The Pearl Qatar Project

As everybody knows by now, the Middle-East is quickly becoming one of the biggest tourist attractions around, not only because of its warm climate and beautiful sights but also because of its boundary-pushing architecture.

They already have the recently opened Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the famous palm-tree island resort, dozens of jaw-dropping 5 and 6 star hotels, (with accompanying shopping malls and spas of course) and now, Qatar are in the final stages of their latest project, The Pearl Qatar project.

Standing at a staggering four million square metres, the Pearl Qatar project is set to be one of the biggest and most expensive Shopping, tourist and residential resorts any country has undertaken. Here's the clincher though; because it's built entirely on reclaimed land and is “owned” by several foreign entities, the Qatari ban on alcohol does not apply. (good news for it's foreign visitors and residents as alcohol is under strict laws throughout the rest of the Qatar).

Upon completion there will be over thirteen individual islands within The Pearl Qatar project, with the largest island featuring a host of luxurious villas, apartments, 5-star hotels as well as two million square metres of retail stores, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and other entertainment outlets. Eight of the thirteen islands will eventually go up for sale to private buys, all of which can build whatever they please once they've signed the contract. That's not even including the myriad of schools, community facilities, yacht hubs, town houses, beaches and marinas that'll be there too!

Part of the Pearl Qatar Project has been completed with apartments already up for rent, shops are open and cafes along the marine open for business. Visitors can sit out on comfortable sofa’s with a glass of wine and watch enviously as the luxury yachts sail in and out of the marina.

Why name it the Pearl though? Well, it's all down to the part of sea that the entire resort actually sits on top of. Qatar was once known for their quality pearls and one of their most famous pearl spots sits directly under the nearly-completed project. Once complete and open the site will not only represent their rich history in the pearl industry but will also look like one giant string of pearls.

It's always exciting and refreshing to see new designs and ideas with architecture and The Pearl-Qatar looks likely to once again further push the envelope on whats possible to create with man-power. Though it's not doubt cost an untold amount of money to create, you can't help but be flawed at the intricate detail and work the people have put in to create such an unbelievable work of art.

Anyone visiting the middle east should, if possible, visit the exciting and extra-ordinary Pearl Qatar project and witness the growing culture that the country holds.

Click here for more infomation on the Offical Pearl Qatar Project website