In pictures: Wellness resorts around the world

Movenpick Dead Sea Resort in Jordan. Courtesy Movenpick

Thai boxing at Chiva Som in Thailand. Courtesy The Travel Collection

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

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

James O’Hara

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.

Updated: May 15, 2014, 12:00 AM