The Pearl Island
Artificial island in Doha, Qatar
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The Pearl Island (Arabic: جزيرة اللؤلؤة, romanized: jazīrat al-lu'lu'a) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island with an area of nearly 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi). It was the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals.[4] The Pearl created 32 kilometres (20 mi) of new coastline, and by 2024 it had around 52,000 residents.[3]
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    Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Building under construction at Qanat Quartier, A view of the canal in Qanat Quartier, Satellite view of The Pearl in 2017, Monoprix at Medina Centrale, Plaza with benches | |
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| Coordinates: 25°22′7″N 51°33′7″E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
| Zone | Zone 66 |
| District no. | 765 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi) |
| • Land | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 52,000 |
| • Density | 13,000/km2 (34,000/sq mi) |
| [3] | |
| Website | Official website |
In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion. This figure was later revised to approximately $15 billion upon completion.[5][6]
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.[7]
Porto Arabia Towers
Total number of towers will be 31 with a total of 4,700 apartments.[8] The address format is Unit 1234, 1 Porto Arabia. Some references use PA-1 for convenience.
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| Tower Number | Parcel | Tower Name | Developer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1[9] | One (Alfardan) | UDC | Complete |
| 2 | 2A | Two[10] | UDC | Complete |
| 3 | 2B | UDC | Complete | |
| 4 | 3A | California | UDC | Complete |
| 5 | 3B | Florida | UDC | Complete |
| 6 | 4 | Tower Six | UDC[11] | Complete Summer 2009 |
| 7 | 5 | Tower Seven | UDC | Complete |
| 8, 9, 10 | 6A, C, D | Sabban | Sabban[12] | Complete |
| 11 | 7A | United[13] | UDC | Complete |
| 12 | 7B | UDC | Under construction. Structure complete. | |
| 13 | 8A | The Land[14] | Complete | |
| 14 | 8B | Tuscan | The Land[14] | Complete January 2011 |
| 15 | 9A | Monaco | The Land[14] | Complete |
| 16 | 9B | Tuscan / VIP[15] | The Land[14] | Complete September 2010 |
| 17 | 10A | Monaco | The Land[14] | In construction. Outside almost complete. |
| 18 | 10B | Tuscan | The Land[14] | Complete |
| 19 | 11A | La Riviera | First Qatar[16] | Complete |
| 20 | 11B | Monaco | The Land[14] | Complete |
| 21 | 12 | Jumanah Tower 2 | Al Bandary Real Estate | Complete |
| 22 | 13A | UDC[17] | Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013). | |
| 23 | 13B | UDC | Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013). | |
| 24 | 14A | Denata / Denat Qatar | Capital Investment / Asteco[18][19] | Complete |
| 25 | 14B[20] | H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah | Complete | |
| 26 | 15A[20] | H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah | Complete | |
| 27 | 15B | The Land[21] | Complete | |
| 28 | 16A | Jumana | Salam Bounain[22] | 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[23] | Imperial Ruby | Durrat Al Doha / QIB[24] | In construction |
| 4[23] | Imperial Diamond | Durrat Al Doha / QIB[24] | In construction |
| 5[23] | Casablanca | Durrat Al Doha / QIB[24] | Complete January 2018 |
| 6[25] | Imperial Opal | Durrat Al Doha / QIB[24] | In construction |
| 7[25] | Complete | ||
| 10 | Bilal Pearl Suites | AHB[26] | Complete December 2011[27] |
| 11 | Imperial | UDC[21] | |
| 12[28] | The Land | ||
| 13 | The Land | ||
| 14 | The Land | Complete | |
| 15 | The Land | ||
| 16 | The Land | Construction not started | |
| 17 | Imperial | Qatar Airways | |
| 18 | Asteco[29] | Complete Autumn 2011 | |
| 19 | Regency Pearl IV | Al Asmakh Real Estate | Opened January 2019 |
| 20 | Turquoise[30] | Complete | |
| 21[31] | Imperial Emerald | Durrat Al Doha[24] | Complete |
| 22 | VB22 | Qatar Coral[32] | In construction. Expected June 2013. |
| 23 | VB23 | Qatar Coral[32] | In construction. Expected June 2013. |
| 26 | Regency Pearl V | Al Asmakh Real Estate | Complete |
| 27 | UDC | Complete | |
| 28 | UDC[33] | In construction | |
| 29 | Costa del Sol | UDC[34] | Complete May 2011[35] |
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.[36] When complete there will be:[37]
- 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 marina[38]
- Kempinski Resort and Spa
Abraj Quartier
This precinct is located by the entrance of The Pearl Qatar, and will have 7 towers[39] including the tallest buildings planned for the development, at 40 storeys high.[40]
Sports Facilities
The Pearl offers to its residents the use of Tennis, Padel, and Squash courts for a per-hour charge.[41]
Commercial attractions
The Central Authority Directorate (TCAD), which provides services like property registration and residency permits, opened on 3 December 2011.[42] The island was also host the 2023 Qatar Classic Cars contest and exhibition and to several events during the 2022 World Cup.[43][44]
The Pearl Island has several restaurants, as well as a coffee bar.[45]
Hotels
The Pearl Island currently has six hotels. Two of them, the 281-key Marsa Malaz Kempinski and the 193-key The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar, are located on their own islets.[46][47] The other four hotels are the 199-key Retaj Baywalk Residence, the 250-key Sedra Arjaan by Rotana, the 414-key Hilton Doha The Pearl,[48] and the 161-key Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar.[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, with routes 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
The Pearl Island, under construction
Porto Arabia
Murano area of Qanat Quartier
Bridge to Marsa Arabia in The Pearl
The Pearl Island at dusk
Part of The Pearl Island seen from the air in 2022
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