Completed: Ritz Calton Al-Sharq Village and Spa, Ras Abu Abood

[Qatari]

The Peninsula - 30/01/2005


DOHA: The Middle East region's largest spa and a high-end luxury resort that reflects a traditional Qatari village will welcome guests from mid-2006. The QR 195mn project, entitled the Al Sharq Village and Spa is being developed by the Qatar National Hotels Co and is expected to open in the second quarter of 2006, just on time for the Asian Games that Doha hosts later that year.

The contract to build the resort and spa was signed between QNHC and Arab Engineering Bureau on Thursday. The QNHC chairman, Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani awarded the contract at a ceremony held at the company's headquarters here. The ceremony was also attended by Jurgen Baumhoff, chief executive officer, QNHC and senior officials from the AEB. The resort will be located in the vicinity of the Doha Club and will face the seafront and will be just a five minute drive away from the Doha International Airport.

Speaking to the media, Sheikh Nawaf disclosed that the Al Sharq Village and Spa will feature some 160 rooms and suites. These include 116 King rooms, 33 Twin rooms, eight King suites, two Speciality suites and one Presidential suite, located in 13 buildings inside the village complex. In addition, the resort will also offer an all-day dining restaurant, a café, a cigars bar and diwan, a pool bar, a snack bar and a fish market restaurant. The spa, which will measure some 5,200sqm and is said to be the largest in this region, will be managed by Thailand's renowned group, Six Senses. Sheikh Nawaf said that the resort and spa will be in the Five Star Deluxe category but priced competitively for guests. The resort will have a total of 19 buildings and will also offer special attractions such as a traditional Qatari souq.


Hotel and Spa to resemble old village

DOHA: The Al Sharq Village and Spa, when opened in 2006, is expected to set a new benchmark for Qatar's hospitality industry. The 160-room hotel and spa is being developed by the Qatar National Hotels Co as an unique "boutique" five star resort that blends traditional architecture with modern amenities.

Speaking to reporters, Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, chairman, QNHC, said, the Al Sharq Village and Spa has been designed to recreate a traditional and ancient Qatari village. The resort will feature old lanes (sikkas) and pathways, through which guests will walk to reach their rooms or the spa.

The main building will house the reception and the main lobby that will be have traditional Arabic inspired interiors, lounges overlooking the pool area and a majestic view of the sea.

The all-day dining restaurant will accommodate up to 100 people and will also feature traditional Arab interiors and an overlooking view of the pool area and the sea.

The cigar bar will be designed in a grand, luxurious colonial style interior where guests can enjoy some of the most famous cigars from Cuba while listening to piano music. The cigar bar will also feature a walk-in humidor, said to be the first such in Qatar, where customers will be able to choose their cigar brand. The main building will also have shops which will be designed to resemble the ancient Qatari souqs.

Guests walking from the main building to guestrooms will experience being in an old village as they will walk through a maze of paved paths, a cluster of buildings and landscaped surroundings. Water features in different areas of the resort will give a focal point and will guide guests to the areas in the complex.

The interior design of the Al Sharq Village and Spa is being done by DiLeonardo International and the service staff uniform will be personalised to resemble traditional attire while the level of service will portray the friendliness and welcoming of the Qatari people.

The spa will be operated by the leading Thai group, Six Senses Spas. The architecture of the spa will not be modern and linear but like a true Middle Eastern village that has grown organically over time, with winding streets and 23 treatment rooms resembling village houses.

https://menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?storyid=78332

[Qatari]

this is another nice link about the project

http://www.qnhc.com/artman/publish/article_202.html

[Dubai-Lover]

seems like pretty much is being built for the asian games

sure, building great things and let the visitors experience them live is the best marketing one can do!

not sure if it's the biggest anymore. yesterday there was a huge spa announced for jumeirah beach residence in dubai

[Qatar4Ever]

I think the location is pretty nice. I hope it looks like Jumairah City, I just love that place.

[Bahraini Spirit]

good news, 5,200 sqm, am drawing an image of the spa in my mind, it's huge. There are many spas planned in the pipeline for the gulf, should be good.

[Krazy]

Construction work was launched early this year on a major luxury holiday resort being developed by Qatar National Hotels Company in Doha’s Ras Abu Aboud area.

Known as the Al Sharq Village and Spa, this unique “boutique” luxury five-star resort sprawls over a 82,165 sq m plot between Doha Club and Doha Marriott Gulf Hotel, says Ibrahim M Jaidah, managing director of Arab Engineering Bureau, which carried out its design.

Blending traditional architecture and modern facilities in a unique Qatari village style of architecture, the resort will include 160 luxury rooms, a Six Senses spa, traditional Qatari suqs and a food, beverage and entertainment area, he adds.

The complex, with a total built-up area of 37,170 sq m, will comprise a main building housing the reception area, ballroom, function rooms, restaurant, cafe and some shops. Guestroom buildings are spread around the site with amenities such as a swimming pool, snack bar, specialty restaurant, and the spa, all located within the complex.

The buildings rest on a raft foundation while a special finish will be used to ensure that each traditionally-styled structure appears to be an intrinsic part of an old Qatari village.

Work started in early January under a QR195 million contract ($53.6 million), which will due for completion by June next year.

Arab Engineering Bureau (AEB) is the architectural and structural consultant on the project while DiLeonardo International is responsible for the interior design and Al Khatib & Cracknell is handling the designs for the landscaping.

[Qatar4Ever]

Rip-off from jumiriah city.

[MillenniaL]

Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani seen with the delegation from the Ritz-Carlton Hotels Company.
DOHA: The Ritz-Carlton Hotels Company has expressed strong interest in operating the Al Sharq Spa and Village, the flagship project of the Qatar National Hotels Company.

The issue was discussed during a meeting between QNHC chairman Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani and a visiting delegation from the Ritz Carlton Hotels Company recently.

The delegation comprised Simon Cooper, president and COO of the company and its senior vice president, international Bob Kharazmi.

Sheikh Nawaf discussed with the delegation the possibility of various opportunities to work with Ritz Carlton across the globe, including management of the Sharq Village and Spa. This unique Qatari village blends traditional architecture with modern facilities, with the ambience of a real Qatari village.

Cooper expressed a strong interest in operating this facility and now both companies are working on the details of the agreement, according to a press release issued yesterday.

[MillenniaL]

http://www.al3nabi.net/upload/show.php?pic=88724

[Halawala]

Rip-off from jumiriah city.

it is in a way smaller scale though, but similar in concept...

[MillenniaL]

Madinat Jumirah is much more pretty than this…I even don't like the chosen site of this project .

[Halawala]

Madinat Jumirah is much more pretty than this…I even don't like the chosen site of this project .

The site is wrong i think, but if you look into the future in 2009 or 2010, the airport will be gone (transformed into a business, commericial area, and the new airport highway will be in the same location. But, the site is small. They should build it in Wakra or Messaid.

[dave550]

I hate this project, not because it's a lousy one, but because they chose the best spot in Doha and used it for this stupid project:(

[Qatar4Ever]

welcome to qatar. After this project is completed by 2 years, they would realize they screwed up.. as always then they will tear it down and build another screw up in its place !!

[dave550]

Looool, not just that. The problem is that this site was pretty famous for tourists who came to Qatar in the past, I am talkin' about the 60s and the 70s. So, what they should've done is a mere development and some services and it would've been perfect. I actually used to go there every weekend when I was in high school in Doha.

[wakrah-wi-bas]

:) :)

[wakrah-wi-bas]

I found both, the project & the location, are perfect. the spa is exactly what kind of touristic establishments qatar lacks. as for the location, the surrounding area will be changed drastically once the new airport is finished.
on a second thought, i was hoping that the project was built in the desert as a desert resort, just like al-areen resort in bahrain. come to think of it, we already have clean, enough land space & dry fresh air, so it'll be an ideal desert resort, especially that qataris like camping in the desert in winter.

as for the gentleman who suggested that the project should be built in either musaieed or wakrah, i'd highly agree on/and support that. the development, mainly in the tourism & commecial field, should not be concentrated in the capital itself, and one of the benefits of such a move w'd be the stopping the reverse immigration @ the moment.

hope this new spa w'd have some good, licensed & skilled masseurs, my back is killing me from the lousy unprofessional masseurs @ doha's men saloons.

[Halawala]

hope this new spa w'd have some good, licensed & skilled masseurs, my back is killing me from the lousy unprofessional masseurs @ doha's men saloons.

lool! A little off topic, but did you know a Qatari boy died a year ago because one of these masseurs cracked a vein in his neck... :runaway:

I totally agree with what you said about the project. They should build an eco resort in somewhere near 3deid, but not something too fancy to spoil the beauty of it.

[Halawala]

Sharq Village & Spa opens in late 2006 as a Ritz-Carlton

Qatar kept the accent on luxury at the Arabian Travel Market trade show in Dubai this week with the announcement that Ritz-Carlton is to operate the new Sharq Village & Spa in Doha.

The Sharq Village & Spa is set to be a new local landmark in Doha when it opens later this year, just before the Asian Games.

Cleverly designed to resemble an ancient desert village while offering every modern convenience to the highest standards of luxury, Sharq Village & Spa is a novel addition to the facilities of Doha. The streets and lanes of Sharq will create a historic sense of place with roaming entertainers playing Arabic music, performing folk dances and reciting poetry.

There will also be a seafood restaurant with freshly caught fish and an international restaurant, plus two strikingly designed swimming pools and a Six Senses spa in the style of a Qatari souq. At the same time wireless Internet access will be available throughout the $110 million hotel which will have only 174 rooms and suites furnished to the most lavish standards.

[omarmakki]

^^
wow! So, it's almost completed!
And we haven't even seen a single photo! :(

[salman515]

afa 3alik gimme a day or two i need a ride thou

btw there is abuilding next to ras elnas3ah i think its a hotel

[omarmakki]

^^ Thanks Salman... Looking forward to some pics.

[Skoulikimou]

i love the authenticity of this project ;)

[Halawala]

Actually, this project is situated in the wrong place. It is right at the foot of the runway to Doha Airport, and lies between Doha Club and Oasis Hotel, a 3-star hotel. The area is small, too, and expansion is not possible since the land is right. I don't feel this resort compares to Dubai.

[salman515]

sorry guys but no pics i couldnt take any :(

[Qatarifreak]

some news pics are located at:

http://www.powerlinegroup.com/news.asp?lang=th&id=19&txtsearch=

[Halawala]

^^ Thanks for the link. Here they are in this page:

http://www.powerlinegroup.com/imgnews/ash001.jpg
http://www.powerlinegroup.com/imgnews/ash002.jpg
http://www.powerlinegroup.com/imgnews/ash003.jpg

[margog]

that so wonderful an old qatari gulf style building.

[Qatar4Ever]

Offcourse the project is in the wrong area. Whats wrong with you, dont you know this is Qatar were talking about !! We cant plan anything right !! Its impossible. Even if we have something that we spend millions of dollars on designing it and then hire consultants to make sure its perfect we still screw it up. Coz we have this special secret committee that sits there, takes perfect plans, try to be creative with it, and in the the process screw it all up. 5 years later when the project is done.. they say "oops, blame someone else !!"

[wakrah-wi-bas]

that so wonderful an old qatari gulf style building.

la ya azizi, let me correct you. it's mixed indian, mamlouk, persian, with some touch of gulf architect.
so, it's not pure qatari-gulf design, sad to say.

[Power-mad]

Talking about Indian influences, this has an uncanny resemblance to the Taj Exotica Resort and Grandeur residences project on the Palm. The full-color spread adverts in Gulf news have been unrelenting this past few weeks.
http://im.rediff.com/money/2006/apr/05mlook.jpg
Then again, it could just be me.

[Halawala]

la ya azizi, let me correct you. it's mixed indian, mamlouk, persian, with some touch of gulf architect.
so, it's not pure qatari-gulf design, sad to say.

I disagree. Its purely Qatari. Have you been to Qatar National Museum. The buildings almost look the same...

[margog]

la ya azizi, let me correct you. it's mixed indian, mamlouk, persian, with some touch of gulf architect.
so, it's not pure qatari-gulf design, sad to say.


u r right wakrah.... let say its a modern gulf design :D

[Qatarifreak]

So there building this right by the airport? If so that is completely ridiculous.

[dave550]

^^Ta3arf wain nadi el do7a!! Beekoon hnak inshalla.
Walla ya5y I am so pissed at them as this was my favorite beach in Qatar

[Qatar4Ever]

allah ya bo beach

[dave550]

hehehe shensawi ba3ad

[margog]

halawala u maen thats projact in ras bo abod area?

[wakrah-wi-bas]

I disagree. Its purely Qatari. Have you been to Qatar National Museum. The buildings almost look the same...

ya ba3ad chabdi, as you can see from the pix above, we don't have lanterns in our qatari home design, we don't have half-circled, sharpe-edged compact windows inside the rooms. instead, we have square-shaped indoor window, called "rosheneh".

yes, the ceiling is local design, we call it,"danjchal" (you hear me Margoog? it's danjchal not jchandal) :)

the sofas are modern, not the usual sadou & snidi (kind of old chairs made of wood, coverd with light cloth & cotton, people usualy sit on in liwans during 3sari hours).

[margog]

lol
chandal wlla mako salaf:D

[Qatar4Ever]

ic

[dave550]

After all it is a good design

[skycraper_watcher]

Sharq Village & Spa, managed by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, opens in Doha, Qatar, late 2006. The design of the 174 rooms and suites, with intimate courtyard settings, reflects 6,000 years of deeply rooted Qatari heritage and tradition. The waterfront property will be unique in The Middle East for its authentic recreation of life in an ancient desert village, including a 71,500 square foot Six Senses spa in the style of a Qatari souq or bazaar.

"Qatar is well known for its impressive buildings with contemporary architecture. In a novel contrast, Sharq Village & Spa will stand out as a memorable experience for visitors seeking a destination resort with an exceptional "sense of place" and historic accents," said Simon F. Cooper, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. This will be the second Ritz-Carlton property in Doha, Qatar.

Visitors exploring the streets and lanes of Sharq Village & Spa will be transported in time to an era when traders and craftsmen shaped their own lifestyle and traditions. Roaming entertainers playing Arabian music, performing colorful folk dances, creating intricate weaving, and reciting inspirational poetry will add flavor to the guest experience and memories. Fishermen and pearl divers will display the skills of their ancestors along the expansive beachfront of the resort. The Six Senses Spa, housed in a recreated souq atmosphere, will include a choice of treatment rooms and a menu of services inspired by centuries old recipes of fragrant oils and exotic spices.

Recreational features at Sharq Village & Spa also include two strikingly designed swimming pools and the close proximity of championship caliber golf course. Freshly caught seafood selected from the Village fish market, and a restaurant with international menus, will make dining as enjoyable as experiencing the sights and sounds of the resort. Guests can consult the concierge to plan other activities.

While the ambience and atmosphere of Sharq Village & Spa recreates and celebrates the past, the resort will be fully equipped to meet the needs and expectations of today's business traveler, with wireless capability throughout the village....

Anyone have the latest progress of the building..... :)

[Halawala]

There are at least two other threads for this project.

[Halawala]

Here is it: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=190218

[wakrah-wi-bas]

latest pix of the project, taken on 12.7.06

http://up.w6wup.com/up2/2006/07/12/w6w_20060712123502ec613da1.jpg (http://www.w6wup.com)

http://up.w6wup.com/up2/2006/07/12/w6w_20060712123800f3f0eddd.jpg (http://www.w6wup.com)

[Halawala]

Nice! Its seems as it they will complete it in two months time max.

[wakrah-wi-bas]

opening will be in november, 2006
http://www.arab4up.com/get.php?filename=1153876139.jpg (http://loulouh.com)
http://www.arab4up.com/get.php?filename=1153876387.jpg (http://loulouh.com)
http://www.arab4up.com/get.php?filename=1153876514.jpg (http://loulouh.com)
http://www.arab4up.com/get.php?filename=1153876733.jpg (http://loulouh.com)

[Halawala]

Renders looking good, but November is still I think far and it should open before.

[Qatarifreak]

any updated pictures?

[Halawala]

Just merged this thread with another one that was earlier created.

[Massilia]

Is there any plan to remove the port from its current location to make this area like a strip of resorts/hotels of this kind?

[Massilia]

I see that some pics don't work, don't know if these have been posted yet:

Courtyard:
http://i8.tinypic.com/25ga35k.jpg

Reception Area
http://i8.tinypic.com/25ga4g1.jpg

Treatment Room
http://i8.tinypic.com/25gaozr.jpg

[Qatarifreak]

Those renderings look very nice. Is this resort being built right at the end of the Airport runway? I really hope not.

[Halawala]

Those renderings look very nice. Is this resort being built right at the end of the Airport runway? I really hope not.

Unfortunatly yes, right smack in the end of the runway!

[yaasar]

But it wont be for long...

[Halawala]

I think this and the Grand Hyatt are going to be very similar to each other--especially in design and overall atmosphere--except one is going to be a lot noisier than the other! ;)

[Halawala]

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3687/alsharq1nv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9974/alsharq2kn4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7104/alsharq3hk0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Halawala]

opening day is DECEMBER 21 according to Gulf Times!

[Qatar Son 333]

WAT they said november !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[suzan]

well qatar son, say hamdullilah it's December 21st :lol:

[omarmakki]

loool! They're just waiting for the games to finish!

[suzan]

Five-star luxury resort set to open in December
Published: Sunday, 12 November, 2006, 12:28 PM Doha Time

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/8696/21171851248ht2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
A view of the Sharq Spa Resort which is due to open on December 21

By Rohit William Wadhwaney
THE Sharq Village and Spa, a five-star luxury resort, is all set to open "on or around December 21," sources said.

Home to one of the largest spas in the Middle East and 174 rooms for high-end travellers, the Sharq Village and Spa is situated between the Doha Club, which is due to shut down on December 20 to give way to a yacht club, and the Oasis Beach Resort.

An official of the The Sharq Village and Spa, told Gulf Times: "As of now, the opening date is December 21."

In fact, the Qatar National Hotel Company (QNHC)-owned spa resort, which will be managed by the Ritz-Cartlon Doha, has already started taking bookings from its opening date.

The official said the cheapest room at the resort would cost QR2,824, while the most expensive ‘available’ room – the King Suite – was for a whopping QR7,062 a night, making the Sharq Village and Spa arguably one of the most expensive five-star hotels in the country.

The official added the deluxe sea view rooms at the resort were quoted for QR3,060 per night.

However, he informed that all ‘entertainment facilities’ at the sprawling 98,000sq m property will not be ready by the scheduled December 21-opening. "It will be a soft-opening," he said, adding, "if you want to enjoy all facilities at the resort, they should be ready by the fag end of December 2006."

But the spa, a 23-treatment-room facility, managed by Thailand’s Six Senses Spas, that will include saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis, plunge pools, fitness rooms and dedicated areas for yoga, meditation and Tai Chi, will be ready by the time the resort opens, the official said.

Once officially opened, the ‘elegant’ five-star property will offer "ultra-modern luxury in surroundings characterised by authentic Gulf architecture."

According to the QNHC website, "every aspect of Sharq Village & Spa has been designed so that it truly recreates the past way of Qatari life."

Sources said the resort’s 174-rooms, including Deluxe, Ambassador, Executive and Presidential Suites, are designed in traditional Qatari houses’ style. The shops located just off the lobby are designed to resemble a Qatari souq.

"Walking from the lobby to the guest rooms is like walking in an old Qatari village," a source said.

That’s for the traditional look. Now check the ultra-modern amenities: The courtyards of the resort have ‘electronically retractable roofs’, so the roof can be opened or closed according to the weather situation.

The still under-construction presidential suite will have its own swimming pool and "could probably accommodate a complete delegation". Once ready, the most expensive room at the resort will cost QR60,000 a night.

The resort will have "at least five restaurants", including a three-level fish market seafood place, which "will serve fresh local fish."

There will be The Cigar Bar, designed in grand colonial style interiors, which will house "the most famous Cuban cigars". The Cigar Bar will also have a walk-in humidifier, a first in Qatar.

[Halawala]

However, he informed that all ‘entertainment facilities’ at the sprawling 98,000sq m property will not be ready by the scheduled December 21-opening. "It will be a soft-opening," he said, adding, "if you want to enjoy all facilities at the resort, they should be ready by the fag end of December 2006."


So, not all entertainment will open by December 21, they will open December 30, one week later? One thing I hate about Qatari press is the terms they use "fag" end?? Come one, couldn't they think of a better word? LoL!

[Qatar4Ever]

lol wtf.. fag end.. im sure there is this stupid indian lady who is trying real hard to look smart.

[gulfexpress]

lol I never heard it used in context like that befor! although I have to agree it does look a tad bit unprofessional! lol

[Massilia]

It doesn't look bad!

[Halawala]

Sharq Village & Spa to open January 11, 2007



Sharq Village & Spa in Doha, Qatar will offer 174 rooms and suites, with intimate courtyard settings, that reflect 6,000 years of deeply rooted Qatari heritage and tradition. The waterfront property will be unique in The Middle East for its authentic recreation of life in an ancient desert village, including a 71,500 square foot Six Senses spa in the style of a Qatari souq or bazaar.



So, Jan. 11, delayed by almost 3 weeks. It should have opened three days ago!

[suzan]

OMG!^^
They are driving me crazy! :lol:

[Massilia]

close-up from flickr:

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/9015/33081298864951b49f8bsh8.jpg

http://img347.imageshack.us/img347/5131/3308129846baee31198bob5.jpg

[QatPhils]

nice.

[suzan]

cccccccccccOOOOOLLLLLLLLLllllll

[Qatar Son 333]

so is it open yet ????

[superinfiniti]

..

Another Delay: postponed to January 22, 2007 ... five days from now ....

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/sharq_village/

..

[Halawala]

..

Another Delay: postponed to January 22, 2007 ... five days from now ....

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/sharq_village/

..

I dont know whats delaying them. My cousin went there two months ago, and it was very much near completion.

[superinfiniti]

Maybe it is administration delay ... such as staff ... or decoration such as furniture ... or technical such as telecoms ...


it is a hotel Halawala ... many factors involved ... I think the problem is not the delay but announcing the wrong Date .... :)

[LittleLouChang]

lol now they changed it to

"Sharq Village & Spa to open early 2007"

no date for the opening anymore...

[Halawala]

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2864/sharqonqnh1753e1cow1.png (http://imageshack.us)
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4882/21777ee4nm8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7756/31779318qz3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2204/41781f4aab8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

^^:omg: :eek2:

[AlexanderSS]

I must stay at that hotel, when I'm visiting Doha again!!

[AlexanderSS]

Ritz-Carlton's website is also updated: Al-Sharq Village (http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SharqVillage/Default.htm)

[Halawala]

Thanks, it wasnt updated since a long time. Rooms are expensive though. The cheapest is 1800 riyals without taxes!! The Presidential suite is 45,000 per night!!

[davy_boy]

I went down there yesterday for a look around. I forgot my camera, sorry.

It's very impressive, esp. around the pool and beach area. I also was taken on a tour of the spa, which was great. The rooftop shisha lounge is going to be my new hang out, it's quality.

The whole place was close to being finished, but according to the staff they are still lacking some of the items they need to complete the whole place. I couldn't believe how helpful the staff were, this bodes well for my other comments in other posts about customer service!

It's currently in soft launch phase, but will offically open on the 16th March - Apparently.

[gulfexpress]

where is the resorts location excatly?

[davy_boy]

Marriot end of the Corniche, next to the somewhat seedy looking Oasis Hotel.

[gulfexpress]

where is that exactly? to the north of west bay?

[Halawala]

Yes, its 10-15 minutes from West Bay.

[AlexanderSS]

Is it here Al-Sharq is located: http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4378/screenshot1cr5.th.png (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot1cr5.png)??

[Halawala]

Yes, exactly.

[Massilia]

Rooftop shisha? Sounds great!

Some shots from the website:

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9937/newbitmapimage31zf6.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4189/newbitmapimage32zx8.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5254/newbitmapimage33ik9.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4659/newbitmapimage34sv0.jpg

[gulfexpress]

Thanks, it wasnt updated since a long time. Rooms are expensive though. The cheapest is 1800 riyals without taxes!! The Presidential suite is 45,000 per night!!

480$ excluding taxes?? thats insane :nuts: , I hope they make it worth the money though. Are you sure about the rates halawala?

[Halawala]

I am sure. Try to book a room and you'll see. LOL

[qatari 4 ever]

Amazing

[suzan]

Rooftop shisha? Sounds great!

Some shots from the website:

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9937/newbitmapimage31zf6.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4189/newbitmapimage32zx8.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5254/newbitmapimage33ik9.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4659/newbitmapimage34sv0.jpg


Oh my God, what is this!!!!!!!!!!!
I love it :D

[salman515]

pictures from qatarshares website (http://qatarshares.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94804&highlight=%DD%D1%ED%CC)
the picture were re-uploaded, click on the site to see the rest of the pictures

http://i9.tinypic.com/42m011i.jpg

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[Massilia]

Amazing...love it!

[qatari 4 ever]

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Amazing

[Massilia]

Sharq Village & Spa opens a USD450 million luxury resort in Doha

Sharq Village & Spa, operated by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company B.V., opened its doors in Qatar in the first quarter of 2007.

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Sharq Village & Spa.

The resort, located in the area known as 'Sharq' or the Orient, is inspired by traditional Qatari culture and architecture.

'Qatar is well known for its impressive buildings with contemporary architecture. In a novel contrast, Sharq Village & Spa will stand out as a memorable experience for visitors seeking a destination resort with an exceptional 'sense of place' and historic accents,' said Abdul Aziz Al Emadi, General Manager of Sharq Village & Spa. This will be the second Ritz-Carlton property in Doha, Qatar.

Designed to reflect the close-knit communities of fishermen, pearl divers and merchants that shaped Qatar's vibrant history, Sharq Village & Spa is also equipped with modern facilities and amenities to meet the requirements of international leisure and business travellers.

Honouring the true sense of a traditional Qatari home, Sharq Hotel & Spa houses 174 beits (rooms). Each of which is decorated with intricately designed furniture, hand-made carpets, vibrant velvets and silk embellishments.

The courtyard beits reflect the legacy of Qatar's old trade routes - Qatari chests, lanterns, and furniture surround a hand made wooden four-poster bed in a room with ornate arches, glowing recesses and wooden ceilings.

Rooms are lavishly decorated with authentic copper, inlaid brass, and hand-woven carpets, providing a restive and private Qatari-style sanctuary, whilst still offering the most modern luxury amenities, such as deep soaking tubs, separate walk-in rainforest showers, private balconies, and state-of-art technology including wall mounted flat-screen LCD televisions and both hi-speed wireless and cabled data connections.

The hotel exterior resembles that of an elegantly marbled sheikh's palace, and the interior is no less regal with crystal-draped chandeliers hanging from the towering arched ceilings. The lobby houses Qatar's only indoor souq where one can purchase everything from luxury designer wear to traditional Arabic ornaments

Sharq Village & Spa is also home to over 12,150 sq. ft /1,130 sq. m of conferencing space split among two ballrooms, a board room and one grand reception foyer. All facilities are furnished with the most sophisticated technology to suit all business and conferencing needs and can receive up to a total of 950 reception guests.

The resort envelopes cooling pools, fountains, lush gardens and intimate courtyards; wandering through the streets and courtyard homes, guests will encounter a symphony of flavors and aromas of times past. Sharq Village & Spa offers some of the most unique and imaginative dining experiences in Doha. Each venue showcases exquisite culinary creations that blend into the rich ambiance of the ancient Qatari village complimented by impeccable service and comfort. Diners can choose to indulge their passion for food on the ample rooftop or terrace seating amongst lush tropical foliage or indoors, the village restaurants are comfortably positioned to offer the most breathtaking views and guarantees exceptional dining experiences, while the signature seafood restaurant Al Mahara at the water's edge offers the very best from the sea.

The four spa villages that make up the 6,500 square metre area of the Six Senses Spa are connected by a labyrinth of waving pathways, cascading fountains and lush greenery to tempt the senses into utter escape. The 23 treatment rooms are fashioned on a traditional Qatari environment resembling typical village houses with heated stone massage beds, mud baths, fully equipped gym, private majlis areas and several quiet reflective meditation rooms. With an endless assortment of treatments from traditional Arabian, Thai and Swedish therapies to the more holistic offerings of naturopathy and specialist visiting practitioners - guests could experience a new treatment every day for an entire month.

The legendary Qatari hospitality is as alive today as it was in the past, and while Sharq Village & Spa recreates and celebrates Qatar's long-standing traditions, it still caters for the needs of today's sophisticated traveller.

[dezigner]

its nice hotel, although its expensice :S 1800 QR per night

[suzan]

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[Halawala]

Nice pic. The swimming pool is actually very very nice!

[yaasar]

went there the other day...the service needs to be improved...pathetic for the 5 star rating and the price you pay...

[Halawala]

went there the other day...the service needs to be improved...pathetic for the 5 star rating and the price you pay...

I just went there yesterday, and I had dinner with my family and some friends. It is certainly one of the best resorts I have been to, and the food was excellent and the service also was good. The suites and rooms are out of their world. The spa is also very good, but the prices for the spa treatments are certainly over-exaggerated. But, I found the whole resort to be five star or even more.

[Qatarifreak]

My sister was there the other day as well, and was very impressed. Service was great and the resort was exceptional!

[Qatar Son 333]

lets see now its writen in the magizain : 14 villas , 149 deluxe rooms and 16 king suites :)

[suzan]

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[Halawala]

Nice!! It looks really crowded in this shot!

[QatPhils]

Sharq Village & Spa becomes Qatar's most opulent address

Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) has announced the opening of Sharq Village & Spa, a luxury hotel located in Doha, Qatar, with several notable attributes to its credit.

The colossal resort, managed by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company BV, is one of the largest in the Middle East, and the first to showcase Qatari culture and traditions. Located within are two other landmarks - the largest Six Senses Spa in the world, and the only indoor souq in Qatar.

QNH chairman Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani formally announced the opening at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), saying that it was fitting for the indigenous property to be premiered at the region's largest hospitality event.

[Qatar Son 333]

Sharq Village & Spa becomes Qatar's most opulent address

Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) has announced the opening of Sharq Village & Spa, a luxury hotel located in Doha, Qatar, with several notable attributes to its credit.

The colossal resort, managed by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company BV, is one of the largest in the Middle East, and the first to showcase Qatari culture and traditions. Located within are two other landmarks - the largest Six Senses Spa in the world, and the only indoor souq in Qatar.

QNH chairman Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani formally announced the opening at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), saying that it was fitting for the indigenous property to be premiered at the region's largest hospitality event.


the first one is weired the second one i did not under stand and the last one i have one word for it BAL

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[Massilia]

Wow you gotta love this lighting style in the rooms!

[gulfexpress]

I've been cruising around doha trying to find this hotel, but I cant seem to figure out where its located, what are some famous landmarks close to it?!

[ahmad.oustwani]

i love its style, very similar to Madinet Jumirah though in Dubai. i was trying to identify where it is also through the pic, couldn't really. Is it next to Doha club by any chance.......? it looks like that. Well, Ex Doha Club

[ahmad.oustwani]

OMG.....i went back to check the pics, it looks amazinggggg.......i am gonna have to drive there soon. i think i know where its now. its a bit behind the Islamic art museum.....i know

[beck Doha]

it's next to oasis, near the old marriott

[ahmad.oustwani]

ohhh okay its not where i though it was.........i am sorry i talk alot. loool.

but dont you think guys that this hotel is so classy, and come on Oasis next to it. unless if they have any plans to renew the hotel and the beach club as well. they are to old now. i used to be 11 when i used to go there for a family BBQ friday........

[Qatar Son 333]

guys if you havent noticed this resort is on the doha club well ex doha club