Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl – Doha, Qatar’s new ultra-luxury resort has officially opened its doors to welcome visitors and guests.

The new premier destination is a testament to Kempinski’s landmark properties, with Marsa Malaz Kempinski showcasing the finest European architecture blended with traditional Arabian elements. There are over half a million pieces of mother of pearl across the hotel; 330,000 decorating the walls and 280,000 hand carved into the furniture. Additionally, the stunning hand-blown Murano glass oyster chandeliers from Italy showcase Kempinski’s attention to detail, boasting over 44,000 pieces across four chandeliers within the hotel’s lobby.

A truly ocular experience has been created for guests showcasing over 3,000 pieces of art, ranging from paintings to sculptures, exhibited both indoors and outdoors, created by artists from around the world. This includes Doha-based artist Ahmed al Bahrani who crafted the iconic ‘horse’ sculpture, visible upon entering the island of Marsa Malaz Kempinski. It’s the finer details that exude the intricacy put into this hotel with over 3,000 pieces of handcrafted glasses and over 9,000 pieces of handcrafted chinaware created especially for the hotel. These bespoke pieces will be offered to guests across the 11 food and beverage outlets across the resort.

Wissam Suleiman, general manager, said: “This hotel is a benchmark for personalised luxury in Doha. From the opulent corridors and public spaces, to the luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, to a selection of the finest restaurants and lounges, all of these premium offerings will offer an unrivalled and tailored experience for each and every one of our guests.”

“The opening of Marsa Malaz Kempinski is not only an important milestone for us as a luxury hotel brand, but also for Qatar, which is fast becoming a world-class destination. Doha’s new premier resort is the perfect place to start the journey of discovering Qatar’s unique culture and heritage combined with the fast-paced development of this modern city,” Suleiman said.

Kempinski has seven properties in the Gulf with two more hotels in the Middle East scheduled to open in the coming year. – TradeArabia News Service