THE PEARL-QATAR & NIKKI BEACH HOTELS LAUNCH ISLAND RESORT

February 3, 2009 · Filed Under Locations, News, Qatar · Comment 

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Hospitality Development Company (the hospitality arm of United Development Company) announced today 26tjh January 2009 that it has signed an agreement with Nikki Beach EMEA Hotels and Resorts Ltd, one of the world’s most famous lifestyle and entertainment brands, to open a five-star resort in Porto Arabia on the Qatari Riyal 50 billion (US$14 billion), The Pearl-Qatar Island.

The Pearl-Qatar is an offshore, Riviera-style man-made island, one of the largest urban developments in Qatar, and the first to offer freehold and residential rights to international investors.

 

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Expected to open by end 2010, the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa will accommodate approximately 60 hotel rooms, suites and residences, some within individual bungalows with their own plunge pools & Jacuzzis. The resort will also accommodate a signature Nikki Beach Club, covering 1000 square meters and offering stunning views of the Doha skyline and the perfect place to view luxury yachts cruising into Porto Arabia. There will also be a luxury Spa and fitness facility, an Ultra VIP Lounge/Club as well as three exclusive restaurants. The new Nikki Beach Resort & Spa on the Pearl-Qatar Island will combine five-star service, luxury accommodation, design and ambience with signature entertainment in an international jet set resort environment.

“We are thrilled to be the first to open a Nikki Beach Hotel & Resort in the Middle East region and we are excited to be associated with the trendiest brand in our industry. The project promises to be one of the most happening and exclusive beach resorts in the Middle East,’ said Walid Maalouf, HDC’s General Manager.

 

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 Hospitality Development Company, fully-owned subsidiary of United Development Company master developer of The Pearl-Qatar Island, specializes in owning, developing and operating world-class hospitality projects.
Creating partnerships with recognized leaders and young, yet promising hotels, resorts and restaurant brands, the initial geographic development priority is the MENA region, which is poised for strong growth over the coming few years. HDC is set to strongly contribute in making The Pearl-Qatar one of the most exclusive, fashionable and sophisticated tourism destinations in the region.

The Pearl-Qatar’s name and location, on a former pearl diving site, highlights the country’s traditions, and strong historical and cultural ties to the sea.

Located 350 meters offshore the country’s capital, Doha’s, prestigious West Bay District and 25 kilometers away from Doha International Airport, the Island offers an exclusive retreat with easy access to the capital’s thriving community.
Spanning over approximately 4-million square meters of land, and 32 kilometers of new coastline, the Island will eventually be home to a multicultural community of over 41,000

residents, and comprise 15,000 dwellings in 10 precincts when completed in 2011.
The Island will also include five-star hotels, marinas, a yacht club, schools, restaurants and lifestyle amenities, and two million square feet of upscale retail space proffering some of the world’s most renowned luxury brands.
“The Nikki Beach-Pearl Qatar partnership will give its guests a unique luxury lifestyle experience and will place the development along the ranks of top class resorts in the world, added Jihad el Khoury, Chairman and CEO of Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts EMEA.

Further Facts About The Pearl-Qatar

The Pearl-Qatar is a smart investment that adds to the economic strength of the country with its offerings of full residency rights, freehold ownership, tailored payment schemes and a tax-free haven.
The Pearl-Qatar is being developed and promoted by United Development Company (UDC), one of Qatar’s leading private sector shareholding companies.

Porto Arabia is destined to be the premier destination in the Qatar region for luxury living. As the first phase of a 4.25 million square meter island development, this exclusive resort is certain to capture the hearts and imaginations of future residents and guests the world over with its charming mix of European fashion and Arabic culture, refined living and active lifestyle, quiet relaxation and rousing nightlife.

A ring-shaped island with beautiful landscapes reminiscent of lush European gardens, the Porto Arabia features 21 luxury condominium towers, each comprised of approximately 160 one-to four-bedroom units on 18 storeys, crowned by four elite two-storey penthouse units with breathtaking views. Towers feature covered resident and guest parking, doorman and concierge service within the five-star-hotel style lobby, and a private amenities level with spa-like fitness centers, banquet facilities, and a children’s playroom.

 

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Evoking the architectural styles of Mediterranean Europe as viewed through a uniquely Arabic lens, the towers connect to the inner ring of a bustling retail district via secluded garden courtyards, complete with water features, pools, jetted spas, and trellised pavilions. The multi-level townhomes, numbering nearly 20 per parcel, bridge between the landscaped tower gardens and the retail promenade along the waterfront, where private boats can moor in one of more than 400 slips.

The heart of the 425-hectare Porto Arabia is its unique shopping and dining districts, interspersed with smaller retail neighborhoods, which form a graceful promenade around the island. Nearly 60,000 square meters of retail, restaurant, and entertainment space cater for shopping and dining, relaxing and playing with friends and family. Each district recalls an air of traditional Mediterranean port cities: a seaside town at the nautical Chandlery, complete with working lighthouse; the grandeur of a coastal hill town at the couture-centric Luxe Life; a modern-day souk at the Marketplace; the bustle of a graceful galleria in High Fashion; and the public playground and shoreline gardens in Nightlife, with its outdoor amphitheater and floating stage.

Future development includes a six-star hotel on its own island, a pearl in the center of the Porto Arabia, as well as private clubs for residents and guests of the Pearl.

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