Discovery Oasis
As Australia’s schools break for winter in July, the Middle East’s largest and first full immersion wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, is rolling out the red carpet for Australian families travelling to and from Europe via Qatar to take a mid-way break and experience the transformative power of family bonding intertwined with rejuvenation and wellness.
A stay at Zulal Wellness Resort promises to foster deeper connections and healthier lifestyle habits for the whole family before they return to their everyday lives. Setting itself apart from conventional wellness retreats, Zulal places strong emphasis on family bonding with programs carefully curated to encourage quality family time deeply bonded in a sustainable wellness regimen that extends far beyond its walls, empowering families with the resources to embrace a healthier, more harmonious way of living together.
At prices starting from $5,500 for a family of four in two deluxe rooms (was $11,000) for 3 nights, guests will save over $5,500 for all bookings made during this period as children will enjoy a complimentary room when accompanying their parents on a much-needed wellness break after a hectic visit to Europe or the UK. This offer is valid for all bookings from 1st June until 15th September 2024 in its family Zulal Discovery resort.
Zulal Wellness Resort, just one hour away from Doha airport, is the perfect mid-way stopover destination for Australian families and friends to rejuvenate and unwind after returning from a European summer holiday. Three nights at this health and wellness destination will give families the opportunity to enjoy a strong bonding experience like no other.
Created to help foster stronger connections between generations and promote bonding, an array of curated experiences, activities and treatments are rooted in education, sports, creativity and nutrition to reinvigorate bonding as a family unit. The retreats include a balance of fitness, nutrition and recreational activities, along with age-appropriate holistic treatments, offering something for every single family member.
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Guiding guests on a path to health and vitality through a blend of nutritional science and culinary artistry, Zulal Wellness Resort offers nutrient-rich meals that are not only flavourful but also designed to enhance happiness, vitality, and longevity. Zulal’s wellness cuisine is expertly crafted to help guests of all ages, from kids to adults, achieve a state of total wellbeing through the power of nutrition. All dishes prepared at the resort are underpinned in the belief that a well-balanced diet is key to unlocking the full potential of a happier, healthier life. The dining experience is bolstered with healthy cooking and uses organic elements and excludes refined sugars. A family cooking class is the ideal way for parents and kids to bond, while teaching them the importance of healthy food choices from young.
Younger children are encouraged to explore a range of physical activities such as a family kayaking eco-safari, agility games, dancing, nature activities and tree-hugging hunts. Older kids can explore more structured activities like photography, swimming lessons and badminton with dynamic sessions. Young adults have the freedom to explore a broad range of physical and mental skills to establish self-esteem and help them on a positive path to self-discovery. Some activities include beach Olympics, Zumba, SUP and frisbee games. Creative pursuits include guitar and piano lessons and cooking classes.
All the retreats provide a holistic journey by introducing and developing mindfulness and breathing meditation, and therapies such as Reiki and Shiro Abhyanga. Age-appropriate treatments include head and shoulder massages and grooming services like manicures and pedicures. Zulal Wellness Resort’s family counsellors are on-hand to provide guidance for families to replicate and incorporate new healthy habits into their daily routines upon returning home, from healthy food choices, enjoying mealtimes mindfully and staying active as a family, to introducing mindfulness breathing as part of bedtime routines.
Zulal Discovery offers state-of-the-art facilities with 120 guestrooms and suites, each anticipating the needs of modern families with interconnected rooms and age-appropriate amenities, a child wellness centre called Discovery Oasis, and a variety of relaxed dining venues offering dedicated kids’ menus. The resort has been designed with dedicated spaces for each age group, conceived around the characteristics of desert animals, as metaphors for developing key life skills in a playful way.
The Hedgehog Nursery encourages 0-3-year-olds to open their minds to the wonders of creative play and discovery of the world around them.
The Fox’s Den, a metaphor for intelligence, is designed for guests aged 4-8 years to build cognitive development through physical and brain training exercises and focussing on creativity through arts and crafts.
Base camp for 9-12s is The Falcon Studio, signifying wisdom, vision and protection.
The Oryx Workshop, symbolises the strength and endurance of the desert oryx, and was conceived for teens (13-17) with dedicated music, indoor games and lounge areas.
Families can also enjoy the resort’s open-air cinema, showcasing an international collection of films alongside freshly cooked, healthy food and drinks; and a dedicated outdoor family swimming pool.
All Zulal Discovery retreats include:
- One complimentary interconnecting room for two children under the age of 16 when two adults book a Discovery Retreat and accommodation
- Family Consultation with the Health & Wellness Advisor
- Three wellness cuisine meals served per night of stay
- Access to fitness and leisure activities
- Access to the wellness centre facilities such as, hydrothermal area, sauna, steam and outdoor pool
- Access to the gymnasiums
- Wellness mini bar
- Daily laundry services for three pieces of sports attire
- Choice of one daily treatment chosen from invigorating massage, oriental scalp massage, signature full body Tadleek massage, signature relaxing Al Qadam (foot massage) treatment and activity inclusions from the selected retreat
As families across Australia gear up for the upcoming school holidays, Zulal Wellness Resort’s ‘Kids on Us’ offer is not just a game-changer; it’s a game-winner – providing an unparalleled opportunity to bond as a family before or after a hectic European holiday.
