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PUBLISHER=MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND STATISTICS

LAST2=SALAMA

TITLE=DEMYSTIFYING DOHA: ON ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM IN AN EMERGING CITY

PAGE=80

YEAR=2013, 9781409466345, | area_total_km2 = 13.9| area_land_km2 = 4| area_water_km2 = | area_total_ha = | dimensions_footnotes = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_footnotes = | population_total = 27,000| population_as_of = 2018| population_density_km2 = auto| population_demonym =

PUBLISHER=THE PENINSULA QATAR

DATE=8 APRIL 2018, 16 May 2020, | website = Official website| footnotes = }}(File:PearlQatar.svg|thumb|285px|The Pearl Island, when completed)The Pearl Island () 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.WEB,weblink The Pearl [Qatar] - Property Development - TEN Real Estate [UAE], realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com, 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.WEB,weblink Pearl-Qatar to expand offerings with new entertainment center in 2015, 2 January 2015, In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion.WEB,weblink The Pearl - Qatar, 12 March 2013, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20121219230648weblink">weblink 19 December 2012, It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.WEB,weblink The Pearl - Qatar, 12 March 2013, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20130206045730weblink">weblink 6 February 2013, WEB,weblink Models Changing the Face of Qatar in Ten Years - Qatar Construction Guide, 12 March 2013, dead,weblink" title="archive.today/20130411163250weblink">weblink 11 April 2013, 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.WEB,weblink Showcase Qatar - discover The Pearl, Qatar Living, 22 July 2017, 24 January 2019, Porto Arabia Towers Total number of towers will be 31 with a total of 4,700 apartments.WEB,weblink PageNotFound, www.thepearlqatar.com, 17 May 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120514011421weblink">weblink 14 May 2012, dead, The address format is Unit 1234, 1 Porto Arabia. Some references use PA-1 for convenience.(File:Welcome to Porto Arabia (5305816936).jpg|thumb|Welcome sign to Porto Arabia){| class="wikitable"

ACCESS-DATE=13 OCTOBER 2011

ARCHIVE-DATE=25 APRIL 2012

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WEBSITE=WWW.WW.BNCNETWORK.NET,

UDC

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ACCESS-DATE=9 OCTOBER 2011

ARCHIVE-DATE=22 JUNE 2009

| Complete Summer 2009

| Complete

WEBSITE=GULF-TIMES,

Complete

ACCESS-DATE=13 OCTOBER 2011

ARCHIVE-DATE=25 APRIL 2012

| Complete

| Under construction. Structure complete.

ACCESS-DATE=9 OCTOBER 2011

ARCHIVE-DATE=25 APRIL 2012

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| Complete January 2011

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WEBSITE=WWW.DTZQATARPROPERTIES.COM,

The Land

Complete September 2010

| In construction. Outside almost complete.

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WEBSITE=WWW.FIRST-QATAR.COM,

Complete

| Complete

| Complete

| Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013).

| Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013).

ACCESS-DATE=9 OCTOBER 2011

ARCHIVE-DATE=4 MARCH 2016

ACCESS-DATE=9 OCTOBER 2011

ARCHIVE-DATE=10 DECEMBER 2008

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H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah

Complete

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ACCESS-DATE=13 OCTOBER 2011

ARCHIVE-DATE=25 APRIL 2012

|Complete

WEBSITE=WWW.SALAM-BOUNIAN.COM,

Complete

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| Complete July 2012.

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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.{| class="wikitable"! Tower Number !! Tower Name !! Developer !! Status| Construction not started| date=September 2018 fix-attempted=yes }} Imperial Ruby Durrat Al Doha / QIBHTTP://WWW.ONLINEQATAR.COM/PROPERTY/328-IMPERIAL-TOWERS-PROJECT-UNVEILED-AT-THE-PEARL-QATAR.HTM>TITLE=QATAR INFORMATION GUIDE FOR VISITORS AND EXPATSARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20120330073525/HTTP://WWW.ONLINEQATAR.COM/PROPERTY/328-IMPERIAL-TOWERS-PROJECT-UNVEILED-AT-THE-PEARL-QATAR.HTM| In construction| In construction| Complete January 2018| In construction| Complete ACCESS-DATE=13 OCTOBER 2011ARCHIVE-DATE=25 APRIL 2012ACCESS-DATE=29 DECEMBER 2011 ARCHIVE-DATE=15 APRIL 2012, dead, | WEBSITE=WWW.WW.BNCNETWORK.NET, The Land | | Complete| | Construction not started| WEBSITE=GULF-TIMES, Complete Autumn 2011|Opened January 2019WEBSITE=WWW.WW.BNCNETWORK.NET, CompleteWEBSITE=WWW.WW.BNCNETWORK.NET, Imperial Emerald Durrat Al Doha CompleteWEBSITE=QATARCORAL.COM, In construction. Expected June 2013.| In construction. Expected June 2013.| Complete| CompleteACCESS-DATE=13 OCTOBER 2011ARCHIVE-DATE=25 APRIL 2012| In construction WEBSITE=WWW.DTZQATARPROPERTIES.COM, Complete May 2011HTTP://MEGATEC.XPERT-ONLINE.COM/OUR-PROJECTS/?PID=9>TITLE=MEGATEC VIVA BAHRIYA 29, {{Dead linkbot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Qanat Quartier

(File:ResidentialNeighborhoodThePearl.jpg|thumb|Far view of Qanat Quartier)(File:Bridge in Qanat Quartier.jpg|thumb|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.WEB,weblink Error Page, Gulf-Times, When complete there will be:WEB,weblink UDC, www.udcqatar.com,

• 977 residential apartments in 31 buildings
• 188 townhouses
• 15 bridges, including a replica of Venice's Rialto Bridge
• 200 retail units
• 320,000 square feet of retail space
• 1,135 parking spaces for cars
• 200 moorings in the marinaWEB,weblink PageNotFound, www.thepearlqatar.com, 17 May 2012,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120514011139weblink">weblink 14 May 2012, dead,
• Kempinski Resort and Spa

Abraj Quartier

This precinct is located by the entrance of The Pearl Qatar, and will have 7 towersWEB,weblink WZMH Architects – Abraj Quartier, including the tallest buildings planned for the development, at 40 storeys high.WEB,weblink UDC signs QR795m contract for construction of two office towers in Abraj Quartier, 11 March 2013,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20130311050747weblink">weblink 11 March 2013, dead,

Commercial attractions

(File:Qatar Pearl Lagoon.jpg|thumb|The Pearl Lagoon)The Central Authority Directorate (TCAD), which provides services like property registration and residency permits, opened on 3 December 2011.WEB,weblink UDC, www.udcqatar.com, The island was also host the 2023 Qatar Classic Cars contest and exhibition and to several events during the 2022 World Cup.WEB, Aguilar, Joey, 2023-12-06, Qatar Classic Cars contest and exhibition 2023 launches at The Pearl Island,weblink 2023-12-21, Gulf Times, en, WEB, 2022-12-11, The Pearl Island achieves full visitor capacity since World Cup start,weblink 2023-12-21, Gulf Times, en,

Restaurants

The Pearl Island has several restaurants, as well as a coffee bar.WEB,weblink Dining in Doha, The Pearl Qatar, 2 February 2013,weblink" title="archive.today/20130215205345weblink">weblink 15 February 2013, dead, Midori, a Japanese restaurant in Porto Arabia, won Best Newcomer in the Time Out Doha Awards 2012. Pampano, also operated by Hospitality Development Company (HDC), a fully owned subsidiary of United Development Company (UDC), the primary developer of The Pearl Island, received the "Highly Commended" certificate in the Best South American category.weblink{{dead link|date=September 2018}}

Hotels

(File:View of Marsa Malaz Kempinski from Pearl Boulevard.jpg|thumb|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.WEB,weblink Kempinski launches Marsa Malaz Kempinski, Crystal Chesters, Hotelier Middle East, 5 November 2014, 16 May 2019, Seven restaurants are located in the hotel.WEB,weblink Restaurants in Doha, Kempinski, 16 May 2020, 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.WEB,weblink The St Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl-Qatar opens, Gulf Times, 23 July 2023,

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.WEB,weblink Services, The Pearl-Qatar, 16 May 2019, 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.

Gallery

File:Construction of The Pearl Qatar in 2010.jpg|The Pearl Island, under constructionFile:The Pearl Marina in Nov 2013.jpg| Porto ArabiaFile:Murano area of Qanat Quartier in The Pearl.jpg|Murano area of Qanat QuartierFile:Bridge to Marsa Arabia in The Pearl.jpg|Bridge to Marsa Arabia in The PearlFile:Dusk at the Pearl Qatar (6279825109).jpg|The Pearl Island at duskFile:2022IslandsDohaBay.jpg|Part of The Pearl Island seen from the air in 2022

See also

• Lusail
• Land reclamation

References

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External links

• The Pearl Island – Official Website

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