The Pearl Island Explained

The Pearl Island
Native Name:جزيرة اللؤلؤة
Native Name Lang: ar
Pushpin Map:Qatar Doha
Pushpin Map Caption:The Pearl Island
Coordinates:25.3686°N 51.5519°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Municipality
Subdivision Name1:Ad-Dawhah
Subdivision Type2:Zone
Subdivision Name2:Zone 66
Subdivision Type3:District no.
Subdivision Name3:765
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Footnotes:[1] [2]
Area Total Km2:13.9
Area Land Km2:4
Population Total:27,000
Population As Of:2018
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Note:[3]
Website:Official website

The Pearl Island (Arabic: جزيرة اللؤلؤة|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.

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.

Tower Number ParcelTower 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 Complete January 2011
15 9A Monaco The Land Complete
16 9B Tuscan / VIP[17] The Land Complete September 2010
17 10A Monaco The Land In construction. Outside almost complete.
18 10B Tuscan The Land Complete
19 11A La Riviera First Qatar[18] Complete
20 11B Monaco The Land Complete
21 12 Jumanah Tower 2Al 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 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

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 Imperial Diamond Durrat Al Doha / QIB In construction
5 Casablanca Durrat Al Doha / QIB Complete January 2018
6[27] Imperial Opal Durrat Al Doha / QIB In construction
7 Complete
10 Bilal Pearl Suites AHB[28] Complete December 2011[29]
11 Imperial UDC
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 EstateOpened January 2019
20 Turquoise[32] Complete
21[33] Imperial Emerald Durrat Al Doha Complete
22 VB22 Qatar Coral[34] In construction. Expected June 2013.
23 VB23 Qatar Coral 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

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

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 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

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

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.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: District area map. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. 16 May 2019. (for total area)
  2. Book: Wiedmann. Florian. Salama. Ashraf M. Demystifying Doha: On Architecture and Urbanism in an Emerging City. 80. Ashgate. 2013. 9781409466345.
  3. Web site: 42% more residents in Pearl-Qatar registered in 3 years. The Peninsula Qatar. Sachin Kumar. 8 April 2018. 16 May 2020.
  4. Web site: The Pearl [Qatar] - Property Development - TEN Real Estate [UAE]]. realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com.
  5. Web site: Pearl-Qatar to expand offerings with new entertainment center in 2015. 2 January 2015.
  6. Web site: The Pearl - Qatar . 12 March 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121219230648/http://www.thepearlqatar.com/SubTemplate1.aspx?ID=496&MID=201 . 19 December 2012 .
  7. Web site: The Pearl - Qatar . 12 March 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130206045730/http://www.thepearlqatar.com/SubTemplate1.aspx?ID=381&MID=86 . 6 February 2013 .
  8. Web site: Models Changing the Face of Qatar in Ten Years - Qatar Construction Guide . 12 March 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130411163250/http://www.qatarconstructionguide.com/en/content/models-changing-face-qatar-years . 11 April 2013 .
  9. Web site: Showcase Qatar - discover The Pearl. Qatar Living. 22 July 2017. 24 January 2019.
  10. Web site: PageNotFound. www.thepearlqatar.com. 17 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120514011421/http://www.thepearlqatar.com/SubTemplate1.aspx?ID=152&MID=116. 14 May 2012. dead.
  11. Web site: Tower 1 – Plant room. 13 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425063510/http://www.aac.com.qa/downloads/AAC%20MEP.pdf. 25 April 2012. dead.
  12. Web site: BNC Network - The region's largest construction intelligence platform. www.ww.bncnetwork.net.
  13. Web site: United Development Company unveils its first residential tower at party on The Pearl-Qatar June 16 2009. 9 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20090622090700/http://www.ameinfo.com/200731.html. 22 June 2009. dead.
  14. Web site: Gulf Times - PDF. Gulf-Times.
  15. Web site: United Tower at Pearl Qatar. 13 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425063510/http://www.gulfcontracting.com/projects.php?pid=27&pg=cu. 25 April 2012. dead.
  16. Web site: The Land. 9 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425052325/http://www.theland-me.com/theland_me/reservation.aspx. 25 April 2012. dead.
  17. Web site: www.dtzqatarproperties.com is Expired or Suspended.. www.dtzqatarproperties.com.
  18. Web site: First Qatar - Home. www.first-qatar.com.
  19. Web site: UDC – The Pearl Qatar – Porto Arabia.
  20. Web site: Pearl Qatar Denata Tower 14a. 9 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002525/http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/pdf-downloads/doc_download/494-penmagmarch23.html. 4 March 2016. dead.
  21. Web site: Asteco's danat Qatar apartments. 9 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20081210081518/http://www.ameinfo.com/137932.html. 10 December 2008. dead.
  22. Web site: MegaTec Porto Arabia Tower 15a & 15b.
  23. Web site: Al Wataniya Concrete. 13 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425063510/http://www.watancon.com/documentation/profile.pdf. 25 April 2012. dead.
  24. Web site: Salam Bounian. www.salam-bounian.com.
  25. Web site: Project VB 3,4,5 in progress.
  26. Web site: Qatar Information Guide for Visitors and Expats. onlineqatar.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120330073525/http://www.onlineqatar.com/property/328-Imperial-Towers-project-unveiled-at-The-Pearl-Qatar.htm. 30 March 2012.
  27. Web site: Ammico Contracting Co. W.L.L. - Ammico Contracting Co. W.L.L..
  28. Web site: Bilal Pearl Suites AHB. 13 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425062952/http://www.howunited.com/home?sel=4&sub=27&linked=5_3_2. 25 April 2012. dead.
  29. Web site: Bilal Pearl Suites opens doors at the Pearl . 29 December 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120415013658/http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/qatar/177558-bilal-pearl-suites-opens-doors-at-the-pearl.html . 15 April 2012 . dead .
  30. Web site: BNC Network - The region's largest construction intelligence platform. www.ww.bncnetwork.net.
  31. Web site: Gulf Times - PDF. Gulf-Times.
  32. Web site: BNC Network - The region's largest construction intelligence platform. www.ww.bncnetwork.net.
  33. Web site: BNC Network - The region's largest construction intelligence platform. www.ww.bncnetwork.net.
  34. Web site: Qatar Coral Real Estate - Apartments for Sale and Rent on the Pearl Doha, Qatar. qatarcoral.com.
  35. Web site: Viva Bahriya Tower 28. 13 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425062945/http://housing.justlanded.com/en/Qatar/For-Sale_Apartments/Studio-63m2-Tower-28-Viva-Bahriya-Pearl-Qatar. 25 April 2012. dead.
  36. Web site: www.dtzqatarproperties.com is Expired or Suspended.. www.dtzqatarproperties.com.
  37. Web site: Megatec Viva Bahriya 29.
  38. Web site: Error Page. Gulf-Times.
  39. Web site: UDC. www.udcqatar.com.
  40. Web site: PageNotFound. www.thepearlqatar.com. 17 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120514011139/http://www.thepearlqatar.com/SubTemplate1.aspx?ID=177&MID=167. 14 May 2012. dead.
  41. Web site: WZMH Architects – Abraj Quartier.
  42. Web site: UDC signs QR795m contract for construction of two office towers in Abraj Quartier. 11 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130311050747/http://www.ameinfo.com/udc-signs-qr795m-contract-construction-office-332656. 11 March 2013. dead.
  43. Web site: UDC. www.udcqatar.com.
  44. Web site: Aguilar . Joey . 2023-12-06 . Qatar Classic Cars contest and exhibition 2023 launches at The Pearl Island . 2023-12-21 . Gulf Times . en.
  45. Web site: 2022-12-11 . The Pearl Island achieves full visitor capacity since World Cup start . 2023-12-21 . Gulf Times . en.
  46. Web site: Dining in Doha, The Pearl Qatar. 2 February 2013. https://archive.today/20130215205345/http://diningindoha.com/the-pearl-qatar.php?the_pearl_qatar_sort_by=name. 15 February 2013. dead.
  47. Web site: Kempinski launches Marsa Malaz Kempinski. Crystal Chesters. Hotelier Middle East. 5 November 2014. 16 May 2019.
  48. Web site: Restaurants in Doha. Kempinski. 16 May 2020.
  49. Web site: The St Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl-Qatar opens. Gulf Times. 23 July 2023.
  50. Web site: Services. The Pearl-Qatar. 16 May 2019.

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