The Pearl Qatar

The Pearl Qatar is yet another grand Island Mega Project of the Gulf. The Pearl, being developed by United Development Company (UDC) of Qatar, is a man made island being built at a cost of $2.5Billion off the coast of Doha, Qatar. The Pearl will have a Riviera style theme and is in fact being called The Arabian Riviera. Some of the features of The Pearl include:

- Riviera style living in luxury apartments , town homes, penthouses and villas,

- An international yachting hub with three marinas that will house 700 yachts,

- Three 5 star hotels,

- 2 million square feet of international retail shops, restaurants and entertainment venues of all kinds,

- A family destination with schools, parks, gardens, beaches and community facilities,

- Perfectly located just 20 kilometers from Doha's International airport.

From UDC, developer of The Pearl:

'UDC intends to make The Pearl-Qatar a unique living and cultural experience that integrates the best of the country's past and present. A primary objective is to incorporate a diversity of high quality living environments - from high-end luxurious villa living with private sandy beaches to fashionable apartment-style accommodation with sweeping sea views. Diversity and quality of accommodation is a key objective in the project's master planning.'

Upon completion The Pearl will house over 40,000 residents in 11 themed areas: Porto Arabia, Viva Bahriyah, Costa Malaz, Isola Dana, Abraj Quartiers, Perlita Villas, Giardino Villas, Quanat Quartier, Medina Centrale, Floresta Townhouses and The Villas.

Each themed area will present its own appeal. For example, Porto Arabia will be:

'The epitome of Riviera Arabia living, and home to The Pearl-Qatar’s main harbor, Porto Arabia combines elegant towers and townhouses in a spectacular location. The Island’s first phase is set around a colourful waterfront – La Croisette – a lively 2.5 kilometre pedestrianised concourse lined with fine shopping and dining, its architecture inspired by the best French, Italian and Spanish architecture.'

...and Viva Bahriya will be:

'Architecturally themed to echo the very best of the Maghreb – with Moroccan-styled town homes and apartments exuding Moorish elegance - it features a recreational central island crowned by a magnificent luxury hotel. A haven for watersports enthusiasts, whilst quieter than neighbouring precincts, there is never a dull moment at this enviable beachfront location.'

The Pearl, which should be completed by 2009, is Qatar's first freehold development and first international real estate project. It is the largest real estate venture in Qatar's history. Those who own property on The Pearl will be given Qatari residency visas and will be given unrestricted freehold titles to the property they own.

The Pearl Qatar is one of the most fabulous man made island Mega Projects of the Gulf and the greatest real estate venture in Qatar history. The Pearl will propel Qatar to further glory!

Here is a YouTube video featuring Sabban Towers, a development on The Pearl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoBJdue_xRo&feature=related

This is a very short YouTube video featuring a scale model of The Pearl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_zwknGA3NU

Here is a link to The Pearl Qatar website:

http://thepearlqatar.com/

This is a link to the UDC website, developers of The Pearl:

http://www.udcqatar.com/default.asp