The Pearl-Qatar

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The Pearl Qatar, when completed.

The Pearl-Qatar (TPQ) in Doha, Qatar is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals[1]. As of spring 2011, there are more than 3000 residents[2].

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 2013. Developed by United Development Company (UDC) and master planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha’s West Bay Lagoon 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.

The Central Authority Directorate (TCAD) offices were inaugurated on December 3, 2011. TCAD provides services from property registration to Residency Permits[3].

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[edit] 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.

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
  • Caffè Vergnano 1882[7]

[edit] Retail

The island is home to many world-class renowned luxury brands tailored for men, women, and children.

The Pearl also hosts a supermarket (Spinneys), a bank (Commercial Bank), chemist, accessories shops, and a number of other specialties outlets.

[edit] Porto Arabia Towers

Total number of towers will be 31. The address format is Unit 1234, 1 Porto Arabia. Some references use e.g. PA-1 for short.

Tower Number Parcel Tower Name Developer Status
1 1[9] One UDC Complete
2 2A Two / Fardhan[10] UDC Complete
3 2B UDC In construction. Structure complete. Outside half complete.
4 3A California UDC In construction. Expected Summer 2013.[11]
5 3B Florida UDC In construction. Expected Summer 2013.[11]
6 4 UDC[12] Complete Summer 2009
7 5 UDC[13] Complete
8, 9, 10 6A,C,D Sabban Sabban[14] Complete
11 7A United[15] UDC In construction. Outside almost complete.
12 7B UDC In construction. Bare concrete structure complete.
13 8A The Land[13][16] In construction. Expected 2012
14 8B Tuscan The Land[13][16] Complete January 2011
15 9A Monaco The Land[13][16] In construction. Outside complete.
16 9B Tuscan / VIP[17] The Land[13][16] Complete September 2010
17 10A Monaco The Land[16] In construction. Outside almost complete.
18 10B Tuscan The Land[16] In construction. Outside almost complete.
19 11A La Riviera First Qatar[18] Complete
20 11B Monaco The Land[16] In construction. Outside almost complete.
21 12 Bare concrete structure complete.
22 13A UDC[19] Only foundations built.
23 13B UDC Only foundations built.
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 Outside almost complete. Expected 2013
26 15A[22] H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah Outside almost complete. Expected 2013
27 15B The Land[23] Almost complete
28 16A Jumana Salam Bounain[24] Complete 2011. Awaiting opening.
29 16B 29 Almost complete.
30 17 30 Almost complete.
31 18 31 UDC[13] Complete

[edit] Viva Bahriya Towers

Total number of towers will be 29. The address format is e.g. Unit 1234, 1 Viva Bahriya. Some references use e.g. VB-1 for short.

Tower Number Tower Name Developer Status
1
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] Imperial Amber Durrat Al Doha / QIB[26] In construction
6[27] Imperial Opal Durrat Al Doha / QIB[26] In construction
7[27] In construction
10 Bilal Pearl Suites AHB[28] Complete December 2011[29]
11 Imperial UDC[23]
12[30] The Land
13 The Land
14 The Land
15 The Land
16 The Land
17 Imperial UDC[23]
18 Asteco[31] Complete Autumn 2011
19 Crystal[32]
20 Turquoise[33]
21[34] Imperial Emerald Durrat Al Doha[26] In construction
22 Ruby Qatar Coral[35] In construction. Expected Dec 2012.
23 Sapphire Qatar Coral[35] In construction. Expected Dec 2012.
26 UDC In construction
27 UDC In construction
28 UDC[36] In construction
29 Costa del Sol UDC[37] Complete May 2011[38]

[edit] See also

File:The pearl Qatar.jpg
The pearl qatar today

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/qatar/the_pearl.php
  2. ^ Number of residents in The Pearl-Qatar exceeds 3,000
  3. ^ The Pearl-Qatar (TPQ) Holds Second Residents Open Day - Dec 3, 2011
  4. ^ Carluccio's The Pearl Qatar
  5. ^ Mango Tree opens door at The Pearl-Qatar - Feb 1, 2011
  6. ^ MEGU DOHA Opened On April 7th 2011
  7. ^ COOL PLACES - Caffè Vergnano
  8. ^ THE PEARL-QATAR WELCOMES: CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION
  9. ^ Tower 1 - Plant room
  10. ^ Fardan Tower 2A
  11. ^ a b UDC ends contracts for towers June 30, 2011
  12. ^ United Development Company unveils its first residential tower at party on The Pearl-Qatar June 16 2009
  13. ^ a b c d e f Handover at the Pearl 2009
  14. ^ PEARL QATAR (SABBAN D TOWER 6)
  15. ^ United Tower at Pearl Qatar
  16. ^ a b c d e f g The Land
  17. ^ Tower 9B VIP
  18. ^ First Qatar La Riviera
  19. ^ UDC - The Pearl Qatar - Porto Arabia
  20. ^ Pearl Qatar Denata Tower 14a
  21. ^ Asteco's danat Qatar apartments
  22. ^ a b MegaTec Porto Arabia Tower 15a & 15b
  23. ^ a b c Al Wataniya Concrete
  24. ^ Jumana Tower
  25. ^ a b c Project VB 3,4,5 in progress
  26. ^ a b c d e Imperial Towers project unveiled at The Pearl Qatar
  27. ^ a b Ammico Piling Works for Viva Bahriya VB-06 & 07 at The Pearl Qatar Project complete Feb 2008
  28. ^ Bilal Pearl Suites AHB
  29. ^ http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/qatar/177558-bilal-pearl-suites-opens-doors-at-the-pearl.html
  30. ^ VB12
  31. ^ Grand Opening of Viva Bahriya -18 Oct 13, 2011
  32. ^ Crystal Tower VB19
  33. ^ Turquoise Tower VB20
  34. ^ Emerald Tower VB21
  35. ^ a b Qatar Coral
  36. ^ Viva Bahriya Tower 28
  37. ^ Tower 29, Viva Bahriya
  38. ^ Megatec Viva Bahriya 29

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Coordinates: 25°22′7″N 51°33′5.7″E / 25.36861°N 51.551583°E / 25.36861; 51.551583

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