The small peninsula country of Qatar has earned a prime position on the Middle Eastern tourist map, with a continuous stream of new hotel projects joining the ever-evolving Qatari skyline. The capital, Doha, has fast made a name for itself as both a cultural hotspot and an ideal layover destination.
According to pipeline data collected by Tophotelprojects, 33 projects totalling 8,562 rooms are currently in the works in Doha. Of the 33 new arrivals, 15 will join the five-star segment, while 16 will occupy the four-star category.
The database indicates that no fewer than 17 openings are scheduled to open this year, 12 are slated for 2022 and one more in on course to debut in 2023. There is also one project slated for 2025, with a further two still TBA.
Featured below are just a few of the key properties in the pipeline for Doha. If you would like further information – including contact details for the developers, operators, designers and procurement teams behind each project – please visit www.tophotelprojects.com
Banyan Tree Doha
Slated to open later this year, Banyan tree Doha at La Cigale Mushaireb will mark the group’s first urban luxury resort in the Middle East. The resort will sit within the Doha Oasis project, a premier city destination featuring a luxury department store, an indoor experiential theme park and a cineplex. The 341-key project will feature the signature Banyan Tree Spa with a Rainforest hydrotherapy facility, Saffron fine-dining Thai restaurant and Vertigo, a 28-storey rooftop bar overlooking Doha’s panoramic city skyline.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2021 • Operator: Accor • Interior Design: Jacques Garcia
Rosewood Doha
Housed within two striking towers, Rosewood Doha will comprise an ultra-luxury hotel with 185 guestrooms and suites, 173 serviced apartments for longer-term stays and 300 residences available for purchase. In addition to a collection of eight F&B outlets, the hotel will feature multiple private event spaces including a ballroom, a Rosewood Spa and a fitness centre. The organic architectural design approach aims to respect the site and its surrounding Arabian Gulf waters, while promoting harmony between human habitation and the natural world.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2021 • Owner: Arkaz Investment • Operator: Rosewood Hotel Group • Architecture: Arab Engineering Bureau
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort
Developed by Triple A in partnership with Katara Cultural Village, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort – comprising 32 villas ranging from one to five bedrooms – will occupy a beachfront setting within the 247-acre Katara Cultural Village district. With a design that pays homage to the glories of Indian Mughal Architecture and a touch of Ottoman influence, the 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.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2022 • Developer: Katara Cultural Village & Triple A
ME Doha
Forming part of the DohAlive complex, ME Doha will be the first property for Meliá Hotels International in Qatar's capital. The five-star hotel will feature 235 rooms, MICE facilities, fitness centre and spa. F&B venues will include three restaurants and three bars, as well as a nightclub within the property. The property will also feature an open-air cinema and infinity pool, overlooking the impressive Doha skyline.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2022 • Owner: Al-Baker Architects/Investments • Operator: Meliá Hotels International • Architecture & Interior Design: Al-Baker Architects/Investments
Rixos Doha Qetaifan
Marking the brand’s debut in Qatar, Rixos Doha Qetaifan will form part of the Quetifan Island North Development. Slated to open in 2022 shortly before the World Cup, the hotel will be managed by Quetifan Projects Company, a 100% owned subsidiary of Katara Hospitality. In addition to 345 guestrooms, the resort will feature a souq of 11,000 sqm of leasing space, a beach club, a theme park and a water park where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf.
EXPRESS CHECK-OUT: Opening Date: 2022 • Developer: Katara Hospitality • Operator: Accor Hotels • Architecture: Atkins - Dubai
