Zulal by Chiva-Som wellness retreat in Qatar - in pictures
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Zulal by Thai wellness group Chiva-Som opened in Qatar in 2022. All photos: Zulal by Chiva-Som -
The wellness retreat offers both international and Taim (Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine) therapies -
There are more than 311 treatments to choose from, including massages, fitness classes and physiotherapy -
The retreat has a private temperature-controlled pool for Watsu, a form of guided meditation and hydrotherapy -
Treatments such as reiki and sound healing are also on offer -
The state-of-the-art spa includes a large Himalayan salt chamber -
The hammam room in the spa -
Hot and cold pools, as well as an ice cave, help spa visitors relax and rejuvenate -
The resort also has various outdoor pools and lagoons -
Floating meditation classes are available at Zulal Serenity, the adults-only half of the property -
Zulal Discovery, meanwhile, is open to families with children of all ages -
All rooms come with private plunge pools -
A sculpture by artist Anish Kapoor is placed in the lobby that also doubles as a library, tea room and apothecary -
Organic, sugar-free and gluten-free healthy food is a point of pride at Zulal -
Vegetarians and vegans are well-catered to, with innovative dishes such as chlorophyll rolls with olive sauce -
Aizoon restaurant offers Mediterranean-Middle Eastern cuisine, including dishes such as moutabel shamandar -
An artfully plated quinoa tabbouleh -
Elsewhere, Al Sidr serves pan-Asian dishes and Accacia is inspired by fine-dining European restaurants -
Royal honey or coconut sugar are used as sweeteners in the vegan berry cheesecake and other desserts -
The property is a 90-minute drive from Doha, and rooms start from 1,500 Qatari riyals ($433) at Zulal Discovery and QAR3,500 at Zulal Serenity
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