Tranquility Awaits in Qatar with Luxury Spa Experiences Across the Country

Home to some of the finest wellness centers in the Middle East, Qatar, located on the Qatar Peninsular in the Arabian Gulf with over 340 miles of coastline, is expanding its already robust tourism offerings to include unmatched luxury spas and resorts. In preparation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which Qatar will host, travelers  visiting the destination will now have the opportunity to not only relax and basque in serenity at one of these five-star spas, but truly immerse themselves in an individualized wellness experience, for both body and mind.

Some of the unique wellness experiences available to travelers visiting Qatar include:

• Sharq Village and Spa: (pictured) Located on Qatar’s golden coastline and only a stone’s throw away from the National Museum of Qatar and the Souq Waqif, the Sharq Village & Spa is designed to emulate an elegantly marbled Sheikh’s palace. Guests can unwind from a long day of perusing the capital’s museums in the hotel’s five star hotel’s Sharq Village Spa, which is spread across 6,500 metres and features fully equipped exercise facilities, 23 treatment rooms before discovering the traditional souq which includes boutique stores selling everything from high end fashion, cigars, oud and jewels.

• ESPA in the Mondrian Doha: ESPA at Mondrian Doha delivers an unforgettable wellness experience. Shimmering mosaic walls lead guests to the 12 treatment rooms, a heated experience garden, relaxation rooms and traditional Turkish Hammam.

• Al Messila Wellness Resort & Spa: The first Luxury Collection resort in Doha, Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is a village-style oasis with lavish rooms, signature suites and private pool villas. The five-star resort has three unique restaurants led by Michelin-star Chef Pino Lavarra, a 14,000 square metre wellness centre with 22 treatment rooms and state of the art fitness centre. A unique and cultural experience is awaiting guests.

• Anantara Spa at Banana Island Resort: Accessible by private catamaran, Banana Island Resort is an exclusive hotel that offers guests 2,400-feet of spectacular, sandy and private beaches to get away from it all and reconnect with loved ones. With 141 rooms, suites and villas, a spa and balance wellness centre, a surf pool and a dive centre, Banana Island Resort Doha is a vibrant hotel for those seeking a relaxing retreat.

• Mandarin Oriental Doha: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Doha takes a holistic approach to helping guests find wellness of the body and mind. Guests are immersed in a seamless journey with holistic treatments based on the orient’s aged old philosophy of zen and balance. Signature programs and treatments are tailor-made to the individual, thereby providing a completely bespoke experience for every guest. Spread over 3,030 square meters, the nine treatment rooms include one couples suite and two exclusive VIP suites. The spa also features male and female indoor pools as well as extensive heat and water experiences for guests to enjoy before and/or after their treatments.

• Zulal Wellness Resort: Tucked away on Qatar’s Northern coast, this relaxation haven offers the highest international service standards, rooted in traditional Qatari hospitality. The resort, which won the ‘World’s Best New Wellness Retreat 2020’ at the World Spa Awards, has a range of treatments to allow guests to fully immerse in true serenity, surrounded by its natural and picturesque landscape.  Set to be Qatar’s largest wellness destination, and the Middle East’s first wellbeing resort, Zulal is expected to be a major tourism transformation driver, bringing the world’s attention to Qatar and the region.

For more information on the destination and luxurious spa experiences, please visit www.visitqatar.qa.