Qatar Pearl
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Doha
Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...
, Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
is an artificial island
Artificial island
An artificial island or man-made island is an island or archipelago that has been constructed by people rather than formed by natural means...
spanning nearly four million square metres. When completed it will be the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals.. As of spring 2011, there are more than 3000 residents.
Once completed The Pearl will create over 32 kilometers of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 15,000 dwellings by 2010. Developed by United Development Company (UDC) and master planned by architecture and design firm Callison
Callison
Callison is an international architecture firm based in Seattle, Washington. Callison was founded by Tony Callison in 1975 and now has 800 employees around the world. The firm plans and designs retail, hospitality, mixed-use, workplace, corporate and healthcare projects worldwide. It's also ranked...
, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha’s West Bay Lagoon
West Bay Lagoon
West Bay Lagoon also known as Al Qutaifiya is a neighborhood of Doha, Qatar.Reaching from Doha Corniche to west bay lagoon the area has a variety of accommodations and lifestyle options. The area is smart and rather impressive with massive villas on one side and sky-scraping high rises on the other...
area.
Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean and European culture. Commercial and educational facilities are also planned to support the various residential precincts.
Visitors can now get a first look at phase one of The Pearl - Qatar, Porto Arabia. The first five parcels of Porto Arabia, the first three bays developed on The Pearl - Qatar are now complete.
The name "The Pearl" was chosen because the island will be built on one of Qatar's previous major pearl diving sites. Qatar was one of the major pearl traders of Asia before the Japanese introduced cheaper more affordable pearls just before Qatar's oil boom. The Pearl Qatar will help represent Qatar's rich past in the pearl industry. Once completed The Pearl will represent a string of pearls.
There will be over 13 islands when finished. The largest of the islands will feature a large range of luxury villas, apartments, three 5 star hotels and over two million square meters of international retail, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Eight other private islands will be for sale to private owners with the opportunity to build upon them whatever they wish.
Restaurants
The Pearl Qatar is slated to become the region's top dining destination. It already hosts a number of international renowned restaurants with many more expected.- Bice Ristorante
- Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
- Lebanese Restaurants Development
- Les Deux Magots
- Liza
- Maze by Gordon RamsayGordon RamsayGordon James Ramsay, OBE is a Scottish chef, television personality and restaurateur. He has been awarded 13 Michelin stars....
- Pampano
- The Noodle House
- Tse Yang
The Pearl Qatar is also home to a number of coffee shops and cafes:
- Bert's Café
- Chocolate Bar
- Coffee Time
- Columbiano
- D'Lounge
- Second Cup
Retail
The island is home to many world-class renowned luxury brands tailored for men, women, and children.- Yves Saint LaurentYves Saint Laurent (brand)Yves Saint Laurent or YSL is a luxury fashion house founded by Yves Saint Laurent and his partner, Pierre Bergé. Today, its chief designer is Stefano Pilati. Yves Saint Laurent, founder of the brand, died in 2008.-History:...
- Jimmy ChooJimmy ChooDato' Jimmy Choo, OBE, born Choo Yeang Keat, is a Malaysian fashion designer based in London, United Kingdom. He is best known for founding Jimmy Choo Ltd that became known for its handmade women's shoes....
- Stella McCartneyStella McCartneyStella Nina McCartney is an English fashion designer. She is the daughter of former Beatles member Sir Paul McCartney and the late photographer and animal rights activist, Linda McCartney.-Early life:...
- Vera WangVera WangVera Ellen Wang is a Chinese American fashion designer based in New York City and former figure skater. She is known for her wide clientele of couture bridesmaid gowns and wedding gown collections.-Personal life:...
- Alexander McQueenAlexander McQueenLee Alexander McQueen, CBE was a British fashion designer and couturier best known for his in-depth knowledge of bespoke British tailoring, his tendency to juxtapose strength with fragility in his collections, as well as the emotional power and raw energy of his provocative fashion shows...
- Diesel
- Emporio Armani
- Gianfranco FerreGianfranco FerrèGianfranco Ferré was a fashion designer also known as "the architect of fashion" for his background and his original attitude toward creating fashion design....
- Giorgio ArmaniGiorgio ArmaniGiorgio Armani is an Italian fashion designer, particularly noted for his menswear. He is known today for his clean, tailored lines. He formed his company, Armani, in 1975, and by 2001 was acclaimed as the most successful designer to come out of Italy, with an annual turnover of $1.6 billion and a...
- HermesHermesHermes is the great messenger of the gods in Greek mythology and a guide to the Underworld. Hermes was born on Mount Kyllini in Arcadia. An Olympian god, he is also the patron of boundaries and of the travelers who cross them, of shepherds and cowherds, of the cunning of thieves, of orators and...
- Hugo BossHugo BossHugo Ferdinand Boss was the founder of clothing company Hugo Boss.-Early life:Boss was born in Metzingen, Germany. After completing his apprenticeship and one year of employment, he founded his own company in Metzingen in 1923.-Support of Nazism:Boss joined the Nazi Party in 1931, two years before...
- Kenzo
- John GallianoJohn GallianoJohn Charles Galliano CBE, RDI is a Gibraltan-born British fashion designer who was best known as head designer of French haute couture houses Givenchy and Christian Dior , and his own self titled fashion house.-Family:He was born in Gibraltar to a Gibraltarian father, Juan Galliano, and a...
- BalenciagaBalenciagaBalenciaga is a fashion house founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga, a Basque designer, born in the Basque Country, Spain. He had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior. His bubble skirts and odd, feminine, yet ultra-modern...
- BlumarineBlumarineBlufin S.p.A is an Italian fashion house founded by Anna Molinari and her late husband Gianpaolo Tarabini. The core brand is Blumarine, which they started in 1977, followed by Miss Blumarine , Blugirl and Anna Molinari , which is being repositioned as their luxury brand...
- Just Cavalli
- MoschinoMoschinoMoschino is an Italian fashion design house and manufacturer of women's, men's and children's fashion.-History:The brand was originally created in 1983 by the late Franco Moschino...
- Salvatore FerragamoSalvatore FerragamoSalvatore Ferragamo was a Florentine and Italian shoe designer. He worked with many Hollywood stars in the 1920s, before returning to Italy to found the eponymous company making unique hand-made footwear. His scientific and creative approach to shoes spawned many innovations such as the wedge heel...
- MulberryMulberryMorus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae. The 10–16 species of deciduous trees it contains are commonly known as Mulberries....
- SantoniSantoniSantoni s.p.a., is an Italian luxury shoe trade mark and leather goods producer . The company was founded by Andrea and Rosa Santoni in 1975. Santoni is a family business. It is managed by the second generation of Italian family Santoni...
- Loro PianaLoro PianaLoro Piana is an Italian clothing company specialising in high-end, luxury cashmere and wool products.-History:Originally from Trivero , the Loro Piana family started as merchants of wool fabrics at the beginning of the nineteenth century...
- John RichmondJohn Richmond (fashion designer)John Richmond is an English fashion designer based in Milan, he was born in Manchester in 1960 and moved to London, then eventually to Italy to pursue his dreams....
- ChloéChloéChloé is a French fashion house founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion. Its headquarters is in Paris.-History:Gaby Aghion was born in Alexandria, Egypt in the year 1921...
- CNC
- Kipling
- Exte
- Agent Provocateur
- Domenico Vacca
- Cugini
- Eleganza
- Galliano
- Giuseppe Zanotti Design
- M. Missoni
- Missoni
- Rene Caovilla
- Ice Iceberg
- Sonia Rykiel
- Weekend Max Mara
- Harmont & Blaine
- Canali
- Stefano Ricci
- Vergnano 1881.
The Pearl also hosts a bank, chemist, accessories shops, and a number of other specialties outlets.
Porto Arabia Towers
Total number of towers will be 31.| Tower Number | Tower Name | Developer | Status | Parcel | Tower Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One | UDC | Complete | 1 | 1 |
| 2a | Two / Fardhan | UDC | Complete | 2 | 2 |
| 2b | UDC | In construction. Structure complete. Outside half complete. | 2 | 3 | |
| 3a | California | UDC | In construction. Expected Summer 2013. | 3 | 4 |
| 3b | Florida | UDC | In construction. Expected Summer 2013. | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | UDC | Complete Summer 2009 | 6 | ||
| 5 | UDC | Complete | 7 | ||
| 6a,c,d | Sabban | Sabban | Complete | 8, 9, 10 | |
| 7a | United | UDC | In construction. Outside almost complete. | 7 | 11 |
| 7b | UDC | In construction. Bare concrete structure complete. | 7 | 12 | |
| 8a | The Land | In construction. Expected 2012 | 8 | 13 | |
| 8b | Tuscan | The Land | Complete January 2011 | 8 | 14 |
| 9a | Monaco | The Land | In construction. Outside complete. | 9 | 15 |
| 9b | Tuscan / VIP | The Land | Complete September 2010 | 9 | 16 |
| 10a | Monaco | The Land | In construction. Outside almost complete. | 10 | 17 |
| 10b | Tuscan | The Land | In construction. Outside almost complete. | 10 | 18 |
| 11a | La Riviera | First Qatar | Complete | 11 | 19 |
| 11b | Monaco | The Land | In construction. Outside almost complete. | 11 | 20 |
| 12 | Bare concrete structure complete. | 12 | 21 | ||
| 13a | UDC | Only foundations built. | 13 | 22 | |
| 13b | UDC | Only foundations built. | 13 | 23 | |
| 14a | Denata / Denat Qatar | Capital Investment / Asteco | Complete | 14 | 24 |
| 15a | H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah | Outside almost complete. Expected 2013 | 15 | 25 | |
| 15b | H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah | Outside almost complete. Expected 2013 | 15 | 26 | |
| 16a | The Land | Almost complete | 16 | 27 | |
| 16b | Jumana | Salam Bounain | Complete 2011. Awaiting opening. | 16 | 28 |
| 17b | 29 | Almost complete. | 17 | 29 | |
| 18 | 30 | Almost complete. | 18 | 30 | |
| 31 | UDC | Complete | 18 | 31 |
Viva Bahriya Towers
Total number of towers will be 29.| Tower Number | Tower Name | Developer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | Imperial Ruby | Durrat Al Doha / QIB | In construction |
| 4 | Imperial Diamond | Durrat Al Doha / QIB | In construction |
| 5 | Imperial Amber | Durrat Al Doha / QIB | In construction |
| 6 | Imperial Opal | Durrat Al Doha / QIB | In construction |
| 7 | In construction | ||
| 10 | Bilal Pearl Suites | AHB | In construction |
| 11 | Imperial | UDC | |
| 12 | The Land | ||
| 13 | The Land | ||
| 14 | The Land | ||
| 15 | The Land | ||
| 16 | The Land | ||
| 17 | Imperial | UDC | |
| 18 | Asteco | Complete Autumn 2011 | |
| 19 | Crystal | ||
| 20 | Turquoise | ||
| 21 | Imperial Emerald | Durrat Al Doha | In construction |
| 22 | Ruby | Qatar Coral | In construction. Expected Dec 2012. |
| 23 | Sapphire | Qatar Coral | In construction. Expected Dec 2012. |
| 26 | UDC | In construction | |
| 27 | UDC | In construction | |
| 28 | UDC | In construction | |
| 29 | Costa del Sol | UDC | Complete May 2011 |
See also
- LusailLusailLusail is the newest planned city in Qatar, located on the coast, in the northern part of the municipality ofAl Kheisa. Lusail is located about 15 km north of the city centre of Doha, just north of the West Bay Lagoon, on over 35 km² and eventually provide accommodation for up to 250,000...
- United Development Company
- CallisonCallisonCallison is an international architecture firm based in Seattle, Washington. Callison was founded by Tony Callison in 1975 and now has 800 employees around the world. The firm plans and designs retail, hospitality, mixed-use, workplace, corporate and healthcare projects worldwide. It's also ranked...
External links
- The Pearl-Qatar - Official Website
- The Pearl-Qatar - Profile of the project