The Pearl-Qatar (TPQ) in Doha, Qatar is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals [1]. As of spring 2011, there are more than 3000 residents [2].
Once completed The Pearl will create over 32 kilometers of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 15,000 dwellings by 2013. Developed by United Development Company (UDC) and master planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha’s West Bay Lagoon area.
Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean and European culture. Commercial and educational facilities are also planned to support the various residential precincts.
Visitors can now get a first look at phase one of The Pearl - Qatar, Porto Arabia. The first five parcels of Porto Arabia, the first three bays developed on The Pearl - Qatar are now complete.
The name "The Pearl" was chosen because the island will be built on one of Qatar's previous major pearl diving sites. Qatar was one of the major pearl traders of Asia before the Japanese introduced cheaper more affordable pearls just before Qatar's oil boom. The Pearl Qatar will help represent Qatar's rich past in the pearl industry. Once completed The Pearl will represent a string of pearls.
There will be over 13 islands when finished. The largest of the islands will feature a large range of luxury villas, apartments, three 5 star hotels and over two million square meters of international retail, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Eight other private islands will be for sale to private owners with the opportunity to build upon them whatever they wish.
The Central Authority Directorate (TCAD) offices were inaugurated on December 3, 2011. TCAD provides services from property registration to Residency Permits [3].
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The Pearl Qatar is slated to become the region's top dining destination. It already hosts a number of international renowned restaurants with many more expected.
The Pearl Qatar is also home to a number of coffee shops and cafes:
The island is home to many world-class renowned luxury brands tailored for men, women, and children.
The Pearl also hosts a supermarket (Spinneys), a bank (Commercial Bank), chemist, accessories shops, and a number of other specialties outlets.
Total number of towers will be 31. The address format is Unit 1234, 1 Porto Arabia. Some references use e.g. PA-1 for short.
| Tower Number | Parcel | Tower Name | Developer | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1[8] | One | UDC | Complete | |
| 2 | 2A | Two / Fardhan [9] | UDC | Complete | |
| 3 | 2B | UDC | In construction. Structure complete. Outside half complete. | ||
| 4 | 3A | California | UDC | In construction. Expected Summer 2013.[10] | |
| 5 | 3B | Florida | UDC | In construction. Expected Summer 2013.[10] | |
| 6 | 4 | UDC [11] | Complete Summer 2009 | ||
| 7 | 5 | UDC [12] | Complete | ||
| 8, 9, 10 | 6A,C,D | Sabban | Sabban [13] | Complete | |
| 11 | 7A | United [14] | UDC | In construction. Outside almost complete. | |
| 12 | 7B | UDC | In construction. Bare concrete structure complete. | ||
| 13 | 8A | The Land [12][15] | In construction. Expected 2012 | ||
| 14 | 8B | Tuscan | The Land [12][15] | Complete January 2011 | |
| 15 | 9A | Monaco | The Land [12][15] | In construction. Outside complete. | |
| 16 | 9B | Tuscan / VIP[16] | The Land [12][15] | Complete September 2010 | |
| 17 | 10A | Monaco | The Land [15] | In construction. Outside almost complete. | |
| 18 | 10B | Tuscan | The Land [15] | In construction. Outside almost complete. | |
| 19 | 11A | La Riviera | First Qatar [17] | Complete | |
| 20 | 11B | Monaco | The Land [15] | In construction. Outside almost complete. | |
| 21 | 12 | Bare concrete structure complete. | |||
| 22 | 13A | UDC [18] | Only foundations built. | ||
| 23 | 13B | UDC | Only foundations built. | ||
| 24 | 14A | Denata / Denat Qatar | Capital Investment / Asteco [19][20] | Complete | |
| 25 | 14B [21] | H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah | Outside almost complete. Expected 2013 | ||
| 26 | 15A [21] | H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah | Outside almost complete. Expected 2013 | ||
| 27 | 15B | The Land [22] | Almost complete | ||
| 28 | 16A | Jumana | Salam Bounain [23] | Complete 2011. Awaiting opening. | |
| 29 | 16B | 29 | Almost complete. | ||
| 30 | 17 | 30 | Almost complete. | ||
| 31 | 18 | 31 | UDC [12] | Complete |
Total number of towers will be 29. The address format is e.g. Unit 1234, 1 Viva Bahriya. Some references use e.g. VB-1 for short.
| Tower Number | Tower Name | Developer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3[24] | Imperial Ruby | Durrat Al Doha / QIB [25] | In construction |
| 4[24] | Imperial Diamond | Durrat Al Doha / QIB [25] | In construction |
| 5[24] | Imperial Amber | Durrat Al Doha / QIB [25] | In construction |
| 6 [26] | Imperial Opal | Durrat Al Doha / QIB [25] | In construction |
| 7 [26] | In construction | ||
| 10 | Bilal Pearl Suites | AHB [27] | Complete December 2011[28] |
| 11 | Imperial | UDC [22] | |
| 12 [29] | The Land | ||
| 13 | The Land | ||
| 14 | The Land | ||
| 15 | The Land | ||
| 16 | The Land | ||
| 17 | Imperial | UDC [22] | |
| 18 | Asteco [30] | Complete Autumn 2011 | |
| 19 | Crystal [31] | ||
| 20 | Turquoise [32] | ||
| 21 [33] | Imperial Emerald | Durrat Al Doha [25] | In construction |
| 22 | Ruby | Qatar Coral [34] | In construction. Expected Dec 2012. |
| 23 | Sapphire | Qatar Coral [34] | In construction. Expected Dec 2012. |
| 26 | UDC | In construction | |
| 27 | UDC | In construction | |
| 28 | UDC [35] | In construction | |
| 29 | Costa del Sol | UDC [36] | Complete May 2011 [37] |