Zulal Wellness Resort - Serenity Retreats
Al Ruwais, The Middle East
Overview
At Zulal Serenity you can unwind, recharge and find a path to your own wellbeing by following one of their wellness programmes. Concept of the treatments is blending holistic with Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine creating a unique formula to create a better and healthier lifestyle. Combing all these with a direct beach access, endless doses of Vitamin D and spotless hospitality you have a luxury holidays of your dreams.
When to go
What we love
- Adult guests are separated from families - so you can enjoy your retreat in a tranquil environment
- Using the traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine and big emphasis is on being connected to nature
- The themed gardens that are named and designed to achieve Nourishment, Understanding, Wellbeing, Essence and Contemplation
Who should go
- Serious wellness travellers that are keen to try out the latest luxury dedicated wellness resort
- Those who want to seriously address movement and structural issues - the Chiva Som team is known for their physiotherapy expertise
- Anyone who needs their Vitamin D fix but also want a healthy holidays
Offers
- Offers for 2023:
- 15% discount is booked and paid 60 days in advance. Non refundable and non-changeable*
- 15% discount for stays 14 nights or more. Non refundable and non-changeable, must be paid at time of booking*
- Wellness Plus Offer for stays until 31 December 23 - Pay 2 Stay 3; Pay 3 Stay 5; Pay 4 Stay 7*
- Offers for 2024:
- 15% discount is booked and paid 30 days in advance. Non refundable, must be paid at time of booking. Valid for stays between 01 January 24 - 10 January 25*
- Wellness Plus Offer for stays between 01 January 24 - 10 January 25 - Stay 5/ Pay 4; Stay 7/ Pay 5*
*Offers are not combinable
Wellness
The Zulal Wellness philosophy is based on six pillars of health - fitness, spa, holistic health, physiotherapy, aesthetic beauty and nutrition. This philosophy is reflected in every aspect of the retreat and supported by the environment, services and expertise of the staff. Zulal is mixing Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine with holistic and wellbeing philosophy, giving you an opportunity to learn new healthier habits and create better lifestyle as well as time for mental and spiritual reset. Enjoy massages, movement, fitness classes, beauty treatments, and energy-based therapies to support your transformative journey at Zulal Serenity.Retreats at Zulal Serenity are specifically designed for adults and aim you shape a healthier lifestyle. They offer a range of different retreats so you can choose from - from slimming and fitness to spa relaxation or beauty. Any programme you choose will be an immersive experience personalised for your needs. Contemplating, self-reflecting and tranquility is the part of the retreat.
The group activity schedule is very generous offering variety of fitness classes as well as change to spend time outside in the nature with stand up paddle, kayaking or island walk activities.
Zulal also offers a genomic testing with 2 options: Vital - helps you to explore the depth of your nutrigenetic profile – how genes determine the effects nutrients have on the body and health. This can be key in supporting their journey to achieve fitness objectives, athletic performance goals, or to simply feel more energised and focused. Second option is Longevity package - offers chronic disease risk assessment. Test includes reports on susceptibility to specific chronic diseases and inheritable conditions, as well as drug metabolism to guide potential treatment choices. Whilst genomics only represents a single facet of an individual’s health profile, it offers exceptionally valuable insights.
Zulal Serenity has following spa facilities:
General facilities include hydrotherapy treatment rooms, consultation rooms, physiotherapy rooms, 42 spa treatment rooms, first aid room, 2 Ayurvedic treatment rooms, 3 Thai massage rooms, 2 Relaxation areas (separate sexes) and 1 pharmacy.
Thermal facilities feature a hammam, salt room, arctic room, sauna, stream room, experience showers, indoor plunge pool, mineral baths, relaxation lounges, outdoor pool and indoor hydrotherapy pool. All these facilities are separated for male and female guests so there is 1 facility for ladies and one for gentlemen of each of above.
The Fitness Pavilion features an assessment room, watsu pool, group movement studio, private training studio, Pilates studio, mind and body studio and a mixed sexes gym.
The Aesthetic centre features VIP waiting area, 3 aesthetic treatment rooms, 1 dermatologist consultation area, 1 skin analysis room and 1 nurse room.
There is also an Apothecary where you buy herbal wellbeing products.
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Herbal Compress and Massage (Tadleek)
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Reiki
- Specialist Facials
- Releasing Tension Therapy
- Body Cleanse Ritual
Activities
- Open Air Cinema at the beach
- Discover the Tea House with its 120 blends of organic, herbal teas
- Beach walks and jogging
- Visit Doha for museums and shopping
Typical Group Classes
- Nature Walks
- Tai Chi
- Meditation
- Pilates
- Yoga (different styles including beach yoga)
- Aerobics
- Zumba
- Stretching
- Aqua Boxing
- Interval Training (Tabata)
- Roll and Release
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
All 60 rooms and suites located in Serenity wing are spacious and modern and offer you 'home away from home' feeling. The room design is contemporary reflecting the local tradition and influences. Their cool colour palette, clean lines, and calming views of sand, sea, and lagoon beautifully support your time of connection with yourself and retreat from the world.
Please note that mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices are not allowed in public areas.
They have a king size beds and offer views of the lagoon.
These rooms also feature a plunge pool and private terrace.
Room facilities include air conditioning, TV, mini bar, safe, coffee machine and bathroom toiletries
They feature a king size bed, sofa, dressing area, walk in wardrobe and plunge pool on the private terrace.
Junior suites are ideal for a couple.
Room facilities include air conditioning, TV, mini bar, safe, coffee machine and bathroom toiletries
What’s on the menu
Eating well is an integral part of Zulal's philosophy and they believe that eating well promotes energy, longevity and is a key to wholesome way of life. All meals are well balanced and will help you to shape healthy eating habits and reinforce a positive life change. Zulal Resort only uses fresh local produce grown at local farms close to the resort. Expect a unique health and wellness touch with broad variety of dishes and beverages made with organic ingredients.
Al guests on Serenity Retreat can enjoy their own exclusive restaurant and the tea house but also have an access to resort's various dining and drinking places.
Please note that alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited.
Location
Nearest airport
The nearest airport is Doha which is 120 km away and the transfer takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.There are frequent direct flights from the UK to Doha provided by Qatar Airways or British Airways. Flight time is approximately 7 hours.
Families, Children & Infants
Resort does welcome kids and families. However, there are 2 separate wings, one for families and for all guests above 16 years of age.
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