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5 Natural Wellness Destinations In MENA

Forbes Middle East - English

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April 2022

Medical tourism in the Middle East and Africa is expected to be worth $1.35 billion by 2026 compared to $900 million in 2021, according to Market Data Forecast. Here are five of the most popular places for natural medical tourism in the region.

- Fouzia Azzab

5 Natural Wellness Destinations In MENA

Mbazzarah Al Khadra -> U.A.E.

Mbazzarah Al Khadra comprises a group of reefs located in a valley adjacent to the Jebel Hafeet mountain in Al Ain. The area features 26 wells, including hot sulfur wells that have been opened for tourists. The springs have been turned into shallow channels, ideal for dipping your feet and enjoying the healthy benefits of the hot springs. The temperature of the water ranges from 36.5 to 51.4 degrees Celsius. Its high temperature and high content of minerals can be used to treat joint and rheumatic diseases if you stay submerged for some time.

Jazan Hot Springs -> Saudi Arabia

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