T/O: Hilton Doha (105m, 28 floors)

[dave550]

Simplex has already undertaken projects worth Rs15bn abroad in the past. Presently, we are executing an EPC Contract of Qatar Petroleum that has been directly awarded from Qatar Government. Recently, Simplex has also bagged a project worth Rs1.06bn for New Doha Hotels Company for construction and completion of a 7 Star Hotel "Hilton Doha" in Qatar :rock: . The company has floated its first JV outside country in Bahrain with the local partner. The new company Almoayyed WLL, a 50:50 partnership with Simplex and Almoayyed Group (one of the largest business houses of Bahrain), would have a paid up equity capital of Rs60mn.
Simplex Infrastructures Ltd.
January 30, 2006
http://www.indiainfoline.com/view/300106.html

[dave550]

Is it true that the Hilton that is probably now U/C in Doha is a 7 Stars Hotel. Something doesn't sound right!!

[omarmakki]

I just googled this and this showed up...
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=6&section=0&article=76054&d=10&m=1&y=2006

Looks like this 7-star hotel is going to be in Jeddah after all, not Doha...

[dave550]

Thank you Omarmakki. I knew something didn't sound right

[omarmakki]

Thank you Omarmakki. I knew something didn't sound right
No problem... ;)

[Greg]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v730/Greg8000/111203_dohar.jpg
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Hilton International has today announced the appointment and signing of a 15 year Management Contract to open and operate a new Hilton Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The 320-room property will be the first Hilton hotel in Qatar and will be operated on behalf of New Doha Hotel Company.
"The Middle East region is experiencing strong growth, both as a business and leisure destination, and we are pleased to be opening Hilton Doha as the country is developing rapidly," said Rudi Jagersbacher, Vice President Arabian Peninsula, Hilton International, at the company's press conference, held on December 8, 2003.

"Qatar shows enormous potential with the commercial opportunities of the largest non-associated gas field and 3rd largest natural gas reserves in the world. Qatar has a thriving banking industry and is an important regional conference centre. Doha in particular, has a rich mix of Arabic culture and heritage plus new metropolitan shopping, leisure and entertainment attractions which has stimulated tourism growth of 32% annually" added Jagersbacher.

Hilton had earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New Doha Hotel Company on behalf of the hotel's owner and Nadir Badruddin - Managing Director and partner, to build the US$ 60 million development in the upmarket Al Dafnah district on the prestigious Corniche. The development team consists of: Project Management: Hamarain Project Management (HPM), Architects and Consultants: Crang and Boake, Consultants: Sabex Engineering.

Hilton Doha will comprise two floors of public areas together with a 20-floor guestroom tower, with all guestrooms featuring sea views of the Gulf. The hotel's facilities will include a dedicated conference wing with meeting rooms and a ballroom, three restaurants, extensive leisure, fitness, recreation facilities and underground parking. The opening of Hilton Doha is scheduled for December 2005. :?

[zx]

[IMG]
The opening of Hilton Doha is scheduled for December 2005. :?

Maybe December 2007, they did not build the ground floor yet.

[Qatar4Ever]

We might get paris hilton at the opening cermony.

[Skoulikimou]

We might get paris hilton at the opening cermony.
i will be there :cheers:

[HiJazzey]

You won't be the only one, if she comes :D

[Halawala]

They already finished the foundation works for this project. The whole project might take more than a year to finish... I wonder though why didnt they start on it before. The article above dates from 2004 if I am not mistaken??

[Tosco]

interesting design...

[Halawala]

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8135/image001778un.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The first two floors are almost done. Work is so slow for this project but hopefully they will work fast.

[YeMeNi_guy]

how many floors will there be?

[Halawala]

From the posts above:

"Hilton Doha will comprise two floors of public areas together with a 20-floor guestroom tower, with all guestrooms featuring sea views of the Gulf."

[YeMeNi_guy]

oh....:D

[suzan]

First Qatari hotel for the Group

Hilton International has today announced the appointment and signing of a 15 year Management Contract to open and operate a new Hilton Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The 320-room property will be the first Hilton hotel in Qatar and will be operated on behalf of New Doha Hotel Company.

"The Middle East region is experiencing strong growth, both as a business and leisure destination, and we are pleased to be opening Hilton Doha as the country is developing rapidly," said Rudi Jagersbacher, Vice President Arabian Peninsula, Hilton International, at the company's press conference, held on December 8, 2003.

"Qatar shows enormous potential with the commercial opportunities of the largest non-associated gas field and 3rd largest natural gas reserves in the world. Qatar has a thriving banking industry and is an important regional conference centre. Doha in particular, has a rich mix of Arabic culture and heritage plus new metropolitan shopping, leisure and entertainment attractions which has stimulated tourism growth of 32% annually" added Jagersbacher.

Hilton had earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New Doha Hotel Company on behalf of the hotel's owner and Nadir Badruddin - Managing Director and partner, to build the US$ 60 million development in the upmarket Al Dafnah district on the prestigious Corniche. The development team consists of: Project Management: Hamarain Project Management (HPM), Architects and Consultants: Crang and Boake, Consultants: Sabex Engineering.

Hilton Doha will comprise two floors of public areas together with a 20-floor guestroom tower, with all guestrooms featuring sea views of the Gulf. The hotel's facilities will include a dedicated conference wing with meeting rooms and a ballroom, three restaurants, extensive leisure, fitness, recreation facilities and underground parking.

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/1228/hiltondohaff5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[suzan]

Pics of construction site.
http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/3300/p8250116iq6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Massilia]

Very cool pic, thanks! It totally matches the render that was posted here earlier:

http://www.al3nabi.net/upload/show.php?pic=95923

[Massilia]

By the way the title should be changed, it has 26 floors.

[omarmakki]

It looks much smaller in reality than in the render. Don't you think?
Anyhow, thanks for the photo Massilia...

[Halawala]

Blurry Image again, but at least better than nothing :)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6152/09090619eh5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Halawala]

Today
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/2163/28100620th1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[omarmakki]

Some rather surprising progress, I have to say...

[Halawala]

Well, yes work here was tooo slow to START. But, once it started it is firing up like a rocket (knock wood ;)) almost 4 new floors since October (which is slower than Burj Dubai in Dubai) but good enough here in DOHA.. LOooL! :P

[suzan]

November 17, 2006

The resolution looks a little blurry!
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/7857/pb090128eu0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Halawala]

Nice Pic, Suzan! The hotel is really going up fast--but it really does look small.

[omarmakki]

Agree... It does look so small next to the Four Seasons!

[Qatar Son 333]

but still that area is full of hotels especally when the 5 hotels of city center open

[omarmakki]

but still that area is full of hotels especally when the 5 hotels of city center open
Yeah... Imagine the cars that'll be in that area! :drool:

[Qatar Son 333]

were gonna sink in the sea if more cars come to this contry but i guss dubai towers will be the only thing poping out in the middel of the ocean lol

[Qatar Son 333]

if it gets built

[Massilia]

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8025/310224146f83f7a48a1bcyi7.jpg
(from flickr)

[Qatar Son 333]

nice !!!!!!!!! cool thanks massilia

[Halawala]

Thanks Bert! Looking good!

[suzan]

December 22, 2006

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1371/pc140227sc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

From side:
http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/7694/pc140228zy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Massilia]

Thanks! It looks less tiny from the side! ; )

[Halawala]

!Gracias para las fotos! I hope they start the cladding soon!

[Qatar Son 333]

thats the coolest this tower is quick dont you think WoW

[4I.â.B4]

Interesting pics

[Halawala]

From the front it looks tiny! But from the side it looks average. Dont you think it looks somewhat like the Movenpick?

[Qatar Son 333]

yes indeed it kind of looks like that

[suzan]

Jan 26, 2007

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6853/dsc00111zr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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[4I.â.B4]

wow

[Qatar Son 333]

thats so nic

[Halawala]

Looks really nice and taller than before. Merci Suzana!

[4I.â.B4]

^^ ah...Halawala vous pouvez parler français
:lol: :D:

[Massilia]

Superb!! You speak french Thaaron? Thumbs up! :D

[4I.â.B4]

yes, but not professional. Yet i'm still learning to.

[omarmakki]

Great updates... Thanks Suzan :)

[Halawala]

Actually, today I read from the sign that Hilton Hotel is 28 stories tall--not 20 floors. So, I will update it.

[4I.â.B4]

yay!

[Qatar Son 333]

thats cool thank goodness its taller

[superinfiniti]

Actually, today I read from the sign that Hilton Hotel is 28 stories tall--not 20 floors. So, I will update it.

You are right .... now it is 21 floors :lol:

[4I.â.B4]

yay, so it will be quite high.

[Massilia]

8 more floors? sweet surprise :cheers: :)

[Halawala]

I dont know if they made it higher, since the renders show only up to 20 stories tall.

[Massilia]

by QATARI 4 EVER
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5720/11pg2.jpg

[4I.â.B4]

rising pretty fast

[Qatar Son 333]

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2: woooow :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

[bhaggy3]

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4402/dsc00338jw6.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00338jw6.jpg)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4994/dsc00337jg6.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00337jg6.jpg)

Taken Today, rising fast.

[4I.â.B4]

needs to get dressed up:lol:

[Halawala]

Soon, the Hilton will overtower the FOUR SEASONS:

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9453/hiltonaj6.jpg

PHOTO FOUND IN FLICKR:

[suzan]

Nice pic there!!
Yes! It is getting taller!

[Massilia]

Awesome pic...it's been my desktop background for a couple of days now!:)

[suzan]

March 16, 2007

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/9788/dsc01391ql5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9389/dsc01392fw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[AlexanderSS]

Thanks for the pictures again, again, again... When will Hilton Doha be completed? (I'm going to Qatar in the autumn, and I have tons of Hilton points)

[LittleLouChang]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e342/Malekox/Qatar%20Feb%202007/HiltonDoha.jpg

[omarmakki]

Beautiful pics Suzan and LittleLouChang... The building is rising quickly. They still have about 5 more floors to go...

[yaasar]

Isnt it a little too thin from this angle??

[suzan]

April 7, 2007

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/6029/dsc01595nv9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Massilia]

Thanks, cladding still has not started?

[Halawala]

Thanks Suzan, here are my pics!

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/752/l1000694edited1ew6.jpg

[AlexanderSS]

All 28 floors is nearly finished, 2 more to go.

[Qatar Son 333]

i cant wait its one great tower :)

[Halawala]

Another one of my signature photos:

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/1462/l1000693edited1ej3.jpg

[AlexanderSS]

Thanks Halawala, nice shot!

[suzan]

Got a picture of the entrance of the hotel.. quite nice..

http://www.highpointrendel.com/images/news/hilton_lrg.jpg

[Qatar Son 333]

suzan thats not hilton hotel thats the four seasons hotel while construction sorry but no btw that picture is the hotel faceing the sea you can see water in the pic if you want google earth proof i will give you

[qatari 4 ever]

new render

http://www.ttnworldwide.com/source/25/01/images/HiltonDoha.jpg

[Qatar Son 333]

I know its small but i have to admit that picture is incredable !!! WooW

[suzan]

:eek2:^^

[suzan]

May 12, 2007

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/7465/dsc01719uq8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Halawala]

It just keeps growing and growing. Hope they start the cladding soon.

[Massilia]

Original viewpoint :)
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/2486/4961133687be7d37629owf4.jpg

[suzan]

^^ That pic is awesome!!!!!!!!! I wana do that!!

[Massilia]

Right in the middle...imposing from this angle! :eek:

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9993/56443696260454dd9a3brc1.jpg

[suzan]

Nice one!!!^^ Cladding should start!

[nihad]

it will luk good among the ohers...

[nihad]

it will luk good among the others...

[4I.â.B4]

which is kempinski hotel in the pic?

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ what are you talikng about !!! this is hilton hotel !!!

[Qatarifreak]

Qatarson,
You really crack me up with your responses to people. LOL. Maybe try to sound a little less judgmental. Either way, you make me laugh.

[Massilia]

^^Lol indeed :lol: , it's fine though, qatarson just be diplomatic towards non qatar participants not to scare them away!!:tongue2:

[Qatar Son 333]

no but seriously its supposed to be hilton !

[Halawala]

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/2605/303copygb4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
By Halawala (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/Halawala), shot with D-LUX 3 (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=D-LUX+3&make=LEICA) at 2007-08-06
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[suzan]

Finally!!! :D

[Qatar4Ever]

i think its ugly, they should standerize all the building facing the shore in that area so they blend in with the already exisiting four seasons hotel!!

[Qatar Son 333]

Halawala thanks for the major update to the dead fourm :D suzan i agree with you 1,000,000 percent :D

[Massilia]

i think its ugly, they should standerize all the building facing the shore in that area so they blend in with the already exisiting four seasons hotel!!

Well, I think that eventually there will be some kind of pattern in that area with Four Seasons, Mirgab Towers and Ritaj Al Rayyan which all have the same classic style and have domes in common...but this West Bay area is for sure developped in a very heterogeneous manner!

[suzan]

http://www.hpm.ae/06%20hilton%20hotel%20-%20doha.jpg

[Massilia]

:drool:
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/669/4961133687be7d37629owf4dq7.jpg

[Massilia]

Cool render Suzan, did you guys notice the cladding is different from the original render? (http://www.al3nabi.net/upload/show.php?pic=95923) I like this latest one better, I personally hope it's the latest version : )

[omarmakki]

Beautiful pic there Bert! Thanks :)

[kbboy]

:drool:
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/669/4961133687be7d37629owf4dq7.jpg

That's quite a decent skyline starting to show up. :happy:

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ i agree :D

[Massilia]

I got pics from last week I didnt have time to post:

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1736/p9225041vp0.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3461/p9225042xj5.jpg

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/9599/p9225044vz9.jpg

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7836/p9225047da3.jpg

[Halawala]

It cladding is complted here, this tower is going to look fine! Thanks Bert for the update here.

[Qatar Son 333]

i love this tower

[suzan]

Great!!
Thanks Massilia!
It's great to see new participation with regards to taking pictureS!!!!! :D

[Massilia]

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3229/dsc00263zq2.jpg

[Qatar Son 333]

Nice !!!! thanks for the update :D

[ahmad.oustwani]

thanks alot for the update massilia.........this tower is looking good.....

[suzan]

Feb 16, 08
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3306/dsc04329ol9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Halawala]

Time to change it to T/O (topped-off)! Great Hotel BTW!

[Qatar Son 333]

Yes the location which is 360 degree waterfront view is great !

btw does anyone know if there will be some retail outlets in the hotel ? like a mini mall or somthing ?

[wakrah-wi-bas]

i wonder if Paris Hilton will attend the opening.

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ :lol::lol::lol:

[Massilia]

Top hoteliers visit Hilton Doha site

Published: Monday, 26 May, 2008, 02:50 AM Doha Time

http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/images/2008/5/26/2_220692_1_248.jpg
Nassetta (centre) and other senior executives at the Hilton Doha site in West Bay

HILTON Doha, which is slated to open in the second quarter of 2009, was visited by senior Hilton Hotels Corporation executives recently.
They included Hilton Hotels Corporation president and chief executive Chris Nassetta, president (Middle East & Africa) Jean-Paul Herzog, vice-president (Arabian Peninsula & Indian Ocean) Essam Abouda, Hilton Doha general manager Mohamed Hamza and New Doha Hotel Company managing director Nadir Badruddin.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is a leading global hospitality company, with some 3,000 hotels and 500,000 rooms in more than 80 countries.
The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best-known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, and the Waldorf-Astoria Collection.

[ahmad.oustwani]

Are Paris and Nike Hilton coming here for the opening by any chance? Why 2nd quarter of 2009.......its so far....thats like a year from now.......

[love-qatar]

yes its look ready from out so why they need 8 months to open it

[Massilia]

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[love-qatar]

thanx for the pics
look nice

[Halawala]

Latest Photo, with the Hilton Logo finally in place!
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2980/dsc000402rb0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[nihad]

hey its almost done..

[nihad]

any news of opening..??

[amnesia]

http://hiltonqatar.com/

[Sinan]

Very impressive!!!

How much has land prices reached in this area?

[ezin]

nice tower keep it up