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1 Residential development  



1.1  Porto Arabia Towers  





1.2  Viva Bahriya Towers  





1.3  Qanat Quartier  





1.4  Abraj Quartier  







2 Commercial attractions  



2.1  Hotels  







3 Transport  





4 Gallery  





5 See also  





6 References  





7 External links  














The Pearl Island






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Coordinates: 25°227N 51°337E / 25.36861°N 51.55194°E / 25.36861; 51.55194
 

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(Redirected from Qatar Pearl)

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′7N 51°33′7E / 25.36861°N 51.55194°E / 25.36861; 51.55194
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAd-Dawhah
ZoneZone 66
District no.765
Area
 • Total13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
 • Landkm2 (2 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total27,000
 • Density1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi)
 [3]
WebsiteOfficial website
The Pearl Island, when completed

The Pearl Island (Arabic: جزيرة اللؤلؤة, romanizedjazirat 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.

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

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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

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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 Number Parcel Tower Name Developer Status
1 1[11] One UDC Complete
2 2A Two / Fardhan[12] UDC Complete
3 2B UDC Complete
4 3A California UDC Complete
5 3B Florida UDC Complete
6 4 UDC[13] Complete Summer 2009
7 5 UDC Complete
8, 9, 10 6A, C, D Sabban Sabban[14] Complete
11 7A United[15] UDC Complete
12 7B UDC Under construction. Structure complete.
13 8A The Land[16] Complete
14 8B Tuscan The Land[16] Complete January 2011
15 9A Monaco The Land[16] Complete
16 9B Tuscan / VIP[17] The Land[16] Complete September 2010
17 10A Monaco The Land[16] In construction. Outside almost complete.
18 10B Tuscan The Land[16] Complete
19 11A La Riviera First Qatar[18] Complete
20 11B Monaco The Land[16] Complete
21 12 Jumanah Tower 2 Al Bandary Real Estate Complete
22 13A UDC[19] Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013).
23 13B UDC Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013).
24 14A Denata / Denat Qatar Capital Investment / Asteco[20][21] Complete
25 14B[22] H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah Complete
26 15A[22] H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah Complete
27 15B The Land[23] Complete
28 16A Jumana Salam Bounain[24] Complete
29 16B 29 Complete
30 17 Burj Elegante Complete July 2012.
31 18 31 UDC Complete

Viva Bahriya Towers

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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 Number Tower Name Developer Status
1 Construction not started
2
3[25] Imperial Ruby Durrat Al Doha / QIB[26] In construction
4[25] Imperial Diamond Durrat Al Doha / QIB[26] In construction
5[25] Casablanca Durrat Al Doha / QIB[26] Complete January 2018
6[27] Imperial Opal Durrat Al Doha / QIB[26] In construction
7[27] Complete
10 Bilal Pearl Suites AHB[28] Complete December 2011[29]
11 Imperial UDC[23]
12[30] The Land
13 The Land
14 The Land Complete
15 The Land
16 The Land Construction not started
17 Imperial Qatar Airways
18 Asteco[31] Complete Autumn 2011
19 Regency Pearl IV Al Asmakh Real Estate Opened January 2019
20 Turquoise[32] Complete
21[33] Imperial Emerald Durrat Al Doha[26] Complete
22 VB22 Qatar Coral[34] In construction. Expected June 2013.
23 VB23 Qatar Coral[34] In construction. Expected June 2013.
26 Regency Pearl V Al Asmakh Real Estate Complete
27 UDC Complete
28 UDC[35] In construction
29 Costa del Sol UDC[36] Complete May 2011[37]

Qanat Quartier

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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]

Abraj Quartier

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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

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The Pearl Lagoon

The Central Authority Directorate (TCAD), which provides services like property registration and residency permits, opened on 3 December 2011.[43] The island was also host the 2023 Qatar Classic Cars contest and exhibition and to several events during the 2022 World Cup.[44][45]

The Pearl Island has several restaurants, as well as a coffee bar.[46]

Hotels

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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.[47] Seven restaurants are located in the hotel.[48]

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.[49]

Transport

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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.[50] 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.

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See also

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References

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  • ^ Sachin Kumar (8 April 2018). "42% more residents in Pearl-Qatar registered in 3 years". The Peninsula Qatar. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  • ^ "The Pearl [Qatar] - Property Development - TEN Real Estate [UAE]". realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com.
  • ^ "Pearl-Qatar to expand offerings with new entertainment center in 2015". 2 January 2015.
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  • ^ "Tower 1 – Plant room" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
  • ^ "BNC Network - The region's largest construction intelligence platform". www.ww.bncnetwork.net.
  • ^ "United Development Company unveils its first residential tower at party on The Pearl-Qatar June 16 2009". Archived from the original on 22 June 2009. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  • ^ "Gulf Times - PDF" (PDF). Gulf-Times.
  • ^ "United Tower at Pearl Qatar". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
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  • ^ "Pearl Qatar Denata Tower 14a". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
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  • ^ a b "Qatar Coral Real Estate - Apartments for Sale and Rent on the Pearl Doha, Qatar". qatarcoral.com.
  • ^ "Viva Bahriya Tower 28". Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
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  • ^ "UDC". www.udcqatar.com.
  • ^ Aguilar, Joey (6 December 2023). "Qatar Classic Cars contest and exhibition 2023 launches at The Pearl Island". Gulf Times. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  • ^ "The Pearl Island achieves full visitor capacity since World Cup start". Gulf Times. 11 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
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