DOHA | The Pearl-Qatar Development News

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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Type: Large Scale Development - Commercial / Residential
Estimated Completion: 2009
Estimated Value: 2 to 4.9 billion (USD)

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The USD 2.5 billion man-made island, the PEARL QATAR, is a four-phase mixed use development comprising 10 distinct districts housing 8,000 beachfront villas, elegant town houses, luxury apartments & exclusive penthouses which will in total be home to up to 30,000 people along with 5 star hotels, marinas, schools as well as retail & restaurant offerings. The "Riviera Arabia" with its Mediterranean styled community will be linked to the mainland by an eight lane, palm tree lined super highway.

Exclusive luxury villas will be located in clusters around the island's perimeters with private beach. 3 Deluxe hotels with 800 room capacity is also planned along with 4 marinas with mooring for 700 boats. The island will host a yacht club to cater to the international, regional and local yachting community. Locations have been identified for 3 primary schools and a secondary school in addition to several kindergarten & day care centres. The island will have several public parks and accessible open spaces.

The Pearl Qatar is to have 60 kms of reclaimed coastline and 20 kms of pristine beaches.


COMPANIES
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The Pearl-Qatar
Qatar
Company Type: Owner, Corporation
Notes: Mr. Nick Bashkiroff, Development Director
Contact No.: +974-4-463444
Email: info@thePearloftheGulf.com
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United Development Company (UDC)
Qatar
Company Type: Owner, Property Developer
Notes: Mr. Omar Al Fardan, Director
Contact No.: +974-4-361542
Email: info@udcqatar.com
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Callison Architecture Incorporation
United States of America
Company Type: Consultant, Design
Scope of Work: Master-planners and conceptual designers of the Pearl Qatar. Also awarded for the master-plan, design and construction services of Porto Arabia's 21, 20-storey towers comprising 3,116 apartments that overlook 410 townhomes and 55,000 sq. m of high-end retail with parking structures.
Key Contact: Mr. Charles Krimmert
Contact No.: +1-206-6234646
Email: info@callison.com
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Fugro Peninsular
Qatar

Company Type: Consultant, Environmental
Scope of Work: Laboratory testing of soil and rock samples to determine parameters for foundation design though drilling land and marine bore.
Notes: The second contract for site testing around the Porto Arabia area is to be completed in 4 months alongside the reclamation operations. Mr. Nick Willet, Deputy Manager
Contact No.: +974-4-323879
Email: fugroqtr@qatar.net.qa
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KEO International Consultants
Qatar

Company Type: Consultant, Architectural
Scope of Work: Awarded the design contract for the first of 43 four to six bed-roomed La Plage villas in association with RNL International. In all, 6 distinct villas will be produced.
Contact No.: +974-4-626400
Email: info@keoic.com
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Parsons International Limited
Qatar

Company Type: Consultant, Infrastructure
Scope of Work: Awarded the engineering design contract for the Pearl's infrastructure, roads and landscaping. Parsons also produced an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the Pearl Qatar.
Notes: Mr. Lewis Case, Vice President & Manager of Middle East Operations
Contact No.: +974-4-669735
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RNL Architects
United States of America
Company Type: Consultant, Design
Scope of Work: Awarded the design contract for the first of 43 four to six bed-roomed La Plage villas in association with KEO International. In all, 6 distinct villas will be produced.
Key Contact: Mr. David Kages, Principal
Contact No.: +1-602-2121044
Email: jana.nelson@rnldesign.com
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Qatar Dredging Company (QDC) Q. S. C
Qatar
Company Type: Contractor, Marine
Scope of Work: Reclamation work and revetment for shore protection and quay walls.
Notes: QDC is a joint venture between the State of Qatar which owns 10% of the shares, Dredging International of Belgium with 44% while UDC controls the remaining 46%. Mr. Abdul Rehman Abdulghani, Chairman
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The Riviera Arabia

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These are the 2 towers from The Land (on sale):

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Plot 8B & 9B

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[Alle]

Looks like its influenced by ancient Carthage's military port

[suzan]

Interiors

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[CrazY]

finally suzan !! you made a thread for the pearl ;)

thanks for all the renders

[great184]

Absolutely fantastic, prior to this i only thought dubai was into making designer artificial islands :) This will certainly rival the world or Palm...

[4I.â.B4]

thanx suzan for updating this.

[4I.â.B4]

Absolutely fantastic, prior to this i only thought dubai was into making designer artificial islands :) This will certainly rival the world or Palm...

Thats not all, theres another proposed island - Nautilus island.

[Jamandell (d69)]

Good gracious that was a lot of photographs!!!

But, looks like a very nice project! Much greeener than the Palm Jumeira (probably spelt that wrong :( )

[suzan]

^^ :lol:
THe pics made me dizzy!
Actually, I had to summarize what is going on from the begining until now..
Updated will be coming always!
:D
Cheers!

[Escoto_Dubai2008]

Absolutly amazing project, I thought that it was in the very begining of the construction, but when I looked the pictures, the picture is very advance, excellent!!!!!

[Don Omar]

Way to give Dubai a run for its money. Great post. Why wasn't there a major thread about this project posted earlier?

What is this white building, it looks beautiful.


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[Halawala]

Way to give Dubai a run for its money. Great post. Why wasn't there a major thread about this project posted earlier?

What is this white building, it looks beautiful.

First of all Suzan, what an Amazing thread!! :applause:
Don, the white building is the state-of-the-art retail center for The Pearl Qatar. Inside there is a HUGE model of the island. Inside the white buildings are the following, which Suzan already posted earlier:

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[FM 2258]

Wow it looks like the Persian Gulf region is the place to be!!!! Nice looking project. I didn't even know it was well under construction.

[omarmakki]

Daaaamn!! That is one BIG thread, Suzan...
Really well done!
O BTW, The Pearl really looks amazing!

[eng_kheffa]

yea

excellent collection

[africa500]

thanks suzan, amazing pics ^^

[Jose Luis]

wow its huge!!

[suzan]

Welcome all..
It was about time! This thread is really imp.
Still can't believe it will be ready in 2009!:D

[4I.â.B4]

Can't really wait for the completion

[Sinjin P.]

Wow, it's just now that I noticed this thread. Superb project. It seems like these man-made architectural breakthroughs are becoming a trend! :okay:

[4I.â.B4]

any more news?

[Sbz2ifc]

Thats not all, theres another proposed island - Nautilus island.

That sounds better than building 3 Pearl Islands, if you know what I mean... :)

[4I.â.B4]

^^ Its a Island like a Nautilus Shell
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The Pearl Above it.

[megatower]

i know this might sound really stupid, but is the Pearl being built in Dubai ? if so how come it says DOHA: The Pearl shouldn't it say DUBAI:The Pearl ?

[4I.â.B4]

^^ I Know that one, it is way different from the Island. That is being built inland, not offshore. The buildings there are packed in a circle

Go here-http://www.dubaipearl.com (http://www.dubaipearl.com/)

[megatower]

^^ thanks, but the 1 out shore is being built in Dubai right ?

[4I.â.B4]

There is no pearl island in Dubai, other than that, They have: Palm Jumeirah + another one(same shape), The world and Palm Diera.

[megatower]

so this isnt being built in Dubai??

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sorry for all the questions

[Halawala]

so this isnt being built in Dubai??

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/2548/yusk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



sorry for all the questions

For the 10th time NO!!!

Its OK, I understand since Dubai gets to steal all the limelight away from other countries. LOL!

[megatower]

^^ then were is it getting built at ?

[Hed Kandi]

Quatar^^

[Halawala]

^^ then were is it getting built at ?


It says in the title DOHA, the capital of the State of Qatar. Qatar is a small country in the Arabian Gulf (Middle East) just in case you need more info. Its almost 200 miles West of Dubai (in a Separate country).

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/travel/dg/maps/90/750x750_qatar_m.gif

[hazeem]

hehe...

[4I.â.B4]

Quatar^^

I see some people can't even spell Qatar

[4I.â.B4]

^^ then were is it getting built at ?

North Of Doha, if you cant understand up of Doha

[Captain Chaos]

:naughty: :nuts: :naughty:

[4I.â.B4]

^^ u sure r right, its hard for him to understand

[muzammil]

i dont want to sound silly , building all these islands is fine , but can these be sustainable in long term say 50 or 75 years . i am not bashing doha or dubai , just a thought though

[Saudi guy]

funy Thread....anyway what these island meaning Does it points to something specific?

[lionchild]

That's a beautiful development, i like this one over all ofshore devs in dubai, i want to go to qatar now!!!

[AM Putra]

The nautilus thing remind me with my own beard, a long time ago:) .

[suzan]

Sabban Towers

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/4572/10012007246zf9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/3835/10012007247tv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4376/10012007248fb0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Ydlar]

I didn't know Qatar has these kinds of projects. That Pearl Island is magnificent.

I agree to what one poster said, Dubai's stealing the construction limelight from other countries.

[4I.â.B4]

For those who like Qatar, go to the Qatar Forum (http://skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=559)
Or here (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=111475)

[4I.â.B4]

That's a beautiful development, i like this one over all ofshore devs in dubai, i want to go to qatar now!!!

then go!! :D

[suzan]

LOL!

[suzan]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/355727809_f322f6a710_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/151/355727650_da34b76a4b_b.jpg

[suzan]

The skyline looks amazing in the first picture! :)

[omarmakki]

^^ I agree... It really does look amazing!!

[Artanis]

I think Qatar has a great advantage over Dubai, much open space and for more than 200 years of gas under their feet. While Dubai is getting crowded they can learn from their mistakes and become more authentic and calm.

[4I.â.B4]

They say Dubai is the best India.
Btw suzan did you take those photos?

[CrazyDave]

Stunning :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheers:

[suzan]

They say Dubai is the best India.
Btw suzan did you take those photos?

Nope! I actually got them from flickr.com
Sorry for not mentioning thaT!

[Halawala]

Excellent photos Suzan of the skyline! Thanks for posting them!

[4I.â.B4]

with all those cranes, they look wonderfull

[4I.â.B4]

http://thepearlqatar.com/
Is it mentioned before?

[(((myx)))]

wow.. what a huge project...

[Halawala]

http://thepearlqatar.com/
Is it mentioned before?

a million times, but thanks for the sweet reminder. hehe

[4I.â.B4]

well i don't see it in this thread

[suzan]

January 19, 2007

Few pics of construction

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/6636/dsc00048op5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/4024/dsc00050qq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/471/dsc00053ci1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[4I.â.B4]

Thanx for updating this Suzan.

[4I.â.B4]

another thread about this in Spanish - http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=11416571#post11416571

[4I.â.B4]

you've put this thread in the wrong forum suzan...this should be in the Highrise news and development forum

[suzan]

The Pearl-Qatar and Doha's Skyline!


_YwPx1kbc3c

[Taylorhoge]

Very cool it seems like its going up much faster then the projects in Dubai

[4I.â.B4]

Live Cam, always changing :D
http://webcam.thepearlqatar.com/axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?resolution=CIF&dummy=1170684735609
sorry its not so clear

[4I.â.B4]

Very cool it seems like its going up much faster then the projects in Dubai

maybe

http://webcam.thepearlqatar.com/axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?resolution=CIF&dummy=1170684735609

[suzan]

Below pic was posted in flick.com

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/378222068_f4fa88046a_o.jpg

[suzan]

The towers are raising really fast...

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/3721/untitledmv2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[4I.â.B4]

real live cam
http://webcam.thepearlqatar.com/axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?resolution=CIF&dummy=1171887060625

[megatower]

i love this project

[Taylorhoge]

I love it nice pics It looks very natrual

[suzan]

March 01, 2007

.Towers are really growing fast! Can't wait for Viva Bahriya to be ready soon :D:D:D:D:D

More pics comin tomorrow!

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7957/01032007269xo8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Alle]

The skyline looks amazing in the first picture! :)

Very, i didnt believe it was Doha at first, looks very good :)

[wiki]

wow, that new island is amazing.

[4I.â.B4]

Very, i didnt believe it was Doha at first, looks very good :)

some people say that too, many in this thread:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=211205

[suzan]

Just scanned in from a magazine this pic!! Jaw-dropping!!

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8922/vivabahryaqr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/8845/gfjghjaj8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Skyprince]

I will buy an apartment there inshalla :banana:

Qatar is one of the greatest country in the world !

[4I.â.B4]

Just scanned in from a magazine this pic!! Jaw-dropping!!

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8922/vivabahryaqr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

too much pictures of the pearl on the airport.

[Captain Chaos]

The Pearl-Qatar and Doha's Skyline!


Suzan..... please stop shouting in threads!!!

[Bori427]

Project looks great,when will it be finished?

[4I.â.B4]

Suzan..... please stop shouting in threads!!!

loool :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Project looks great,when will it be finished?

expected to be on 2009

[scott9409]

woooooooww :cheers:

[suzan]

Suzan..... please stop shouting in threads!!!

Shouting??? excusu mua? :uh: That is considered to be shouting????? It might be only the intention to attract an eye. If it is that serious then it will be stopped...

[Deco]

Crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

[joobn]

copycat of dubai's islands!

[4I.â.B4]

^^But not how it is design!

[4I.â.B4]

from suzan!

April 11, 2007

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1972/dsc01693zv9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/5880/dsc01697wa4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

copycat of dubai's islands!

Copycat? Then all the other countries doing fake islands are copycats too right? :nuts:

[4I.â.B4]

^^:lol:

[AM Putra]

Well, I think it's not about copycat, it's just something resemble to something.

[atom]

It's time for Doha :)

[glitz_boy]

Just scanned in from a magazine this pic!! Jaw-dropping!!

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8922/vivabahryaqr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wow Suzan ... its a nice pic .. but do you have it in a better quality rendering? Now that I know how it looks like after doing so many block lolz....

It will be thrown into tender very very soon ... then you guys can expect construction to start afterwards .. :)

[suzan]

^^ Unfortunately I don't. I scanned it from a magazine!

[suzan]

New Satellite pic (courtesy of Halawala)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2856/thepearlspaceij5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[4I.â.B4]

^^:eek2::eek2::eek2:

btw suzan, how do you get the pic from the website?

[Don Omar]

damn that looks great

[suzan]

from above




http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2377/50013810944d7e23029ojq2.jpg

[4I.â.B4]

thanks suzan for updating,:)

[Garfieldfan]

The place looks nice.

[4I.â.B4]

from suzan

http://www.bjornstrom.se/rtw2007/0220/img_0594.jpg

http://www.bjornstrom.se/rtw2007/0220/img_0593.jpg

http://www.bjornstrom.se/rtw2007/0220/img_0589.jpg

http://www.bjornstrom.se/rtw2007/0220/img_0591.jpg

[4I.â.B4]

By massilia

Bilal Town Homes

Property description: those are 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom, fully-furnished luxury town homes. Available for occupancy early 2009.
Location: Porto Arabia.
Facilities: Sea/harbor view, 24 hour security, cleaning services, underground & covered parking, landscaped gardens, swimming pool, fitness facilities, restaurants and cafes.

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/1170/bilal3ja1.jpg

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/3489/bilal1il1.jpg
View:
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4074/bilal2dw7.jpg

Bilal Suites

Property description: these are 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom, fully-furnished luxury apartments and penthouses. Will be available for occupancy early 2009.
Location: Viva Bahriya.
Facilities: Sea/harbor view, 24 hour security, cleaning services, underground & covered parking, swimming pool, jacuzzi, fitness facilities, private function rooms, restaurants and cafes.

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/41/bilal4pq2.jpg

http://www.ahbqatar.com

[4I.â.B4]

By Pearl Of the gulf

19 May 2007
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4027/505843138836a633fd1opv8.jpg

the new airport can also airport can also be seen

[suzan]

http://www.hadafmedia.com/Images/Services/3DShotsInteriors/0030.jpg

http://www.hadafmedia.com/Images/Services/3DShotsInteriors/0060.jpg

http://www.hadafmedia.com/Images/Services/3DShotsInteriors/0040.jpg

[Adrian Smith fan]

i love this project, but the only thing is it's to close to the shore

[Okan]

wow it looks great :cheers:

[Tarrex]

A M A Z I N G :shocked:

Bye with Dubai and hi with Qatar.
Can you really build so much with just 2-4 billion?

[Taylorhoge]

wow amazing idk it seems like Quatar has a little more control over how much theyre building

[zee]

i love the fact the it comes in the path of aeroplanes as it approaches/ leaves the runway of the the new doha airport

we will see many pictures taken from inside the airlines

[4I.â.B4]

more news; by massillia

The Pearl-Qatar is on track to become the world's smartest real estate developments

The Pearl-Qatar, the multi-billion dollar offshore island and one of the largest real estate developments in the country is set to be the most technologically advanced real estate project in the world, company officials said today.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/1/41341-IM.jpg
The Pearl-Qatar map.

UDC Managing Director, Khalil Sholy, said making The Pearl-Qatar one of the smartest real estate development projects in the world was another example of how the multi-billion dollar community would be one of the most celebrated developments in the region.

'We have focused on quality in all aspects of this project and continue to look towards the future in order to best harness the power of technology to make life better at The Pearl-Qatar,' said Sholy.

'The island will offer an ultra modern living environment in one of the world's most relaxed and serene locations,' he added.

Our strategy is to maximise the Integration of complex 'world class' technology systems; to provide information and services to our customers. This will be a 'world first' and is unique in a Mega Project, such as The Pearl Qatar said David Cannon - General Manager for Operations at United Development Company (UDC), owner and developer of The Pearl-Qatar.

The island will be home to a full range of diverse technological services and solutions supported by a robust infrastructural backbone, thus creating a dynamic 'Smart Island' for integrated systems.

'What is really exciting about The Pearl-Qatar is that the island has been conceptualized and designed with the future in mind. We are creating a truly integrated 'Smart Island',' said Hussain Naimi, Manager of Information Technology for United Development Company (UDC), owner and developer of The Pearl-Qatar.

'We have focused on developing an extensive, high quality, fibre optic infrastructure network which means that the island will always be 'future-ready.' So as wireless and hard-wire products evolve and advance, The Pearl-Qatar will always be ahead of the game,' he said.

The Pearl-Qatar's concept for a 'Smart Island' will include the latest technology in advanced security systems for audio, video and data, Building Management Systems, Metering, and Energy Monitoring. Services will range from smart-card system technology, to user friendly home entertainment systems such as high-definition video-on-demand.

Residents will also be able to access broadband wireless internet from all across the island, making it one of the largest WiFi and WiMax networks in the world.

'Internet access at The Pearl-Qatar will be one of the fastest and the most reliable in the region. Bandwidth will be much faster than broadband access on the mainland and anywhere else in the Middle East,' Naimi said.

The island will be utilising a modern Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) which integrates systems and applications, creating a more efficient and smarter synergy.

The Smart Systems are supported by the latest mechanical and electrical technological baseline critical systems, with centralised Operational Control and Command Centre, backed up by a Contingency Operational Platform; Said Cannon.
This is underpinned by the latest a 24 * 365 call centre operation; whereas support staff effectively interacts with the customers to deliver the highest quality of service.

The Pearl-Qatar is the largest island in Qatar's waters. During the two-year land reclamation process, four million square meters of new land were created with a 32-kilometer shoreline, three coves, and navigable canals in addition to numerous other features.

A jewel in the Arabian Gulf, The Pearl-Qatar is the country's first international real estate venture, and will be home to approximately 40,000 residents in more than 15,000 dwellings within 11 inspiring precincts by 2010.

[4I.â.B4]

Posted By Qatar son 333

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8918/85381852vk3.jpg
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4969/17354648no7.jpg

[FM 2258]

^^

Wow, I'm loving this already.

[4I.â.B4]

more pics posted by Qatar son 33


http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/2905/32566895rd5.jpg
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/2853/62284390qs1.jpg
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/3779/63670596ze5.jpg

[OtAkAw]

Wow, these type of developments are really popular in the middle east!

[glitz_boy]

oh quite fast for the porto arabia ...

[Aslantepe]

The Pearl Qatar is beautiful like the palm islands in Dubai :D

[4I.â.B4]

^^Some say its better:D

[suzan]

Aug 25, 07

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/3523/dsc03326hw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5429/dsc03327ie6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9461/dsc03328sk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5016/dsc03329ez7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[FM 2258]

I love how these people can turn desert into paradise. Very interesting. Someone before mentioned the fact that this will be in the flight path of the new airport, is this going to be a problem?

[Qatar Son 333]

not at all its in the flight path but by the time the plane is coming it would be way too high to collide with the towers since the towers are only midrise not highrise

[FM 2258]

^^

I was more concerned about the noise. Personally I love airplanes so I don't mind jets flying over me but other people probably wouldn't like that. I guess the airport will be handling more widebodies which are usually much quieter than a DC-9, MD80 or Boeing 737-200.

[4I.â.B4]

Aug 25, 07

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/3523/dsc03326hw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5429/dsc03327ie6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9461/dsc03328sk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5016/dsc03329ez7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Looks like a mini Dubai marina.

^^

I was more concerned about the noise. Personally I love airplanes so I don't mind jets flying over me but other people probably wouldn't like that. I guess the airport will be handling more widebodies which are usually much quieter than a DC-9, MD80 or Boeing 737-200.

Well when the new airports open, it can handle those big A380s

[germantower]

WOW the mideast gulf area will definately be the futurised present.

Look just what is going on there.

it will be a jorney worth.

[Qatar Son 333]

^^

I was more concerned about the noise. Personally I love airplanes so I don't mind jets flying over me but other people probably wouldn't like that. I guess the airport will be handling more widebodies which are usually much quieter than a DC-9, MD80 or Boeing 737-200.

DONT GEUSS they will most likely have wide bodys since Qatar airways ordered 80 a350's but i am not shure if the a380's is quiet qatarairways ordered 5 while other airlines might come to doha airport with a380's

[suzan]

NEVER SEEN PICS OF THE PEARL QATAR (WELL I HAVENT!)

Viva Bahriya

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/6153/10323448vn3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/6706/59270297fc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/5373/44016278ef7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/4236/29226989ny4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/1645/31862582oj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7852/32731535ro3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1300/53752201wv4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1994/73936653xo8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

Qanat Quartier

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/654/12743670ai8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/2277/54155781ho5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4765/45744025ug3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/2330/15384478sd9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1151/13307951ps6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/5160/82265163js6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

Medina Centrale

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/5085/13313317ja6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/788/33543100ci7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6186/47987846eu7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1808/27718484dc7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/497/69896963vx8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/545/88493106wr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/6739/48537718ef7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2015/94026534cb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/9827/78155403aw4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

EXCLUSIVE!! THE PEARL'S VIDEOS!! :D

Porto Arabia Video
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=1

Viva Bahriya
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=2

Costa Malaz
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=3

Qanat Quartier
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=4

Medina Centrale
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=5

Abraj Quartier
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=6

Floresta Townhouses
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=7

Giardino Villas
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=8

Perlita Villas
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=9

The Villas
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=10

Isola Dana
http://www.window-beauty.com/movie.aspx?pid=11

[suzan]

Do you wana learn more about The Pearl-Qatar? Enter this site and play on clicking wherever u feel like and then be able to check the pearl's world.

http://www.window-beauty.com/masterplan.aspx

[Dubai Fan 4 Life]

Great find Suzan!!!:) This project is amazing!!!

[Vancouverite]

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2015/94026534cb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



That's a lot of parking! Too bad.

I quite like the look of the overall project, it is nicely human-scaled. Reminds me of Venice.

[kzorda]

well, it is a great project, but i don't f*cking understand why do people need those humanmade islands,when there is hell a lot of free space out there???

[Gaeus]

well, it is a great project, but i don't f*cking understand why do people need those humanmade islands,when there is hell a lot of free space out there???

LOL! I can't believe that's his first post. Maybe someone's alt?

[Qatar Son 333]

because water front is much better then inland IMO

[Insanedriver]

las fotos estan excelentes suzan :D

it looks so like venice or something
amazing project

[kzorda]

LOL! I can't believe that's his first post. Maybe someone's alt?

NO, that is my first post and this is second, what is so surprising?
actually it has been a long time since i am in this forum, i was just a reader... but this project drove me crazy and i couldnt resist... i just don't get it...

[oshkoshbgood]

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/6153/10323448vn3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/6706/59270297fc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


the highrise architecture looks dull, not like something form 21st century, but the lowrise....souk (i guess) is :drool:

[Qatar Son 333]

thats part of it !! the other side has mid rises and look really cool

[Second City]

That is pretty cool.

[suzan]

UPDATE!!!!!

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4342/44602869cr3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/4940/27509435kl9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[Cidade_Branca]

Very good post.

[4I.â.B4]

It looks like Doha in 2005.

[Halawala]

Originally posted by Thaaron:

Posted by bashar edelbi from flickr

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/725/19883352685188239421bpi9.jpg
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/837/1988305202fef7268aa4bgk2.jpg

[4I.â.B4]

Originally posted by me in the Qatar forums

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/3469/806524090781548kv8.jpg
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/2599/806524090781459xh6.jpg

http://www.gizmag.com/go/8065/gallery/

[Taylorhoge]

I think they shoulve distinguished them a little more rather then repeat the process over and over

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

but anyways this project is very good ,though its smaller than the palm jumairah in dubai butit would do for small and growing doha :D

[4I.â.B4]

^^Can u find me the best render of the whole of the pearl, give me the url when private messaging. :D

[Shezan]

it looks gorgeous :eek:

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ its about time someone said somthing !

[Qatar Son 333]

Pearl-Qatar marinas win global award

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The Pearl-Qatar officials with the award.

Doha • The Pearl-Qatar marinas were awarded 'The Best International Marina Award' during the CNBC International Award Ceremony held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. This is in addition to two other CNBC Arabia Awards - "Best Development-Qatar" and "Best Marina-Qatar".

The Pearl-Qatar's marinas are part of the joint venture between United Development Company (UDC) - owner and developer of The Pearl - Qatar-and marina experts in Europe and the Middle East, Ronلutica.

Ronلutica's mission is to provide a complete range of integrated marine leisure services for yachts and their owners. It has been involved in the design, manufacturing, installation and management of marinas for over 20 years. One of their recognized qualities is their passion for the sea and their collaboration with international research centres and universities to integrate state-of-the-art solutions and equipment into their marinas.

Amongst their current projects is managing the three marinas at The Pearl-Qatar: Porto Arabia, Costa Malaz and Viva Bahriya.

Porto Arabia is the largest of the marinas. It will have a residential population of 15,000 in high-rise apartments and townhouses overlooking the marina and boardwalk.

The Porto Arabia marina will support 785 vessels of 10m to 60m size. Facilities will include a fuelling berth at the entrance of the marina, direct connection to vacuum sewage system in individual berths, changing rooms and shower facilities for visiting yachtsmen, and taxi and ferry services to Doha City and the airport.

The marina in Viva Bahriya will accommodate more than 100 vessels of 15m and below. It will be equipped with a fuel and pump-out berth, a major Yacht Club with added services like sailboards, boat chartering, water-skiing and a diving school. The Pearl-Qatar's boat maintenance facility will be located in Viva Bahriya and will be equipped with tie-up maintenance berths, slipway, boatlift, maintenance workshops, offices, chandlery and dry storage facilities.

As for the Costa Malaz marina, it will host The Pearl-Qatar's premier sailing club. It is located in the only northern bay. The location and arrangement of the marina, on the edge of an exclusive and secluded villa area, is designed to minimize its impact on the bay and its residents. It will have 117 wet berths, a sailing club house and chandlery.

[northway]

[QUOTE=Thaaron4;17035003]Originally posted by me in the Qatar forums

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I would love it if it was like this!!! Unfortunately the quality of beaches/sands in such artificial islands is not that spectacular as they intend to to show in such pictures. The main reason is that these sands brought up from the sea bed, and are exposed to strong erosion factors .... see the Palm Jumeira in Dubai, after more than two years of completion beaches look below average ... I am still not convinced about it compared to beaches on natural small islands, in the Maldives or the Bahamas for instance ...

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ hmmm then some one should go and try it my be it just looks like that... btw the beach size in palm jumeirah sucks !

[4I.â.B4]

^^We will soon see after the pearl is completed.

[amnesia]

Just heard that the Pearl has received an award for best construction in the world.
(beat the Palm in terms of efficiency, productivity, and organization)

[Christian urbanite]

It looks to me like Doha may become another Dubai.:banana:

[amnesia]

Dubai aims at being a huge tourist spot.

Doha aims at being an advanced city on par with Tokyo.

From the point of view of development, then I hope so ^_^

[4I.â.B4]

^^Also Doha for MICE Markets

[4I.â.B4]

It looks to me like Doha may become another Dubai.:banana:

Yes thats what people keep saying as there is construction almost everywhere in Doha. There numerous threads that open about Doha Or Qatar.

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ its true you know but doha dosent whant to become exactly like dubai doha really needs to become a knownledge based economy to provide eductaton and if you have education you have power which causes the country to develope faster ad safer :D

[city_thing]

The Middle East is famed for its scholars, so I don't think there'll be too much hassle. Though it was a long time ago when cities like Baghdad and Tehran were famous for their universities, and most influental graduates were in the spheres of literature and philosophy.

Happy National day by the way :) Doha looks great.

[Qatar Son 333]

yeah lol in Qatar we have Education City construction started in 1995 and its still expanding and constructiong so i would really expect this countrey to go modern quickly :D

Education City Masterplan

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Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (Education City)

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Sidra Medical and Research Center

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Mega plans for Education City
Published: Wednesday, 28 March, 2007, 09:00 AM Doha Time

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An architect's impression of the proposed national convention centre
By Bonnie James

A 7,000-capacity national convention centre, an 18-hole golf course, a shopping mall, and a five-star and four-star hotel are coming up at Qatar Foundation’s Education City. “These projects are part of our expansion plans,” Qatar Foundation (QF) vice president (capital projects and facilities), engineer Saad al-Muhannadi told Gulf Times in an interview.

The convention centre, planned for completion in 2009, in the northern zone of Education City, is to comprise a conference centre for over 4,000 people, an exhibition hall of 5,000sqm, and a 2,500-capacity multi-purpose theatre.
“The theatre, which could be used to stage operas, musicals, and conferences, is the largest of its kind in the world, and has the same number of seats as the European Parliament,” the official explained.

A multi-storeyed parking facility for 3,000 cars is envisaged specifically to service the convention centre. “Currently under construction in the north zone is the first phase of the Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), which encompass three buildings totalling around 70,000 sqm and slated for completion by the end of this year,” al-Muhannadi said.

Innovation and Technology Transfer Centres (ITTC), able to accommodate modern offices and laboratories, are to function from two of the structures, while the Emerging Technology Centre (ETC) would be housed in the third.
QSTP’s anchor tenants, EADS, ExxonMobil, Microsoft, Shell, and Total would have bases in the ITTC buildings, where they and major companies are to conduct research and training activities.

The ETC, QSTP’s business incubator, meant to help small and young companies grow and establish quickly, is to have fully furnished offices, apart from meeting rooms and offer business services. “The 18-hole golf course, the shopping mall, the star hotels, and staff housing are included in the development of Education City’s south zone,” the official said.

The mall and the hotels with a total of 500 rooms are to be developed by a private development company. Part of the staff housing, which has 625 units in the first phase and 600 in the second phase, is ready and staff are moving into it.
“Though this is surplus now, we are keeping things ready to accommodate people as they come, given that there are so many new initiatives in Education City,” al-Muhannadi observed.

The first phase of the new facilities for student accommodation is designed for 1,200 beds, in a mix of dormitory, single bedroom, and apartments with single and two bedrooms. Eventually, student accommodation is planned for expansion to 3,500 bed capacity. The existing staff and student housing, located across the Liberal Arts and Science building, would be demolished in the future. Education City, which occupied only 300,000sqm when it was launched a decade ago, is spread across 12mn sqm now.

OMA is designing three buildings for Education City in Doha, Qatar. Education City is a new academic campus which hosts satellite campuses from leading universities and institutions from around the world. The three buildings include the 20,000 m2 Headquarters for Qatar Foundation, a 5,200 m2 new branch for the Rand Policy Institute and a 42,000 m2 Central Library.

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The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (Qatar Foundation) has undertaken the first of its kind at Education City to provide world-class education by creating branch campuses of leading established academic institutions. These will be the facilities of the highest quality and design.

The Qatar Foundation will be assisted in implementing this goal by Qatar Petroleum, who administers the contracts of the Education City Project on behalf of Qatar Foundation.

It is the Qatar Foundation's intention that a world-renowned Signature Design Architect be involved with particular emphasis on the Concept Design and Schematic Design and, thereafter, providing Peer Review through the Design Development and Working Drawing phases of the project. The Qatar Foundation shall separately appoint an Executive Architect to work alongside the Design Architect.

The Executive Architect must ensure that all Sub-Consultants and Specialty Sub-Consultants under the management of the Executive Architect are fully engaged through all stages. At the end of the Schematic Design phase, the Executive Architect will undertake the full execution of the Design Development, Working Drawings and Tender Documents phases.

source:
http://www.oma.eu/index.php?option=com_projects&view=project&id=460&Itemid=10

Qatar Science and Technology Park

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QSTP is a home for technology-based companies from around the world, and an incubator of start-up enterprises. Our aim is to spur the development of Qatar's knowledge economy, by providing the ideal location for companies to develop their technology and deliver it to the marketplace.

QSTP provides an environment of office and laboratory space, support services, and programs which help accelerate the commercialisation process. We are a "free zone", making it easy and attractive for foreign technology companies to come to Qatar. And as part of the renowned Qatar Foundation, we connect our tenants with an array of world-class international universities.

By accelerating the country's knowledge economy QSTP is generating opportunities for Qatar's scientists and entrepreneurs, creating valuable new businesses, and promoting a diversified and dynamic private sector.


Current Tenants

EADS
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company is the largest aerospace and defence company in Europe and the second largest worldwide. The EADS Competence Centre of Qatar at QSTP, scheduled to open in mid 2007, will deliver training and certification programs for non-destructive testing technologies, and internationally accredited training courses in aircraft maintenance. It will also include R&D programs in cooperation with universities in Qatar.
www.eads.net

ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, a leader in liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology, will establish the ExxonMobil Research Qatar center at QSTP in 2006 to conduct LNG research in areas of interest to both ExxonMobil and the State of Qatar. Research projects will include continuous improvement of LNG plant safety, development of novel sulfur management technologies, and development of cost effective technologies to mitigate the environmental impact of large concentrations of industrial activities.
www.exxonmobil.com

Gartner Lee
Gartner Lee is a Canada-based environmental services and consulting firm with 16 offices and 200 staff worldwide. It is establishing its regional headquarters at QSTP, specialising in environmental planning and assessments, ecological management and waste management. Gartner Lee will be developing and adapting its environmental technologies to address Qatar's needs in conjunction with local partners.
www.gartnerlee.com

GE
GE is a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world's toughest problems. The GE Technology and Learning Center at QSTP will deliver technical training for Aviation and Energy customers, while GE's Global Research Center, Oil and Gas, and Water divisions will undertake research and development of technologies relevant to industry across the region.
www.ge.com

iHorizons
iHorizons is a Qatari software company, with offices throughout the region, specialising in the development of e-business applications and content management solutions. It is establishing a research and development subsidiary at QSTP that will engineer applications in new markets such as bioinformatics, social web applications, and corporate knowledge management tools. iHorizons is also pursuing joint projects with the computer science department of Carnegie Mellon Qatar.
www.ihorizons.com

Institut de Soudure
Institut de Soudure, the national French welding body, is one of the world's premier institutes of welding and non-destructive testing technologies. It was established in 1905 and has 800 scientists and engineers worldwide. The institute is establishing a regional technology centre at QSTP that will develop and commercialise new welding and NDT techniques, train inspectors, provide professional services to industry, and help develop accredited welding standards.
www.institutdesoudure.com

Microsoft
Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company is committed to investing in Qatar's IT skills and capabilities. At QSTP Microsoft is undertaking collaborative research into national education, developing a new "Office 4 Kids" software suite, and developing training courses specifically for the Qatar community.
www.microsoft.com

Q-CERT
Q-CERT is a regional center of excellence in information security, improving the reliability of networks and computer systems in Qatar and the Gulf. It is founded by ictQATAR in partnership with the CERT Program of Carnegie Mellon University. Relocating to QSTP in late 2007 Q-CERT will provide training on IT security, assist in improving information security for critical portions of Qatar infrastructure, monitor and respond to network attacks, and develop new security technologies
www.qcert.org

Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, which operates in the global markets for civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy, is supplying aero engines for Qatar Airways' fleet of A340 aircraft and industrial engines for the Dolphin Project, piping natural gas from Qatar to the United Arab Emirates. Rolls-Royce will design testing and maintenance facilities in QSTP for new marine and aeronautical applications for its highly successful series of Trent gas turbine engines.
www.rolls-royce.com

Shell
As a leader in Gas to Liquids (GTL) technology, Shell will bring a cutting-edge GTL R&D program to Qatar. The program will be based on Shell's extensive experience in the GTL field, and will focus on catalyst testing, product development and GTL by-product research, including sulphur management. In addition Shell will work on developing and implementing new technologies to enhance production from oil and gas and a learning centre.centre.
www.shell.com/qatar

Total
Total is the world's fourth-largest oil and gas company and a world-class chemicals manufacturer. The Total Research Centre - Qatar, planned to open in 2006, will undertake R&D activities in five areas: multiphase oil and gas production, carbonate reservoir modelling, acid gas management, polymer production, and air-quality management. Total will also provide training and technical assistance services from QSTP.
www.total.com

Source: http://www.qf.edu.qa/output/page7.asp

[4I.â.B4]

^^this thread is for the Pearl Qatar -artificial island, not anything else Q3.

[Qatar Son 333]

i know but if you think of it dont you guess that those Universities will educate the future of Qatar and cause the pearl wakrah ? or maybe the pearl alkhor ?!

QS3

[4I.â.B4]

^^yes it has a puny (little) relationship with the project. And if you're willing to put it, do it in the right thread.:)

[4I.â.B4]

12/01/07 by gulfexpress

Took those this afternoon. I went into the shell (sales centre) and I looked at the model they have for the pearl. I dont think any of the renders do the size of this project any justice. I had no idea it was actually this huge, so I took a couple of vids of it. p.s. youtube downgraded the video quality, any idea how I can fix that?


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by suzan



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Source: http://204.15.34.55/index.php/projects/residential/the_abraj_quartier/

LOVE IT! :cheers:

[abskess]

^^WOW! great project...:banana:

[Shezan]

heeeeey! education city is an handsome project ! :banana:

[4I.â.B4]

^^WOW! great project...:banana:

^^yes but that is part of the much bigger original project.

[4I.â.B4]

From Halawala

^^^Gulf Express, yes its amazing! I especially like the finsihing on the townhomes and apartments!

I took these photos today from my visit to the Pearl. :)

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By Halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/Halawala) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By Halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/Halawala) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16
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By halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2008-01-16

I hope you like them!

[4I.â.B4]

from richardmessanger in flickr

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[4I.â.B4]

posted in the Qatar forums

from esmampusti in flickr

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[Qatar Son 333]

^^ omg aaron that pic is great thanks for posting :D

[4I.â.B4]

^^ur welcome.

[davee08]

omg this has got to be the best island project goin around dubai should learn its lesson from doha thanks for the updates

[Nielsiej13]

Wow. really love the pearl qatar project!:) I thought only Dubai can dream like this ;)

[Qatar Son 333]

I live in Doha and i get the same things you gys say above though the pearl is smaller than the palm Jumeirah but it still has its uniqeness because it looks natural.

[4I.â.B4]

Same person who captured it above pictures.


same person from the pictures above

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^^January 2008
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[davee08]

thx for the great updates it truly amazes me the scale and speed of constructing this monster development are they ongoing 24hr or just day jobs constructing

[Sdare]

WOW, hopefully one day I visit this place
I really loved it!

[CrazyDave]

Totally awesome developement :)

[CrazyDave]

Any updates?