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The Al Khor area in Qatar has been earmarked as one of the next hotspots for tourism and luxury living in the region.
Barwa Al Khor, a subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate said the area's massive infrastructural developments and booming expatriate population have made it an ideal location for more world-class real estate projects.
Recognising the outstanding potential within this culturally-rich suburban area, the BD3.6 billion 'Urjuan' was officially launched by Shaikh Hamad bin Jasem bin Jabir Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, to be a residential community project, which reflects a modem city that preserves the heritage of Al Khor.
The project, which will rise within one of Qatar's freehold areas, is being constructed to provide a unique environment where residents from a diverse range of global cultures may thrive.
Situated at the north of Al Khor, along the shore of Al Khor Bay on Qatar's east coast, Urjuan is set to become a self-sustained community in close proximity to the proposed Bahrain-Qatar causeway. Designed to offer over 24,500 housing units, the project will consist of a beachfront luxury hotel and resort, well-appointed apartments and townhouses and villas. In addition, there will be extensive gardens and tourist facilities such as a world class hotel business club and resort hotel, waterfront residences with full leisure facilities and three marinas, an 18-hole international golf course and a club offering leisure and sport activities.
The massive community development, which is named after a rare and precious blood-red dye extracted from sea shells native to the Al Khor area, will provide investors a unique opportunity with old-world charm within a modern community.
"The challenge for us is to build a cosmopolitan area - one which the Qatari nation can be proud of and, with the unhindered progress of the project, we believe we are on track to achieve our goal," said Youssef Ahmed Al Hammadi, CEO of Barwa Al Khor.
"The growing popularity of the Al Khor area with its natural bay as a thriving destination for first-class residential properties gives us an outstanding opportunity to cater to the growing demand among Qatari nationals as well as expatriate residents. With sales now open for the massive project, we are very optimistic about the prospects within this real estate venture, which focuses not only on providing modern luxury facilities to tenants but also on underlining the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Al Khor."
Located 57 kms north of Doha, Al Khor is older than the capital city, with recent archaeological finds in the area dating back to between 5600-5300 BC, proving the city's rich history and relevance to the development of Qatar's early civilisation.
"As Al Khor continues to undergo a complete urban regeneration movement, we are seeing the transformation of a picturesque city that exudes outstanding potential to become a premium hub for development without compromising its cultural heritage," concluded Mr Al Hammadi.
