The Best Spas in Doha, Qatar

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Enter the Bliss Spa Doha inside the W Doha Hotel & Residences at West Bay, and you’ll be welcomed into a large colourful space. The spa offers the usual complement of treatments, such as massages, facials, waxing, nail care, microdermabrasion and more – for both men and women. Bliss Spa Doha also has a gym with various equipment, along with a serene pool with a poolside bar.

As many of Doha’s buildings are new builds with a contemporary Western-style, it can sometimes be challenging to get a traditional feel of the city. That’s why the Sharq Village and Spa is a refreshing counterbalance. Modelled on a traditional sheikh’s palace, it is the largest spa in Doha, complete with 23 treatment rooms. Located just 15 minutes from Hamad International Airport, this place is a great choice if you’re on a tight schedule or even a short stopover. Why not try one of its 80-minute massages to work the aches and discomforts of a long flight away and start the next leg of your journey relaxed and refreshed?

Inside Al Jasra, a five-star hotel close to Dhow Harbour, is The Spa. The centre draws heavily on Middle Eastern style and hospitality, offering a combination of services that range from traditional Arabic treatments to modern techniques. An array of massages are on offer, including tension relief massages, traditional hot stone massages as well as aromatherapy and mother-to-be massages. But to experience its signature treatment, go for the full-body massage – a soothing treatment that involves mindfulness and traditional therapies that will leave you feeling relaxed.

As one of the world’s most well-known high-end hotel brands, the Four Seasons Doha is as impressive as you would expect. The spa, which is three stories high and has beautiful beachfront views of the Arabian Gulf, has been designed to reflect traditional Arabic design. Stop by for its facial and body treatments as well as rituals, salon services and more. But to get the most out of your visit, try its ‘Healing Waters’, where century-old hydrotherapy techniques are used to lift the spirit and relax the body.

If you’re looking to spend the day at the spa but want to be able to take your family with you and keep them entertained, the Heavenly Spa by Westin is your best bet. Part spa and part recreation centre, it’s conveniently located on Salwa Road in the Fereej Bin Mahmoud neighbourhood. Here, plenty of recreational services are available, including personal training, swimming classes for both babies and adults, and plenty of workout classes. There’s even a wave pool for the kids to use while you relax and unwind. The range of treatments and rituals on offer here include everything from massages – the hot stone massage is one relaxing option – to waxing services.

If a city-based spa just isn’t exotic enough for you, then you might want to visit Banana Island. This Anantara resort is a 25-minute catamaran ride from Doha, but you can also choose to arrive by private helicopter if you prefer a bird’s-eye view of the island. Imaginatively named because of the island’s banana shape, this resort offers some of the best full-package treatments in Doha. Try the two-hour hammam treatment, where you’ll soak in a relaxing Turkish bath. Alternatively, go for its signature Royal Moroccan Bath Ceremony – a face and skin treatment that will leave you feeling refreshed.

The Rèmede Spa is a wellness haven for anyone looking to exchange the bustle of the city for a tranquil experience. Tighten your skin with its Secret of Youth (an anti-ageing treatment with ice effect), or go for the Diamond Rose (an exfoliating treatment that includes a scrub and a massage). Offering a range of treatments, unique techniques and ingredients, the services at the Rèmede Spa are designed to satisfy each guest by providing customised treatments that will leave you feeling refreshed.

If you can’t get enough of private islands, then a visit to The Pearl-Qatar is a must. This artificial island juts out from the city into the Persian Gulf and is home to the Marsa Malaz Kempinski, which has its own Clarins spa. Focusing on relaxation and wellbeing, it offers specialised treatments such as body wraps, massages, hammams and facials. But to get the full experience, try its signature Jet Lagger – a treatment designed to help relieve swollen feet, a dehydrated face and even a sore back.

Visitors to the Angsana Spa at the Wyndham Grand Regency Doha can try a range of massages, including ones that originate from India, Sweden and Thailand. Offering a sense of serenity, the spa focuses on holistic healing treatments, such as the Ayurvedic Treat – which originated from ancient India. Here, each therapist has over 350 hours of training at the Banyan Tree Spa Academy to ensure that guests experience the best of wellness and rejuvenation. With family and children’s packages available, it’s a great way for everyone to relax and unwind.

The Jaula Spa at the Grand Hyatt Doha incorporates the symmetry and spectacle of a Qatari royal palace. And since jaula means journey in Arabic, the spa focuses on offering every guest a journey to experience true wellness that will leave them feeling like royalty. The Jaula Spa combines botanical essences of jasmine, rose and ginger with European treatments like the aromassage (a mix of aromatherapy and massage), deep-tissue massage and contour cryotherapy facial. The Jaula Club, on the other hand, has plenty of additional facilities, such as a 25m (82ft), four-lane indoor lap pool and three outdoor pools, including a children’s pool and a beach that stretches 400m (1,312ft).