Gulf state plans to complete luxury hotel off the coast of Doha before 2022 World Cup
The Gulf state of Qatar has unveiled plans to build a $1.6bn half-moon-shaped luxury hotel off the coast of Doha.
The Silver Pearl Hotel, designed by New York architecture practice M Castedo Architects, will boast 1,000 rooms, restaraunts and 鈥榟igh end鈥� retailers.
The proposed development would be built out at sea, half a kilometre from Doha, and is expected to be completed in time for the 2022 football World Cup.
M Castedo said the hotel鈥檚 shape references the country鈥檚 seafaring and pearl diving traditions.
The project will be developed by Qatar hotel operator Katara Hospitality. It will consist of two semicircular 30-story towers separated by a vaulted, climate-controlled atrium and gardens.
Visitors will arrive at the Silver Pearl by means of a four lane elevated causeway, by private yacht or by helicopter, the developer said.
At night, the building鈥檚 stainless steel glass exterior will be lit with LEDs and its reflection will 鈥渃reate an illusion of a shimmering pearl glowing brightly in the Arabian Sea鈥�.
The complex will be elevated above the sea bed, 鈥渁llowing for unimpeded currents and minimum environmental impact鈥�.
The developer added: 鈥淎 major environmental consultant with extensive marine experience in the area will be responsible for making sure that lessons learned on existing projects such as The Palm and The World in nearby Dubai are incorporated in the development of this particular site鈥�.
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