U/C: Al Maha Sofitel Hotel Doha

[MillenniaL]

The Al Maha Sofitel will be located in West Bay Doha and will consist of twin 27 story towers with 300 rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, banquet and meeting facilities, extensive leisure, fitness and recreational facilities, and is scheduled for completion by mid 2007. It will be managed by the Accor Hotels.

[omarmakki]

Any renders??

[Halawala]

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2416/copyof13mr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Wa to do interiors for Al Maha Sofitel


SOUTH West Architecture, one of the leading engineering consultants in Qatar and the developers of the Al-Mirqab Tourism Company-owned Al Maha Project, an impressive twin residential towers and hotel development (total area of 52,000sq meters) under construction in the West Bay of Doha, has appointed Dubai-based, Wa International to undertake the interior design scope for the hotel, part of the Sofitel group of Accor managed properties.

Apart from its unique design recommendations, Wa International was selected to design the interiors for the Al Maha Sofitel Hotel because of its work currently underway on a number of other Accor-run properties, including a 450-room Sofitel under construction at the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Residence development, Dubai; the Zamzam Sofitel Tower in Mekka and the Sofitel Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia.
“The Sofitel brand is very strong throughout the world and it has a great deal of flair. We want to blend it with a little Arabic style and colour to create a unique environment.“ said Claire Craig, design director, Wa International. “Accor has a real passion for their business and we share their desire to create environments which guests can really enjoy and identify with.”
In a luxury hotel market dominated by the Anglo-Saxon model, Sofitel insists on positioning its specific French touch as a point of difference and has given to talented interior designers the task of recreating a certain art de vivre.
‘’We are convinced that all the key elements are combined with Al Maha Sofitel West Bay to create an extremely successful project both financially and image wise’’ says Christophe Landais, managing director for Accor Middle East.
The Al Maha Sofitel Hotel in Doha offers a luxurious and majestic feeling of space with no shortage of exquisite materials and furnishings. The impressive dimensions of the lobby and public areas harmonize these finishes beautifully leaving the guest with a feeling of decadent luxury and comfort.
The lobby is spacious and architectural but with a warm contemporary elegance featuring splashes of colour on the unique pieces of furniture and tone on tone finishes. To tie in with the regional style, beautiful back-lit mashrabiya panels are incorporated giving the reception a dramatic backdrop. Grand staircases lead up to the first floor giving the space glamour and a regal quality. Beyond the staircase stands a stunning contemporary sculptural water feature designed to reflect shards of light around the entrance to the scenic lifts.
The rooms are fresh, contemporary and moody with highlights of exotic colours in appreciation of the rich and diverse culture of this region. The bathroom is light and airy with frosted glass doors and a sliding partition next to the bath, opening the space to the room and giving it a stylish high-tech yet intimate feel.
The Al Maha Sofitel Hotel, with 300 bays will boast specialty restaurants, a cigar lounge, ballroom, spa facilities, health club, squash court, swimming pool, tea house and penthouse on the 24th floor. Piling works started in December last year and the hotel, covering more than 5000 sq meters, is scheduled for completion in March 2008.
Founded in London in 1978 and based in Dubai since 1993, Wa International is also carrying out design work in Dubai, London, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jeddah, Karachi and Zanzibar.

[dave550]

Is this gonna be built near the four seasons?

[Halawala]

I think so. I read another article about it and they mentioned it being in West Bay.. Plus, you can see the twin towers they are building now in the background in the picture above

[Qatar4Ever]

Nice. I love it. Coz it will add character to that specific area.

[dave550]

I hope that they don't over do it, cause then it is just gonna be boring and typical

[omarmakki]

It's good having more twin towers in Doha. But I feel that they're all kinda similar... They all have domes on top for example...

[Qatar4Ever]

But domes are good at least the skyline will have some sort of style or theme to it not jsut random buildings.

[Halawala]

Suzan there is a thread for this already since last year! :)

[suzan]

Opssssssss
heheheh Thanks!

[ChaoticTranquility]

surprise.

here are some high-quality renderings of the hotel. looks quite high-rolling, if you ask me.

enjoy.

kuwaiti_patriot

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3529/exteriorrenderingrx5.jpg

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3492/lobbyrenderingna5.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/1876/standardroomrenderingvp3.jpg

[Halawala]

^^^ Thanks KP for the photos! Great Hotel.

[suzan]

Wow~ nice pics! thx for sharing!

By the way, the lamp is really weird.

[Massilia]

Thanks for the big renders!
Found this article about the interior designer :

Dubai based interior design consultancy wins prestigious hotel contract in Qatar

South West Architecture, one of the leading Engineering Consultants in the state of Qatar and the developers of the Al-Mirqab Tourism Company-owned Al Maha Project, an impressive twin residential towers and hotel development (total area of 52,000sq meters) under construction in the West Bay of Doha, has appointed Dubai-based, wa international to undertake the interior design scope for the hotel, part of the Sofitel group of ACCOR managed properties.

http://www.ameinfo.com/images/news/8/21838-lobby.jpg
Ground lobby.

Apart from its unique design recommendations, wa international was selected to design the interiors for the Al Maha Sofitel Hotel because of its work currently underway on a number of other ACCOR-run properties, including a 450-room Sofitel under construction at the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Residence development, Dubai; the Zamzam Sofitel Tower in Mekka and the Sofitel Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia.

' The Sofitel brand is very strong throughout the world and it has a great deal of flair. We want to blend it with a little Arabic style and colour to create a unique environment.' said Claire Craig, Design Director, wa international. 'It's good to work with ACCOR again, they have a real passion for their business and we share their desire to create environments which guests can really enjoy and identify with, she adds.

In a luxury hotel market dominated by the Anglo-Saxon model, Sofitel insists on positioning its specific French touch as a point of difference and has given to talented interior designers the task of recreating a certain art de vivre.

''We are convinced that all the key elements are combined with Al Maha Sofitel West Bay to create an extremely successful project both financially and image wise'' says Christophe Landais, Managing Director for ACCOR Middle East.

The Al Maha Sofitel Hotel in Doha offers a luxurious and majestic feeling of space with no shortage of exquisite materials and furnishings. The impressive dimensions of the lobby and public areas harmonize these finishes beautifully leaving the guest with a feeling of decadent luxury and comfort.

The lobby is spacious and architectural but with a warm contemporary elegance featuring splashes of colour on the unique pieces of furniture and tone on tone finishes. To tie in with the regional style, beautiful back-lit mashrabiya panels are incorporated giving the reception a dramatic backdrop. Grand staircases lead up to the first floor giving the space glamour and a regal quality. Beyond the staircase stands a stunning contemporary sculptural water feature designed to reflect shards of light around the entrance to the scenic lifts.

The rooms are fresh, contemporary and moody with highlights of exotic colours in appreciation of the rich and diverse culture of this region. The bathroom is light and airy with frosted glass doors and a sliding partition next to the bath, opening the space to the room and giving it a stylish high-tech yet intimate feel.

Al Maha Sofitel Hotel, with 300 bays will boast specialty restaurants, a cigar lounge, ballroom, spa facilities, health club, squash court, swimming pool, tea house and penthouse on the 24th floor. Piling works started in December last year and the hotel, covering more than 5000 sq meters, is scheduled for completion in March 2008.

Founded in London in 1978 and based in Dubai since 1993, wa international is also carrying out design work in Dubai, London, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jeddah, Karachi and Zanzibar.

[Qatar Son 333]

kuwaiti_patriot thanks alot for the pictures its great how the hotel looks especally the tower its self

[Halawala]

Guys, can someone check where is this tower? According to the article, piling work started in December 2005, and its more than a year later. They should have started now.

[4I.â.B4]

where you can see the Mirgab towers behind

[bhaggy3]

where you can see the Mirgab towers behind

Again, the render does not neccesarily suggest where the Towers are in West Bay.

[4I.â.B4]

yes i know

[Greg]

[QUOTE=kuwaiti_patriot;11826417]surprise.

here are some high-quality renderings of the hotel. looks quite high-rolling, if you ask me.

enjoy.

kuwaiti_patriot

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3529/exteriorrenderingrx5.jpg

such a lovely design. Somehow I think that Qatar has a bit more style than Dubai.:)

[4I.â.B4]

......

[Halawala]

^^^ Sorry buddy, no advertising allowed!!

[Massilia]

This project is U/C right in front of the Four Seasons, next to the Moevenpick, there is a handwritten board mentioning it...

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ that section in west bay is full of hotels they should even propose a resort in a sea side plot... maybe demlolish an embassy or 2 lol

[ahmad.oustwani]

Yeah i think they should move all embassies to a different area......or maybe all embassies in Doha on one block....it will be easier fir everybody.....

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ thats a problem since the embassies over there are already near each other moving them might cause problems...... but i support moving them away from westbay those plots provide important hotel and resort land's !!!

[ahmad.oustwani]

i know.....indeeed.....alot of them are straight on the beach......its not like they swim and tan during lunch hour......

[Massilia]

It's here in the foreground:

http://i31.tinypic.com/qzk5dc.jpg

[Qatar Son 333]

the one at the bottom or the middle ?

[Massilia]

bottom
middle=Yohan Tower

[Massilia]

http://i25.tinypic.com/2cdjwav.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2hhoboh.jpg

[amnesia]

its funny how in Doha and Dubai, they can build multibillion dollar buildings, but can't bother to put a proper sitting area/security booth.

[Qatar Son 333]

^^ all those construction workers really deserve more since there humans like us.... thank god barwa albaraha is bieng built....

[gulfexpress]

its funny how in Doha and Dubai, they can build multibillion dollar buildings, but can't bother to put a proper sitting area/security booth.

I dont mean to sidetrack from the thread topic, but I could imagine if you'd ask the construction companies,

"WHY dont you build some sitting/resting areas and propper securicty booths for the construstion workeres?"

thier response could be something along the lines of:

(with a confused look, and a raised eyebrow) "Why? cause f**K'em thats why"

[amnesia]

that's why I'm working hard with the Human Rights Authority to make a difference.