# The Pearl Island

The Pearl Island (Arabic: جزيرة اللؤلؤة, romanized: jazirat alluwlua) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island with an area of nearly 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi). It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. As of 2018, there were 27,000 residents.
Once fully completed, The Pearl was expected to create over 32 kilometers of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 18,831 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2018.
In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion. It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.

## Residential development

Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes, including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean, and European culture. The Pearl Island is divided into 12 districts (also referred to as precincts), each of which has a distinct architectural style.

### Porto Arabia Towers

Total number of towers will be 31 with a total of 4,700 apartments. The address format is Unit 1234, 1 Porto Arabia. Some references use PA-1 for convenience.
| Tower Number | Parcel | Tower Name | Developer | Status |
| 1 | 1 | One | UDC | Complete |
| 2 | 2A | Two / Fardhan | UDC | Complete |
| 3 | 2B | | UDC | Complete |
| 4 | 3A | California | UDC | Complete |
| 5 | 3B | Florida | UDC | Complete |
| 6 | 4 | | UDC | Complete Summer 2009 |
| 7 | 5 | | UDC | Complete |
| 8, 9, 10 | 6A, C, D | Sabban | Sabban | Complete |
| 11 | 7A | United | UDC | Complete |
| 12 | 7B | | UDC | Under construction. Structure complete. |
| 13 | 8A | | The Land | Complete |
| 14 | 8B | Tuscan | The Land | Complete January 2011 |
| 15 | 9A | Monaco | The Land | Complete |
| 16 | 9B | Tuscan / VIP | The Land | Complete September 2010 |
| 17 | 10A | Monaco | The Land | In construction. Outside almost complete. |
| 18 | 10B | Tuscan | The Land | Complete |
| 19 | 11A | La Riviera | First Qatar | Complete |
| 20 | 11B | Monaco | The Land | Complete |
| 21 | 12 | Jumanah Tower 2 | Al Bandary Real Estate | Complete |
| 22 | 13A | | UDC | Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013). |
| 23 | 13B | | UDC | Concrete structure almost complete (Feb 2013). |
| 24 | 14A | Denata / Denat Qatar | Capital Investment / Asteco | Complete |
| 25 | 14B | | H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah | Complete |
| 26 | 15A | | H.H.Shk.Srour Bui Mohamed Al Nahyan, Mr. Ali Ibrah | Complete |
| 27 | 15B | | The Land | Complete |
| 28 | 16A | Jumana | Salam Bounain | Complete |
| 29 | 16B | 29 | | Complete |
| 30 | 17 | Burj Elegante | | Complete July 2012. |
| 31 | 18 | 31 | UDC | Complete |

### Viva Bahriya Towers

There will be 29 towers in total. The address format is "Unit 1234, 1 Viva Bahriya", with "VB‑1" being the shorter, convenient version.
| Tower Number | Tower Name | Developer | Status |
| 1 | | | Construction not started |
| 2 | | | |
| 3 | Imperial Ruby | Durrat Al Doha / QIB | In construction |
| 4 | Imperial Diamond | Durrat Al Doha / QIB | In construction |
| 5 | Casablanca | Durrat Al Doha / QIB | Complete January 2018 |
| 6 | Imperial Opal | Durrat Al Doha / QIB | In construction |
| 7 | | | Complete |
| 10 | Bilal Pearl Suites | AHB | Complete December 2011 |
| 11 | Imperial | UDC | |
| 12 | | The Land | |
| 13 | | The Land | |
| 14 | | The Land | Complete |
| 15 | | The Land | |
| 16 | | The Land | Construction not started |
| 17 | Imperial | Qatar Airways | |
| 18 | | Asteco | Complete Autumn 2011 |
| 19 | Regency Pearl IV | Al Asmakh Real Estate | Opened January 2019 |
| 20 | Turquoise | | Complete |
| 21 | Imperial Emerald | Durrat Al Doha | Complete |
| 22 | VB22 | Qatar Coral | In construction. Expected June 2013. |
| 23 | VB23 | Qatar Coral | In construction. Expected June 2013. |
| 26 | Regency Pearl V | Al Asmakh Real Estate | Complete |
| 27 | | UDC | Complete |
| 28 | | UDC | In construction |
| 29 | Costa del Sol | UDC | Complete May 2011 |

### Qanat Quartier

The Pearl Island's "Venice-like community" has an extensive canal system, pedestrian-friendly squares and plazas and beachfront townhouses. The first residents started to live in Qanat Quartier in 2012. When complete there will be:
* 977 residential apartments in 31 buildings
* 188 townhouses
* 15 bridges, including a replica of Venice's Rialto Bridge
* 200 retail units
* 320,000 square feet of retail space
* 1,135 parking spaces for cars
* 200 moorings in the marina
* Kempinski Resort and Spa

### Abraj Quartier

This precinct is located by the entrance of The Pearl Qatar, and will have 7 towers including the tallest buildings planned for the development, at 40 storeys high.

## Commercial attractions

The Central Authority Directorate (TCAD), which provides services like property registration and residency permits, opened on 3 December 2011. The island was also host the 2023 Qatar Classic Cars contest and exhibition and to several events during the 2022 World Cup.
The Pearl Island has several restaurants, as well as a coffee bar.

### Hotels

The Pearl Island currently has six hotels. Two of them, the 281-key Marsa Malaz Kempinski and the 193-key The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar, are located on their own islets. The other four hotels are the 199-key Retaj Baywalk Residence, the 250-key Sedra Arjaan by Rotana, the 414-key Hilton Doha The Pearl, and the 161-key Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar.

## Transport

Modes of transport varies from precinct to precinct. Golf carts are heavily used in Porto Arabia and Medina Centrale, while boat taxis are available in Porto Arabia and Qanat Quartier. Limousines are available in Porto Arabia, Medina Centrale, Qanat Quartier and Viva Bahriya. There are also bus stations, with routes that go to the Legtaifiya station. The M110 bus route goes from Porto Arabia and goes to parts of Viva Bahriya, then to the metro station.

## Gallery

* The Pearl Island, under construction
* Porto Arabia
* Murano area of Qanat Quartier
* Bridge to Marsa Arabia in The Pearl
* The Pearl Island at dusk
* Part of The Pearl Island seen from the air in 2022