Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the Middle East’s first and largest full-immersion wellness resort and the world’s first contemporary showcase of Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM), invites guests to discover a millennium of holistic wellbeing with its ‘Wellness Plus’ offer.
In the year of the 1,000th anniversary of Ibn Sina’s Canon of Medicine (AD 1025), the wellness destination is offering the opportunity to stay longer, address personal wellbeing needs and goals, and explore the ancient roots of modern wellbeing with five nights for the price of four.
The Wellness Plus package will support guests by embarking on an immersive journey rooted in the ancient wisdom of TAIM and the philosophies of physician-philosopher Ibn Sina, one of the most influential figures in medical history.
His Canon of Medicine laid the foundations for many aspects of modern medicine and continues to inspire holistic health approaches worldwide, encompassing diet and nutrition, physical movement and recovery, adequate rest and sleep, optimal digestive function, and mindfulness practices.
Zulal Wellness Resort offers a curated array of TAIM-inspired wellness experiences, seamlessly blending traditional healing techniques with modern innovations. The resort brings TAIM to life through its highly personalised wellness journeys, tailored treatments and curated daily rituals.
Those enjoying the benefit of an additional complimentary night can further immerse themselves in the resort’s comprehensive programmes and experience the ancient knowledge that shaped today’s wellness world with an array of treatments and consultations, including:
Wellness Retreats and Activities: Each retreat at Zulal Wellness Resort is thoughtfully designed to reflect TAIM principles, addressing individual health needs through a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual practices.
Whether it’s stress and burnout recovery, family bonding, or rehabilitation, every programme is tailored with the TAIM philosophy in mind, aligning nature’s elements with personal wellbeing.
Integrative TAIM Consultation: A personalised assessment based on Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine principles, identifying each individual’s unique constitutional balance. Guests receive tailored guidance on optimal nutrition, herbal remedies, and therapies to support holistic wellbeing and restore harmony across mind, body, and spirit.
Signature TAIM Treatments and Therapies: At the heart of the wellness offering are therapies inspired by traditional healing. Signature treatments include Hijama (cupping therapy), Massage Al Batin (abdominal massage), Traditional Qatari Hamiz (deep tissue massage), and bespoke herbal remedies. These therapies not only promote detoxification and energy balance but are grounded in the centuries-old wisdom of natural healing.
Daily Wellness Cuisine: The resort’s cuisine is guided by TAIM nutritional principles, offering menus that are anti-inflammatory, high in fibre, and rich in antioxidants. Three daily wellness cuisine meals are included in all retreat stays and are designed to nourish digestion and support immunity, featuring ingredients such as lentils, herbs, legumes, whole grains, and regional superfoods. This culinary approach encourages mindful eating and seasonal balance, aligning nourishment with the body’s inner rhythms.
The House of Wisdom: Inspired by the legendary library of Baghdad, this tranquil space offers guests the opportunity to reflect, read, and reconnect with TAIM’s intellectual heritage. The curated collection of over 4,000 English and Arabic books includes rare texts, wellness literature, and resources that explore the evolution of traditional healing philosophies.
The Apothecary and Tea House: At the Apothecary, guests can explore the time-honoured use of herbs, spices, and natural remedies that form the backbone of TAIM healing traditions. Handcrafted elixirs and botanical blends have been prepared to enhance vitality, restore balance, and support inner harmony. Next to this space is the Tea House, where guests can enjoy herbal infusions and signature blends; each sip will be a sensory journey into wellness, ritual, and cultural heritage.
All guests benefit from daily group activities and movement classes, access to resort facilities, and a personalised wellness journey tailored to their individual goals and TAIM constitution. The resort is home to men’s and women’s gyms, a Pilates studio, a Mind & Body studio, a fitness assessment room, a Watsu pool, swimming pools and an aesthetics centre.
Drawing on Chiva-Som’s 30 years of pioneering wellness expertise, Zulal Wellness Resort offers two distinct paths to achieving wellness goals: Zulal Discovery, which gives families an opportunity to connect and embark on a wellness journey together and the adults-only Zulal Serenity.
A five-night retreat, based on the Wellness Plus offer, starts from QAR 22,600 (approximately GBP 4,642) for two sharing a Serenity Deluxe Room, inclusive of a complimentary fifth night.
For more information or to make reservations, email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at [email protected], call +974 4477 6500 or visit www.zulal.com.
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