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Low-rise, cube-shaped sand-coloured buildings huddled around a swimming pool under a blue sky with the sea in the background
Greenery surrounds a swimming pool under a darkening sky, in front of a sand-coloured building with pillars
Woman in white practices yoga on the beach as the sun rises or sets
White-robed woman has her arm massaged by a therapist in a candlelit marble-cloaked room with cream walls and floors
Woman in white leans back as a therapist pulls her arms backgrounds during a spa treatment
White plates with small portions of intricately presented food, including one designed to look like a yellow flower, and another with tiny vegetables arranged in a circle around some fish
Modern hotel room with crisp white bedding with a purple throw, wooden bedside tables and wardrobe and a floor-to-ceiling window with white curtains
Marble-look bathroom with a glass-doored shower, tub, vanity unit with dual sinks and robes hanging to one side
Two men in black work out with dumbbells in a swimming pool
Couple jobs along a golden beach as waves lap at the shore
Man and woman in white enjoy a sound healing class on a wooden deck as the sun sets behind the ocean
Cube-shaped sand-coloured building with a swimming pool in front lit up under a darkening sky
Swimming pool and man-made lagoon surrounded by greenery
Man, woman and little girl in white t shirts and black trousers meditate on a lawn in a garden
Man, woman and two daughters smile as they sit around a table with a chef on the other side and food spread in front of them
Man, woman and two daughters kayak in a swimming pool surrounded by white parasols and greenery
Man, woman and two daughters smile as they sit around a fire at night and a chef serves them from a barbecue
Father and daughter paddle in a glass-bottom rounded boat in the ocean
Children's club room with cabinets with tree stencils, green stalls, wooden tables and chests and decorative foxes
Cube-like modern buildings in sand colours next to a swimming pool
Three women walk through a sunny courtyard surrounded by sand-coloured cube-like buildings, with flower beds leading to a central water feature flanked by stone walls
Thick mangroves and trees lead down to the sea with a wooden jetty jutting out into the waves
Low-rise, cube-shaped sand-coloured buildings huddled around a swimming pool under a blue sky with the sea in the background
Greenery surrounds a swimming pool under a darkening sky, in front of a sand-coloured building with pillars
Woman in white practices yoga on the beach as the sun rises or sets
White-robed woman has her arm massaged by a therapist in a candlelit marble-cloaked room with cream walls and floors
Woman in white leans back as a therapist pulls her arms backgrounds during a spa treatment
White plates with small portions of intricately presented food, including one designed to look like a yellow flower, and another with tiny vegetables arranged in a circle around some fish
Modern hotel room with crisp white bedding with a purple throw, wooden bedside tables and wardrobe and a floor-to-ceiling window with white curtains
Marble-look bathroom with a glass-doored shower, tub, vanity unit with dual sinks and robes hanging to one side
Two men in black work out with dumbbells in a swimming pool
Couple jobs along a golden beach as waves lap at the shore
Man and woman in white enjoy a sound healing class on a wooden deck as the sun sets behind the ocean
Cube-shaped sand-coloured building with a swimming pool in front lit up under a darkening sky
Swimming pool and man-made lagoon surrounded by greenery
Man, woman and little girl in white t shirts and black trousers meditate on a lawn in a garden
Man, woman and two daughters smile as they sit around a table with a chef on the other side and food spread in front of them
Man, woman and two daughters kayak in a swimming pool surrounded by white parasols and greenery
Man, woman and two daughters smile as they sit around a fire at night and a chef serves them from a barbecue
Father and daughter paddle in a glass-bottom rounded boat in the ocean
Children's club room with cabinets with tree stencils, green stalls, wooden tables and chests and decorative foxes
Cube-like modern buildings in sand colours next to a swimming pool
Three women walk through a sunny courtyard surrounded by sand-coloured cube-like buildings, with flower beds leading to a central water feature flanked by stone walls
Thick mangroves and trees lead down to the sea with a wooden jetty jutting out into the waves

Zulal Wellness Resort - Discovery

Al Ruwais, Qatar

On Qatar’s other-worldly northern coast, Zulal Wellness Resort offers a family friendly approach to wellbeing, with impressive facilities, shared activities, and a beautiful private beach. As if that wasn’t enough, it’s operated in partnership with the health experts at Thailand’s renowned Chiva-Som.

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RETREAT HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Middle East’s first destination dedicated entirely to wellbeing, operated with the expertise of Thailand’s renowned Chiva-Som
  • Wellness for every journey – choose between adults-only Zulal Serenity or family friendly Zulal Discovery
  • Standout wellness facilities including an Arctic snow cave and Himalayan salt room, in a spectacular desert-meets-sea setting
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Exclusive & Special Offers

Free Night Offer

  • Stay 10 / pay 8
  • Stay 15 / pay 12
  • Stay 20 / pay 16
  • Valid for stays until 31 December 2026


About Zulal Wellness Resort - Discovery

Nestled between the desert and sea on Qatar’s northernmost coast, Zulal Wellness Resort is the Middle East’s first destination created entirely around wellbeing. It’s operated in partnership with Thailand’s acclaimed Chiva-Som, whose decades of experience in health-led retreats underpin Zulal’s approach to care, nutrition, movement and treatments.

It’s an expansive, design-led resort that’s thoughtfully arranged into two areas. Zulal Serenity offers a calm, adults-only environment for deeper wellness immersion, while Zulal Discovery caters to families and those seeking a more accessible introduction to healthy living – without a specific goal in mind.

The wellness facilities are extensive, with separate indoor and outdoor pools for men and women, an Arctic snow cave, a Himalayan salt room and more than 40 treatment rooms. When you’re not enjoying R&R, you can try activities like watersports and stargazing or simply soak up the views from the hotel’s private golden beach.

Just so you know, mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices are not permitted in public areas.


Wellness at Zulal Wellness Resort - Discovery

The Zulal Wellness philosophy combines traditional Arabic and Islamic healing practices with holistic remedies. The Discovery Retreat is tailored for those beginning their journey towards a healthier lifestyle, offering a safe space to explore physical, mental and emotional balance. With a full schedule of activities, dietary guidance, and therapeutic programmes, guests leave feeling stronger, more resilient, and rejuvenated.

The spa menu includes massages, body treatments, energy-focused sessions to release blockages, facials, and guided movement classes. 

Facilities include separate indoor pools for men and women, an ozone-treated outdoor swimming pool, and a man-made lagoon that runs through the Discovery wing. There are also dedicated saunas, steam rooms, gyms, and spaces for fitness classes, yoga, Pilates, and dance.

PROGRAMMES

The Reconnect Retreat
The Reconnect Retreat
Discovery retreat is aimed to set the foundation for people who are looking to begin their journey towards a healthy lifestyle. All Discovery retreats offer a safe space to explore your internal wellbeing.
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EXAMPLE TREATMENTS AND CLASSES

  • Acupuncture
  • Aromatherapy
  • Herbal compress and massage (Tadleek)
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Reiki
  • Specialist facials
  • Releasing Tension Therapy
  • Body cleanse ritual
  • 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
Download a sample weekly class schedule at Zulal Wellness Resort - Discovery
Please note: classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustments

What’s on the menu?

Eating well is central to Zulal’s philosophy, with all meals designed to encourage lasting healthy habits and created with fresh, locally sourced produce from nearby farms.

Dining is split between the adults-only Serenity block and the family friendly Discovery block, with several outlets on offer – from fine dining and beachside cafés to all-day family restaurants. Special children’s menus feature both international and Arabic cuisine, so little ones are well catered for.

Please note, alcohol is strictly prohibited throughout the resort.


Minimalist restaurant with wooden tables, white walls and blue patterned wallpaper
Aizoon
Aizoon offers a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including signature Arabic and international dishes, with hot and cold options. The children’s menu will appeal to little ones and boost their energy.
Two women sit enjoying mocktails in front of the Arabian Gulf
Malbu
This contemporary beach club serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu and refreshing fresh fruit mocktails. Guests can watch the chef grill the day’s catch at the open-air station or build their own salad from the bar.
Plates of gourmet food on a grey tablecloth
Acacia Dining
Blending international and Arabian influences with Qatari culinary traditions, Acacia Dining offers a fine dining experience with a focus on healthy, mindful eating in stylish surroundings.

Your accommodation at Zulal Wellness Resort - Discovery

All 120 rooms and suites in the Discovery wing are purpose-built for families, with interiors inspired by traditional Qatari village motifs, featuring clean lines and natural textures. Rooms are set between the desert, the sea and the resort’s lagoon, with each offering views of the surrounding natural landscape.

Deluxe Mangroves Room (King or Twin)
Size of the room is 44 SqM
Size: 44 square metresThese rooms are close to the mangrove deck, wellness centre and restaurants. They come with a king-size or twin beds and are ideally suited for two (adults or children). Facilities include air-conditioning, a TV, safe, mini bar, coffee machine and toiletries.
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Deluxe Garden Room (King or Twin)
Size of the room is 44 SqM
Size: 44 square metresThese rooms come with a king-size or twin beds and are ideally suited for two (adults or children). Each has a balcony that overlooks the lagoon. Facilities include air-conditioning, a TV, safe, mini bar, coffee machine and toiletries.
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Garden Suite
Size of the room is 59 SqM
Size: 59 square metresThese suites come with a spacious lounge area, dressing room and balcony with comfortable seating. Facilities include air-conditioning, a TV, safe, mini bar, coffee machine and toiletries.
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One Bedroom Suite
Size of the room is 90 SqM
Size: 90 square metresThese suites have a separate living and dining space, bathroom, dressing area and furnished balcony. Facilities include air-conditioning, a TV, safe, mini bar, coffee machine and toiletries.
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Things to See and Do

Cinema
Open-air beach cinema for movie screenings.
Outdoor swimming pool
Al fresco swimming for wellbeing.

What We Love

  • This is a (rare!) dedicated wellness resort for families 
  • Choose from a lighter wellness experience at Discovery and a more serious health programme in the adults-only Serenity wing
  • The themed gardens are named, and designed to achieve Nourishment, Understanding, Wellbeing, Essence and Contemplation

Who Should Go

  • Adults who want a healthy holiday and don't mind being around families
  • Those wanting a relaxed wellness experience with healthy food, daily activities and a daily treatment
  • Families looking to try a new type of holiday with lots of healthy activities 

LOCATION

Zulal Wellness Resort stretches across an impressive 280,000  metres at Qatar’s northernmost point, where rolling desert plains meet a private sandy shoreline along the Arabian Gulf. The airport and the vibrant city of Doha are around a 90-minute drive away, where you’ll find cutting-edge architecture, world-class dining, and cultural highlights such as the Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, and Katara Cultural Village.

WHEN TO GO

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May
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Jun
36
Jul
38
Aug
35
Sep
33
Oct
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Nov
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SEASONAL PRICE GUIDE

This chart provides a guide of how room rates change by season.
Between now and May 1, 2026
 
Between May 1, 2026 and May 27, 2026
 
Between May 27, 2026 and Jun 1, 2026
 
Between Jun 1, 2026 and Oct 1, 2026
 
Between Oct 1, 2026 and Jan 11, 2027
 
Speak with our Wellbeing Travel Experts
If you have any questions about the best time to visit Zulal Wellness Resort - Discovery, pricing, or choosing the right programme for you, our wellness experts are at hand to help curate the perfect package for you.
Call +44 (0)20 3735 7555
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What our customers say

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Zulal was perfect for me - I needed somewhere with the expertise to put me back together again physically yet with a deeply caring and holistic approach. I found it. The programme put together by the Dr in Natural Health was spot on and my regular consultations with him were helpful and supportive. It was so peaceful, quiet, restful. The food was outstanding and a real treat. The practitioners there were superb and got me moving, mobile, again. The whole place is of the highest standard, professional, caring, polished and every single member of staff could not have been kinder or more genuine.
Anonymous
2025
I would highly recommend Zulal. The food was exceptional — everything is nourishing, beautifully prepared, and thoughtfully balanced from a nutritional perspective. The spa treatments were incredible, and the standard of service throughout the resort was truly exemplary. The pools are completely chemical-free, using filtered seawater and freshwater — a real standout feature. I booked through Wellbeing Escapes with a consultant named Rebecca, who was fantastic. She took care of every detail and ensured the trip was perfectly tailored to my needs. I’d also highly recommend booking through them, as they offered the best available rates and outstanding service.
Joanna Hunt
GBR, 2025
It was our second holiday that we have booked with Rebecca; her dedication and passions are just incredible. She is always trying to accommodate us in most kind way. Also the flowers after returning home is so so thoughtful:) Thank you very much dear Rebecca. Will definitely book our holiday again.
Marina Storina
Doha/Zulal, 2025
Zulal is a truly incredible destination. The rooms where lovely and spacious with everything you could want in them. They were spotlessly clean. The three restaurants were all unimprovable - probably the best food we've ever eaten. The design and look of the gardens and all the outdoor space was beautiful. The facilities were out of this world - honestly, they were truly fabulous. And the staff were all heavenly. We had the most wonderful week, I very much hope to go back there.
Rebecca Mathiesen
Petersfield, 2025
Excellent men’s spa treatments and facilities which are so often secondary in this market.
Anonymous
2023
Great chef who is talented and creative
Jackie Duff
London, 2023
Excellent product listened to needs
Sarah Nash
2023
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