Doha
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OPENING DATE:
April 2005
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GENERAL MANAGER:
Shadi Suleman
Total Number of Rooms: 237
- Guest Rooms: 180
- Suites: 57
Number of Stories: 17
Design Aesthetic: Inspired by the city and the sea, accommodations have been fully transformed by renowned French interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon; the new style brings lighter, sea-inspired colours and a mix of classic and contemporary furniture; while embracing the latest technology, the design pays homage to Qatar’s heritage with details such as mother of pearl inlays and decorative Arabic motifs
Architect: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart & Stewart
Interior Designer(s): Pierre-Yves Rochon
Location: The centrepiece of the West Bay business and residential complex on Doha's waterfront, at the heart of the city's financial district
Number of Treatment Rooms: 11
Design Aesthetic: The five elements – water, wood, earth, metal and fire – are incorporated in the design, in keeping with the foundation of Chinese health and healing practices
Interior Designer: Hamilton Design
Signature Treatment:
- Five elements ritual (three hours)
- Teens/Children: Sensitive skin facial and jojoba body polish for teens
Special Features:
- Private Spa Suite includes twin treatment beds, steam room, whirlpool bath and Swiss shower
- Chemical-free hydrotherapy lounge includes Kneipp reflexology foot bath and resistance pools
- Roman-style laconium thermal suite and meditative colour therapy room
Executive Pastry Chef: Mohamed Saleem Gafoor
Examples of Locally Sourced Ingredients:
- Red snapper
- Red mullet
- Dates
Restaurant: Nobu
- In-door Dining: 134
- Sushi Bar: 10
- White Pearl bar and lounge: 90
- Black Pearl bar and lounge: 80
- Outdoor Dining Terrace: 34
- Rooftop: 38
- Designer: Rockwell Group
- Restaurant Chef: Andrew Bozoki
Restaurant: Elements
- Cuisine: Arabic, Asian, Indian and seafood
- Indoor Seating: 80
- Bar Seating: 34
- Outdoor Seating: 66
- Designer: CDG
- Chef: Fuliang Ding
Lounge: Shisha Terrace
- Seating: 85 seats
- Designer: EDG
- Chef: Adnan Al Masri
Restaurant: Pool Grill
- Outdoor Seating: 70
- Designer: Frank Nicholson
- Chef: Adnan Aad
Restaurant: Après Spa Café
- Indoor Seating: 34
- Outdoor Seating: 25
- Designer: Frank Nicholson
Lounge: Seasons Tea Lounge
- Indoor Seating: 66
- Designer: Frank Nicholson
- Chef: Horacio Leon
Lounge: The Library Bar & Cigar Lounge
- Indoor Seating: 60, with 5 at the bar and 55 at the cigar lounge
- Designer: Frank Nicholson
- Chef: Horacio Leon
Lounge: Arabica
- Indoor Seating: 32, plus 5 at the bar
- Designer: Frank Nicholson
- Chef: Fuling Ding
Lounge: The Pier
- Cuisine: Arabic fusion
- Outdoor Seating: 83
- Designer: Kettal
- Chef: Adnan Al Masri
Tennis:
- Number of Tennis Courts: 2
Pools:
- Number of Pools: 2
Fitness Facilities:
- Special Features:
- Overlooks grotto pools and the Arabian Gulf
- Includes two squash courts and yoga studio
- Sample Fitness Activities:
- Pilates, power yoga, dancercise, kids' aerobics
- Power abs, cardio kick, stretching and body conditioning
Kids for All Seasons: Supervised children's programme in a dedicated facility includes activities such as toy camel racing, kite making and flying, beach games, treasure hunts and Middle Eastern arts and crafts
Total Size: 2,146 sq m / 23,099 sq ft
Largest Ballroom: 758 sq m / 8,159 sq ft
Banquet Capacity: 400
Outdoor Banquet Capacity: 700
Breakout Spaces: 5
Private Dining Room Capacity: 120
Supports Shafallah Center for children with special needs
Participates in Terry Fox Run
Supports Reach Out to Asia – Middle East, an organisation that promotes education and other projects in developing countries
Extensive commissioned art collection, plus custom-made chandeliers and furnishings showcasing local and international artists and artisans
Doha,
Qatar