Whether you’re looking to get in touch with mother earth and milk sheep (yes, really), or sink into a massage table and have someone work through those knots, you’ll find your perfect slice of relaxation in Qatar. The Gulf nation boasts luxury wellness offerings that include all the latest detox treatments and spas that pay attention to the mind-body connection.
You’ll leave a break here feeling refreshed from the inside out – and the best news is that there are some very reasonable deals to be found, so your stay doesn’t have to break the bank. These are our favourite wellness resorts in Qatar.
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva‑Som
Align your mind and body with a stay at Zulal Wellness Resort, a wellness haven comprising two resorts under one roof. Zulal Discovery is devoted to helping families reconnect to themselves and each other and Zulal Serenity is wholly dedicated to adults looking for a tranquil wellness experience. If you’re looking for a total body reset away from the stresses of family life, the Serenity resort is the one for you. Here, you can book in for fitness consultations, Ayurveda experiences, acupuncture, and colonic hydrotherapy. There are also a host of beauty-based treatments too. The hotel itself has desert views, a swimming pool and elegant decor.
The St Regis Marsa Arabia
Book into the Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie at the St Regis for treatments to boost your immunity, restore your energy and relieve stress. The buzzword here is rejuvenation, so although there’s the usual roster of facials and standard massages, this place is all about beauty from the inside out. Signature experiences include the ‘rebalance’, which comes with a far infrared session, yoga practice and detoxing massage, while the ‘energise’ experience tackles fatigue and depletion with cryotherapy, neuro wave simulation and revitalising massage. This island hotel offers hotel suites with private balconies overlooking the water, as well as ten outstanding eateries.
Heenat Salma Eco‑Farm & Camp
You’ll be getting very, very close to nature at this eco farm and camp in Shahaniya, where a sustainable philosophy carries through every aspect of the experience. Here you can milk sheep, pet animals, plant trees, take an aromatherapy or incense workshop, or simply tour the farm and learn about the connection between ourselves and the earth. If that isn’t enough to reset your mind and body, you’ll also find Ayurveda and traditional Arabic medicine massages to aid lymphatic drainage, digestion and the mind-body connection. At night, you’ll sleep in a tent-like lodge (don’t worry, it’s eco luxury – there’s a proper bed!).
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Hop on your own catamaran and be whisked away to this private island where everything you need is right at your fingertips. Detox at this alcohol-free oasis, where you can stroll along the private beach, lounge by the pool (order up a floating refreshments tray), or book into one of the numerous eateries onsite. At the spa, enjoy a hammam experience to unwind the muscles and ease your mind, or plump for one of the Ayurveda therapies that is personalised to you depending on your dosha type (the energies that govern your wellbeing). Sleep in one of the over-water villas for maximum luxury, and stare out at the sea from your own infinity pool.
Lose yourself in the manicured grounds of this mammoth hotel and spa, which was modelled after a traditional sheikh’s palace. Lounge by the outdoor pool, amid the palm trees, or sit by the indoor pool with its faux waterfall. The rooms feature classic Arabian architecture, with huge four-poster beds, sea views and Arabian wood paneling. The spa here looks at treating the mind and body as one, with experiences including a detoxifying poultice massage, vitamin C wrap, and a detox journey with algae wrap and seaweed massage to improve microcirculation and regenerate the skin.
