• Movenpick Dead Sea Resort in Jordan. Courtesy Movenpick
    Movenpick Dead Sea Resort in Jordan. Courtesy Movenpick
  • Thai boxing at Chiva Som in Thailand. Courtesy The Travel Collection
    Thai boxing at Chiva Som in Thailand. Courtesy The Travel Collection
  • Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Courtesy Jumeirah Group
    Talise Spa at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Courtesy Jumeirah Group
  • Gerard Hotelier, Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts’ vice president of operations, describes the Dead Sea as the world’s first natural spa. Courtesy Movenpick
    Gerard Hotelier, Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts’ vice president of operations, describes the Dead Sea as the world’s first natural spa. Courtesy Movenpick
  • A trip to Nepal with yoga retreats. Courtesy Yoga Retreats
    A trip to Nepal with yoga retreats. Courtesy Yoga Retreats
  • The SHA Wellness Clinic is launching a health retreat in Dubai, its first international resort outside of Spain. Courtesy of SHA Wellness Clinic
    The SHA Wellness Clinic is launching a health retreat in Dubai, its first international resort outside of Spain. Courtesy of SHA Wellness Clinic

In pictures: Wellness resorts around the world


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Wellness is one of the strongest growing sectors of the tourism industry and the Middle East is expected to lead this growth. Here’s a look at some of the wellness resorts from around the world that offer pampering treatments.