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Mushaireb 3 · Qatar · 8 Jun

Al Asmakh Mall relaunched with new design and more offerings

Al Asmakh Mall has been relaunched with a new design and more offerings. Located in Al Sadd, Doha, Al Asmakh Mall is a neighbourhood shopping destination for more than half a million families in Qatar, a statement said Wednesday. Al Asmakh Mall is very well connected through Salwa and Al Shamal Road. The nearest Metro Station is Al Joan, only 300m away. The complete revamp lends an iconic feel to the overall architecture and interior of the mall. The interiors areas are inspired by the desert oasis concept. The ceiling pattern is derived from desert wind causing the sand pattern seen in the floor design and colour used. The perforated panel design pattern seen on the columns is derived from the local Mashrabiya pattern. The selection of an earthy colour pallet makes the exterior and the interior of the mall look integrated. Speaking about the change, Shumalan Naicker, territory head, Landmark group, said: “It’s an absolute delight seeing this mall transform from its previous structure to the beautiful contemporary look. It’s one of the most preferred shopping destination because of its location, offerings, service and accessibility.” "The offerings in Al Asmakh Mall are wider than before with new stores such as Max, Shoexpress, Al Meera, Starbucks, Papa Johns, Florenza added. The existing stores such as Centrepoint, Home Centre, Emax, Fun Ville, Mc Donalds, Basking Robbins also have a new contemporary look. "The mall has used digital technology to modernise the feel. The exterior screen on the façade gained a lot of prominence and attention,” he added.

Qatar · 16 Jan 2022

Qatar’s luxurious Vendome mall to open in February

Mark your calendars as the luxurious Place Vendôme is set to open on 2 February next year, co-founder of the project Abdulaziz Al Rabban announced on Tuesday. Al Rabban made the announcement to social media personality Khalid Jassim during his coverage of the multi-billion building in Lusail City. Al Rabban said that the project consists of a mall, three hotels, restaurants, cafes, international brand stores with an area of approximately 1000 meters. The building also contains a fully air-conditioned outdoor area, daily laser shows and fountains. The Place Vendôme is also a project by United Developers, a group of four Qatari investors who utilised their retail, real estate, construction, and contracting expertise. It is inspired by Parisian scenery and its high-end shopping street in Paris, Rue de la Paix. Read also: Got a spare room, villa or apartment in Qatar? Here’s how you can rent it out to travellers Its hotels and residences will also be operated by Starwood Hotels and Resorts, which fall under Marriott International. According to the Place Vendôme website, the establishment will feature a canal that will run through the building directly from the sea. “Place Vendôme adheres to and supports the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. The project reflects United Developers’ commitment to Qatar’s economic diversification as well as human and social development through the opportunities and jobs that the project will create during construction and upon completion,” says the website.

Qatar · 6 Oct 2021

GHM PLANS NEW CHEDI FOR QATAR

GHM has announced plans to open a new luxury resort, composed of 59 rooms and suites as well as 32 chalets and villas at Katara Cultural Village in Qatar’s capital city, Doha. Developed by the Qatari real estate consortium, Triple A in partnership with Katara Cultural Village, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha, Qatar shall occupy a beachfront setting within the landmark 100-hectare (247 acre) Katara Cultural Village district that includes theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries, mosques, restaurants, shops, a park and an open amphitheatre. The area is a magnet for well-heeled travellers and Qataris who are keen to explore the cultural heritage of the region. All of Katara’s pedestrian-friendly attractions will be accessible from the property, either by foot or buggy. “The Katara Cultural Village is a microcosm of everything that Qatar stands for and what it aspires to be,” said GHM Chief Executive Officer Tommy Lai. “Our resort shall be both a springboard to and a respite from one of the most invigorating experiences to be had in the region. It is an oasis of calm and heritage in the middle of a dynamic and modern city.” With a design that pays homage to the glories of Indian Mughal Architecture and a touch of Ottoman influence, the new Chedi’s principal hotel building will house a lobby lounge with 180° views of the sea, an expansive spa and fitness facility, and rooms and suites with terraces and views over the Arabian Gulf and Doha skyline. The 32 villas dotting the extensive landscaped gardens in the Katara Hills range from one to five bedrooms, all with private gardens and swimming pools, offering privacy, luxury and tranquillity in the heart of the city. The Chedi’s food and beverage offering will include an all-day dining venue on the ground floor of the palace with live cooking stations and the exquisite Lobby Lounge, which is designed to heighten the welcome experience. An exclusive cigar lounge anchors the ground floor at one end of the palace and neighbours the resort’s Chedi Lounge. On the beachfront promenade, a long swimming pool accents the principal resort building while a second infinity pool offers a relaxing environment for families to enjoy a wide variety of snacks and fresh juices at the stand-alone Beach Club. The property’s architect, WATG, is a 75-year-old U.S.-based firm renowned for its work designing some of the world’s leading hotels, including the first hotel with overwater villas (in Bora Bora in 1961) as well as gems in the region such as the Royal Opera House in Muscat. Its subsidiary, Wimberly Interiors, will handle the new resort’s interior designs, creating an environment of elegance and calm. The resort is expected to open in July 2022, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Currently, the group flies the Chedi flag at The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, UAE, The Chedi Muscat, Oman, The Chedi Andermatt Switzerland, and The Chedi Hotel & Residences Luštica Bay, Montenegro. The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, UAE was recently hailed by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the most remarkable hotel debuts of the year on its 2020 IT List. The Chedi Muscat, Oman was also named the #2 Hotel in the Middle East and North Africa by Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards.

Qatar · 7 Mar 2021

Place Vendôme: The new home for luxury and fashion in Qatar to open September 2021

Place Vendôme, strategically located within the very heart of Qatar's emerging Lusail City, aims to become the new centre of attraction for residents and visitors, especially since it's a combination of varied entertainment and retail choices in one place. Since it's placed on Lusail's seafront, Place Vendôme will also feature a canal running through it directly from the sea, making for a gorgeous open plaza experience with cafes and restaurants overlooking the water. This multi-billion Qatari Riyal mixed-use development project of United Developers that's currently underway broke ground on 17 March 2014 and is slated for its grand opening in September 2021. Parisian-inspired architecture and interiors The Parisian-inspired development will be reminiscent of the famous high-end shopping street in Paris, Rue de la Paix, which starts with Place Vendôme. The architecture is intended to radiate luxury and extravagance while conveying a touch of cultural and artistic feel, setting the tone for a unique shopping experience in Qatar. Whether you're looking for high street fashion brands or the latest luxury and designer flagship stores, some international or local cuisine, or just want to relax with a movie and enjoy the entertainment options, Place Vendôme will fast become your go-to place. Let's tell you why: 1. Diverse mix of brands and outlets The mall in Place Vendôme is spread across four floors with beautiful, elaborate interiors and something new to offer at every level. The mall's mix of boutique-style shops, up to 600 different fashion brands and retail outlets, food and beverage outlets, hypermarket, ancillary stores are specifically being designed so visitors will be spoiled for choice and laid out in such a way that the shopping experience is not compromised in any way. An exclusively luxurious precinct of the mall will play host to the world's leading designer labels and boutiques so you can find whatever you're looking for under one roof. 2. Full-on central entertainment complex If you're looking for some fun and exciting things to do in Place Vendôme, besides shopping, you're in for a delightful time. The central entertainment component of this huge complex will be showcasing constant attractions. This is some of what will be on offer: Water feature: a canal that runs all the way through the mall and out to the sea on both sides, making for a gorgeous open plaza experience with cafes and restaurants overlooking the water. Music 'n light fountain: The central feature of the canal will be a lively dancing fountain that's complemented by laser displays for a spectacular show of music and lights. Family entertainment centre: featuring a variety of rides and activities, the park will be brimming with different entertainment options to keep the young and the old, busy and engaged, Cinema complex: A multi-plex will showcase the latest movies on offer in different languages to cater to audiences of different countries, so no one feels left out! 3. 5-star luxury hotels and residences The 1,000,000m² development will host two five-star luxury hotels, Le Royal Meridien and Palais Vendôme, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Le Royal Meridien Residences. The hotels and residences will be operated by Starwood Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International, and are all set to deliver a luxurious and authentic experience that aligns with the Place Vendôme brand. A sneak preview of what's to come Accessibility Lusail City will be connected to Doha by road, rail, and water. Transport options include the Lusail expressway, the Doha Metro System, bus, water taxis and limousine services. In addition, there will be an extensive bike and pedestrian network. Are you excited about this new place to see in Qatar? Are you looking forward to the opening next year? What are you most excited about. Please tell us your thoughts in our Comments section. Like and share the article - it keeps us going!

Qatar · 12 Jul 2020

تدشين المرحلة الأولى لـ«واحة الدوحة» .. قريباً

وقَّعت شركة «حالول للاستثمار العقاري»، وهي مطور مشروع «واحة الدوحة» متعدد الاستخدامات، أمس الأول حزمة عقود تشغيل مع عدد من العلامات التجارية ومشغلين عالميين خلال احتفالية خاصة أقيمت بهذه المناسبة. والتي تم الكشف خلالها عن قرب افتتاح المرحلة الأولى من المشروع خلال الشهور القليلة المقبلة. وبموجب العقود ستعمل أكور «بانيان تري» على تشغيل فندق لاسيجال مشيرب فئة 7 نجوم والذي يضم 126 غرفة وجناحاً في الفندق الفاخر، بالإضافة إلى 215 شقة فندقية فاخرة علاوة على توقيع عقد مع شركة «MR Pro-Fun» لتشغيل «مركز المغامرات كويست» ضمن مشروع واحة الدوحة والذي يوفر مجموعة من الجولات المثيرة، وأجهزة محاكاة الواقع الافتراضي والمُعزّز، والألعاب والأنشطة التي يعشقها كافة أفراد الأسرة. علما بأن هذه المغامرات الشاملة والتفاعلية في المركز المغلق تبلغ ذروتها مع الجولات الحصرية بين برجين زجاجيين مذهلين وتضمنت عقود التشغيل أيضا توقيع عقد مع VOX لإدارة مجمع السينما الحصري الذي يضم 19 قاعة تشمل قاعات كبار الشخصيات، وإيماكس و4D. وتعزز هذه القاعات ساحة ترفيهية ومجمع للبولينج؛ والعديد من منافذ الطعام والشراب وشملت العقود أيضا عقدا مع Printemps لتشغيل متجر Signature Department، من خلال طرق تسوق مبتكرة للعلامات التجارية العالمية. ويشكل «واحة الدوحة» مشروعاً متكاملا وراقياً متعدد الاستخدامات في قلب الدوحة النابض بالحياة. ويضم المشروع 460.000 متر مربع من المساحة المبنية على موقع تبلغ مساحته 73.000 متر مربع في منطقة مشيرب. وتتوقع شركة «حالول للاستثمار العقاري»، وهي «مطور العمل» أن يبرز المشروع الطابع المعماري المتميز، ليرتقي بالمعايير الاستثنائية، وبالتالي يعيد تحديد مستوى جودة التصميم والبناء. ويجرى العمل على إعادة ابتكار الحدود والمفاهيم من خلال اعتماد SMART CAMPUS، وهو الجيل القادم في نظام المباني، بالإضافة إلى متطلبات المعيشة المستدامة وفق نظام تقييم الاستدامة العالمي. ويتضمن المشروع ايضا الحلقة السكنية البيضاوية التي تتألف في المبنى من 215 شقة سكنية فاخرة وحصرية موزعة على 6 أبنية، وأكثر من 9 طوابق، بما في ذلك شقق البنتهاوس الدوبلكس الحصرية وتوفر حديقة السطح البيضاوية الشكل مساحة شاسعة في الهواء الطلق، مما يسمح للسكان بالاستمتاع بالحرية المطلقة والهدوء، مع الحفاظ على بيئة محمية وآمنة. ويشمل المشروع كذلك الحديقة المنسقة البيضاوية وهي خلفية رئيسية للحياة مع المناظر الطبيعية المرصوفة بالحصى، ومسارات النباتات المورقة، والأشجار الكثيفة والمناطق المظللة وبالنسبة للفندق والنادي الصحي فإن الفخامة والرقيّ هما العنوان الرئيسي لتصاميم الأجنحة الـ 126 الداخلية في الطوابق الـ 28 والتابعة لفندق لاسيغال مشيرب فئة الخمس نجوم وفي المقابل تزداد تجربة النزلاء إثراءً لتذوّق ما لذّ وطاب في المطاعم الستّة الحصريّة ضمن المشروع وتتوّج في نهاية المطاف بجلسة مميّزة في مطعم سكاي فيو من ناحية أخرى، وبدوره يوفر المنتجع الصحي العالمي ومرافق الصحة والعافية تجربة استثنائية وفريدة من نوعها في المنطقة. فهو لن يوفر مرافق فاخرة إلى فندق لا سيغال مشيرب وحسب، بل سيقدّم أيضاً خدمات متطورة في مجال نمط الحياة والتشخيص والرعاية الصحية، وعلاجات الاسترخاء والاستجمام وتجديد الطاقة والشباب. أما المتاجر والمحلات فتتوزع على ثلاثة مستويات حيث يطل طابقان على مناظر مذهلة لمركز ترفيهي مميز وهوthemed Experience Centre. وسيضم المركز التجاري العديد من المحلات وأقساما رائده للبيع بالتجزئة والعديد من وجهات للاستمتاع بالمأكولات الشهية والمشروبات المبتكرة كما تم دمج أقسام الأنشطة الترفيهية العائلية بشكل فعَال بمجمع السينما الحصري.

Qatar · 16 Sep 2019

United Development Company (UDC) is a leading Qatari public shareholding company with a mission to identify and invest in long-term projects contributing to Qatar’s growth and providing good shareholder value. Established in 1999, the Company was first listed on the Qatar Exchange in June of 2003. It has an authorized share capital of QR 3.5 billion and total assets of QR 18.3 billion at 31 March 2019. UDC’s current portfolio includes: real estate development, property management, infrastructure and utilities, energy-intensive industries, hydrocarbon downstream manufacturing, maritime related businesses, and hospitality. From day one, the company has played an active role in the development of Qatar, rapidly evolving into a leading Qatari Shareholding Company and has successfully established several new companies and investment vehicles. Wholly-owned UDC companies include Hospitality Development Company, Ronautica Middle East and Madinainova amongst others. One of UDC’s landmark projects is The Pearl-Qatar, an urban mixed-use, man-made island development. Located some 350 meters offshore of Doha’s prestigious West Bay District, The Pearl-Qatar is one of the largest real estate developments in the Gulf.

11 Jul 2019

S&H Trading and Restaurant Management was established in 2017, with the inspiring vision and achievements of Qatari entrepreneurs Salem Al Adbi and Hassan Al Moadadi, starting with L’ETO Caffe Qatar which opened it’s doors early 2017. In less than a year S&H has managed to be one of the leading food importing companies in Qatar, aiming to offer the best quality of food for its guests and clients. Being a customer focused and progressive company, S&H strive to continue building the bridge of culture between Qatar and the world. Novikov Doha is located in Katara Cultural Village, Qatar’s biggest and most diverse cultural venue, which holds major art and cultural events year- round. The restaurant is in the heart of Katara’s long-awaited Katara Plaza, a mix of premium and luxury boutiques that will host performances, fashion shows and other events. Novikov Doha will be the Japanese-Chinese fusion eatery’s second Middle East outpost. Originating in London’s Mayfair, it has expanded to top international locations, including Dubai. Novikov Doha’s interior was carefully designed to convey the ambiance and atmosphere of the original Novikov London, from the restaurant entrance to the seafood and vegetable display, which is meant to inspire diners. It was created by the same design team that worked in London — Geometry Design by Irina Glik. Novikov Doha will open its doors by the end of 2018.

19 Jun 2019

ISNAD Al-Khaleej Facility Management is a member of Al Jaber Engineering Group of Companies (one of the most recognized and respected entity in the State of Qatar). ISNAD Al-Khaleej Facility Management and its current portfolio as a building contractor and turn-key solutions in design and build of steel structure works for warehouses, prefabricated modular buildings for site offices and labor camp accommodations and provider of facility management services, lighting solutions and technical services. We aim to continuously deliver premier quality products and services and to provide a customer service for clients that ensures reliability and a high standard of business conduct. ISNAD was founded on the concept of using an ecologically conscious design, construction & operations approach to help preserve our environment by better serving the public, private, and semi-government sectors. Our approach embeds sustainable principles within building development proposals throughout the process - from early planning stage to post occupancy stage. ISNAD pioneered value-for-money camps/accommodations in mater-planned communities, ISNAD now has added to its offerings a conducive labor village with rooms at par for bachelors, labors and staff within innovatively conceived three-storey bachelors accommodation. All of which come merged in a mixed-use environment to provide the ultimate level of convenience and comfort to its residents. ISNAD master plan for success is simple: for every complex we create, we envision community. The development of housing communities will be a ground breaking project since it is being backed up by a professional staff withe immense International expertise and experiences. The Company provides the following services to the leading and renowned clients in the industrial, engineering and construction sectors in the Qatari Market: Lighting Solutions Facility Management Solutions Prefab and Modular Buildings

5 Jun 2019

ZAD Catering Services based in Doha, stands tall among contract catering companies of Qatar. As one of the leading catering and related support services companies in the country it maintains a solid forward- thinking approach by investing heavily in unique assets which supports its pioneering vision. Supporting different business industries. We offer various catering packages depending on the needs of our clients. Our diligence in upholding quality and attention to hygiene has rendered us ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management System) certification. ZAD Catering Services is inevitably making its way towards being the most sought out, high-end food services provider in the country. Whether you need a single shift, single ethnicity solution for 100 persons staff or a multi shift multiple ethnicity solution for a team of 2000 or more, ZAD will design the menu and serve you with taste, quality, hygiene and your budget requirements. Bulk catering has always been of critical importance for the companies to function smoothly and achieve maximum productivity from its manpower. As a Market leader in bulk catering services, ZAD catering specializes in providing multi ethnicity nutritional food prepared in state of the art ZAD kitchens with highest quality standards and best hygiene practices followed by food industry. Be it senior staff accommodation in any location within Doha or construction workers camp in remote Al Ruwais, ZAD serves each nook and corner of the country with same efficiency and freshness. ZAD very will understands health and wellness needs of workers in this part of the world where they work and live in extreme weather conditions, keeping in mind this our food experts design and serve highly nutritious ethnic food for multi-national work forces to keep them fit and healthy so that they can live a healthy life and be most productive.

5 Jun 2019

Hydroserv is the leading name in Dewatering, Groundwater Control, Remediation, Drilling, Ultra-high Pressure Pumps and Specialised Pumping Services for groundwater and fluid handling applications. We are a firmly established company backed by the strength of our international management and operations teams allowing us to engineer a solution to safely manage the risks associated with any project. Hydroserv is proudly involved in the development of notable projects throughout the MENA region including the The Tower Dubai Creek, Stella Maris Dubai Marina, Qatar Rail Metro, QF World Cup Stadium, Central Bank of Oman Expansion and Barka IWP. Hydroserv can offer you a full turn-key design, installation and operational management package for a range of applications and industries.

5 Jun 2019

Al-Jaber Group is a conglomerate formed by collaboration of over 70 well-established companies and global operations in various sectors like engineering, construction, trading, manufacturing, plant machinery and vehicles, security systems, polyclinics, hotels, food supply chain, and manpower supply. Al-Jaber addresses critical needs for customers in key sectors like Infrastructure, Power, and Process Industries. The Al-Jaber Group has solid foundations with a highly-motivated team, fully functional infrastructure, and latest equipment to fulfil the simplest as well as the most complex undertakings. We are an esteemed family owned business in Qatar and pride ourselves in being able to deliver concrete solutions to our diversified clientele. We believe in strengthening relationships with our peers and clients - now, and forever. In response to Qatar’s vision and enhanced economic growth, Al-Jaber has been consistently recognized as one of the largest general contractors in Qatar. With diversified yet distinguished construction capabilities in the Qatari market, Al-Jaber has successfully completed several prestigious projects and continued to participate in large scale projects both independently as well as in joint ventures with international companies. The Al-Jaber Group is widely respected and recognized as a committed promoter of the implementation of safety, quality, and compliance with Environmental management policies and practices. The Al-Jaber Group has many plans for the future, which include further investment in education, medical care and real estate. The Group intends to begin the development of a clinic, hospital and hotel facilities. Al-Jaber’s future challenge in this dynamic market is to take full advantage of its competitiveness and available opportunities. From this perspective, Al-Jaber has been restructured to become recognized with high competence in the market to the highest international standards.

5 Jun 2019

Qatar Duty Free to open first airport Harrods Tea Room at HIA

Qatar Duty Free (QDF) is set to open a Harrods Tea Room at Hamad International Airport (HIA) later this year, offering passengers a range of Harrods specialities. According to QDF, HIA will be the only airport in the world to house a Harrods Tea Room, adding to its existing portfolio of two Harrods signature stores at the state-of-the-art hub. The Harrods Tea Room will be located at the heart of the terminal next to the iconic Lamp Bear and will present a selection of teas from Harrods Food Halls, along with a menu of pastries. The tea room will also feature an ice-cream parlour. Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President Bruce Bowman said: “Qatar Duty Free believes in providing its customers with the finest experiences and we have expanded our partnership with the iconic Harrods brand to do just that. “We are very much looking forward to unveiling the Harrods Tea Room at HIA later this year and are certain that this launch will delight passengers travelling through the airport; a destination with shopping, dining and five-star facilities catering to the needs and tastes of travellers from around the globe.” Harrods International Director Raj Assanand said: “Since its inception, Harrods has been famous for bringing the finest tea experiences to customers around the world. We are delighted to be launching this new venture at HIA.” The history of Harrods spans over 170 years. The retailer, which is renowned for its quality, luxury product offer, started its story as a tea merchant. The retailer’s relationship with tea growers continues to this day, with over 170 teas sold at the Knightsbridge Store in London. As revealed by DFNI in January, Qatar Duty Free is undergoing a flagship retail and dining overhaul as part of the expansion of HIA.

Qatar · 3 Apr 2019

Place Vendôme is no longer just French

Infinitely more than a fancy mall, the new Place Vendôme is an example of using fashion and luxury to spearhead possibly the biggest building project in the world. That's the brand new city of Lusail, being built some 20 kilometres north of capital city Doha, in time for the 2022 World Cup. Lusail will include marinas, residential areas, island resorts, commercial districts, luxury shopping and leisure facilities, golf courses and man-made islands in a city with a planned population of 260,000. Those who shop in Place Vendôme Paris – the deepest concentration of important high jewellery boutiques in the world – will not be unfamiliar with the labels selling in the Qatar mall. Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Christian Dior with double-decker stores of some 1,000 square-metres each will greet visitors. Place Vendôme will not open until September 2017, but its mammoth structure is already in place. From the top, 13th floor of a six-star hotel, one can see the ground works of the Norman Foster-designed Lusail Iconic Stadium, where the World Cup final will be held on December 18, 2022. Leveraging fashion, Place Vendôme partnered with glossy publisher Condé Nast for the 95th anniversary of French Vogue, presenting a giant model of the mall to fashion and luxury CEOs at the soirée in 51 Avenue d'Iéna in Paris. This March in Milan it sponsored a Vogue Italia issue shot by Steven Klein and edited by the late Franca Sozzani. Place Vendôme also sponsored the launch of Vogue Arabia (see related story), the latest link-up with fashion in Qatar's Museum of Islamic Art. Both structures are built overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf. "Christian Dior once said that elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness care and complicity. And I cannot think of a more elegant venue to host the debut of Vogue. While Place Vendôme will be the new home of fashion and elegance in the Middle East. It's a groundbreaking example of the entrepreneurship, vision and energy of our nation's commitment to development," said Aisha Al Thani. This royal princess and executive, with an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, brought many key brands to the mall. Guests can take trips on Riva speedboats on a canal from the sea that runs into the heart of Place Vendôme – a central open plaza with restaurants, cafés and laser light shows. Using new vapour water jet technology to create a permanently cool environment. Brands as diverse as Hermès, Tiffany, Fendi, Van Cleef & Arpels and Zadig & Voltaire will retail in the $1.5 billion project. Inside its 230,000 square-metres of leasable space, the mall includes an 18,000 square-metre family entertainment center, 18 restaurants, 19 cinema screens and a food court in a complex that uncannily mimics the famed Paris square. French architecture has great resonance in this region, where its symmetry appeals to a Middle Eastern sense of graphics. In America, malls are closing almost weekly, but in Qatar, there are plans to open six more. With temperatures often averaging 45 degrees on Friday evenings, most people don't go to a park, but to a mall. There may only be 300,000 Qataris (whose average monthly luxury spend is $5,000) , but a further 2.6 million ex-patriots live in this former British Protectorate. "The key factor is getting the entertainment right to increase dwell time. We hope at the weekend families will spend between five to six hours here," explained Irish-born project director Sean Kelly. Eventually, 5,000 staff will work in Place Vendôme, which is partly owned by the Qatari royal family. To say that malls are destinations in the Persian Gulf would be an understatement. Over 60 million people visited Dubai Mall last year – that's more tourists than visited Italy or Spain.

Qatar · 7 Apr 2017

Qatar Museums connects the museums, cultural institutions and heritage sites in Qatar and creates the conditions for them to thrive and flourish. It centralizes resources and provides a comprehensive organization for the development of museums and cultural projects, with a long term ambition of creating a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure for Qatar. Under the patronage of His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM is consolidating Qatar’s efforts to become a vibrant center for the arts, culture and education, in the Middle East and beyond. Since its foundation in 2005, QM has overseen the development of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, and the Al Zubarah World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. QM also manages the QM Gallery at Katara Cultural Village, the ALRIWAQ DOHA Exhibition Space and the Fire Station: Artists in Residence. Future projects include the launch of the highly anticipated National Museum of Qatar and the 3-2- 1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum. QM is committed to instigating Qatar’s future generation of arts, heritage and museum professionals. At its core is a commitment to nurturing artistic talent, creating opportunities and developing the skills to service Qatar’s emerging art economy. By means of a multi-faceted program and public art initiatives, QM seeks to push the boundaries of the traditional museum model, and create cultural experiences that spill out onto the streets and seek to involve a wide audience. Through a strong emphasis on originating art and culture from within and fostering a spirit of national participation, QM is helping Qatar find its own distinctive voice in today’s global cultural debates.

1 Dec 2016

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Qatar · 19 Nov 2016

Qatar: Al Mirqab Mall set to open next year

The under-construction Al Mirqab Mall is set to change the face of Nasser Street, when it opens next year. Located in one of the busiest suburbs, Al Mirqab Mall will transform Al Sadd’s commercial centre, Nasser Street into a thriving business hub. Best known for its small shops and eateries,in recent years, the district has been undergoing a facelift, as small businesses have been rebuilt and remodelled. Operated by Qatar-based Al Mana, the mall has 70,000m² of gross leasable area, with nearly 40,000m² for retail, eateries, entertainment, a cinema, and a parking for 1,500 vehicles. Offices and medical clinics will take up the remaining 31,000m² of space over three floors above the shopping area. While construction is ongoing inside the mall ahead of tenants moving in to start fit-out, the building’s façade is complete. The mall design combines modern glass panels with traditional arches, crowned by a large, ornate dome that sits atop the main door of the complex. Included in over 120 confirmed brands – among which are Reiss, Zara and Cath Kidston – UK-based music and entertainment chain HMV will also open a branch in the mall. Carrefour supermarket will be complemented by fast food chains, including McDonalds and Papa Johns, while Paul Cafe, and Casper & Gambini will be among the list of eateries represented in the new development. A movie theatre run by Flik Cinema is also set to open, while Al Mirqab mall will feature a new branch of the children’s entertainment brand, Funderdome. DTZ Qatar announced it had been hired to lease out the office space for the mall.

Qatar · 3 Sep 2016

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9 Aug 2016

Doha unveils an unprecedented project for a shopping centre

In full development mode, the number of construction sites destined for tourist and commercial uses in Qatar’s capital is multiplying. Among its new projects, the Katara Plaza shopping centre in Doha stands out for its original concept. It is set to open in September 2016. The 410,000 ft² space will hold a Galeries Lafayette (150,000 ft² over 3 levels), some 30 stores covering 194,000 ft², a centre entirely dedicated to children (37,000 ft²) with a rather kitsch building in the shape of a present featuring brands, restaurants and special activities, an Evian spa centre (30,000 ft²) as well as 2,000 parking spots. The project was presented in Doha on 8 March to a panopoly of celebrities, such as Patrick Chalhoub, CEO of the Chalhoub group, synonymous with luxury in the Middle East, and the ambassador of France in Qatar, Eric Chevallier. Representatives from several brands were also present from Dolce & Gabbana to Cartier. This shopping centre, which will consist of two large wings of buildings along a shady avenue, in a Victorian architectural style with rows of columns, will feature an unprecedented open-air air conditioning system, allowing visitors to cross from one wing to the other and the courtyard without being subjected to the insufferable heat of the summer. It is the same system that will be used in Qatar’s stadiums, which will host the World Cup in 2022. Katara Plaza will be located in the centre of the Katara site, which spans across more than 21 million ft² of terrain between the West Bay business area and the new luxury residential district The Pearl in the north of Doha. The mall is indeed part of a vast real estate operation launched in 2010, with a huge « cultural village » erected over the past few years with mosques, an open-air theatre, an Italian-style opera, a dramatic arts theatre, a concert hall, etc. It will also have two new residential areas. This ambitious project by Katara is being promoted by the government of the Emirate of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who is the main investor. 250 million dollars for its construction is being financed be by the government, while the Ali Bin Ali Group (ABA Group), the leader in distribution in Qatar with 80 % of the consumer goods market and shopping centre operations covered, is investing 200 million dollars. The latter has signed a 20-year contract. The Ali Bin Ali Group has been active in various sectors for 60 years, including distribution, notably with watch and jewellery labels like Cartier, Dunhill, Montblanc, Panerai and Van Cleef & Arpels, which it sells through chain stores and its own multibrand stores ABA Watches & Jewelry, while for fashion it is a distributor of names like Ermanno Scervino and Philipp Plein. Ali Bin Ali has some big ambitions with Katara Plaza, with the goal being to attract a clientele in the mid- to high-end range for accessible and upscale luxury. The centre will thus not have any supermarkets or food courts but instead real restaurants (7, including 4 in the Galeries Lafayette), an art gallery and an antiques shop. Nothing has yet been revealed in terms of the brands that will be installed in the centre, except that jeweller Graff has signed a contract for 900m². According to our sources, Saint Laurent is looking to acquire 5,400 ft². Everything will depend on the balance of the mid-range, affordable luxury and very high-end names. “We want to offer just the right blend. It won’t be the ABA mall. The number of stores will depend on the number of square feet requested by the brands, which require much bigger spaces now than in the past. We are betting on the major potential of the site, which already welcomes several millions of visitors,” stated the president of the group, Nabeel Ali Bin Ali.

Qatar · 10 Mar 2015