The Pearl Island

The Pearl Island (Arabic: جزيرة اللؤلؤة, romanized: jazirat alluwlua) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island with an area of nearly four square kilometers. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals.[4] As of 2018, there were 27,000 residents.

The Pearl Island
جزيرة اللؤلؤة
Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Building under construction at Qanat Quartier, A view of the canal in Qanat Quartier, Satellite view of The Pearl in 2017, Monoprix at Medina Centrale, Plaza with benches
The Pearl Island is located in Doha
The Pearl Island
The Pearl Island
The Pearl Island
Coordinates: 25°22′7″N 51°33′7″E
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAd-Dawhah
ZoneZone 66
District no.765
Area
[1][2]
 • Total13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
 • Land4 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total27,000
 • Density1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi)
 [3]
WebsiteOfficial website
The Pearl Island, when completed

Once fully completed, The Pearl was expected to create over 32 kilometers of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018.[5]

In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion.[6] It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.[7][8]

Residential development

Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes, including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean, and European culture. The Pearl Island is divided into 12 districts (also referred to as precincts), each of which has a distinct architectural style.[9]

Porto Arabia Towers

Total number of towers will be 31 with a total of 4,700 apartments.[10] The address format is Unit 1234, 1 Porto Arabia. Some references use PA-1 for convenience.

Welcome sign to Porto Arabia
Tower NumberParcelTower NameDeveloperStatus
11[11]OneUDCComplete
22ATwo / Fardhan[12]UDCComplete
32BUDCComplete
43ACaliforniaUDCComplete
53BFloridaUDCComplete
64UDC[13]Complete Summer 2009
75UDCComplete
8, 9, 106A, C, DSabbanSabban[14]Complete
117AUnited[15]UDCComplete
127BUDCUnder construction. Structure complete.
138AThe Land[16]Complete
148BTuscanThe Land[16]Complete January 2011
159AMonacoThe Land[16]Complete
169BTuscan / VIP[17]The Land[16]Complete September 2010
1710AMonacoThe Land[16]In construction. Outside almost complete.
1810BTuscanThe Land[16]Complete
1911ALa RivieraFirst Qatar[18]Complete
2011BMonacoThe Land[16]Complete
2112Jumanah Tower 2Al Bandary Real EstateComplete
2213AUDC[19]Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013).
2313BUDCConcrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013).
2414ADenata / Denat QatarCapital Investment / Asteco[20][21]Complete
2514B[22]H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali IbrahComplete
2615A[22]H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali IbrahComplete
2715BThe Land[23]Complete
2816AJumanaSalam Bounain[24]Complete
2916B29Complete
3017Burj EleganteComplete July 2012.
311831UDCComplete

Viva Bahriya Towers

There will be 29 towers in total. The address format is "Unit 1234, 1 Viva Bahriya", with "VB‑1" being the shorter, convenient version.

Tower NumberTower NameDeveloperStatus
1Construction not started
2
3[25]Imperial RubyDurrat Al Doha / QIB[26]In construction
4[25]Imperial DiamondDurrat Al Doha / QIB[26]In construction
5[25]CasablancaDurrat Al Doha / QIB[26]Complete January 2018
6[27]Imperial OpalDurrat Al Doha / QIB[26]In construction
7[27]In construction
10Bilal Pearl SuitesAHB[28]Complete December 2011[29]
11ImperialUDC[23]
12[30]The Land
13The Land
14The LandComplete
15The Land
16The LandConstruction not started
17ImperialQatar Airways
18Asteco[31]Complete Autumn 2011
19Regency Pearl IVAl Asmakh Real EstateOpened January 2019
20Turquoise[32]Complete
21[33]Imperial EmeraldDurrat Al Doha[26]Complete
22VB22Qatar Coral[34]In construction. Expected June 2013.
23VB23Qatar Coral[34]In construction. Expected June 2013.
26Regency Pearl VAl Asmakh Real EstateComplete
27UDCComplete
28UDC[35]In construction
29Costa del SolUDC[36]Complete May 2011[37]

Qanat Quartier
Far view of Qanat Quartier
Bridge in Qanat Quartier

The Pearl Island's "Venice-like community" has an extensive canal system, pedestrian-friendly squares and plazas and beachfront townhouses. The first residents started to live in Qanat Quartier in 2012.[38] When complete there will be:[39]

  • 977 residential apartments in 31 buildings
  • 188 townhouses
  • 15 bridges, including a replica of Venice's Rialto Bridge
  • 200 retail units
  • 320,000 square feet of retail space
  • 1,135 parking spaces for cars
  • 200 moorings in the marina[40]
  • Kempinski Resort and Spa

Abraj Quartier

This precinct is located by the entrance of The Pearl Qatar, and will have 7 towers[41] including the tallest buildings planned for the development, at 40 storeys high.[42]

Commercial attractions
The Pearl Lagoon

The Central Authority Directorate (TCAD), which provides services like property registration and residency permits, opened on 3 December 2011.[43]

Restaurants

The Pearl Island has several restaurants, as well as a coffee bar.[44] Midori, a Japanese restaurant in Porto Arabia, won Best Newcomer in the Time Out Doha Awards 2012. Pampano, also operated by Hospitality Development Company (HDC), a fully owned subsidiary of United Development Company (UDC), the primary developer of The Pearl Island, received the "Highly Commended" certificate in the Best South American category.[45]

Hotels
Marsa Malaz Kempinski as viewed from Pearl Boulevard

Marsa Malaz Kempinski, opened in 2014, is the largest hotel in The Pearl, and is located on its own islet. The hotel features 281 rooms, a 1,100 m2 ballroom and conference halls. It has a beach with provisions for water sports and swimming, a 3,000 m2 spa and tennis facilities. Boat tours are offered by the hotel.[46] Seven restaurants are located in the hotel.[47]

The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar opened in 2022 as the brand's second property in the country. Like Marsa Malaz Kempinski, it is located on its own island. The hotel features 193 rooms, more than 10 restaurants, a ballroom with a capacity of 300 guests, and water sports facilities.[48]

Transport

Modes of transport varies from precinct to precinct. Golf carts are heavily used in Porto Arabia and Medina Centrale, while boat taxis are available in Porto Arabia and Qanat Quartier. Limousines are available in Porto Arabia, Medina Centrale, Qanat Quartier and Viva Bahriya.[49] There are also bus stations that go to the Legtaifiya station. The M110 bus route goes from Porto Arabia and goes to parts of Viva Bahriya, then to the metro station.

  • The Pearl Island, under construction
    The Pearl Island, under construction
  • Porto Arabia
    Porto Arabia
  • Murano area of Qanat Quartier
    Murano area of Qanat Quartier
  • Bridge to Marsa Arabia in The Pearl
    Bridge to Marsa Arabia in The Pearl
  • The Pearl Island at dusk
    The Pearl Island at dusk
  • Part of The Pearl Island seen from the air in 2022
    Part of The Pearl Island seen from the air in 2022

See also

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