The Pearl-Qatar is an artificial island in Doha. Spanning about 4 million square meters, the island gets its name from the fact that it is built on one of the country’s previous pearl-diving sites. In recent years, it has become a thriving residential, shopping and leisure centre in the country.

The Pearl is made up of 12 precincts or districts, each with its own defining architectural features and perks. These include residential villas, apartments and townhouses, as well as a number of entertainment facilities—including a plethora of restaurants, cafes and other eateries—, marinas and beaches. If you’re interested in renting property in The Pearl, visit our Properties section to scope out the latest living options on this unique island.

We’ve provided a brief overview of The Pearl’s precincts, both finished and under construction, in case you’re interested in visiting, settling or investing there.

Abraj Quartier

This district spans the entrance of The Pearl, and is also known as the ‘The Pearl Gateway Towers’.

The Abraj Quartier is a great location for businesses and companies, with the two 42-storey towers with breathtaking views towards the mainland across the waters of the Arabian Gulf.

The towers feature a fine dining restaurant with breathtaking views on the top floor and a full service cafeteria on the ground floor.

Qanat Quartier

Qanat Quartier is a Riviera-style district in The Pearl with a Venetian theme. Most of the townhouses are close to the canals and beach, with many featuring direct views of the Arabian Gulf.

Residences

Low-rise apartments overlooking canals and piazzas

• Luxury penthouses
• 1 to 4 bedroom units
• Beach access

Low-rise townhouses overlooking canals and beaches

• 1 to 4 bedroom homes
• Beach access

Shopping and leisure

• Features a marina with 117 moorings
• Range of shopping options
• Sailing club
• A beachfront boutique hotel

Medina Centrale

At the very town center, it’s difficult to get bored in Medina Centrale.

Residences

• 538 residential units in low-rise Mediterranean-style apartment complexes
• 1 and 2 bedroom apartment units
• Parks and open spaces
   

Dining

Medina Centrale is packed with restaurants that offer a range of cuisine, including Eggspectation, Debs W Remman, Nando’s, dipndip and tonnes more.

Shopping and leisure

• 1,900 seat Novo cinema complex
• The Megapolis family entertainment center
• A selection of supermarkets and large retailers (600,000 square feet of them, to be exact)

Porto Arabia

Porto Arabia features the island’s main harbour, flanked by 31 Mediterranean-style towers and 450 townhouses and low-rise terrace apartments. La Croisette Boulevard spans much of the district, with 2.5 kilometers of pedestrianised concourse lined by a number of shops and restaurants. A central islet will house the new Four Seasons Hotel.

Residences

Apartments

• 1 to 4 bedroom units
• Luxury penthouses
• Leisure and fitness amenities
• Close to all dining and entertainment facilities

Low-rise townhouses 

• 1 to 4 bedroom homes
• Direct marina views

Viva Bahriya

This beachfront district is architecturally inspired by the Maghreb, with townhouses and apartments built in the Moroccan style along the shoreline. The district features a 103-berth marina and an exclusive marina club. Apartments are situated in tower residences with 1 to 3 bedrooms.

Beach Villas 

This accommodation is some of the most discreet on The Pearl along a purpose-built coastline. Properties start from 1,300 square meters with excellent ocean views and private beaches. Buyers may design and build their own villa. The villas have their own semi-tropical gardens.

Costa Malaz

The district, much like the Beach Villas, consists of villas along the shoreline, except the emphasis in this precinct is upon spa and wellness centres. The luxurious Marsa Malaz Kempinski also stands on a small islet in this area.

Marsa Malaz Kempinski

This majestic hotel stands on its own manmade island. Marsa Malaz boasts personal butler service for all its 281 rooms, which include 69 suites, 2 Presidential suites and 2 Royal suites.

The hotel offers a choice of cuisine, with 11 restaurants, cafés and lounges.

For those interested in traveling or booking for business purposes, Marsa Malaz houses large meeting facilities for up to 500 people.

It is also home to the first spa by Clarions in the Middle East.

Restaurants

• Sawa
• Al Sufra
• El Faro
• Toro Toro
• Nozomi

Cafés and lounges

• Café Murano
• Bohemia Lounge
• Illusion

A little history

Kempinski Hotels is more than 119 years old, and is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. The company began in 1897, with the foundation of the "Hotelbetriebs-Aktiengesellschaft" in Berlin.

La Plage South

This Mediterranean-style district will feature 4 kilometers of convenience shopping. The development is meant to be divided into 7 individual apartment lots which will then be implemented by private developers. Around 700 apartments are planned to be built, with large terraces and 1 and 3 bedroom units.

Isola Dana 

This string of nine independent private islands features an average plot size of 8,000 square meters, with private beach and protected harbour. Investors may design their own residences to their liking.

Floresta Gardens

This district is planned to be home to about 1,400 residents, with 285 apartments and 100 townhouses. The Floresta Gardens community will be centred around the ‘Club House’ and the encircling promenade. The architecture will be in the Mediterranean-style. You can also look forward to an Italian-inspired fresh food market and wellness centers in this area.

Perlita Gardens

This district will be distinguished by its greenery and saltwater lakes (which may also provide a good spot for water sports). The gated garden community will include mixed villas and townhouses in a private, tranquil atmosphere.

Giardino Village

The Giardino Village precinct, on completion, will rank among The Pearl’s more secluded gated communities, with villas set in landscaped parkland among tracks and pathways. Clubhouses, sports and leisure facilities will be within reach.

Plot sizes will range from 558 to 1,168 square metres, with villas of up to five bedrooms available.

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Source: thepearlqatar.com