Kempinski Hotels has announced that its much-anticipated flagship resort, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha is set to welcome its first guests on December 1.

Marsa Malaz Kempinski will be the European luxury hotel company’s second hotel opening in Qatar and seventh in the Gulf, with two more hotels in the Middle East scheduled to open in the coming year.

The new ultra-luxury city-resort is located on its own secluded island at the iconic The Pearl-Qatar.

It offers 281 rooms and suites, and meeting-conference facilities, including a Grand Ballroom, measuring 1,100 sq m. It also features an exclusive beach located in a private bay, along with outdoor swimming pools, water sports facilities, the 3,000 sq m Spa by Clarins, a tennis court and yacht jetties.

Wissam Suleiman, general manager, said on the soft opening: “This is an important milestone as we anticipate welcoming our first guests this coming December and the wider community in Qatar, as our facilities progressively open. Our new waterfront destination showcases the finest of European luxury, heritage and architecture blended with traditional Arabian elements. From the opulent and grand rooms and suites, to our remarkable service standards, this hotel is set to become a benchmark for bespoke luxury in Qatar and the wider region.”

Marsa Malaz Kempinski will offer bespoke dining and entertainment options for all guests upon completion early next year. Visitors can select from six different types of restaurants, two cafés, al fresco beach-side dining, a sophisticated lounge and an unprecedented rooftop lounge with large open-air terraces.

Located in the heart of Qatar’s capital Doha, Marsa Malaz Kempinski is a 10-minute drive from West Bay, the central business district, and a 30-minute drive from the new Hamad International Airport. – TradeArabia News Service