Qatar plans second mega-project
Qatar expects to launch a second mega-project in Q2 next year to capitalise on the success of The Pearl-Qatar. Bechtel is producing a masterplan for the North Beach and Entertainment City over 32 sqkm with upscale residential homes, two golf courses and hotels.

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1-Marina District:
102 plots launched in 25 DEc 2005. mixture between commercial, residential, mixed used, hotels and a mall.. hights varies between 18 to 40 stories. sold out in 1 week..

2- Entertainment City:
developedby Abu Dhabi investment house. non gated community with waterfront. concept combines themed areas similar to Las Vegas & Picadilly.

3-Energy City:
developed by Energy City Company. Busiess park focuses on the oil and gas companies and other companies that povides related services.

4-QP:
Qatar Petrolume Head Quarter

5-Natural Wadi, this is part of the natural contouring of the area, kept as is to be used as natural reservedcarea/park (all open space) and to be used as future drainage system in the future.

6-Foxhills:
Launched in April 2006, medium denisty area consist of 365 plots majority are esidential some are commercial. hights varies between 5 to 7 stories. provide a living environment simlar to San Fransisco and Chelsea. Sold out in 4 hours !!!

7-Lusial Towers:
4 iconic towers surrounding a square. will be a landmark for all Lusai. currently under design by Lord Norman Foster

8- Lusail Bulevard:
Hign end shopping street with big showroom on both sides,i.e. LV, Ferrari..etc

9-Energy City/Residential:
Residential area developed by Energy City Company

10-Lusail Commercial Waterfront:
pedistrian area with direct interaction with the sea. 2-3 stories buidlings combines of cafes, resturants, small local shops..etc

11-Palm Alees:
residential area, appartments and villas. Has not been launched yet.

12-Golf District:
2 golf cours, 18 holes each. Under negotiation with an international development company to buy/develop the whol area. will contain villas and activities buildings as well.

13-Residential District:
low density residential villas, has not been launched yet.

14-Residential waterfront:
launched 25 Feb 2007, 46 plots, 39 are residential towers with direct acess to sandy beaches the use of the beaches is execlusive to the residents of the area. hights varies between 20-25 stories. 4 plots are mixed use plots, 2 coercial and 1 beach club. all plots sold out in hours !!

15-Northen Island:
execlusive living arae will include resorts, spas and beach villas. ha not been launched yet

16-the 3 Isands: (that is not the correct naming)
more active island because of their location close to Entertinment city and commercial waterfront. mixed use area of residential appatments, commercial, hotels, cafes&resturants etc... not launched yet.

17-QatariDiar visitor center:
will be the first movers to Lusail within the coming 2 months.. i guess you have seen pictures of the places earlier..

18-Entertainment Island:
mixed use island, residential, commercial/retail, hotels and cafes&resturants.. in a discussion process wi one of the big developers..





i hope it is more clear to you now which is which in Lusail...

unfortunately this is the only info
but definitely another massive project

that's a huge project. Let's wait and see what happens with this.

heard about this one before, ill post any details i get!!

Qatari Diar to launch $5bn project
Posted: Thursday, November 17, 2005

Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company is to launch the $5 billion Lusail Development in the third week of next month.

Qatari Diar, capitalised at $ 1 billion, will be hugely significant in driving property development and investment opportunities in Qatar and the wider region.

This is the first of the company’s projects. Lusail Development will be one the largest and most innovative projects in Qatar in terms of total area, investment cost and philosophy,

The timing of the launch of Qatari Diar is significant and comes at a time when the property market in Qatar is experiencing a boom, with recent forecasts suggesting that investments worth billions of Qatari riyals will be channeled into this sector over the next few years.

As a master developer, Qatari Diar will provide interested local and foreign property developers with opportunities to invest in numerous projects in Qatar and the wider region.

In addition, Qatari Diar will provide interested investors with opportunities to invest in numerous financial and real-estate related companies.

Qatari Diar chief executive officer Nasser Hassan Al Ansari said the first phase of “Lusail” would start by the end of this year and that the project would aim to build an entire new expansion of Doha, complete with state-of-the-art buildings, services and facilities that will cover a total area of 35 km2 to eventually accommodate 150,000-200,000 people.

Diar Real Estate Investment is the region's most influential and innovative real estate investment company, announced today that the company

Qatari Diar, fully owned by Qatar’s High Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, will facilitate infrastructure and socio-economic development in the wake of Qatar’s phenomenal economic growth and will manage the creation and co-ordination of financially sound property development opportunities that will generate sustainable growth for years to come.

The company will re-define property investment across the region and around the world.

Built on the principles of sound economics and internationally recognised best practice, Qatari Diar will certainly create real estate propositions that will enhance and enrich the quality of life in every community it serves, generate investment opportunities for sustainable growth and, by aligning development with Qatar’s national strategy, further the economic development of the country and the region as a whole.

Founded to support Qatar’s rapidly expanding economy, and to provide structure and quality controls to the country’s real estate development priorities, Qatari Diar is uniquely positioned to both drive and add value to the booming property investment industry.

Nasser Hassan Al Ansari is confident that the company has all that is required to make it a pioneer in the real estate development in the region.

“Qatari Diar has significant advantages including the state-patronised sound investment climate,” said Al Ansari.

“Although Qatari Diar is owned by the state, it is structured on recognized, best-practice private sector principles that guarantee transparency and efficiency in all aspects of the business.

“In addition, the company is managed and staffed by recognized leaders in their fields who are qualified in every aspect of the design, planning, construction and management of real estate developments as well as training local staff,” Al Ansari said.

This combination of innovative thinking and effective muscle has already brought dividends.

In addition to furthering growth opportunities in Qatar, Qatari Diar is also actively seeking to generate investment opportunities across the region.

In recent months, Qatari Diar has announced two significant projects, the first of which is a $170million luxury tourist resort (230 hectares) on the Hawara Coast in Tangier including a five-star hotel with all supporting facilities, coastal chalets, exhibitions centre, golf club surrounded by state-of-the-art residential units, coastal sports-and-recreation club, restaurants and cafes, in addition to a souq for traditional and cultural handicrafts.

The second project is in collaboration with the Omani Government and aims to create an ideal eco-tourist destination (200 hectares) in Sur County’s Ras Al Had.

Wholly owned by Qatar’s High Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, Qatari Diar was incorporated in December 2004 to support Qatar’s growing economy and to co-ordinate the country’s real estate development priorities.

Qatari Diar is a government-backed real estate investment company responsible for creating and coordinating financially sound property development opportunities that will generate sustainable and tangible socio-economic benefits.

Qatari Diar’s vision is to become the region’s most trusted and effective real estate investment company by focusing its value proposition on the creation of quality, well-planned and desirable developments.

In the coming months, Qatari Diar will provide interested local and foreign property developers with opportunities to invest in numerous projects in Qatar and the wider region.

along with the article came this render!!!

looks promising!

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OMG 150,000-200,000 people.!! :eek2:
Qatar's population is around 800.000…:sly:.!

wow 35 square kilometres is huge!!

Lusail development project, which covers an area of about 35 square kilometres, north of the Al-Qutaifiya lagoon, in Doha.

The site is bounded by the sea to the east, the Ritz Carlton to the south, and the Al-Khor expressway.

So this should be the site if i'm not wrong.

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What is''Lusail'' is it an Arabic name or waa?

pictures please ;)

What is''Lusail'' is it an Arabic name or waa?


Any Qatari interested in answering my question, i'll pay USD 100.00 for the first correct answer...!!!!

Losail-- I think is originally spelled in Arabic as "Al Waseel," but pronounced Losail. Over the years Losail became by that name. Hope thats right :yes:

PS, can someone tell me how to post pictures which are from a file on the computer, not from a URL. Thanks!!!

Halawala, you can use the following link to upload your pictures and then you just copy the URL here...Hope that helps!

www.imageshack.us

Thanks Halwa!!!

Losail is one of the oldest, infact the only acient city in qatar. If im not mistaken there is a grave yard there that dates way way back and many believe it is home to a very old city or something.

Ive heard of this project and its the new buzz everyone in doha is talking about. It is going to be huge and from now many real estaters and land owners are worried this project will eventually cause prices of homes and lands to go down.

I always thought it would be nice for this area to be developed becuase its right next to doha and not so far from the north where all the gas industry is. So it makes good sense to develop it into a residentail area.

However im not sure about 200,000 ppl. Maybe gradually it might hit that number.

We are yet to see and hear more of this project. Keep u guys posted.

Oh the word on the street is this new company Al-dar, which has real major ppl sitting on its board is going to be the next emaar.

thanks meena i will try to post pictures

Amazing project! :)

Nice project. But, could anyone post some pics plz to have an idea of how is it gonna look like after they finish building it. :sly:

Trust me no point in looking at pics coz the final thing will probably look completely different.

loool :jk: not always really. Unlike in Saudi, in Qatar when they build something they usually get it right and they even do a nice job grace a the foreign companies.

Trust me no point in looking at pics coz the final thing will probably look completely different.
:sly:Tell me ur joking

The folks have the idea of building such a city. but trust me when i tell u they have no idea how it will look.. probably keep a sketch artist to do something nice for the website and then they try to build something similiar to it.

it isn't that bad, looooooooooool

looking forward to some pictures.. the small model looks promising, and the site promises another dubai marina like project. amazing.

$5bn Lusail project to be launched today
Web posted at: 12/20/2005 1:58:18
Source ::: The Peninsula
Doha: Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company will launch at a ceremony today the $5bn Lusail Development, one of the major real estate and property development projects in Qatar.

The ceremony will be attended by the First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of Qatari Diar, senior officials, ministers and dignitaries, said a news release.

The Lusail Development, located North of Doha and only seven kilometers from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, will consist of state-of-the-art buildings and eco-friendly infrastructure. It will also comprise residential buildings, office and business complexes, hotels, recreation and entertainment centers and other essential amenities.

Doha: H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani, the First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister and Chairman of Qatari Diar, officially launched the Lusail Development project in Qatar.

Speaking at a news conference yesterday Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem said bids had been invited for the groundwork of the site for future development with bids for services to follow soon. The land plots ready for construction would be handed to investors within between 24 and 30 months, he said.

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem said that the whole project would be completed by 2010. Situated in the North of Doha, the Lusail Development project, with an estimated budget of $5bn, will cover over 35 square kilometres and can accommodate up to 200,000 people.

Nasser Al Ansari, CEO, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, explained that the project has been conceived as a phased development.

He said the project consists of ten independent districts, each with its own distinctive features. All districts will have all necessary amenities. Residential units will total 25,000 and each district will have its own infrastructure to meet all needs.

Lusail Development will include a large blue water lagoon with two marinas, major residential areas providing quality, high and low density housing to meet all needs, extensive commercial districts and mixed-use areas, comprehensive leisure and entertainment facilities including two golf courses and an entertainment district, naturally functional silt-free beaches as well as all the necessary social amenities such as mosques, parks, schools, shopping centres and medical centres.

Al Ansari explained the thinking behind the development. “The whole development, by encouraging inbound investment and providing world class living and working environments, will stimulate the local economy. It has been a collaborative process and is a prime example of what can be achieved through effective partnerships across the private and public sectors.”

The commercial districts have been designed to provide a comprehensive range of appropriate premises for major multinationals as well as local entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises with an architectural character suitable for a new urban community such as pedestrian-friendly streets, parks, shaded areas, restaurants, shops and easy access to transport facilities.

The first phase of the development, The Marina District, a high density mixed-use area comprising residential towers, attractive waterfront features and community amenities, will be open for sales enquiries immediately on the launch of Lusail.

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First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani (right) and Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Industry H E Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah looking at the model of the upcoming Lusail Development project, in Doha yesterday
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Lusail Expressway early next year
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In the glut of gigantic Projects in Qatar in general, and in accordance with already orchestrated ambitious plan, the Public Works Authority is launching its largest road and infrastructure Project executed in Doha in one piece, with the Final Countdown approaching for tendering the Lusail Expressway early next year.

The Lusail Expressway aims at creating a strategic free flow north-south axis of movement connecting the heart of Doha City with is north, along the eastern coastal line, to serve the current and future planning. The observer can easily watch the continuous changes in the sky line with tens of towers and cranes penetrating the horizon. This expressway will change the traffic patterns within Doha in the medium to long range (within 20 years) moving the centre of gravity of population towards the north, where there will be a modern road network built to the highest international standards which will facilitate for people reaching their destinations safely with speed and ease.

This axis of movement will extend at its ultimate configuration from lusail area to jeeda Flyover, with a series of free flow grade separations at its junction with all other intersecting arterials, and with sufficient number of lanes ranging between three and four depending on the future traffic volumes using it.

The length of lusail Expressway to be executed under this stage is approximately (5) km and consists of there interchanges, the first one from south to north at Arch Roundabout (junction with Wahda Street), the second on is at Aladdin Roundabout (Onaiza Street) and third is at Safliya Roundabout apposite to the Qutaifiya East Gate. The Lusail Expressway will therefore service important ongoing residential, commercial, touristic and entertainment hyper Developments in north of Doha, such as the Towers Zone, New diplomatic Area, Cultural village, Qutaifiya lagoon, in addition to the Pearl-Qatar which will be populated by (35,000) inhabitants, and the lagoon Plaza and Mall near the Diplomatic Club, and the Lusail Beach Developed by DIAR with an expected population of (120,000) .

Many international experts believe that the three level interchange servicing the pearl-Qatar represents by itself a real engineering challenge, being squeezed between the northern and southern Qutaifiya Canal Crossings. This situation necessitated the widening of the northern canal crossing from two leans to four lanes in each direction, and the southern canal crossing from two lanes in each direction .

Due to massive amount of traffic volumes generated by the Pearl, it has become necessary to separate the traffic movement from and to the Pearl to avoid negatively impacting the local traffic movements, therefore and in addition to the dual three lane underpass and two underpass bridges, this interchange consists of free elevated two lane directional link for the traffic heading to the Pearl, and another free elevated three lane directional link for traffic exiting the pearl and heading south to Doha city .

The interchange at the Arch Roundabout will represent the escape gate for the thousands of vehicles generated by Towers Zone, trying to fine their way to the lusail Expressway and then to their respective destinations .

Finally, they are going to build it. I think it i going to be great--just look at the towers!BTW that ball shaped building I think is the Real Estate Bourse. It was proposed maybe a year ago, in the newspaper, but then got dissapeared. I think it is 20+ stories.

As for the Losail expressway, i think it will be a great idea; but I hope the dont destroy the Arch Roundabout.

This looks very very promissing. I can't wait till I come back to Doha. :cheer:
How big are these towers gonna be though!!

Hi all

could any body plz provide me of any Diar Contacts,or even there website....??

thanks

Hi all

could any body plz provide me of any Diar Contacts,or even there website....??

thanks

http://www.qataridiar.com/
but the site is under construction!

Contact Information
Email :info@qataridiar.com
Phone :+974 48 58 333
Address :
P.O. Box 23175
Doha
Qatar

HOPE THAT HELPS!

Qatari Diar launches Qatar's single biggest development

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The scale and influence of Qatari Diar as a major regional force in real-estate and property development was confirmed yesterday when His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani, The First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, Chairman of Qatari Diar officially launched the Lusail Development in Qatar.

Covering over 35 square kilometers, accommodating up to 200,000 people and with an estimated budget of $5 billion, Lusail is one of the largest developments in the region. Situated in the North of Doha, this breathtaking city expansion will transform the existing raw tidal flats north of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and dramatically change the economic and physical profile of Qatar for the better.

In his address at the Launch Event held at the Ritz-Carlton in Doha, Nasser Hassan Al Ansari, CEO of Qatari Diar, confirmed the significance of the Lusail Development for Qatar and the region as a whole.

'The launch of Lusail is a major milestone in Qatar's development. It will generate significant economic diversification which in turn will create great opportunities for our nation and the wider region.'

Mr. Al Ansari, is proud of the effective blend of financial acumen, environmentally friendly development policies and social responsibility that Lusail Development represents. 'Lusail will be a unique, vibrant development, master-planned to complement and support other developments in Qatar and promote the sustained growth of our nation,' he said.

Lusail Development will include a large blue water lagoon with two marinas, major residential areas providing quality, high and low density housing to meet all needs, extensive commercial districts and mixed-use areas, comprehensive leisure and entertainment facilities including two golf courses and an entertainment district, naturally functional silt-free beaches as well as all the necessary social amenities such as mosques, parks, schools, shopping centres and medical centres.

Mr. Al Ansari explained the thinking behind the development. 'The whole development, by encouraging inbound investment and providing world class living and working environments, will stimulate the local economy. It has been a collaborative process and is a prime example of what can be achieved through effective partnerships across the private and public sectors.'

Contracts for the implementation of the necessary infrastructure have already been awarded and on site work on Lusail is due to start by early 2006. Conceived as a phased development, the Lusail project has been carefully planned around the concept of Districts in order to provide enhanced, state of the art living and working environments that celebrate traditional Qatari and Islamic architecture and foster community values.

The commercial districts have been designed to provide a comprehensive range of appropriate premises for major multi-nationals as well as local entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises with an architectural character suitable for a new urban community such as pedestrian-friendly streets, parks, shaded areas, restaurants, shops and easy access to transport facilities.

Lusail Development has been conceptualized and planned down to the last detail by recognized leaders in their fields who are qualified in every aspect of the design, planning, construction and management of real estate developments. It will appeal to investors from Qatar and the international community who are interested in property opportunities that will, in addition to world-class design, benefit from best practice professional management that will ensure that the integrity, value and viability of their investment is maintained over the long term.

The first phase of the development, The Marina District, a high density mixed-use area comprising residential towers, attractive waterfront features and community amenities, will be open for sales enquiries immediately on the launch of Lusail.

The launch of the Lusail Development comes at a time when the property market in Qatar is experiencing a boom, with recent forecasts suggesting that billions of US dollars worth of investments will be channeled into the country over the next eight years.

Wow! It really does look good.

thanks so much Halawala,that really helps

21.12.2005
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor Al Thani, Qatar's First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister and Chairman of Qatari Diar, officially launched the Lusail Development project in Qatar.

Speaking at a news conference Tuesday Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem said bids had been invited for the groundwork of the site for future development with bids for services to follow soon. The land plots ready for construction would be handed to investors within between 24 and 30 months, he said.

According to the Peninsula, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem said that the whole project would be completed by 2010. Situated in the North of Doha, the Lusail Development project, with an estimated budget of $5 billion, will cover over 35 square kilometres and can accommodate up to 200,000 people.
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Qatar is booming!!!!!!!and the towers are just amazing

God damn! At least one project which we really need. A proper network of highways to ease transportation. And I like the idea of moving the center of population more toward the north. We need that !!

But sh!t. Arch roundabout is right next to our home. Great. We move out of al hilal coz of traffic and consturtions into 3aniza area and now this.

Screw all this im moving back to bahrain !

the press release says the project will be completed in 5 years. is that possible, for such huge project?.

Al Ansari explained the thinking behind the development.

“The whole development, by encouraging inbound investment and providing world class living and working environments, will stimulate the local economy.

“It has been a collaborative process and is a prime example of what can be achieved through effective partnerships across the private and public sectors.”

Conceived as a phased development, the Lusail project has been carefully planned around the concept of Districts in order to provide enhanced, state of the art living and working environments that celebrate traditional Qatari and Islamic architecture and foster community values.

The commercial districts have been designed to provide a comprehensive range of appropriate premises for major multi-nationals as well as local entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises with an architectural character suitable for a new urban community such as pedestrian-friendly streets, parks, shaded areas, restaurants, shops and easy access to transport facilities.

Lusail Development has been conceptualised and planned down to the last detail by recognized leaders in their fields who are qualified in every aspect of the design, planning, construction and management of real estate developments. It will appeal to investors from Qatar and the international community who are interested in property opportunities that will, in addition to world-class design, benefit from best practice professional management that will ensure that the integrity, value and viability of their investment is maintained over the long term.

The first phase of the development, The Marina District, a high density mixed-use area comprising residential towers, attractive waterfront features and community amenities, will be open for sales enquiries immediately on the launch of Lusail.

The launch of the Lusail Development comes at a time when the property market in Qatar is experiencing a boom, with recent forecasts suggesting that billions of US dollars worth of investments will be channeled into the country over the next eight years.

Wholly owned by the State of Qatar’s High Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment, Qatari Diar was established in December 2004 to support Qatar’s growing economy and to co-ordinate the country’s real estate development priorities.

Qatari Diar is a government-owned real estate investment company responsible for creating and coordinating financially sound property development opportunities that will generate sustainable and tangible socio-economic benefits.

Qatari Diar’s vision is to become the region’s most trusted and effective real estate investment company by focusing its value proposition on the creation of quality, well-planned and desirable developments. Qatari Diar will provide interested local and foreign property developers with opportunities to invest in numerous projects in Qatar and the wider region.

The company’s Board of Directors is chaired by Shaikh Hamad Bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani.

The board members are:

Yousef Hussein Kamal, Minister of Finance, Vice Chairman

Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani

Engineer Nasser Hassan Al Ansari, CEO

Tariq Ahmad Al Malki

Ahmed Sultan Al Kuwari

Issa Hilal Al Kuwari

Lusail Development will cover approximately 35 square kilometers and will transform a large area of land, mostly raw tidal flats, located to the North of Doha extending some 7km from the Ritz Carlton Hotel. This area is bounded by the Arabian Gulf to the East and Al Khor expressway to the West.

Using environmentally responsible development policies, Lusail Development will be a spacious, low density development with a cohesive and self-sustaining mix of residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, resort and entertainment venues including the new Entertainment District and Energy City.

Designed to complement and support other Qatari developments and further the sustained growth of Qatar, Lusail Development will be implemented with a controlled development strategy over the next 10-15 years.

Lusail Development will promote a family environment and foster community values by providing open spaces and parks and incorporating state of the art district planning principles. This will ensure ease of access, sufficiency of parking and proximity to necessary amenities such as mosques, medical facilities, schools and shopping centres.

The first phase of the Lusail Development, the Marina District will be located at the southern end of Lusail, close to the West Bay area, this will become one of the most attractive and inspirational areas to live. An eclectic mix of desirable dining and shopping options, striking modern architecture juxtaposed with the design features of traditional Qatari design to create a community steeped in style and character.

An impressive array of theatres, attractions, gourmet restaurants, internationally renowned speciality merchandise shops and gloriously distinctive boutique hotels make the Entertainment District a feast for the senses.

Spread over a vast 100 hectare area, the Entertainment District will be a world-class destination for leisure, a focal point for local families and residents, an irresistible magnet for international visitors and tourists that easily rivals the best that the world’s other major cities have to offer.

Designed as an enhanced working environment and situated in a wide expanse of open land, populated by landscaped low-rise office blocks in a campus-style plan creating a calm and professional atmosphere, the Corporate Office Park is easily accessible from the Al Khor Highway and includes ample parking for everyone.

The architecture will be defined by striking contemporary forms constructed using stone, glass and metal. The district overlooks the Wadi Park which will provide a nature reserve where wild oryx can roam freely in a protected area.

Landscaped paths and walkways leading through lush, oasis style parks will provide runners, pedestrians and cyclists to get close to the natural environment of this district.

Civic & Mixed Use District

The essence of this district will be the harmonious balance of commercial, residential and civic buildings, a haven for relaxed, convenient, contemporary living. Grand mosques will sit at either end of the district which benefits from a generous planting of palm trees.

Towards the centre of this district the building will rise 5-9 stories above ground leading towards state of the art 30-40 storey commercial developments that will create a striking centerpiece. Excellent schooling, libraries, a health centre and civic facilities will reinforce the strong, well-founded cohesive community atmosphere of the area.

This district will also be home to the superior business class hotels and serviced apartments that will cater to the needs of a world-class convention centre to be located here.

Waterfront District

Meandering streets, a winding shoreline, fascinating shops, restaurants and a vibrant atmosphere are key features of the Waterfront District. One of Lusail’s key communal areas, boasting a grand plaza, lagoon fountain and many of the characteristic hallmarks of a traditional souk, the Waterfront will be an energetic and vivacious destination.

In addition there will be a recreation centre, modern cinema complex, indoor botanic gardens and an outdoor amphitheatre.

Boulevard Commercial District: The heart of Lusail’s business area combines striking high-rise commercial buildings with a relaxed ambience where business and pleasure blend harmoniously.

At the eastern end of the Boulevard Commercial District will sit the striking and prestigious high rise buildings forming the heart of Lusail’s central business area. As its name implies, the district will harness the atmosphere of an avenue where pedestrians will be able to browse at their leisure from a host of international designers stores, luxury furniture and car showrooms.

For the business community who work here, the district will offer excellent links to Doha at one end and to Lusail’s vibrant waterfront area at the other.

Palm Allees District: Destined to be one of the most attractive living environments within Lusail, Palm Allees District will be elegantly lined by rows of palm trees and many green parks will create a relaxed and calming atmosphere. The excellent schools and mosques coupled with the gardens and play areas will create a vibrant family community in this peaceful district.

The Golf District: The Golf District will offer a relaxing, comfortable place to live where the most prestigious residences will be afforded sweeping views over the fairways of the districts two 18-hole golf courses and equestrian bridle paths and other resort facilities.

Three separate neighbourhoods, each with gated entry will form self-contained communities each with their own parks and open spaces, schools, mosques and shops. Each neighbourhood will have distinct and unique characteristics fusing the modern and traditional elements of Qatari Islamic architecture.

Island Resorts: A collection of islands at the northernmost tip of Lusail will house luxury resorts and prestigious housing. Beautiful naturally clean beaches and exclusive 5-star resort hotels will make the Island Resorts a destination for the world’s elite.

The island resorts will be home to some of the most desirable private properties in Lusail. Large villa compounds, many with spectacular waterfront views will be built in contemporary design as will the ultimate in contemporary luxury apartments at the heart of the island. Sophisticated housing, convenient local shops, schools and a health centre mean a luxurious but practical community life-style.

Corniche District: Two small islands surround a protected cove to create a safe haven for yachts, cruisers and motor launches.

A series of ingeniously crafted bridges and walkways will allow easy and pleasant access to the islands. Smart waterfront restaurants juxtaposed with luxurious apartment buildings constructed to the highest specifications with clean modern lines will create an eminently attractive living environment enhances by the picturesque charm of bright whitewashed colours and meandering canals.

God damn! At least one project which we really need. A proper network of highways to ease transportation. And I like the idea of moving the center of population more toward the north. We need that !!

But sh!t. Arch roundabout is right next to our home. Great. We move out of al hilal coz of traffic and consturtions into 3aniza area and now this.

Screw all this im moving back to bahrain !

:hahaha: miskeen int walla. 7ayak fil bahrain again :).


Great project btw.

those renders look great.
remind me of al reem somehow.
i have really high expectations on this project.

OK...I have now found my favourite Qatari Project! :)

وقعت السلام العالمية مع شركة الديار القطرية وثائق شراء اربع قسائم من مشروع لوسيل منطقة المارينا بمساحة 79352 قدما مربعا لكل قطعة‚ وبمساحة اجمالية مقدارها 317408 أقدام مربعة للقطع الاربع‚ وقد بلغ حجم قيمة الصفقة ما يزيد على 206 ملايين ريال قطري‚ وستقوم السلام العالمية بتطوير مشروع عقاري تجاري على قطع الاراضي المشتراة‚ كما ستقوم بتكليف مؤسسة استشارية متخصصة لاعداد التصاميم الاولية للمشروع المكون من 4 أبراج ومرافقها‚ ومن المتوقع ان يقدم المشروع مساحات تجارية رحبة ومناسبة للمكاتب من حيث توفر البنى التحتية فائقة الجودة والموقع الاستراتيجي المتميز في منطقة المارينا في مدينة لوسيل الحديثة التي ستخلق بيئة مثالية لكل من يبحث عن فرصة للعمل والحياة في مدينة عصرية‚ وقال السيد عيسى بعدالسلام ابوعيسى رئيس مجلس ادارة الشركة ان السلام العالمية ستقوم بتسويق وحدات تجارية ومكتبية بعد اكتمال التصاميم النهائية‚ وسيفتح هذا المشروع للسلام العالمية آفاقا جديدة في مجال التطوير العقاري‚ وستكون السلام العالمية بذلك مساهما في بناء ضاحية عصرية لمدينة الدوحة‚ ضمن بيئة مثالية للعمل والسكن والحياة لمجتمع جديد يبلغ عدد سكانه 200 ألف نسمة‚ وستنقل السلام العالمية الى هذا المشروع تراثها والتميز اللذين تتسم بهما السلام العالمية‚ بحيث سيتم التصميم والبناءوفقا لافضل المعايير العصرية باستخدام تطبيقات التكنولوجيا الفائقة‚ وستعلن السلام العالمية قريبا عن تفاصيل المشروع ومكوناته

AL-Salam Buys 4 land peices to build towes in AL-Wosail project.

Now there is a website for it. And there is even a very good movie that gives an artistic impression of the project, looks very promising. Check it out
http://www.lusail.com/index-en.html

nice, thanks for the link. I love the way they made the video. very cool. :cheers:

To Nasser ,,, My dear husband ..my only love...u've done a wonderful job ...and an amazing project .. iam sure it's gonna be very successful..and i can see it from now ..it's one of ur dreams ..and it will come true inshallah ..iam very proud of u ..and i will always be by ur side .. :)

^^^ What???? It looks like a love letter stuck here by mistake, no offence!

wtf

Is her husband the engineer who designed the project?

Is her husband the engineer who designed the project?
I also think her husband has something to do with Lusail...

To Nasser ,,, My dear husband ..my only love...u've done a wonderful job ...and an amazing project .. iam sure it's gonna be very successful..and i can see it from now ..it's one of ur dreams ..and it will come true inshallah ..iam very proud of u ..and i will always be by ur side .. :)


Thats the corniest message I have ever read!!! hehehe

its nasser alansari if im not mistaken the ceo of aldiar

i am so sorry if someone did not like the message i wrote to my husband ,,, i was just very happy to see his picture in this site ... and to read about him in the internet ..that's all ..have i committed a crime !!! :( i didn't expect that reaction.... it was just a way of expressing my feelings ...SORRY AGAIN .... :`(

Who is ur husband. Tell him I dont like lusial project. booh !! :p

i am so sorry if someone did not like the message i wrote to my husband ,,, i was just very happy to see his picture in this site ... and to read about him in the internet ..that's all ..have i committed a crime !!! :( i didn't expect that reaction.... it was just a way of expressing my feelings ...SORRY AGAIN .... :`(


No need to apologize; but since we have a wasta here, maybe you can give us some behind the scenes info about the project like when is it going to start? How many buildings...? Maybe you have some top secret photos about Lusail or something? Come on, help us, we are thirsty for information!

Who is ur husband. Tell him I dont like lusial project. booh !! :p

c'mon man, be a gentleman, this is no way to treat a lady.
allah yi5lf 3alik.

Doha: Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, a major force in Middle East real estate and property development, yesterday launched Fox Hills, Phase II of its Lusail development in Qatar – the country's largest domestic real estate project.

The upbeat sales forecast follows last year's launch of Lusail's high density, mixed-use Marina district, which sold out within a few days.

Qatari Diar sees Lusail and therefore Fox Hills as a catalyst for inbound investment into Qatar, the richest Arab nation with a per capita income of $30,000 per annum.

"The scope and mix of Lusail cannot be found anywhere else in Qatar. It is a breathtaking development that will dramatically improve the country's economic and physical profile," said Nasser Hassan Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, Qatari Diar.

"Fox Hills will have local, regional and international investor appeal. It will compete on a global scale through its commitment to quality delivery of world-class design and best practice professional management that will ensure the integrity, value and viability of their investment over the long term."

"The master plan delivers a community with business and the family at its core. We will deliver palm-lined pedestrian areas along roads and charming piazzas which will create a tranquil atmosphere for relaxing strolls before and after business hours," added Al Ansari, "There will be space for children to play as well as for people to meet and socialise."

Four to seven storey buildings are planned for both sides of the district, creating over 1,800,000 sq ft. of office space. Architecturally, the buildings will draw influence from Qatar's rich Arab heritage, as well as taking inspiration from neo-classical, modern and Mediterranean styles.

Qatari Diar announced the launch of up to four hundred land plots within high-density, mixed-use Fox Hills district, with an initial 140 land plots for sale. It will have residential, commercial and leisure facilities, including attractive waterfront features and fully comprehensive community amenities such as schools, playgrounds, shops, cafes, jogging and bike tracks, health services, libraries, fire and police stations and mosques – and all within a ten minute walk.

Covering 35sqkm, Lusail, which also encompasses Energy City, is strategically located in North Doha. Conceived as a phased development it has been carefully planned around a district concept, each with its own distinctive features that celebrate traditional Qatari and Islamic architecture. It will feature state-of-the-art buildings, services and facilities and accommodate 200,000 people.

The development will include a blue water lagoon with two marinas, major residential areas providing quality, high and low density homes, extensive commercial districts and mixed-use areas, comprehensive leisure and entertainment facilities, including up to two golf courses, an entertainment district and beautiful beaches, mosques, schools, shopping malls and medical centres.

"Lusail embraces an impressive vision of tomorrow for people wishing to live, work and invest in our thriving country," said Al Ansari. "Every aspect of professional and family life has been meticulously planned, combining exhilarating modern design with the best of traditional Qatari features."

قال مسؤولون بشركة ديار للاستثمار العقاري المملوكة للدولة امس الاربعاء ان الشركة باعت 370 قطعة ارض قيمتها مليار دولار تقريبا في اقل من اربع ساعات. واصطف عشرات من المستثمرين المحليين خارج المقر الرئيسي لشركة ديار القطرية في اليوم الذي طرحت فيه المرحلة الثانية من مشروع لوسيل جبل تعيلب العملاق للبيع. وتقدر القيمة الاجمالية للمشروع بأكثر من 5،5 مليار دولار. ومثل دول الخليج العربية المجاورة شهد السوق العقاري في قطر نمواً كبيرا بفضل الاقتصاد المحلي المزدهر. وفي الاونة الاخيرة يسرت قطر قوانين تملك العقارات لتسمح للاجانب بشراء اراض في مناطق حرة بما في ذلك مشروع لوسيل. وقال ناصر حسن الانصاري الرئيس التنفيذي لديار في بيان ارسل لرويترز ان الطلب كان اعلى من المتوقع في اليوم الاول لبيع المرحلة الثانية من مشروع لوسيل. وقال الانصاري ان الشركة تسلمت بالفعل دفعات مقدمةعن 80 بالمائة من العقارات المباعة. ويهدف المشروع المقام على مساحة 35 كيلومترا مربعا لاستيعاب نحو 200 الف شخص كما تستضيف مدينة قطر للطاقة وهي مركز للطاقة يتكلف اكثر من ملياري دولار. وقال مسؤولون في الشركة ان المرحلة الثانية بيعت في اقل من اربع ساعات وتراوح سعر قطع الارض بين ستة ملايين ريال «65،1 مليون دولار» و25 مليون ريال «87،6 مليون دولار». وقال محللون ان عددا كبيرا في المستثمرين المحليين يسعون لدخول سوق العقارات كنوع من الاستثمار المستقر مقارنة بالبورصات الاقليمية التي شهدت حركة تصحيح هائلة منذ بداية العام. وقال المحلل المالي محمود فخرو «تعتبر لوسيل صفقة جيدة حين تنظر لسعر المتر المربع». واضاف تضافر ذلك مع مشاكل بورصات الاسهم في المنطقة مما زاد من الاهتمام بقطاع العقارات.

Wow, mashalla sold out in four hours. Only yesterday I posted a thread saying they were on sale--and today they are sold out. Who ever said didnt have tourism potential???

Man the rich are getting richer and the poor mo7alik.

Yala.. !! allah karem.

WAlla the oman idea is sounding better !!

^^ or maybe just stay in london abrak lak :) hehe

^^ Those who are left behind will end up commuting from el 7assa

Agreement for $1.2bn Lusail project signed

Doha: The Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company and the Abu Dhabi Investment House yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of the Lusail Entertainment District at the cost of approximately $ 1.2bn.

Engineer Nasser Hassan Al Ansari, CEO of Qatari Diar and Rashad Yousef Al Jenahi, CEO of the Abu-Dhabi Investment House signed the agreement. Work on the huge real estate project to be built on an area of one million square metres will begin next year and is expected to be completed in 2009.

The Lusail Entertainment District is a high end entertainment and recreational district that will encompass a variety of leisure facilities and resorts for individuals and families.

The district which can accommodate up to 50,000 people at a time will have the latest amusement themed park, five start hotels, coffee shops, restaurants, gardens as well as world class theatres.

“In addition to improving the quality of life for residents of Lusail and Doha, the project will create an ideal tourist destination by using world class planning and the latest technologies to add value and luxury to the entire Lusail project”, Al Ansari said.

somehow i'm not buying the idea of the 4 hours $ 1 billion sold out thing.
frankly, i think those land lots were bough not by local or foreign investors, but by big companys like QP for projects like energy city. they have the money to buy, but it's not a sign that the project will be a successful one, unless individuals start purchasing.

I have a feeling one company bought all the plots, so that they will develope somehitng. Do u guys think the entertainment place is the Disneyland Qatar we were promised?

200 plots were sold to qataris and 20% for GCC and about the entertainment place there is a picture in the newspaper for it they just signed with " bait abu dhabi for investment" to handle it

just saw the last page :bash:

تكتمل في نهاية 2009 على مساحة مليون متر مربع .. 1.2 مليار ريال لبناء مدينة لوسيل الترفيهية

فاز بيت ابوظبي للاستثمار بصفقة مع شركة الديار القطرية للاستثمار العقاري قيمتها 1.2 مليار دولار لتنفيذ مدينة لوسيل الترفيهية على مستوى عالمي بمنطقة لوسيل، وتم في فندق الفورسيزونز امس التوقيع على مذكرة تفاهم بين الجهتين، وقعها عن شركة الديار القطرية للاستثمار العقاري المهندس ناصر حسن الانصاري الرئيس التنفيذي وعضو مجلس الادارة، وعن بيت ابوظبي للاستثمار السيد رشاد يوسف جناحي الرئيس التنفيذي.

وتقدر تكاليف مشروع مدينة لوسيل الترفيهية التي ستقام على مساحة مليون متر مربع، ما يقارب مليارا ومائتي مليون دولار، وسيتولى بيت ابوظبي للاستثمار تمويل واستثمار المشروع، الذي سيتم انجازه بمستوى عالمي راق بجميع الخدمات المساندة وعناصر الترفيه العالمية التي بدورها ستضيف اللمسات الفريدة للمنطقة بالكامل.

يتكون المشروع من مناطق ترفيه متنوعة لجميع الاعمار والمستويات وملاعب وساحات ومناطق تحتوي على احدث الالعاب والاجهزة الترفيهية، بالاضافة الى فنادق خمس نجوم ومقاه ومطاعم وحدائق ذات طابع عالمي.

وقال المهندس ناصر الانصاري الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة الديار القطرية للاستثمار العقاري ان مكونات المشروع المزمع اقامته ستندمج وتتألف لخلق منطقة سياحية مثالية مستوحاة من البيئة المحلية باحدث التقنيات والمعدات، مما سيضيف قيمة فعلية ودرجة من الرفاهية لمنطقة لوسيل، مشيرا الى انه من المتوقع ان يتم البدء في تنفيذ المشروع في نهاية العام 2007، على ان يتم الانتهاء من المشروع في نهاية عام 2009، وقال ان المشروع يعتبر تجسيدا لاهداف الشركة المتمثلة في الاستثمار السياحي والترفيهي.

واشار الى ان تكلفة البنية التحتية لمشروع مدينة لوسيل الذي من المتوقع ان يكتمل ككل خلال خمس سنوات، تبلغ خمسة مليارات دولار، لكن تكلفة المدينة ككل لا يمكن تقديرها لانها مرتبطة بحجم المشروعات التي سيقوم المستثمرون بتنفيذها فيها وبالتالي فان الخمسة مليارات دولار هي تكلفة تهيئة الارض، اما بالنسبة لما سيبنى على الارض فان له تكاليفه حسب حجم المشروعات.

واشار الى ان ما بين 10 و20 بالمائة من المستثمرين الذين يقبلون على شراء الاراضي بهدف تطويرها في المرحلة الثانية من مشروع لوسيل هم من الخليجيين، مشيرا الى ان التملك متاح لغير القطريين والخليجيين بنظام الـ 99 سنة.

وأوضح ان المرحلة الاولى من مشروع مدينة لوسيل تم خلالها بيع 179 قطعة ارض في منطقة مارينا لوسيل المخصصة لاقامة الابراج عليها بتكلفة 5.4 مليار ريال قطري، في حين ان المرحلة الثانية تضم 400 قطعة ارض لانشاء عمارات سكنية وتجارية تتكون من 4 الى 7 طوابق، وقال انه في الاربع ساعات الاولى من بدء عمليات البيع في المرحلة الثانية بلغ حجم المبيعات نحو مليار دولار.


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فاز بيت ابوظبي للاستثمار بصفقة مع شركة الديار القطرية للاستثمار العقاري قيمتها 1.2 مليار دولار لتنفيذ مدينة لوسيل الترفيهية على مستوى عالمي بمنطقة لوسيل، وتم في فندق الفورسيزونز امس التوقيع على مذكرة تفاهم بين الجهتين، وقعها عن شركة الديار القطرية للاستثمار العقاري المهندس ناصر حسن الانصاري الرئيس التنفيذي وعضو مجلس الادارة، وعن بيت ابوظبي للاستثمار السيد رشاد يوسف جناحي الرئيس التنفيذي.

وتقدر تكاليف مشروع مدينة لوسيل الترفيهية التي ستقام على مساحة مليون متر مربع، ما يقارب مليار ومائتي مليون دولار، وسيتولى بيت ابوظبي للاستثمار تمويل واستثمار المشروع، الذي سيتم انجازه بمستوى عالمي راق بجميع الخدمات المساندة وعناصر الترفيه العالمية التي بدورها ستضيف اللمسات الفريدة للمنطقة بالكامل.

يتكون المشروع من مناطق ترفيه متنوعة لجميع الاعمار والمستويات وملاعب وساحات ومناطق تحتوي على احدث الالعاب والاجهزة الترفيهية، بالاضافة الى فنادق خمس نجوم ومقاهي ومطاعم وحدائق ذات طابع عالمي.

وقال المهندس ناصر الانصاري الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة الديار القطرية للاستثمار العقاري ان مكونات المشروع المزمع اقامته ستندمج وتتألف لخلق منطقة سياحية مثالية مستوحاة من البيئة المحلية باحدث التقنيات والمعدات، مما سيضيف قيمة فعلية ودرجة من الرفاهية لمنطقة لوسيل، مشيرا الى انه من المتوقع ان يتم البدء في تنفيذ المشروع في نهاية العام 2007، على ان يتم الانتهاء من المشروع في نهاية العام 2009، وقال ان المشروع يعتبر تجسيدا لاهداف الشركة المتمثلة في الاستثمار السياحي والترفيهي.

ومن جهته قال السيد رشاد يوسف جناحي الرئيس التنفيذي لبيت ابوظبي للاستثمار ان الدراسات التي اجرتها الشركة اكدت جدوى المشروع وقدرته على استقطاب المزيد من المستثمرين وتحقيق قيمة اضافية للشركة الأم والمستثمرين.

وقال الانصاري في مؤتمر صحفي عقب توقيع مذكرة التفاهم، ان مدينة لوسيل الترفيهية تعتبر جزءا من منطقة لوسيل وهي ليست مجرد مدينة ترفيهية، بل عبارة عن منطقة مكونة من ساحات العاب ومناطق تحتوي على احدث الالعاب ووسائل الترفيه اضافة الى فنادق وحدائق ومسارح وصالات سينما واسواق، مشيرا الى ان بيت ابوظبي للاستثمار يعتبر شريكا استراتيجيا في المشروع، وقال ان الاتفاقية النهائية التي سيتم توقيعها في وقت لاحق سوف تحدد الاطار القانوني والمالي بالنسبة لبيت ابوظبي للاستثمار.

واشار الى وجود مجموعة من الاستشاريين المتخصصين في المنتجعات السياحية من عدة دول مثل الولايات المتحدة الامريكية ودول اوروبية عديدة يدرسون كيفية تنفيذ هذا المشروع ومكوناته وجدواه الاقتصادية.

واشار الانصاري الى ان السائد حاليا في مختلف انحاء العالم ان يكون الدخول الى المدينة الترفيهية مقابل رسوم مادية، ولكن الوضع في مدينة لوسيل الترفيهية سيكون مختلفا تماما، حيث الدخول سيكون مجانا وذلك لأن المدينة الترفيهية ستكون مفتوحة ومترابطة ضمن الفضاءات السكنية مع مختلف مرافق مدينة لوسيل الضخمة «التي تبلغ قيمة تجهيز بنيتها التحتية خمسة مليارات دولار»، موضحا ان مدينة لوسيل الترفيهية سوف تستقطب شرائح مختلفة من المجتمع وستضم مطاعم وفنادق سياحية ومسارح وصالات سينما ومناطق لالعاب الاطفال، وقال ان كل مطعم في المدينة الترفيهية سيكون مستوحى من التراث المحلي، مؤكدا ان شركة قابضة واحدة سوف تدير كل مكونات المدينة الترفيهية.

واشار الانصاري الى ان عمليات شراء الاراضي في المرحلة الثانية من مشروع مدينة لوسيل تجاوز حجمها المليار ريال، مشيرا الى انه عندما تم طرح المشروع بفئتين، تم طرح الفئة «أ» للجمهور والافراد الذين يرغبون في شراء اراض وتطويرها، اما الفئة الثانية «ب» فقد تم خلالها التفاوض مع الشركات العقارية والمحافظ الاستثمارية العقارية وبيوت الاستثمار، وقد فضلنا هذا النوع من المستثمرين لانه يشمل شركات مساهمة محلية وخليجية وبالتالي فان الفائدة من الاستثمار سوف تعم على اعداد كبيرة من المواطنين، وقال ان حجم المبيعات من الاراضي تجاوز المليار ريال نظرا للإقبال الجيد من قبل الشركات المحلية والخليجية على شراء الاراضي بهدف اقامة المشروعات العقارية والسياحية عليها.

واوضح الانصاري ان مدينة لوسيل تعتبر مدينة متكاملة مع بعضها البعض ضمن نسيج عمراني واحد، وتتكون من عدة مناطق مختلفة عن بعضها البعض مما يجعل مدينة لوسيل فريدة في كل شيء، مشيرا الى انه خلال العامين المقبلين سوف تبدأ صورة مدينة لوسيل بالوضوح، وقال ان مشروع مدينة لوسيل ككل سوف يكتمل خلال خمس سنوات.

واوضح ان كل مستثمر يشتري ارضا في مدينة لوسيل يكون مطالبا بالبدء بتطويرها خلال فترة 18 شهرا من استلامه للارض، مشيرا الى ان دور شركة الديار القطرية للاستثمارت العقارية لا ينتهي بمجرد تسليم الارض للمستثمرن بل يتواصل خلال عملية البناء، كما ان الشركة تشجع المستثمرين على تطوير الاراضي، كما تعمل على خلق فرص استثمارية للقطاع الخاص وجعله قادرا على مواكبة النمو الاقتصادي في الدولة.

واشار الى ان تكلفة البنية التحتية لمشروع مدينة لوسيل تبلغ خمسة مليارات دولار، ولكن تكلفة المدينة ككل لا يمكن تقديرها لانها مرتبطة بحجم المشروعات التي سيقوم المستثمرون بتنفيذها وبالتالي فان خمسة المليارات دولار هي تكلفة تهيئة الارض، اما بالنسبة لما سيبنى على الارض فان له تكاليفه حسب حجم المشروعات.

واشار الى ان ما بين 10 الى 20 بالمائة من المستثمرين الذين يقبلون على شراء الاراضي بهدف تطويرها في المرحلة الثانية من مشروع لوسيل هم من الخليجيين، مشيرا الى ان التملك متاح لغير القطريين والخليجيين بنظام ال 99 سنة.

واوضح ان المرحلة الاولى من مشروع مدينة لوسيل تم خلالها بيع 179 قطعة ارض في منطقة مارينا لوسيل والمخصصة لاقامة الابراج عليها بتكلفة 5.4 مليار ريال قطري، في حين ان المرحلة الثانية تضم 400 قطعة ارض لانشاء عمارات سكنية وتجارية تتكون من 4 الى 7 طوابق، وقال انه في الساعات الأربع الاولى من بدء عمليات البيع في المرحلة الثانية بلغ حجم المبيعات نحو مليار دولار.

جدير بالذكر ان مبيعات المرحلة الاولى من مشروع تطوير مدينة لوسيل بلغت اكثر من 7 مليارات ريال منها 6 مليارات ريال لمشروع المرحلة الأولي المعروفة بـ«المارينا» فيما بلغت المبيعات الخاصة بمدينة الطاقة مليار ريال.

وقدمت الدولة كافة التسهيلات للمستثمرين للتملك ضمن المشروع، وبالنسبة لغير القطريين من الخليجيين فيحق لهم التملك بالكامل طبقا لقرار مجلس الوزراء في هذا الخصوص ، أما بالنسبة لغير القطريين فيحق لهم التملك لمدة 99 عاما طبقا لأحكام القانون.

ويشغل مشروع تطوير لوسيل، الذي تبلغ مساحته 35 كيلومتراً مربعا ويضم أيضاً مدينة الطاقة، موقعاً استراتيجياً مميزاً شمال مدينة الدوحة، وهو أكبر من ضاحية دوكلاند في لندن بنسبة 50%، ويجري تنفيذ المشروع في ضوء خطة واضحة المعالم على مراحل محددة، حيث إنه يقوم على مفهوم (المناطق) التي يتصف كل منها بمقومات وسمات مميزة تعكس طابع العمارة القطرية والاسلامية التقليدية. وفي الوقت ذاته، سيضم المشروع مباني حديثة ومراكز خدمية ومرافق عامة لحوالي 200.000 نسمة.

ويشتمل مشروع تطوير لوسيل على بحيرة زرقاء مع مَرسيين بحريين ومناطق سكنية واسعة توفر منازل عالية الجودة ذات كثافة سكانية عالية ومنخفضة ومناطق تجارية واسعة ومناطق متعددة الاستخدامات ومرافق شاملة للترفيه وتمضية أوقات الفراغ، بما في ذلك ملعبان للغولف ومنطقة ترفيهية وشواطىء بالإضافة إلى المساجد والمدارس ومراكز التسوق والمراكز الصحية.

ويتبنى مشروع تطوير لوسيل رؤية مستقبلية للوفاء بتطلعات كافة الأفراد الراغبين في الحياة والعمل والاستثمار في قطر، ويغطي المخطط الرئيسي للمشروع كل جوانب الحياة المهنية والعائلية، بالإضافة إلى اعتماد تصاميم معمارية حديثة تعكس أفضل ما في التقاليد القطرية العريقة.
source: http://www.al-sharq.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=1&item_no=186319&version=1&template_id=87&parent_id=86

Has anybody noticed that Abu Dhabi is investing alot in Qatar lately?

coz they know how to invest the money in the right place :)

altou its the first time for me to see abu Dhabi`s name in a project in qatar

i prefer emaratis & kuwaitis to invest in qatar over the ahem ahem people.

@Salman
They aren't that much, but what I meant is that they are increasing...
http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20051122093808
http://www.adipec.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=News.Newsmain&newsId=320

well like what wakra said... :)

lol.. no comment..

i prefer emaratis & kuwaitis to invest in qatar over the ahem ahem people.

to me i prefer all gulf ppl invest there mony in all gulf states better than outsaide countrys;)

btw i cant wait for the new united gulf mony what do you think guys about the new name, what do u think they will name it ?

(( 5aleejy )) for example

to me i prefer all gulf ppl invest there mony in all gulf states better than outsaide countrys;)

btw i cant wait for the new united gulf mony what do you think guys about the new name, what do u think they will name it ?

(( 5aleejy )) for example

i have to disagree with you here ya azizi. we should be very careful. gulf investors 3la al3in wi alras, but remember last year when dubai stock exchange market was about to collapse, because of foul play of some investors from ahem ahem?

as for the new name of the unified gulf currency, i don't think "5aleejy" is a right choice. just imagin when you go to buy a packet of cigarettes, what would you say? give me cigarettes worth "5 5aleejyat"? :)

i heard it will be ryal and dinar in the same time ya3ni every 10 ryals will be called dinar :P

I agree with riyal and dinar. I think the 5aleeji would sound nice, bus just saying it would be funny, 17 5aleeji or something.

It will make our lives a lot easier when traveling to other GCC countries,a nd also when going anywhere in the world, cause can't see a lot of Q8is and Qataris all over but you can always find 5aleejis

well am just given an example for 5aleejy like euro in the EU :D
if we say that the ryal 3 countries
dinar 2 countries
derhem 1 countrie
so its meen that ryal wens :D

well am just given an example for 5aleejy like euro in the EU :D
if we say that the ryal 3 countries
dinar 2 countries
derhem 1 countrie
so its meen that ryal wens :D

Yeah but the dinars are the strongest currency,dont u guys want the 5aleegy for example to be strong like the best in the world?

well like what i said b4 i like dinar name sounds incient and its has a value in it remaind me of the old ages i mean " al3aser alomawi" wel " 3abbasi" :) so why not having the dinar and the reyal and also dinar= 10 reyal= 100 derham :D solved :D

^^^LOooooooool the Emiraties beyenta7roon

MAN!!you guys are a bunch of jokers :laugh: :laugh: :rofl: :rofl:

Whenever I say 50 or 75 dirhams, my friends from the UAE get pissed

^^ tell them "chee it6anggiroon.sho ha! into ma3irfoon bezatna ?

Loooooooooool, shoo ha.
I have a saudi friend who still can not figure out the difference between Qatari/Kuwaiti and UAe dialects

^^^ Okay thats wierd.. Its usually the lebanese/syrian/egyptian people who cant figure it out!! But i consider the UAE to have a language of its own really cause its dialect can sometimes AND I SAID SOMETIMES be not understandable. But Qatari and Kuwaiti as our Kuwaiti friends say "Shako" hehe

^^Well, I have lived in both Qatar and UAE. I actually lived in UAE for a long time.
The funny thing is that this is the first time for me to know that Qataris and Emaratis have different dialects!

^^^Are you kidding me!!!!!!!! Emiratis talk soooo different. It's like comparing Egyptians to Libyans.

I think that Emiratis are understandable, all the GCC is, but the only pple that I could sometimes have trouble understanding are Bedouins. My roommate is a Qatari Bedouin, sometimes he uses weird words that we normally don't use in Qatar and I ask him if he could translate it to Arabic.

Well, I understand Qataris, Emaratis, Saudis and Kuwaitis. Although there are a few words which I don't understand...
But, I have really never noticed different dialects!

Big time difference between us.
for ex.
what's that: in all the dialects
Qatari: sheno hai
Emirati: sho ha
Kuwaiti: sheno hatha
Saudi: wesh tha
etc

Big time difference between us.
for ex.
what's that: in all the dialects
Qatari: sheno hai
Emirati: sho ha
Kuwaiti: sheno hatha
Saudi: wesh tha
etc
See... That's what I am talking about. Just minor differences (except for Saudis as I can see). To you it maybe obvious. But to me as an Egyptian, it is all "Khaliji" :)

I agree to a non-gulf person it might sound all the same, just as syrian and lebanese might sound the same to us.

For us, since we use the dialcet, on a day by day basis we can tell the differences.

ones a frend from the uae sed to me that the kuwaitis speeking like iraqes do u feel that guys ?

^^^Hahahaha sha5bari.

well how come dave, we have alot of defrents words betwen us isnt it ?

^^^Of course. You guys are totaly different than Iraqis. You even look different. Iraqis have a touch of Khaliji, Shami and Farsi. But Kuwaiti is just pure Gulf

owh sorry for that :)

I know Kuwaiti is totally different from Iraqi, but some words are the same which makes it sound sort of the same.

I know Kuwaiti is totally different from Iraqi, but some words are the same which makes it sound sort of the same.

for example ? ;)

^^^ Oh for example Mako, Shako, and sometimes the way you slant the words (accent them like ya m3awaaaaaad). :) But I mean I obviously know the difference (duh) but for some people they see little difference. :)

^^^ Oh for example Mako, Shako, and sometimes the way you slant the words (accent them like ya m3awaaaaaad). :) But I mean I obviously know the difference (duh) but for some people they see little difference. :)
guys helloooooooooooooooooo arnt we suposed to take about lusail :wtf:

^^^ Oh for example Mako, Shako, and sometimes the way you slant the words (accent them like ya m3awaaaaaad). :) But I mean I obviously know the difference (duh) but for some people they see little difference. :)

thanx ya m3waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad :D

^^^Loooooooooool

woooow am new so can i start by asking can or may someone explain what will the super tall be ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

^^^We do not have sufficient information to be able to answer your question as of yet

^^^We do not have sufficient information to be able to answer your question as of yet

oh sorry than (ok) :moods: :moods: :moods:

^^^We do not have sufficient information to be able to answer your question as of yet


You sound like George Bush's press secertery during a war briefing at the White House.

^^ lool

You sound like George Bush's press secertery during a war briefing at the White House.
I do?

I do?

yep you do allright :)

I do?


As of today, I can firmy asses that the answer to your question is affirmative.

Although WMDs have still not been found, our administration firmly believes that they will turn up eventually... Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, after a thorough investigation, our administration can now attest that the new invisible Iraqi WMDs have managed to cross the border undetected into Iran.

^^Correction: you mean Lusail not Iran

LOL.

yep! work has started.

http://up.w6wup.com/up2/2006/07/12/w6w_20060712123952ba01baa4.jpg (http://www.w6wup.com)

sorry guys, the dusty wind wasn't on my side today.

Thanks for the Bshara (not the oryx figure, but the actual word) Wakrawi! :) Is it just one sign though?

you welcome. actually, i saw tens of trucks & heavy vhicles being assembled along lusail road on the left side of it, and on the right side of the road, work on digging the ground has started.
hope i can snap some more & clear pic next time.

Thanks for the pic. Salman...

Since, you passed by the site (obviously)... Can you tell us how big it is in real life?
From that picture in the sign, I get the feeling that it is huge!

Was reading through Lusail City (http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/qatar/lusail_city.php), and see that its located right next to The Pearl-Qatar (http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/qatar/the_pearl.php).

Check out this pic of its overhead map, the right end of the pic is where The Pearl-Qatar begins at.
http://realestate.theemiratesnetwork.com/developments/qatar/images/lusail.jpg

Here is a higher up pic with Lusail circled and you can see The Pearl-Qatar.
http://i7.************/21b18y9.jpg

cool

thanks philipz

Nice pic and article, thanks!

hey guys...I see 2 islands to the top and bottom of the pearl...any idea on whats gonna be there??

Hi all

you have no idea how excited i was when i saw all those discussions going back and forth about Lusail..

i could not help myself so i signed up to share few facts with you..

i think i have quite good idea about Lusail, its beginning, details of its components and the whole idea behind it..

i assume this is not goingt to be in one shot, so i hope you can be patint with me..

first of all..

Lusail.. do you know what does it mean?

you will say it ithe hestorical name of the area so the project was named after it.. an that is TRUE..

but why is the area called Lusail..

let me share this interesting information with you..

Lusail is the short name of WASAL.. (Tasgheer)

just like Wakra and Wekair..

and Wasal is a name of flower/plant that was founded in the area..

so they called it Lusail..

i'm not sure if you ever visited the area, but it is not lat and because of that rain water, in some seasns, created a good environment for this plant to grow by itself.

if you looke carefully at the logo, you can realize that it takes the shape of plant, well the inspiration behind it was theoriginal flower WASAL

The logo of Lusail represent many things:
- it forms the shape of the plant which the name comes from.
- it represent strength because this plant growa by itself in a very diffecult environment and so is this project. i is going to create one of the most unique cities in the world in the middle of the desert (isn't it azing)
-the colors and the shades of the logo represent the richness of the area, the golden sands and the flamy sun.

hmmmmmmmmmmmm what else.. i think this is it for the name and the logo..

by the way.. the movie which you see in the site was pictued 100% in Qatar, the sand dunes in Unsaied, he park in alBidaa, the building is the Planning Authority Tower oppisite to City Center and the pool in one of the houses in the West bay Lagon (AL-Qutaifiya).. the interesting part that even in the hots that shows high rise buildings, the originals were rplaced by new created ones using a tehnique called CGI..

the whoe idea of the movie is to give the viewer a conceptual idea of the project, it isnot supposed to show you how is it going to look exactly as mush a it concetrated on how the place will feel like.. each person, at a different ages has his own view of the future and a dream of the place wherehe wants to live and that is captured when the camera zooms into their eyes and takes you in a journey of what is the city that lives in their imaginations.. but dreams come true some day and (your imagination lives in Lusail)..

i guess this is more than enough for today.. hope that was useful not boring..

i can give you clear description of the project and its different areas if you wish..

Waiting for your comments..

Have a nice day

QatariDiar :)

The two Island are Resort Islands, that wil include Hotels, Villas, Caes & Resturants and many others..

one of them is more excusive than the other and will have some private bach houses while the other will be more like hotels and residetial buildings and apprtments.

if you need more details please let me know


Cheers,

QatariDiar

hey guys...I see 2 islands to the top and bottom of the pearl...any idea on whats gonna be there??
The two Island are Resort Islands, that wil include Hotels, Villas, Caes & Resturants and many others..

one of them is more excusive than the other and will have some private bach houses while the other will be more like hotels and residetial buildings and apprtments.

if you need more details please let me know


Cheers,

QatariDiar

wow! Sounds like you are well informed QatariDiar... Thanks for the info :)

However, I have a question. Is the area called Losail or Lusail? I am asking because the MotoGP track is called Losail, while the city is called Lusail. They are both in the same area right?

wow! Sounds like you are well informed QatariDiar... Thanks for the info :)

However, I have a question. Is the area called Losail or Lusail? I am asking because the MotoGP track is called Losail, while the city is called Lusail. They are both in the same area right?



well,

the track is not within the boundries of the big LUSAIL..

i guess it is to the left of the site, while lisail covers 35sq km, it starts right after the ritz carilton up to 7 km with a width of 5km..

the track was also named after the historical name of the site.. but i believe there are no connection between the 2..

Cheers,

QatariDiar

Hey QDiar,
Thanks for the info...I always wondered what these islands will be...any more info...like who the owner is and what hotels are going to be there

hey diar,
thanx and welcome to the fourm
hmm, do u work in diar or its just a name ?

Hi everybody, this is my first post on this forum! I found myself increasingly browsing here, so why not take part : )

I found this detailed master plan of Fox Hills, where The Piazza is gonna be (red rectangle). Hope it hasnt been posted yet.

http://www.dubaiwithassets.com/developments/thepiazza/PI%7ELOC02.jpg

^^ thanks for the pic!
welcome to skyscrapercity!

Hi again,

thanx for the district plan..

for those who was wondering how did the 400 plots were sold in 4 hours..

the slaes of the plots in those areas were as following..

the northen part was sold in districts, for example DAMAC out of Dubai bought zone (K) and it is now available for sale, as you refered to.. it is called Piazza..

while the northen part was sold in individual plots..

just to clarify, QatariDiar's role in this developemnt is the Master Developer, which means it will make all the studies and plans of the whole area. it is going to provide the whole infrastructure in the site up to the boundries of each plot.

this will include all roads, electricity, water, signage of the streets, landscping..etc



Cheers,
QatariDiar

one more thing,

the area includes both residential and commercial buildings, low-med rise and med density. the buildings varies between 4 to seven stories max.

the name of the district Fax Hills is again the historical name of the area (Jabal Thuaileb)..

fox hills sounds attractive :) just like bevirly hills

one last thing :)

the public areas is also going to be povided by QatariDiar.. each area has it is own green area, schools, gas stations, mosques...etc

the copany is also going to provide underground car parkings tt is going to serve the whole area..

bye for now

Qatari Diar and VINCI Construction Grands Projets in ground-breaking joint venture deal to raise contracting benchmarks

Qatari Diar - a major force in Middle Eastern real estate investment - today announced its first international joint venture with VINCI Construction Grands Projets (VCGP).

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/9/26789-diar.jpg
Nasser Hassan Al-Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, Qatari Diar.

Qatari Diar, the name behind Lusail, Qatar's largest domestic real estate project, will sign a memorandum of understanding with VCGP to set up a major contracting player with local, regional and international ambitions.

Qatari Diar will hold a 51% stake in the joint venture with VCGP retaining the remaining 49%.

'This joint venture will support development in Qatar and establish high benchmarks for the construction industry. The focus will initially be on Qatar, but we plan to leverage the calibre of quality delivery to secure international tenders,' said Nasser Hassan Al-Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, Qatari Diar.


'VINCI Construction Grands Projets was selected as our partner of choice because of its breadth of experience, knowledge of the Middle East, and its solid international reputation as being a reliable specialist in design-build project delivery. The alignment of both companies also underlines our mutual commitment to sustainable development.'



VINCI Construction is a French based company formed out of the merger between Campenon Bernard and Dumez, in response to global demand for infrastructure and large-scale facilities.

'VINCI Construction Grands Projets sees the immense growth in Qatar and the wider region and is keen to be part of its development,' said Pierre Berger, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, VCGP. 'This joint venture is a direct response to huge contracting demand and reflects the desire of both partners to raise construction standards within Qatar and beyond.'

With the contracting industry forecasting the Qatar construction boom to continue for the next 15 years with $3.22 billion earmarked for public projects for the fiscal year 2005-06, the joint venture partners are now developing a long-term business plan which will see the new company emerge as a major regional and international player.

'The business plan will outline capitalisation, company branding and clear objectives for the future of this new construction player which we are confident will fast establish a reputable name on the local, regional and international contracting scene,' added Al-Ansari.

Qatari Diar strikes facilities management joint venture accord with Singapore's CIAM (Pte) Ltd

Qatari Diar, a major global force in real estate investment, has unveiled its most recent international partnership initiative - this time announcing it will create a facilities management joint venture with Singapore's Capital International Asset Management (CIAM (Pte) Ltd), who are part of the RSP Group.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/4/27794-diar.jpg
Qatari Diar executives meet with CIAM to discuss the joint venture.

Qatari Diar, the name behind Lusail, Qatar's largest domestic real estate project, and CIAM (Pte) Ltd will initially focus on local Qatari Diar projects but will expand to cover the company's real estate investment overseas, including Morocco and Egypt.

The move follows hard on the heels of last month's announcement that Qatari Diar is to strike a joint venture with the France-based international contracting major VINCI Construction Grands Projets.


'These two joint ventures are part of our strategy of ensuring successful delivery and sustainability of our developments,'



said Nasser Hassan Al-Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, Qatari Diar.

'CIAM is an ideal fit for Qatari Diar with both sharing a commitment to creating environments of comfort and convenience that inspire greater business and lifestyle quality.

'The joint ventures set a new excellence benchmark with VINCI and CIAM, both providers of excellence on a global scale of the industry within Qatar and the region. They also mean that Qatari Diar is now able to deliver high value added services from infrastructure to buildings management.'

The Qatari Diar-CIAM (Pte) Ltd joint venture will provide a wide spectrum of services to handle all facilities management from landscaping, waste disposal, security and energy management services for public areas and utilities for both commercial and residential developments.

'The delivery of comprehensive facilities management demonstrates Qatari Diar's long-term investment in its developments and the communities it creates,' added Al-Ansari. 'The joint venture will utilise CIAM's renowned expertise in the provision of high technology facilities management solutions which enhance service responsiveness and reduce costs.'

CIAM (Pte) Ltd, is part of the RSP Group of consulting companies, who provide planning, architectural, civil and structural services and have received numerous international and Singaporean awards of excellence for design and construction. Currently, CIAM (Pte) Ltd provides facilities management for over 200 buildings in Singapore.

'This is a significant strategic alliance for CIAM. It allows us to bring our advanced technology solutions which cater to the high quality demands of Singapore's public and private developments to Qatari Diar's developments in the Middle East and North Africa,' said Wan Fook Kong, Chief Executive Officer, CIAM (Pte) Ltd.

'Qatari Diar's mission of advancing infrastructure and socio-economic development both within its home nation and beyond resonates completely with our own vision of total commitment to service excellence.'

Thanks for your precisions QatariDiar, the project is taking shape!

And here the Lusail map (taken from their website) where I highlighted the districts:

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well,

the track is not within the boundries of the big LUSAIL..

i guess it is to the left of the site, while lisail covers 35sq km, it starts right after the ritz carilton up to 7 km with a width of 5km..

the track was also named after the historical name of the site.. but i believe there are no connection between the 2..

Cheers,

QatariDiar
So, they aren't in the same area... I think I got it...
BTW, do you know how far is the Losail track from Lusail city?

Hi everyone! Looks like I missed alot these past five days! Anwyay, welcome new members Messillia, QatariDiar again. Lusail will look wonderful when completed.

Thanks for your welcome!

Here is a more detailed master plan :)

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So, they aren't in the same area... I think I got it...
BTW, do you know how far is the Losail track from Lusail city?


hi,

i can show you in a plan the location of lusail and curcit, but i could not attach it..

can you help me please

^^ Just upload it here http://imageshack.us/ then copy the link into the forum here...

BTW, what I meant by how far is in terms of distance or time. I mean how many driving hours/minutes OR how many km/miles...etc

Thanks :)

Omar its almost 10 kilometers away or 15 minutes driving

^^ OK... Thanks alot Halawala. :)

Oh by the way Wakrah-wi-bas, can you read (if you are really good lol) or remember the companies associated with this project, on the picture you took of the project board?

yes, last time i checked, i can read & write too!
i'll get the names on the project board, just gimme a day or two.

loool thanks!

Omar its almost 10 kilometers away or 15 minutes driving


HI,

what i know is that Lusail is 7km in length, and if the curicut is 10 km away then it makes it very close to Lusial (3 km)

HI,

what i know is that Lusail is 7km in length, and if the curicut is 10 km away then it makes it very close to Lusial (3 km)

Yes indeed, its very close, I meant 10 km from the starting point of Lusail. :)

Diar, do you have any infro about the infrastructure being implimented there? If there are dual or triple carriageways or roundabouts (la qaddar allah)? Thanks!

Yes indeed, its very close, I meant 10 km from the starting point of Lusail. :)

Diar, do you have any infro about the infrastructure being implimented there? If there are dual or triple carriageways or roundabouts (la qaddar allah)? Thanks!
loool! Yea... La qaddar Allah! :D

hi all,,

i have tried to identify the location of the circuit compared to Lusail on Google Earth..

apologive in advance for the quality.. i'm sure i have seen Doha master plan with Lusail masterplan some where will try to find it.

http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/9738/lusail1lb8.th.png (http://img325.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lusail1lb8.png)

part o the construction on the site is for the new visitor center which will be ready by end of this year..

if u ever passed by the site take a look.. this should be the place that will hold all admnistraton work (temporary) and expect to handle all guests and events..

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Yes indeed, its very close, I meant 10 km from the starting point of Lusail. :)

Diar, do you have any infro about the infrastructure being implimented there? If there are dual or triple carriageways or roundabouts (la qaddar allah)? Thanks!



does not have much details but i will ask and come back to you :)

Thanks alot for the pics and info QatariDiar...

guys what about the supertall ?

But in the end I am sure that Losail curcuit will become part of Losail Development--afterall, sooner or later the city will need to be expanded.

DO you know if there are going to be entraces to Losail from AL Shamal Highway--like from Umm Salal and Khraytiyat, which are not far?

Just thought I'd post this "useless" photo! This car was parked in the airport's parking lot...
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Omar, that's funny!

Hehe... Ya I know :D
But hey, it is kinda useful. Now we know one of the companies associated with the development... Sinohydro Corporation.. lol!

Dunno where to post this. Is there a thread dedicated to Qatari investments abroad? Qatari Diar's project in Morocco:


Grow to brand Qatari Diar’s Moroccan project

Qatari Diar prepares to launch Tangier’s new exclusive address – Al Houara

DOHA, 13 August: Qatari Diar – a major global player in real estate investment – has appointed Doha-based communications agency Grow to deliver the branding and communication campaign for the company’s first regional development in Tangier, Morocco.

Al Houara is set to be Tangier’s new exclusive address and tourism hub with world-class facilities including a five-star hotel, coastal chalets, exhibition centre, golf club, restaurants and a kasbah – an ancient-style bazaar – offering traditional handicrafts.

Grow will be responsible for developing Al Houara’s brand strategy in the lead-up to the project’s sales office launch, which is scheduled to open in the coming months.

‘In all aspects of Qatari Diar’s developments we establish new global standards from master planning to marketing by selecting agencies and partners that are high-calibre specialists in their field,’ said Leanne Arnold, director of marketing, Qatari Diar.

‘Under the direction of Grow, Al Houara’s brand will build on the benchmarks set by Qatari Diar’s Lusail development, but will be unique in its own creativity and high-impact marketing,’ she said.

any news on Lusail? anyone knows about any tower that is gona be constructed in Lusail?
by the way.. its true thats gona be finished by 2010? if so.. Qatar will look amazing..in 2010!!!!!

Yep! In 2010, the Pearl, New Airport, Lusail, highways, and a million hotels would be open for business. Dubai Towers Doha would have reached first or second floor. ;)

... And Barwa Tower would have got cancelled! :D:D

hehe..

... And Barwa Tower would have got cancelled! :D:D

i just asked one of the worker in diar he told it will be 105 floors, and they have new render, so the one we got is cancled

Havent heard anything new about it for a while!
To keep us waiting I took a couple of screen shots from their promotional video, so that we can take our sweet time and admire a little longer something they want us to see extremely briefly on the video :D

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Never had a chance to see the video before...
But it looks good. Why don't they show this stuff on TV? Such videos are called Ads. if they don't know!

I know.. they should start doing so from now!!! if they want people to join Lusail and get properties over there!! specially since it will be done in 2010

Hey Omar, go and watch this video on www.lusail.com ! :)
It's true their communication is not great, their site hasn't been updated since its launch. Our friend QatariDiar is doing the work for them. QatariDiar if you read this, please come back here to keep us updated on Lusail :D

Its a nice movie, but that old guy is really cheezy! What's up with that?

Hehe sounds like I spoke a bit fast, there's a fresh news from today concerning Qatari Diar:

Qatari Diar selects MICE Group Plc as global exhibitions partner

Qatari Diar - a major global force in real estate investment - has appointed MICE Group Plc to develop a state-of-the-art, 3D exhibition environment, which will represent the company's vision at distinguished international exhibitions in the Middle East and Europe throughout the remainder of 2006 and 2007.

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Left to right: Left to Right - Jaber Al-Ansari (Qatari Diar - Marketing Coordinator); Sawsan Sirri (Qatari Diar - Events Coordinator); Richard Gibbins (MICE - Senior Creative); and Sean Buckley (MICE - Account Director).

The new exhibition stand will make its debut in December at the world's biggest business to business real estate platform - Cityscape Dubai. Using MICE Group Plc's 3D booth, Qatari Diar will exhibit at this year's Cityscape Dubai, which hosted over 23, 000 visitors, in 2005.

'We have chosen MICE as our global exhibitions partner as Qatari Diar is committed to partnering with industry leaders who will help us achieve our long term marketing objectives and brand strategy,' said Leanne Arnold, Director of Marketing, Qatari Diar.

'Qatari Diar will work closely with MICE to develop an innovative exhibition environment that aims to convey our company's vision of sustainable development at international exhibitions, such as Cityscape and MIPIM Cannes,' she said.

As the name behind Qatar's largest domestic project, Lusail, and with upcoming project launches in Morocco, Egypt and Oman, Qatari Diar's latest communications appointment furthers the company's campaign to increase its worldwide reach.

Headquartered in the UK with over 40 offices worldwide, MICE Group Plc is an international marketing services group that consists of 64 companies, which provide experiential marketing solutions for the world's leading brands.

'MICE is looking forward to supporting Qatari Diar's integrated communications campaign by communicating the Qatari Diar brand and vision in a way that embodies the company's commitment to long-term investment in the communities where its projects are located,' said Brian Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer, MICE Group Plc.

'Our appointment as global exhibition partner to Qatari Diar is important to us because it reinforces our belief that the investment we have made in worldwide creativity and delivery capabilities are respected and understood by our international client base.

'Our goal is to create an exhibition experience for Qatari Diar which will set the company apart from other exhibitors and engage exhibition participants through a 3D space that utilises multi-media and interactive presentations and emulates the style, quality and high standard of Qatari Diar developments,' he said.

DAMAC forays into Doha property market with ‘The Piazza’- June 7, 2006, 10:49 am


Luxury lifestyle provider unveils ‘The Piazza’, a stunning 14-building Mediterranean themed residential project located inside the Lusail development’s exquisite Fox Hills community in Doha.

This real estate endeavor is due to stand out as one of the most beautiful undertakings in the Qatari capital.

‘Doha is the next natural step for DAMAC Properties. We believe that, in the future, Qatar will certainly stand out in the region as a dynamic country and a hub for tourism from countries the world over’, said Peter Riddoch, CEO at DAMAC Properties

‘We have faith in Qatar. The country’s growth in the last few years serves as evidence of the government’s strong commitment towards developing Qatar to stand out as an undisputed leader within the GCC,’ he added.

Riddoch reiterated: ‘Our launch marks our entrance into the Qatari real estate market. We have a long term plan and will be launching a number of other stunning projects in the future’.

The Piazza encompasses 600 studio, one, two, and three bedroom apartments, including residences with lush green gardens on the ground floor. The projects amenities comprise a jogging track, state of the art gym and health club, a juice bar, outdoor swimming pool and children’s pool, along with 24 hours maintenance and security.

Recently, DAMAC Properties launched two iconic projects within the Abu Dhabi. Dolphin Towers, a three-tower structure, including 400 one, two, and three bedroom luxury condominiums and 10 exclusive sea facing townhouses, will be located within the stunning Al Raha beach development. Oceanscape, an iconic mixed-use undertaking, including 184 one, two, and three bedroom apartments with state of the art finishing and 8 townhouses, is due to be positioned on the renowned Al Reem Island.

DAMAC is due to introduce soon exquisite projects outside the UAE, within the world acclaimed Beirut City Centre in Lebanon on the prime location of Omar Daouk and Fakhreddine streets, as well as in the new downtown area in Amman, Jordan. Press conferences to unveil those projects are planned to take place early in the summer.

DAMAC was recently honored with three prestigious Bentley International Awards 2005 in the categories of Best UAE Development for Marina Terrace, Best Architecture for Ocean Heights and Best Developer Website (www.damacproperties.com) at a ceremony in London on 4 November 2005.

The Bentley International Property Awards, now entering their 11th year, have been described as the ‘Oscars’ of the property industry. The aim of the awards is to distinguish the highest levels of achievement in a range of property-related fields. Categories cover a wide range of property and real estate related activities and services, including Development, Interior Design, Architecture, Property, Advertising, Marketing, and Estate Agency Services.

The total value of DAMAC Properties’ projects is over USD 4 billion. It is a subsidiary of DAMAC Holding, an accredited ISO 9002 company that has grown into a global conglomerate with more than 5,000 employees in 16 countries. Being the first private developer to make a commitment to Dubai’s real estate market, DAMAC properties has become a market leader with a strong sales record to its credit.

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the guy in the left looks like a gentleman :cool:

the guy in the left looks like a gentleman :cool:
lol! :hahaha:

lol! :hahaha:

he is a relative

he is a relative
lol! Sorry, I really didn't mean anything!

^^ no hard feeling :P

Just to let some of you know that there is a 3D model of Lusail in the QNH building on the Corniche. It is also the main QNB branch. Check it out.

Pic found in Flickr

Purplecat says about the pic: "they made a lake... " check it at http://www.flickr.com/photos/amandawupurple/310918542/

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wat do you mean

a lake thats not in the plan !!!

It looks like the pearl to me.

^^ Agree

By the way, when I saw Suzan's pic, i thought it might be that part, although it's not included in the master plan:

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But then I looked it up on Google Earth, and I found out that there is already something on this island, actually linked to the coast by a long road!!

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It looks like it is a palace with own harbor, some kind of own The Pearl Qatar ;)!! Wow!! Is it anything famous in Qatar? Do you guys know what it is?

Wow! and it has buildings in it!

By the way, when I saw Suzan's pic, i thought it might be that part, although it's not included in the master plan:

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But then I looked it up on Google Earth, and I found out that there is already something on this island, actually linked to the coast by a long road!!

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It looks like it is a palace with own harbor, some kind of own The Pearl Qatar ;)!! Wow!! Is it anything famous in Qatar? Do you guys know what it is?


Actually that's the former Amir''s palace, Sheik Khalifa Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Its is retreat and its also old. More than a year ago, I took phtoos from the plane of this area, but I am not sure where that thread went.

thats wat i wasgoing to say theres another one also alittel bit north

how do you take pics of google earth ?????

Keep the pic you want on the screen, then click on "Print screen" in the keyboard, then open Paint and Paste it
Then you can cut it and copy/paste it in another new paint.

thank you so much

Actually that's the former Amir''s palace, Sheik Khalifa Bin Hamad Al-Thani. Its is retreat and its also old. More than a year ago, I took phtoos from the plane of this area, but I am not sure where that thread went.

Thanks for the info! Do you mean Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al-Thani lives there at the moment?

Thanks for the info! Do you mean Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al-Thani lives there at the moment?

I am not sure if he lives there NOW, but this is his property. He has a lot of homes.

I found a pdf file on the environmental impact assessment of the project (www.cowi.com/NR/rdonlyres/166A9C53-9AAA-4DFE-A185-DAD33E86DF24/0/LusailMarineWorks_LOW.pdf), the paper is quite interesting, for instance, this shows the difference between the old and the new master plan, which was totally redesigned because of the seagrass cover:

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And I guess this is what works at Lusail look like at the moment:tongue2::lol: :

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Another pdf (www.cowi.com/NR/rdonlyres/F666ED03-44A6-4E21-9499-AB1CE5D9417B/0/02331703116e06alow.pdf) on water resources management (with a nice pic, that remains the most important:D)

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COWI has completed planning and design activities of the Lusail Development for Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company. This new large land development is located along the shoreline north of Doha and will cover an area of about 20 km2 which is about the same size as the entire Midtown and Lower Manhattan in New York.
The project will transform the present shoreline through dredging and reclamation, creating new islands, access channels and beaches. The fully developed new neighbouring will include low and high rise residential
housing for about 150,000 inhabitants.
Further, the development will include business, corporate and mixed use areas, as well as quality beaches with top class hotels, two golf courses, and an entertainment district.
Numerical modelling of flow and wave conditions as well as beach stability and sediment spill from dredging operations was made using the modelling systems MIKE 21 and LITPACK and formed an integrated part of the planning and design activities. A special point of interest was the flushing of the canals to ensure proper water quality and the design of 19 beaches surrounded by exclusive residential villas and international high class hotels.

Factual Box:
• Dredging /Excavation of 24 mill. m3
• Reclamation/land filling of 17 mill. m3
• Block walls, 10 km
• Rock revetments, 21 km
• Beaches, 19 locations, 4 km

Massilia, you've been on fire recently. Keep em comin'.

nice massilia

Wow Massilia, this is great!

still we dont know about the towers in that area :sleepy:

Thank you Qatarifreak. However, I think Qatar itself is on fire recently ;)

hello......

This will show you everything including pics on the Lusail Development and the DOHA CONVENTION CENTRE......... enjoy


http://www.qataridiar.com/

I dont know why this thread isnt a sticky, its quite a huge project, if not the biggest in Qatar. Is there anything you can do about this Halawala?

Thank you Qatarifreak. However, I think Qatar itself is on fire recently ;)

lol... both figuratively and literally! :lol:

thanks for the site :)

I dont know why this thread isnt a sticky, its quite a huge project, if not the biggest in Qatar. Is there anything you can do about this Halawala?

Well, I can; but new details and progress is slow; maybe? WHat do the other guys think--sticky??

Agree...
It should be sticky

yep sticky allright

Well, yes this thread is kinda dead. But it's a really important project. I think it deserves a sticky...

it deserves a sticky

why don't we make a thread about this on the construction updates

NOTHINGS GOING ON IN LUSAIL RIGHT NOW......WHEN IT STARTS ...THREA D SHUD BE MADE..

the site says they are working in the marina district, I`m sure they`r workin in something.

well i saw construction going on, and a i saw a cement factory, trucks and green cranes. I was going to capture photos but my mobile went dead.

I agree with hazeem. We should wait. Even if construction has started we still have no clue about what is going on. Not even a single pic!!

Construction on the landfills and reclaimation has started but still not the infrastructure.

Qatar's $65bn non-energy mega projects start to emerge

Fly into Doha these days and the coastal landfill on the airport site and The Pearl-Qatar manmade island are very visible. So too is the massive Lusail project reclamation next to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel for a new township to house 200,000 residents and the Qatar Energy City. Lusail will cost up to $20 billion to complete by 2020.

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Lusail's Marina District

Delegates to the MEED conference on non-energy projects in Doha this week heard a series of vibrant presentations outlining progress to date and plans for the future.

In the keynote address Minister of Finance Yousef Hussain Kamal pointed out that almost half the $130 billion earmarked for investment over the next six years will be in the non-energy sectors.

The land reclamation for the $5.5 billion new airport is finished and the runways are clearly seen from the air. This airport occupies a site one quarter of the size of the whole of metropolitan Doha, and when fully developed will be able to handle 50 million passengers a year, a similar number to Frankfurt or Paris' Charles de Gualle. It will open in 2009 and has the second longest runway in the world to handle A380 super jumbos with ease.

At the same time the $10 billion Pearl-Qatar offshore island, also adjacent to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel is now complete, and construction work is in progress, albeit apartment handovers are running over a year behind schedule. This finely detailed, 400-hectare island is now expected to be finished by 2010 and will be a home to 40,000 residents in a Monaco-style environment.

QFC sold-out
Non-energy business and finance projects are also moving forward. Qatar Financial Centre CEO & Director General, Stuart Pearce told the MEED conference that 33 licenses have now been issued with a target of 70 set for mid-year.

The QFC's bright stainless steel building will be occupied by the end of April and such is the level of demand that the QFC has already had to lease 20 floors on a second building expected to be full by the end of this year.

Meanwhile, the Qatar Education City now has 800 students on five campuses and rapidly expanding, while the impressive Qatar Science & Technology Park is under construction using more steel in its building than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Lusail Waterfront next
Returning to the $20 billion Lusail township on 35 square kilometers of land north of the Ritz Carlton, the conference was informed that the Lusail Waterfront comprising 46 plots including 39 residential towers of up to 24 storeys would be the next part of this massive project to go ahead.

The obvious comparison to be drawn is with Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence and the Dubai Marina. Non-GCC nationals will be able to buy on 99-year leases, a contrast with the 100 per cent freehold available on The Pearl-Qatar.

It is hardly surprising that Doha is now looking at light railway and metro options for its new urban landscape, as officials revealed at the MEED event.

They are working on very conservative population projections of a 1.2 to 1.3 million Qatar population within 10-15 years compared with 950,000 today, while some commentators think two million is more realistic.

^^^One of the most interesting articles I've read.

I never knew Qatar's population was 950,000 now. I thought it was somewhere in the neighborhood of 750,000.

acctully its 850,000 but with 200,000 more on lusail we will strike a million

Finally some news about this! :D
Although I'm a bit disappointed! I mean up to 24 storeys? That doesn't sound tall... At all! :(

Finally some news about this! :D
Although I'm a bit disappointed! I mean up to 24 storeys? That doesn't sound tall... At all! :(

Its meant to satisfy the demand of housing, I think. So, building highter buildings will only create much more space than needed. But look at Dubai Marina, the first five or six buildings were also less than 25 stories, but now they are building 100+skyscrapers in that area! Maybe we will see the same senario happening here.

Its meant to satisfy the demand of housing, I think. So, building highter buildings will only create much more space than needed. But look at Dubai Marina, the first five or six buildings were also less than 25 stories, but now they are building 100+skyscrapers in that area! Maybe we will see the same senario happening here.
Well, maybe you're right... I hope you're right.
But reading the article again... They said 39 towers! That's too much. 5 or 6 are fine, but 39! :nuts:

acctully its 850,000 but with 200,000 more on lusail we will strike a million

Building more houses does not increase the population!!!

In Dubai most of the new properties were sold to overseas investors, particularly Russians, who were lured by residence permits. I cant see this happening in Qatar. Who is going to buy these propoerties???

"""Qatar Science & Technology Park is under construction using more steel in its building than the Eiffel Tower in Paris"".


i never knew that!!!!!!

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Whats the name of the Island right of Lusail?
Its looks like the nautilus island

i think ur talkin about the islands on RIGHT..........its the entertainment city


nautilus is a bit away from lusail...

hehe, u corrented me, its right. But i mostly put left accidentaly :D:, now seeing lusail.com, its nautilus island

Lusail Now.
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loong way to go......!!!!....

Salman man...do you know what is this..is it a cement factory or something? Anyway thanks for the pic, I think the first one we got from Lusail :)

Yeah... It does look like some kind of factory.
Maybe they have a plant on site just like The Pearl?

even the airport construction site has dozen of them......

I was going to get a pic of it before, but i failed

I guess they are cement factories, and you guys are welcome I was there anyway :)

where the hell is alwaab city project i have been looking for days and btw alwaabcity is already having thouse factoreys withe big holes in the ground probably for underground parking

al waab is close to khalifa stadium......

yes very near to it why do you ask ?

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The first Building in Lusail that is almost ready...



It is the Visitors Center .... I took those photos today... :)




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Thanks for the pic Superinfiniti, looks wonderful! Where is the visitor's center located though?

^^ Thanx .... It is to the north of the Ritz Carlton ... After Al Shafallah to the right ... you can't miss it :)

^^ yhanx man, weird I didnt see it.

hmmmm. never saw it

Cool Superinfiniti! Thanks! Means it will be full of Lusail models soon:cheers:

This means we can start putting up individual threads for each of the Lusail projects and then put them in a Lusail section. Well I couldn't... but it's a good idea.

Looks very nice superinfiniti....

@bhaggy3. We still don't have any towers to put them as separate threads in the sub-forum.