DEVELOPMENTS
IN QATAR
Exhibition Center World Class Exhibition/Conference Center
with a build-up area of 53,000sqm to be built at Education City.
It is anticipated that the center will encompass one major theatre
with 2500 seat and a small theatre with 500 seats and an Exhibition
/Conference Hall for 4000 people. For more information contact investorsrelations@qatartourism.gov.qa
Asian Games 2006
As part of the infrastructural obligations for hosting the Asian Games,
construction of the Asian Games City has began. Once completed, over 30
sports facilities will be in place. Existing buildings are being renovated
as new ones being built, including Al Sadd Stadium, Al Rayyan Sports Centre,
Al Ilihad Sports Center, Al Arabi Sports Centre, Swimming Centre (Aquatic)
and Khalifa Stadium. For more information, visit www.qatarolympics.org & www.dohasiangames.org
Doha Golf Club
Doha Golf Club will undergo extensive renovations and expansions after
a customer survey revealed the need for increased amenities, including
a play area for kids and swimming pool. The renovation and expansion includes
a ground floor dining hall, new bar area, professional shop, members' bag
store, male and female locker areas, ground floor kitchen, service yard,
first floor kitchen, restaurant, and bar. New construction projects include
swimming pool with Jacuzzi, fitness center, ground floor main office in
a new building, buggy barn, function hall, two staff residential buildings,
new academy building, television building, and a nine-hole golf course.
For more information, go to www.dohagolfclub.com
Qatar International
Racetrack
With over 1.5 million on-site attendees to the GrandPrix (GP) in 2002 plus
television viewers from more than 200 countries every year for a total
annual audience of 5,200 million, it is no wonder that Qatar is building
a MotoGP Racetrack. Over 320 million spectators watch each GP!
The Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix is taking place on 2 October 2004, and building
has been completed on the track located on the outskirts of the desert
country's capital city, Doha. For more information visit www.qmmf.com
Pearl of the
Gulf
Construction plans call for the creation of a 366-hectare (ha) island immediately
east of the West Bay shoreline and about 20 km north of the Doha central
business district. Facilities will include villas and multi-family residential
quarters, hotels, retail shopping areas and restaurants, entertainment
and recreational facilities, schools, mosques, community centers and parks.
There will be opportunities for non-Qatari's to invest in properties on
the island. For more information, log-on to www.udcqatar.com
North Beach
Development
The 32 square km site, just north of the Ritz Carlton on the coast, will
complement the Pearl of the Gulf and will include a number of new features
such as a dedicated family entertainment district, providing both daytime
and nighttime attractions for residents and tourists alike. For more information
contact
investorsrelations@qatartourism.gov.qa.
Museum of
Islamic Arts
The Museum of Islamic Arts, which is to be completed by 2006 in time for
the Asian Games, will be a notable landmark for the city of Doha and provide
the highest standards of display conversation, research and renovation.
The museum will also serve as an educational institution offering support
to local schools and providing facilities for research scholars from within
Qatar and from overseas. The Islamic Museum will display the Qatar National
Collection of Islamic Art - a world-class collection of ceramics, metalwork,
jewellery, woodwork, glass and other items made in countries all over the
Islamic World from medieval Spain to Central Asia and India. For more information,
log-on to: http://www.cnc.com.qa/english.asp
Qatar National
Library
Designed by the famous architect Arata Isozaki, Qatar National Library,
the major repository of bibliographic references on the country, will be
a landmark and a minaret of knowledge. The library will include the National
History Museum, galleries, a children's center, closed book stacks, reading
rooms, a restaurant, a lecture room, and conference hall. Construction
will be completed by 2006 in time for the Asian Games. For more information,
visit http://www.cnc.com.qa/english.asp.
Qatar Photography
Museum
Due for completion in 2007, Santiago Calatrava, one of the most famous
architects in the world, designed the Photographic Museum, which will become
a landmark within the urban setting and contribute to the urban development
of the area situated in the centre of Doha City. The Government collection
of photography - composed of some 15,000 items including historic cameras
and accessories, and prominent photographs, 1960s albums and historic documents
- will be exhibited and there will be space for temporary exhibitions.
For further information, log-on to: http://www.cnc.com.qa/english.asp
Marriott to
open three hotels in Doha, Qatar
Marriott International is to add three hotels to its portfolio in Doha,
under a management agreement reached with Al Rayan Tourism Investment Company,
a subsidiary of Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani & Sons Holding Company W.L.L.
Scheduled for opening in 2007, the new hotels will include
- 250-room Renaissance property
- 200-room Courtyard by Marriott
- 120-unit Marriott Executive Apartments.
For more information, visit www.marriott.com/news
Rotana
Rotana Hotel will in time for the Asian Games in 2006. This 400-room hotel
is being developed by Al Rayan Tourism Investment Company.
For further information, visit www.rotana.com.
Shangri La
The five-star, 35-storey Shangri-La Hotel, Doha will open prior to the
Asian Games in 2006 with approximately 250 guest rooms and 60 apartments.
For further information, go to www.shangri-la.com.
Hilton
The Hilton will contain 320 rooms and suites, three restaurants, bars,
ballroom and meeting rooms, extensive Leisure, fitness and recreational
facilities, and is scheduled for completion by 2006. For further information,
go to www.hilton.com.
Resorts Development
The family-oriented Al Fareej Resort with Arabian-style chalets will be
located near the town of Al Khor, just 40 kilometres north of Doha. Construction
is set to begin in 2005. The modern-style luxury resort, Al Mafjar Resort,
will be built around a natural breakwater and lagoon, with construction
to begin in 2005.
Doha International Airport
Doha International Airport will be built in three phases, with the first
phase due for completion in 2008/09. |
