Yoga is more than physical exercise; it’s a discipline for the mind, body, and soul, cultivating well-being and balance. For enthusiasts searching for a unique experience combining serene beachside vistas with expert-led workshops, the Hua Hin Yoga Festival, 2025, proved to be the ideal destination.
This enchanting three-day event invited yogis from all corners of the globe to immerse themselves in the tranquil rhythms of the ocean, while exploring the many health-giving benefits of this ancient and much-loved practice. Set against the scenic backdrop of Khao Takiab Beach, this year’s festival fulfilled it’s promise to inspire, rejuvenate, and connect attendees in the spirit of wellness.
Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, here’s everything you need to know about this once-a-year celebration of mindfulness and health tourism.
Yoga is more than physical exercise; it’s a discipline for the mind, body, and soul, cultivating well-being and balance. For enthusiasts searching for a unique experience combining serene beachside vistas with expert-led workshops, the Hua Hin Yoga Festival, 2025, proved to be the ideal destination.
This enchanting three-day event invited yogis from all corners of the globe to immerse themselves in the tranquil rhythms of the ocean, while exploring the many health-giving benefits of this ancient and much-loved practice. Set against the scenic backdrop of Khao Takiab Beach, this year’s festival fulfilled it’s promise to inspire, rejuvenate, and connect attendees in the spirit of wellness.
Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, here’s everything you need to know about this once-a-year celebration of mindfulness and health tourism.
The Hua Hin Yoga Festival is not just a gathering of people in gym wear, it is a celebration of health, harmony, and holistic living, bringing together renowned Thai and international yoga instructors, passionate yogis, and wellness enthusiasts from all over the world.
The free 3-day beachside event revolves around daily yoga workshops held from 17.00 onwards, as the sun sets over vast skies of Hua Hin’s Khao Takiab Beach. Every year you can expect expert-led sessions that cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, providing the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in wellness practices in a serene, natural environment.
Hosted in collaboration with prominent organisations including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), alongside local businesses and private partners, this festival promotes soft power and health tourism by tapping into the global appeal of this immensely popular practise.
As part of a wider outlook, the event consistently seeks to position Hua Hin as the ultimate wellness tourism destination, engaging not just expats and locals in the region, but also those from Bangkok and beyond, all while promoting sustainable practices and thoughtful travel.
The Hua Hin Yoga Festival is more than just a beautiful experience—it’s an opportunity to discover how you can transform your life on multiple levels. Beyond the serene setting and inspiring sessions, yoga offers a wide range of benefits that can enhance your well-being and lifestyle. Here are just some of the ways it can make a difference:
By incorporating this affirming habit into your life, you can enjoy these benefits and so much more, developing a practice that supports not only your physical health but also your mental and emotional well-being.
Hua Hin is more than just a festival venue—this seaside city has everything to offer the discerning wellness traveller. During your visit discover the many remarkable treasures of Thailand’s Royal Coast. Explore the richness of Thai spa experiences, sample local organic cuisine, or take a lively and colourful stroll through Hua Hin’s iconic Cicada night market. After all, a trip to Hua Hin should rejuvenate not only the body but the senses, too.
This year, คามเลช กุมา, a distinguished practitioner from Chiva-Som, joined the Hua Hin Yoga Festival to share his profound understanding of yoga as a holistic way of life. Rooted in the traditions of Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation, Kamlesh has been guiding others on their journey to physical, mental, and emotional harmony since 2006, drawing on his extensive experience across India, the Middle East, and Asia. His practice, shaped by the serene Himalayan landscapes and enriched by certifications from the International Vishnu Guru Meditation Institute and Singhania University, offers a refined approach to balancing body and mind. Kamlesh’s enlightened presence invites participants to embark on a path of personal well-being and mindful transformation.
Mindful living is at the heart of both yoga and this event. The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Hua Hin Festival partners are deeply committed to sustainable practices. Measures include the use of eco-friendly setups and waste reduction initiatives during the event.
For additional wellness inspiration, you can also check out this guide to sustainable living at Chiva-Som Hua Hin, where the focus on environmental responsibility and mindful transformation is unparalleled.
Recognising the importance of sustainability in health and travel ensures that this festival will leave a positive impact, not just on participants but also on the local community and environment.
Renowned wellness brand hosts celebratory dinners, multi-sensory experiences and cultural connections throughout April at Chiva-Som Hua Hin
Throughout April, ชีวาศรม, the acclaimed wellness brand that has led the field in holistic wellness since opening in Thailand in 1995, is marking its 30th anniversary with a curated array of wellbeing immersions and celebrations. Blending the practices found at its flagship in Hua Hin Thailand and its latest destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar, activities will immerse guests in the warm hospitality and leading wellness offerings Chiva-Som has been renowned for over the past three decades.
As part of the year-long anniversary celebrations, April’s complimentary programme for guests will see a special dinner combining the approaches of Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Zulal Wellness Resort, multi-sensory classes with artist Notep, and an array of visiting consultants and cultural connections.
A highlight of the celebrations, Chiva-Som Hua Hin will host a special 30th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday the 19th of April at its tranquil beachside restaurant, Taste of Siam. Chiva-Som Hua Hin’s Executive Chef Sinchai and Executive Chef Mayssam Abdulkhalek of Zulal Wellness Resort will team up to present a delectable array of dishes. The menu will combine the cuisine of both resorts, from the Thai and international gastronomy of the Hua Hin flagship to Middle Eastern cuisine rooted in Zulal Wellness Resort’s Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) ethos.
Immersing guests in local culture as well as its sustainability and community outreach initiatives, activities on the 19th of April will encompass tree planting at the resort, the Chiva-Som exhibition, and classic Khon masked theatre performances during dinner. Students who have been supported by Chiva-Som in their learning journey will share the culture and art of classical Thai and Khon performance, while a special draw will offer guests the opportunity to win exclusive Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Zulal Wellness Resort prizes.
Celebrations will see the family wellness and Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) principles of Zulal Wellness Resort, Chiva-Som’s second destination and the first resort in the world to offer dedicated family wellness retreats and programmes, brought to Hua Hin.
Guests embarking on a retreat during the month of April can further deepen their family wellness through a complimentary online consultation with Zulal Wellness Resort’s Health & Wellness Advisor. Offering tailored, in-depth insights into healthy habits and approaches for the entire family, consultations aim to encourage all ages to embrace a culture of wellbeing and heathy living.
On the 16th and 17th of April, Zulal Wellness Resort’s Executive Chef Mayssam will present a sumptuous TAIM inspired wellness cuisine menu, featuring wild mushroom soup; TAIM chickpeas garden; and pumpkin texture at Chiva-Som Hua Hin’s revered formal fine dining restaurant, The Emerald Room.
Ammar Samad, General Manager of Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, comments, “I’m delighted Zulal Wellness Resort is joining Chiva-Som’s celebrations of its exceptional three decades of leading wellness journeys. As Chiva-Som’s first destination outside of Thailand, we’re thrilled to be bringing our resort’s TAIM philosophy and dedicated family wellness expertise to esteemed guests at the Hua Hin flagship.”
“Embracing individual wellness alongside that of the community and planet has always been at the heart of Chiva-Som and at Zulal Wellness Resort, and we’re honoured to be a part of its inspired journey to showcase how living well can transform lives.”
Chiva-Som Hua Hin welcomes Notep—a multifaceted artist, musician and environmentalist—for an immersive journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation. This transformative activity weaves together the sanctuary of the resort with the power of breath, sound, and a deep connection to the sea, inviting guests to embrace the wisdom of the ocean and flow with its rhythms.
Rooted in Chiva-Som’s and Notep’s shared philosophy of blending traditional and modern practices, this exclusive multi-sensory experience integrates sound healing, meditation, breathwork, and creative workshops — guiding guests toward a deeper connection with themselves, nature, and the world around them.
On the 13th of April, Chiva-Som Hua Hin will bring the charm of Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year celebration, to guests with a colourful parade and special BBQ dinner menu at its Taste of Siam restaurant overlooking the beach.
Throughout April, esteemed visiting consultants Jill Banwell and Masa Sugiyama will host a selection of complimentary wellness sessions, further elevating guests’ wellbeing journeys. Renowned holistic wellness expert and founder of the pioneering Masa Methode®, Masa Sugiyama will lead weekly classes on Anti-Ageing Face & Neck Sculpting Exercises and Facial Shaping with Posture Correction. Acclaimed healing specialist Jill Banwell will lead a twice-weekly Chakra Balancing Meditation and weekly class guiding guests on The Power of Positive Affirmations.
Supporting mind-muscle connection whilst improving movement quality by addressing muscular imbalances, Chiva-Som’s physiotherapy experts will lead complimentary Neuromuscular Exercise Classes, each Sunday throughout April, supporting guests to improve flexibility, muscle strength and joint stabilisation.
Helping guests deepen relaxation, reduce stress and connect with their inner selves, on 14 April the resort’s expert holistic therapist will offer a complimentary Tibetan Bowls Sound Bath.
Elevating guests’ understanding of hormonal and gender lifecycles, alongside how wellness habits can support an individual’s wellbeing and hormonal balance, Chiva-Som’s Dr Joe M.D will lead complimentary Men’s and Women’s Health talks on the 17th of April.
A class on adopting ‘micro-habits’ with the resort’s Naturopath Doctor, Patience Sangwa, on the 26th of April is aimed at busy Gen Zillennials and will guide guests on creating small yet practical, sustainable and impactful changes to their daily lives to yield significant wellbeing benefits.
On the celebrations, Vaipanya Kongkwanyuen, General Manager, Chiva-Som Hua Hin comments, “April will be a true highlight of the year of anniversary celebrations at Chiva-Som Hua Hin. Throughout our three decades, Chiva-Som has stayed true to our core philosophy of holistic wellbeing, while being consistently committed to innovation and evolution to truly support individuals, community and planet. We’re delighted to welcome guests, both returning and new, to join us for this special celebration.”
Over the past three decades, Chiva-Som Hua Hin has continually evolved its specialised retreats, programmes and treatments to support guests in reaching optimal health, while tackling life-disrupting health issues. As the resort celebrates its 30-year anniversary, it continues to look to the future, launching new programmes and retreats, ensuring that the best in wellness is still yet to come.
This April, in celebration of our birthday month, we’re offering something truly special: Stay on a three-night retreat and pay for only 2 nights. Share the gifts of our birthday – for a retreat stay – on this unique and special occasion. Start from THB 62,000++ per person, based on two sharing an Ocean Room. Learn more about our offers and events ที่นี่.
Ramadan is a sacred month of reflection, self-discipline, and spiritual growth. Beyond fasting, it is an opportunity to reset the body and mind, promoting longevity and overall health. At Zulal’s Ramadan Wellness Retreat, holisticTraditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) practices integrate mindful nutrition and balanced lifestyle habits to help you sustain energy, promote wellness, and rediscover balance.
In this guide, you will discover essential Ramadan tips on how to nourish your body and mind, sustain energy levels, and embrace a balanced approach to fasting through Ramadan nutrition, hydration, movement, and rest.
A well-balanced Ramadan suhoor meal is essential for maintaining energy levels throughout the fasting day. Suhoor meals should provide a combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fats to prevent fatigue and sustain energy.
Eating these superfoods ensures a well-rounded suhoor meal, providing sustained energy for the day ahead.
Breaking the fast at iftar is a crucial moment to replenish nutrients and restore energy. Proper post-fasting nutrition aids cellular renewal, stabilizes blood sugar, and supports overall health.
By focusing on the best food for Ramadan, you can ensure optimal recovery and sustained energy after fasting.
Dehydration is a common challenge during fasting, leading to fatigue, headaches, and dull skin. Maintaining fluid balance is essential for energy levels and glowing skin.
Avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee and soda, as they can accelerate dehydration.
Fasting often disrupts regular sleep patterns. However, prioritizing quality rest is key to maintaining energy and supporting the body’s repair processes:
These practices ensure a balanced approach to exercise and nutrition during Ramadan, making the month a time of renewal and transformation.
Ramadan is a time to prioritize holistic wellbeing and spiritual growth. With mindful eating, proper hydration, gentle exercise, and restorative sleep, you can transform this sacred month into a journey of renewal for body and mind. By adopting holistic Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) practices that integrate mindful nutrition and balanced lifestyle habits, Ramadan can become a time of transformative self-care.
Book your stay or contact us to embrace sacred renewal and holistic wellness this Ramadan.
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and renewal. At Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, we invite you to enhance your fasting journey with our Explore One Night experience, thoughtfully designed to support your mind, body, and spirit throughout the Holy Month.
Nestled along the serene northern coastline of Qatar, Zulal Wellness Resort offers a sanctuary of tranquillity where wellness and tradition harmoniously blend. Our Explore One Night stay provides a unique opportunity to align with the principles of Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM), offering a structured approach to self-care that complements fasting and devotion.
A wholesome start is essential for a fulfilling fast. Our luxury wellness suhour is a feast of nourishment, carefully curated to include TAIM-inspired cuisine alongside beloved traditional Arabic dishes. Enjoy hearty soups, mezze-style starters, manakish selections, flavourful mains such as Foul, Fattah, and Kibbeh, and a delectable array of pastries, desserts, and vegan-friendly options—all served in the comfort of your private space from 21:30 to 03:00.
Enhance your wellbeing with a daily wellness treatment of your choice, from an Invigorating Massage to a Signature Full Body Tadleek Massage, or indulge in the calming embrace of an Oriental Scalp or Relaxing Al Qadam Foot Massage.
Beyond your treatment, you’ll have unlimited access to the resort’s hydrothermal facilities, including the sauna, steam room, Himalayan salt room, and swimming pools. Plus, opt for a complimentary physical and postural assessment or VISIA facial imaging for deeper insights into your wellness journey.
For those breaking their fast at the resort, we invite you to savour a thoughtfully curated Iftar experience at Aizoon and Al Sidr ตั้งแต่ 17:30 to 21:30. Whether you’re a guest or a visitor, delight in a selection of nourishing dishes and refreshing beverages, with buffet evenings available on select nights. Priced at 180 QAR per person (walk-in), our Iftar celebrates the healing power of food while honouring the traditions of Ramadan.
Fasting is known for its physical and spiritual benefits, but changes in routine can sometimes challenge our wellbeing. Zulal Wellness Resort’s Ramadan programme helps you embrace this sacred time with balance and vitality, combining ancient Arabic therapies with modern wellness practices for optimal digestive and metabolic health.
The Explore One Night stay, available at both Discovery and Serenity resorts, is a perfect way to experience Zulal’s wellness philosophy, whether you seek solitude, rejuvenation, or quality time with loved ones.
This Ramadan, nurture yourself with mindful living, holistic healing, and luxurious tranquillity at Zulal Wellness Resort. Book your wellness journey today and embrace the essence of renewal.
For more information or reservations, please email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at reservations@zulal.com, call/WhatsApp +974 4477 6500 or visit www.zulal.com.
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som is offering an exclusive offer to celebrate Kuwait National Day taking place on the 25th of February 2025
In celebration of Kuwait National Day 2025 on the 25th of February 2025, ซูลาล เวลเนส รีสอร์ท โดยชีวาศรม invites Kuwait nationals and residents to enjoy a special offer throughout the month of February with exclusive benefits. Located in the tranquil coastal town of Al Ruwais, Qatar, Zulal Wellness Resort presents an unrivaled experience that seamlessly blends traditional Arabic holistic practices with contemporary wellness principles. This unique fusion offers guests an immersive journey towards rejuvenation and wellbeing. The Kuwait National Day offer will include a 10% discount on the best available rates for retreat bookings across the property, a 10% discount on all à la carte spa treatments during their stay, and early check-in and late check-out upon availability.
Just a short flight of around 1.25 hours from Kuwait, Zulal combines convenience with luxury, making it an ideal destination for a rejuvenating escape. Guests can unwind and rejuvenate in the resort’s world-class spa, enjoy signature wellness activities, and indulge in nourishing gourmet cuisine, all against the backdrop of the serene Arabian Gulf. Offering a unique experience with tailored wellness retreats Zulal Wellness Resort caters to personalised health resolutions through transformative journeys curated to meet individual needs.
Guests can book directly through the website and enjoy special benefits with the code KWND25. This limited-time offer also applies to existing packages, encompassing the acclaimed Wellness Plus and Kids On Us offers, making it the perfect time to embark on a restorative wellness journey.
Offering a blissful sanctuary for guests of all ages, Zulal Wellness Resort provides two unique experiences: Zulal Serenity, an adults-only retreat, offers a serene environment for those seeking mindful rejuvenation and peaceful self-reflection, while Zulal Discovery welcomes guests of all ages, particularly families, to elevate the joys of healthy living and a wellness-focused lifestyle. Drawing inspiration from the region’s cultural and philosophical tapestry, each retreat at Zulal Wellness Resort is curated to revitalize the body and spirit, making it the radiant escape for friends, family, or wellness enthusiasts alike.
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What: Kuwaiti National Day Offer
About: Zulal Wellness Resort invites Kuwait guests to book directly via reservations@zulal.com using the code KWND25 to enjoy exclusive benefits. Furthermore, this limited-time offer also apply to existing packages, including the Wellness Plus and Kids On Us offers.
When: February 1 to February 28, 2025
Offer:
To be booked from February 1 to February 28, 2025, valid for Kuwait nationals and residents.
Discount Code: KWND25
Bookings: For bookings and stays throughout the month of February 2025, Kuwait nationals and residents who book directly via reservations@zulal.com using the code KWND25 are entitled to an additional 10% off their stay when availing Zulal Wellness Resort’s generous Wellness Plus stay, pay offer and Kids On Us offer, where kids can dine and stay with compliments.
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Empowering the community with movement, mindfulness, and sustainable wellbeing
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the Middle East’s first and largest full immersion wellness destination, is proud to announce its partnership with Aspire Zone for Qatar National Sports Day 2025 to promote health, wellbeing, and an active lifestyle within the community.
Taking place on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Aspire Park (Pitch No. 10 and 11), Zulal Wellness Resort will host a series of wellness sessions designed to encourage a balanced and active lifestyle. Participants can experience Hatha Yoga, Mindful Meditation, Tai Chi, and Thai Boxing, all led by expert practitioners to help improve strength, flexibility, and mental clarity.
In addition to the sessions, Zulal Wellness Resort will have an interactive booth where visitors can learn more about the resort’s Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine (TAIM) approach, explore its family wellness programmes, and discover how sustainable living is integrated into everything it does.
Ammar Samad, General Manager of Zulal Wellness Resort, commented, “At Zulal, we are passionate about inspiring people to take a holistic approach to their health – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Qatar National Sports Day is the perfect opportunity to share this with the community, encouraging everyone to embrace wellness in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. Through our partnership with Aspire Zone, we are excited to offer sessions that combine movement with mindfulness, while also highlighting the importance of family wellness and the deep-rooted wisdom of TAIM.”
Zulal Wellness Resort continues to be a pioneer in wellness hospitality, blending the wisdom of Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine with modern wellness principles to create transformative experiences that prioritise family wellness, sustainability, and holistic wellbeing.
For more information or reservations, email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at reservations@zulal.com, call/WhatsApp +974 4477 6555 or visit www.zulal.com
On 14 February 2025, step into an evening of romance and indulgence at Acacia Restaurant, the fine-dining gem of Zulal Wellness Resort. Savour an exquisite menu inspired by International and Arabian cuisine, deeply rooted in Qatari culinary heritage and crafted with the finest ingredients to promote both flavour and wellbeing.
Gift your loved one and make it special by exploring the Huzan Aesthetics Centre, a sanctuary where science meets beauty. Using cutting-edge technology, our expert team offers personalized treatments to enhance Natural Beauty, including Skin Rejuvenation, advanced Hair Reduction, and non-invasive cosmetic enhancements.
Start your beauty journey with a VISIA facial imaging scan, providing a detailed skin analysis for tailored recommendations. Indulge in Bioplasma™ and JetPeel® therapies for deep cleansing and hydration, or opt for Soprano® laser treatments for smooth, flawless skin. For those seeking age-defying results, explore Thermage CPT®, Ultraformer III, and PRP treatments that stimulate collagen, enhance skin elasticity, and promote hair growth.
Also celebrate love with the gift of wellness ที่ ซูลาล เวลเนส รีสอร์ท โดยชีวาศรม. Our luxurious spa treatments offer the perfect way to unwind, rejuvenate, and reconnect. From soothing couple’s massages to therapeutic body treatments and holistic therapies, every experience is designed to promote relaxation and harmony.
Give your loved one the ultimate treat—a wellness journey that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. Whether it’s a revitalizing facial, stress-relieving massage, or detoxifying body wrap, our expert therapists ensure a deeply restorative and romantic escape.
ACACIA RESTAURANT BOOKINGS:
Price: QAR 395 per person for visitors (walk-in guests). Limited seats available.
Acacia Restaurant menu.
Secure your table today and celebrate love, beauty, and wellbeing in an unforgettable setting.
For reservations, contact us at +974 4477 6500 or WhatsApp +974 4477 6555.
For additional information or reservations, email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at reservations@zulal.com, or visit www.zulal.com
New specialised retreats and bundles support intergenerational connections, family bonding and overall holistic health
The Middle East’s first and largest full immersion wellness destination, ซูลาล เวลเนส รีสอร์ท โดยชีวาศรม, is further enhancing its family wellness offerings with a range of new wellness retreats for children and treatment bundles for the whole family. Each carefully crafted to enhance and complement the existing family offering available at ซูลาล ดิสคัฟเวอรี่, the segment of the resort designed exclusively with families in mind, the new additions focus on family bonding and wellbeing and are designed to help guests of all ages balance mind, body, and spirit.
Programmes at ซูลาล ดิสคัฟเวอรี่, the only resort in the world to offer dedicated family wellness, balance active family time with individual wellbeing. Comprising a thoughtfully devised blend of activities and treatments, the new retreats and bundles can be customised by the resort’s experienced specialists to suit the unique needs of every family member.
New Family Wellness Retreats
ซูลาล ดิสคัฟเวอรี่ is introducing three new wellness retreats for children aged 9 to 15, thoughtfully crafted to inspire relaxation, strengthen family bonds, and promote rejuvenation.
Digital Detox: Focused on mindful digital disconnection, this retreat helps participants develop a healthier relationship with technology. Through a mix of outdoor activities, creative projects, and interactive sessions, children learn the value of balance and presence in their daily lives. Digital Detox encourages participants to rediscover joy in offline interactions and hobbies, enhancing mental wellbeing and fostering stronger connections with family members. The retreat serves as a meaningful break from screens, allowing participants to reconnect with themselves and their surroundings and includes personalised strategies to create a balanced home environment, mindful practices, nature immersion with outdoor activities, creative expression through art, journaling and music and digital-free zones, where technology is not permitted.
Fit 4 Life: Tailored to encourage children to embrace physical activity and develop healthy habits that last a lifetime, this retreat focuses on engaging exercises and wellness-focused routines, helping participants gain both physical and mental endurance. The programme seamlessly combines fun and fitness, fostering a foundation for an active and healthy lifestyle. By prioritising movement and energy, Fit 4 Life also instils discipline and self-motivation, empowering young individuals to achieve their wellness goals. This retreat includes personalised fitness training, nutrition guidance, metabolism-boosting activities, daily wellness meals and family fitness challenges like obstacle courses and nature walks.
Thrive: Designed to cultivate emotional intelligence and resilience, the Thrive retreat supports younger guests in building social and emotional awareness. This programme encourages children to explore their potential by setting and achieving meaningful goals while fostering a sense of empathy and interpersonal understanding. Through creative activities, group discussions, and reflective practices, Thrive equips children with the tools to navigate their emotions and relationships, ensuring a well-rounded approach to personal growth. This retreat also provides families with skill-building activities like storytelling, mindful & relaxation sessions, confidence-boosting sessions and parent-child activities like joint artistic projects.
New Family Wellness Bundles
In 2025, ซูลาล ดิสคัฟเวอรี่ will also introduce a series of five wellness bundles that can be customised and combined to suit every family’s needs.
The Intergenerational Bundle includes an array of recreation, spa, and fitness activities, from nature walks and storytelling by the fire pit to pranayama breathing and the Circle of Trust, a supportive card game that fosters empathy and connection among family members of all ages.
Helping smaller family units embrace quality time together, the Bonding Bundle focuses on holistic, recreation and spa, including stargazing, floating meditation, kayaking, reiki, and sound healing night rituals, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience for all.
The Wellness Bundle For The Body offers a holistic approach to physical health, focusing on nutrition and recreational fitness. Nutrition consultations and cooking classes foster understanding of healthy eating and support guests in adopting positive habits long after their stay. Activities such as stunt kite flying, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding engage families in active experiences that bring them closer together and support physical wellbeing.
The Mind Wellness Bundle nurtures mental clarity and creative expression through mindfulness and artistic classes. Two mindful moment sessions help guests to reset and recharge, while art-focused workshops, which range from clay modelling and embroidery to origami and upcycling, encourage personal growth and creativity.
The Wellness Bundle For The Soul focuses on fostering meaningful connections and environmental harmony with each other as well as encouraging deeper connections with nature and loved ones. On offer are marine eco trails and island walks with mangrove planting, fostering a hands-on connection to the natural world. Families can also enjoy games that celebrate and reflect on their traditions, helping them to choose which to cherish and which new ones they would like to start together, ensuring traditions remain relevant and meaningful for all family members.
All bundles can be added on to existing and new family-focused retreats. ซูลาล ดิสคัฟเวอรี่ has been carefully designed with families in mind and embodies the belief that individual wellness is intrinsically linked to fulfilling family life and the ability to build meaningful relationships. It is home to the ดิสคัฟเวอรี่ โอเอซิส, which offers dedicated family wellness facilities and age-appropriate spaces for four specific age-groups: up to 3 years, 4 to 8 years, 9 to 12 years and 13 to 16 years. Alongside their expertly tailored programmes, all guests enjoy three Wellness Cuisine meals per day, use of the resort’s ดิสคัฟเวอรี่ โอเอซิส family wellness centre facilities, and one age-appropriate treatment per person day.
A five-night Zulal Discovery Explore retreat* starts from QAR 16,250 based on two sharing a Discovery Deluxe Room.
For more information or reservations, please email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at reservations@zulal.com or visit www.chivasom.com/en/zulal.
The Middle East’s largest and first full-immersion wellness destination – has introduced its reimagined ‘New Year, New You’ Retreat, inviting guests to embark on a purposeful journey towards wellbeing.
Integrating a programme of holistic treatments, physical therapies, and bespoke nutritional guidance, and available from now until the end of January 2025, the exclusive retreat offers three- and five-night stays thoughtfully designed to inspire positive, sustainable change for optimal wellbeing. Curated and supported by a dedicated team of wellness consultants, holistic therapists, nutritionists, and fitness trainers, this retreat offers a harmonious balance of invigorating and calming activities, to help guests relax mind, body and spirit, experience a renewed sense of wellbeing and achieve personal wellness, balance, and fulfilment.
As with all Zulal Wellness Resort retreats, each retreat is tailored to the individual guest and their personal wellbeing goals. Designed to have positive long-term benefits, retreats blend the unique wisdom of centuries-old Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) practices with pioneering, modern therapies. TAIM forms the foundation of Zulal Wellness Resort’s core modalities, which promote and sustain wellbeing through a focus on diet and nutrition, physical movement and recovery, adequate rest and sleep, optimal digestive function, and mindfulness practices.
Inviting guests on a transformative wellness experience, the ‘New Year, New You’ Retreat includes an initial consultation with a dedicated Health & Wellness Advisor, who holistically addresses and takes a comprehensive approach to recommend suitable therapies and treatments to support optimal wellbeing and individual goals.
Alongside daily massages to promote relaxation of body and mind, the retreat includes a range of therapies and treatments, such as Energy Balancing, a gentle hands-on therapy balancing T’aqa energy; Super Strech Sessions to release muscle tension and encourage flexibility; Massage Al-Batin (abdominal massage), a soothing and therapeutic internal organ massage; Signature Full Body Tadleek (massage) to enhance blood and lymphatic flow; and Oriental Scalp Massage to release tension in the head, neck, and shoulders.
Every retreat is underpinned by the resort’s signature wellness cuisine, where mouthwatering, accomplished daily meals are created using the freshest of organic and therapeutic ingredients. The skilful culinary team employs techniques that ensure dishes are low in salt, sugar, and unhealthy seasonings while delivering flavour and nourishment to support the guest’s wellness journey.
In addition to the targeted treatments and three wellness cuisine meals per night of stay, the ‘New Year, New You’ retreat includes accommodation, a complimentary health and wellness consultation, complimentary group activities, access to fitness and leisure activities, access to the wellness centre facilities including, hydrothermal area, sauna, steam room, indoor plunge pools, and outdoor pool, daily laundry services and a choice of one additional daily treatment per night of stay.
The New Year, New You retreat starts from QAR3,300 per person per night and is valid from now until 31 March 2025. For more information or reservations, please email Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som at reservations@zulal.com or visit www.chivasom.com/en/zulal.
Accolades recognise the resort’s dedication to holistic wellness, sustainability, and exceptional guest experiences
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s first full-immersion wellness destination and the largest in the Middle East, is celebrating a successful year with numerous prestigious awards and nominations, including its wins at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2024, where it was named the winner of both the Exceptional Resort Experience and Exceptional Spa Experience titles.
Among other highlights this year, Zulal Wellness Resort was recognised as one of the Top 21 “Best Wellness Experiences” by National Geographic’s Best of the World 2024, and won the Multigenerational Wellness Resort of the Year at the Compare Retreats Luxury Wellness Travel Awards. It was also awarded Best Spa Retreat in the Middle East by The Luxury Spa Edit Awards, and named the Middle East’s Leading Retreat at the World Travel Awards. Additionally, the resort was listed among the Top 10 Best Destination Spas globally in Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2024.
Furthermore, Zulal Wellness Resort was recognised as Qatar’s Best Wellness Retreat at the World Spa Awards 2024, named Wellness Retreat of the Year at the Destination Deluxe Awards 2024, and won the coveted Spa of the Year award at the Ohlala Spa and Wellness Awards 2024.
Zulal Wellness Resort’s culinary excellence was also in the spotlight this year, with its flagship restaurant, Al Sidr, earning the title of World’s Best Wellness Hotel Restaurant at the World Culinary Awards 2024. The restaurant was also recognised with a Green & Clean dining award at the FACT Dining Awards 2024 because of its sustainability efforts and wellness-focused cuisine.
“This year’s recognitions reflects the passion and hard work of our entire team,” said Ammar Samad, General Manager of Zulal Wellness Resort. “At Zulal, we aim to provide a space where guests can reconnect with themselves, their families, and the rich traditions of the region. By embracing Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM), prioritising sustainability in everything we do, and offering dedicated family wellness programs, we strive to create meaningful and lasting experiences. It’s incredibly fulfilling to see these efforts recognised on such a global scale.”
Zulal Wellness Resort is also a proud winner of the Wellness Retreat or Resort title at the Luxury Travel Gold List Awards. It remains nominated for significant industry accolades in 2024, including World’s Leading Retreat at the World Travel Awards and major titles at the Good Food Middle East Awards and World Spa & Wellness Awards (UK).
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