The Pearl-Qatar, the multi-billion-dollar offshore island and one of the largest real estate developments in Qatar, has recently completed the flooding of its three marinas – the Porto Arabia, Viva Bahriya and Costa Malaz – as water was pumped into them.

“This is just the latest development in the rapid progress of The Pearl-Qatar island and further emphasises how far we have come in a very short period of time. These three marinas and ports are considered to be among the most beautiful in the region and make The Pearl-Qatar one of the most elegant addresses in the Middle East,” said Hussein Alfardan, chairman of UDC.
Top officials from UDC, owner and developer of the project and one of Qatar’s leading shareholding companies, were on hand to witness the milestone event. The three marinas can now accommodate more than 750 boats. UDC has recently signed a joint venture agreement with Spain’s marina management and operations company Ronautica to establish Ronautica Middle East, which will operate the marinas.
The Pearl-Qatar island has been fully reclaimed and is in the construction phase of its towers. The developers have also signed up Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to open a new Doha-based property in the Porto Arabia district.
Two years after the reclamation work started, 400 hectares of new land have been created with a 32 km shoreline, which includes three coves, and navigable canals in addition to numerous other features.
Meanwhile construction of the QR1 billion Sabban Towers on The Pearl-Qatar is progressing according to schedule, with the foundation work on the three towers – A, C and D – completed last June. The towers are now visible well above the ground and construction work has been completed on the fourth and final parking level.
“We are pleased with the progress of construction work on the Sabban Towers, especially considering the logistical and other challenges we have had to overcome. The recent surge in Qatar’s construction sector has meant that several new residential and commercial structures are coming up across the country, creating a temporary strain on resources,” said John Browne, managing director of Sabban Property Investments (SPI).
“Moreover, The Pearl-Qatar being one of the most sought-after locations is attracting a growing number of developers to the project, limiting the accessibility to the construction site. However, our engineers and the rest of the workforce have done a commendable job in ensuring that work progresses at the expected pace. This is also a reflection of SPI’s experience, efficient planning and judicious use of resources,” he added.
Sabban Towers is designed on the European-Mediterranean architecture, and all three towers will be built on one podium. With a total plot area of 19,692 sq m, the three towers will provide upscale residential apartments and luxury penthouses, with a picturesque view of the sea and marina. Some of the amenities at the towers include a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, function rooms, squash and multi-sport courts, spas, gyms and landscaped garden areas.