The Pearl-Qatar
اللؤلؤة
A man-made island built on a former pearl-diving ground, with a Mediterranean-style marina, colorful Venetian-style quarter and upscale dining.
The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island reclaimed from the sea off northern Doha, covering about 400 hectares. It takes its name from the waters where pearl diving was once central to Qatar's economy. The island is divided into distinct zones. Porto Arabia, at the main entrance, wraps around a circular marina full of yachts, with a waterfront promenade lined with French, Italian and Lebanese restaurants and luxury boutiques. Qanat Quartier is modeled on Venice, with pink, yellow and blue houses lining canals and small bridges, and it is a popular photo spot. Medina Centrale is the commercial hub. Foreigners are allowed to buy freehold property here, so the island has a large expat community and a relaxed, international atmosphere. It is also one of the few dining areas in Doha where alcohol can be served, at licensed restaurants. Entry is free. Getting there: take the Red Line metro to Legtaifiya station, then a shuttle bus or taxi for about 10 minutes. A taxi from the city center takes about 20 minutes. It suits dinner and night views, and two hours is enough.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Katara Cultural Village
- Place Vendôme Mall, Lusail
- Old Doha Port & Mina District
- Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque (State Grand Mosque)
- Museum of Islamic Art
- Al Bidda Park
- Doha Corniche
- Fire Station: Artist in Residence