I could have done with Ibn Sina’s Canon of Medicine as a travel companion when I was wasting away from food poisoning in Marrakech and the Moroccan desert.
And it’s not even as if Ibn’s potions are new on the market either with this year marking 1000 years.
Since the great physician first brought his medicines to the Arabic world’s attentions.
But hey ho, you only hear of these things and Immodium when you get home.
And I’ve lived to travel another day.
Of course having the right medicines with you and knowing what to do in an emergency will take the stress out of every holiday.
Now you’ll never be caught short on a wellness retreat.
Eclectic Qatar
And the Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som in Qatar is only the Middle East’s first and largest full-immersion wellness resort.
And the world’s first contemporary showcase of Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM).
So in the year of Ibn’s 1,000th this resort invites guests.
To discover a millennium of holistic wellbeing with its ‘Wellness Plus’ offer.
And that’ll be an opportunity to stay longer, address personal wellbeing needs and goals.
And explore the ancient roots of modern wellbeing with five nights for the price of four.
Glad medicine
With Ibn’s Canon of Medicine laying the foundations for many aspects of modern medicine.
And continuing to inspire holistic health approaches around the world.
All of which encompasses diet and nutrition, physical movement and recovery.
Adequate rest and sleep, optimal digestive function, and mindfulness practices.
Spoiled for choice
Those enjoying the benefit of an additional complimentary night can further immerse themselves in the resort’s comprehensive programmes.
And experience an array of treatments and consultations including:
- Wellness Retreats and Activities: Whether stress and burnout recovery or rehabilitation, every programme is tailored with the TAIM philosophy in mind.
- Integrative TAIM Consultation: Guests receive tailored guidance on optimal nutrition, herbal remedies, and therapies to support holistic wellbeing.
- Signature TAIM Treatments and Therapies: Treatments include Hijama (cupping therapy), Massage Al Batin (abdominal massage), Traditional Qatari Hamiz (deep tissue massage), and herbal remedies.
- Daily Wellness Cuisine: With menus that are anti-inflammatory, high in fibre, and rich in antioxidants with lentils, herbs, legumes, whole grains, and regional superfoods. Three daily wellness cuisine meals.
- The House of Wisdom: Inspired by the legendary library of Baghdad, the collection of over 4,000 English & Arabic books includes rare texts and wellness literature.
- The Apothecary and Tea House: Guests can explore the time-honoured use of herbs, spices, and natural remedies with handcrafted elixirs and botanical blends.
All guests benefit from daily group activities and movement classes.
Access to resort facilities, and a personalised wellness journey tailored to their individual goals and TAIM constitution.
The resort is home to men’s and women’s gyms, a Pilates studio, Mind & Body studio, fitness assessment room, Watsu pool, swimming pools and an aesthetics centre.
Drawing on Chiva-Som’s 30 years of pioneering wellness expertise, Zulal Wellness Resort offers two distinct paths to achieving wellness goals.
Zulal Discovery, which invites families to connect and embark on a wellness journey together.
And the adults-only Zulal Serenity.
Deal us in
A five-night retreat, based on the Wellness Plus offer starts from QAR 22,600 (approx. £4,642).
Based on two sharing a Serenity Deluxe Room, inclusive of complimentary fifth night.
And all of which entitles you to Ibn Sina’s Canon of Medicine as a travel companion.