BY SONAM POLADIA
“2024 is the year to heal”. If this sounds like your New Year resolution too, I found the perfect match for the budding wellness traveller in you—The Zulal Wellness Resort.
If your soul yearns for an escape that transcends superficial indulgence, look no further than Zulal Wellness Resort, the first of its kind in Qatar. This haven proved to be just the right choice for kick-starting a holistic journey. How exactly? Let’s take an imaginary tour of what Zulal Wellness offered during the trip.
When I arrived at the resort, the hues that met my eyes resonated with peace. The azure blues of the ocean blending with the cobalt of the clear sky and the different subtle shades of white were what I woke up to every morning. The secluded private location of the resort at the northernmost tip of Qatar is conveniently accessible from the capital city, Doha, at a 1.5-hour drive distance.
The 2,80,000 sq.m. premise is distributed into two:
- ‘Zulal Discovery’ focuses on family wellness and activities for all age groups.
- ‘Zulal Serenity’ for guests aged 16 and above.
What caught my attention as soon as I entered the resort was the Qatari architecture painted in serene earth tones and shades of desert. Moreover, my choosing Zulal was primarily based on their concept of melding ancient TAIM (Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine) with modern healthcare practices and healing techniques.
My stay began with a health and wellness consultation followed by a brief outline of the journey to rejuvenation. As per the package chosen and your needs, Zulal offers tailored therapies and personalised treatment programs: these range from a full-body Tadleek massage to their signature Al Qadam foot massage to facilities like the Himalayan salt room and Hammam.
Unwinding has never been more wholesome, especially when the different treatments were complemented with nutritious, lip-smacking cuisines. The culinary pleasantries took me by surprise. The platter was a balanced mix of calculated calories, nutrients, and flavours. The Asian-inspired meals, fine-dine Acacia’s tasty retreats, and Mediterranean dishes added just the spice to the whole experience.
On the one hand, experts worked their magic helping me de-stress; on the other hand, beach walks, sunset sky, activities like planting mangrove seedlings or kayaking, and spending time by the resort’s mangrove deck all helped me reconnect with nature. The environment here is designed to let you slow down, and indeed I did pace down.
While watching the sky change from blue to orange to purple and then spotted with stars, letting the waves brush my feet on the beach while feeling the wholesomeness of the food and giving in to the taps of various ancient techniques, I slowed down and underwent genuine healing. After spending a marvellous four days, I can vouch that if you seek physiotherapy, holistic health, nutrition guidance, aesthetic beauty, and a sanctuary that harnesses the power of nature to heal truly, Zulal Wellness Resort is the place to be.
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