PHOTO: Carlos Khneisser, VP Development, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa; Andrew Clough, SVP Development, Hilton Worldwide Asia Pacific and Middle East; Christian Grage, VP Operations, Hilton Worldwide Arabian Peninsula; Tim Cook and Eva Spangenberg of First Qatar Real Estate Development Co; (l-r, front row) Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Ala Ramdan, VP, First Qatar Real Estate Development Co. (Courtesy of Hilton Worldwide)
Hilton Worldwide announced expansion plans in Qatar today with the signing of a management agreement with First Qatar Real Estate Development Company to open Hilton Doha The Pearl Residences, Qatar.
The new 445-room hotel - scheduled to debut in early 2017 - will be located in Qatar's capital, Doha, at the upscale and exclusive man-made island, Pearl-Qatar. Pearl-Qatar is regarded as one of the most prestigious areas of the city. Hilton Doha The Pearl Residences, Qatar will be positioned directly on the main pearl Expressway and surrounded by cafes, shops and restaurants.
Rob Palleschi, global head of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, said, "We're tremendously excited to introduce our first property to the fashionable and popular Doha district of Pearl-Qatar island and welcome the opportunity to become part of its thriving community. We are confident this outstanding new landmark property will quickly become a favorite destination for residents and visitors."
The 41-story Hilton Doha The Pearl Residences, Qatar is the second residences-style property planned by Hilton Worldwide for Doha and will include a variety of serviced apartments, from small studio units to expansive three-bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhouses.
Designed for the leisure and business traveller, the hotel will feature a wide range of amenities, including three boardrooms, a business center, a large health club and an outdoor swimming pool. Dining options will include a lobby lounge, an all-day dining outlet, a specialty restaurant, and a pool bar.
Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa, said, "I am delighted to see the determined pace of progress we are making in such an important Middle East market. The addition of Hilton Doha The Pearl Residences, Qatar to our countrywide portfolio, including Hilton Doha, which opened two years ago and quickly became a favorite regional destination, supports our strategy of bringing a range of world-class brands to key destinations and this latest signing will perfectly complement our existing development pipeline for the city."
Encompassing 32 kilometers and located 350 meters offshore from Doha's West Bay Lagoon area, Pearl-Qatar will feature 10 themed districts and is expected to be home to more than 30,000 residents. Constructed on a reclaimed pearl diving reef, and designed to resemble a string of pearls, the name of the iconic island pays tribute to Qatar's rich past as a major pearl producer. The island is located 20 kilometers from Doha International Airport.
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