respected travel, spa, and lifestyle authorities. Its integrative wellness philosophy was honoured on the international stage, with titles including World’s Leading Retreat 2025, Middle East’s Leading Retreat, and Qatar’s Best Wellness Retreat.
The resort was also named among the World’s Best Spas in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2025 Readers’ 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.
Culinary excellence remained a cornerstone of Zulal’s success in 2025. Its signature restaurant, Al-Sidr, was named World’s Best Wellness Hotel Restaurant and recognised for sustainable, green dining, while Acacia earned accolades for Middle Eastern global cuisine. The resort’s broader culinary programme and talented team also achieved international acclaim, including a Silver Medal at the Bocuse d’Or and multiple Gold and Silver awards at Salon Culinaire Qatar, underscoring Zulal’s commitment to nutrition-focused innovation and purpose-driven gastronomy.
Leadership and people excellence were equally central to Zulal’s 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 – Community Leadership, Hotelier of the Year. These accolades recognise his contributions to advancing wellness, community engagement, and sustainable hospitality in Qatar. Zulal’s senior leadership team was also honoured across spa leadership, human resources, and housekeeping, while the resort’s strong workplace culture was further validated by its inclusion in Great Place to Work® Qatar’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, underscoring a deep commitment to nurturing talent and wellbeing from within.
Commenting on the milestone year, Mr. Ammar Samad said:
“These 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.”
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.
