The Pearl Island is known for its European-like structures, a large variety of restaurants and retail stores, and being surrounded by beautiful views and water. The area has a vibrant atmosphere that locals, residents, and visitors love.

The Pearl Island is divided into 10 areas: Abraj Quartier, Costa Malaz, Floresta Gardens, Giardino Village, Isola Dana, Medina Centrale, Perlita Gardens, Porto Arabia, Qanat Quartier, and Viva Bahriya.

All of these areas have residential housing, but only Medina Centrale, Porto Arabia, Qanat Quartier, and Viva Bahriya are open to the public and have retail shops, restaurants, cafes, and other establishments.

Where is The Pearl Island?

The Pearl Island is a man-made island surrounded by the Arabian Gulf. It is located between Katara Cultural Village on its south and Lusail City on its north.

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Where to get groceries

Spar

• Location: Porto Arbia, Qanat Quartier
• Timings: Every day from 8 am to 12 am

Crop Mart

• Location: Qanat Quartier
• Timings:
  • Saturday to Thursday from 8 am to 12 am
  • Fridays from 8 am - 11:30 am, 1 pm - 12 am

Monoprix

• Location: Porto Arabia
• Timings: Every day from 8 am to 12 am

Monop

• Location: Marina Way 12
• Timings: Saturday to Thursday 24 hrs, Fridays 12 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 12 am

The HUB

Plus Point Supermarket

• Location: Porto Arabia
• Timings: Every day from 8 am to 3 am

Mowneh Sainsbury's

• Location: Viva Bahriya
• Timings: Every day from 7 am to 12 am

Where to go shopping

The Pearl Island is a thriving shopping district with retail stores located in 4 major areas:

• Porto Arabia
• Madina Centrale
• Qanat Quartier
• UDC Tower

For the full list of retail stores that can be found on The Pearl Island, check here!

Where to eat

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Where to stay

Residential

Costa Malaz

• Residential type: Luxury beach-front villas

Floresta Gardens

• Residential types: 10 residential towers, 3 gated compounds

Giardino Village

• Residential type: Gated compound with 80 villas

Isola Dana

• Residential type: Luxury private island homes

Medina Centrale

• Residential type: Apartment units

Perlita Gardens

• Residential type: Gated compound villas

Porto Arabia

• Residential type: Apartment units and townhouses

Qanat Quartier

• Residential types:
  • One to five-bedroom apartments
    
  • Apartment units
  • Two to three-bedroom townhouses

Viva Bahriya

• Residential type: Apartment units

Hotels

Hilton Doha The Pearl Hotel & Residences

• Star rating: 5-star
• Instagram: @hiltonthepearl

Marsa Malaz Kempinski

• Star rating: 5-star
• Instagram: @marsamalazkempinskidoha

The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island

• Star rating: 5-star
• Instagram: @stregisresidencesmarsaarabia

Sedra Arjaan by Rotana

• Star rating: 4-star
• Website: www.rotana.com/arjaanhotelapartments

Activities & attractions

Megapolis Entertainment Center

• Location: Porto Arabia
• Instagram: @megapolisqatar

Yippyland Entertainment City

• Location: Porto Arabia
• Instagram: @yippylandentertainmentqatar

CurioCITY Center Of Play

• Location: Porto Arabia
• Instagram: @curiocitydoha

Novo Cinemas

• Location: Porto Arabia

Temba Arena

• Location: Fanar Fayouz
• Instagram: @tembasports

Piano Stairs

• Location: Qanat Quartier

Lido Murano Beach

• Location: Qanat Quartier

Bahriya Beach

• Location: Viva Bahriya

Aloha Doha (water sports)

• Instagram: @alohadoha

Water Taxi

• Location: Porto Arabia
• Contact: +974 4409 5279
  

Medina Centrale Piazza

• Location: Medina Central

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Salons

Qanat Quartier

• Albahia Beauty Salon
• Nail'd It London
• Elite Lounge
• On Fleek Brow Bar
• Quartier Beauty Clinic Saloon and Spa

Porto Arabia

• Pavati Glamour Lounge
• Kaira Beauty
• Lombaire Beauty Lounge
• Cut and Dry Men's Salon
• Nails Qatar
• Hair She Goes Beauty Salon
• De Perle Salon for Men

Medina Centrale

• Looks Men's Salon
• Manakeer Nail Spa
• Porto Salon for Men
• Scarlet's Spa & Salon

Pharmacies

Qanat Quartier

• Kulud Pharmacy
• PMC Qanat Quartier

Porto Arabia

• Sama Pharmacy
• Tylos Pharmacy

Viva Bahriya

• Wellcare Pharmacy

Veterinary Clinic- The Furr Camp

• Location: Qanat Quartier
• Instagram: @thefurrrcamp

Qatar Post Collection Points

• Locations: Porto Arabia, Tower 13 & 15

Schools & nurseries

United School International

• Location: Viva Bahriya
• Contact: +974 4404 8301

Twyla Nursery

• Location: Porto Arabia
• Contact: +974 5054 0313

Kiddy Corner Nursery The Pearl

• Location: Qanat Quartier
• Contact: +974 7773 1386

Fuel Station- Woqod

• Location: Pearl Boulevard

Fitness centers

Qanat Quartier

• Gymmito Fitness Club

Porto Arabia

• HitFit Boxing Studio
• Dynamik Gym
• Ride Tribe
• F45 Training The Pearl
• CrossFit T23 Qatar

Viva Bahriya

• Orangetheory Fitness Qatar

Mosques

• Pearl Qatar Masjid
• Isola Dana Masjid

How to get around

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The nearest metro station to The Pearl Island is the Legtaifiya Metro Station (Red Line). From here the metrolink bus M110 is available that takes passengers through Porto Arabia, Medina Centrale, and Qanat Quartier.

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