Katara Cultural Village is adding more attractions, including a high-tech planetarium, luxury shopping mall, and exclusive shopping facility for children among others.

The Southern Expansion Project at Katara, which also features a planetarium and astronomical observatory, is scheduled to be completed in the last quarter of 2018. The project consists of 12 diverse buildings and a unique parking area overlooking the sea.

The buildings will house restaurants and cafes, libraries, exhibition hall, cinema and several cultural centres.

Occupying 2,240 sqm area, the planetarium is expected to become one of the main attractions in Katara. It will offer a rare experience to visitors, blending education and entertainment, especially students, families and astronomy enthusiasts.

The planetarium will have a seating capacity of 200 people, four seats for the disabled and another four for the elderly. It will feature a huge 22 meter screen, equipped with state-of-the-art digital projectors.

A vast terrace overlooking the sea will serve as a platform for events and activities. This project is expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2018.

The Marina District at Katara is currently finalising work on a maritime restaurant, comprising a main eatery and eight exclusive marine chalets.

Katara Plaza is a luxury shopping complex being built on an area of more than 38,000 sqm, in partnership with Ali Bin Ali Group, is in the final phase of construction.

Katara Plaza will host the first Evian Spa in the Middle East and the second of its kind in the world, in exclusive partnership with water giant Evian. The Evian SPA is a luxurious interpretation of “health through water”, offering a refined spa experience.

Katara Plaza will also have a children’s mall, a unique and pioneering experience in the region. Its design portrays the form of two big gifts wrapped in red and gold.

Katara Plaza will offer a rare experience, with its landscapes and sandstone buildings, paved passages, arches and breezy walkways.

Katara Hills, another distinctive landmark and an eye-catching tourist destination at Katara, is expected to be completed in December 2018.

This project featuring gardens, occupying an area of 361,500 sqm, and green meadows is divided into Northern and Southern Hills that are unique in design and boast many recreational facilities.

The Hills reflect the diversity of plants and trees (3,300 trees) from different continents, grown in the Qatari environment, serving as a meeting point for cultures and civilizations, along with a spacious yard symbolising the universal mind.

Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager of Katara Cultural Village said that the ambitious projects make Katara a global cultural and tourism hub, helping to strengthen communication between different cultures and peoples.

“Katara’s strategy focuses on supporting art, culture, humanity, and consolidating national identity and heritage. It also aims to utilise the facilities and buildings to create a suitable environment to nurture art and creativity to make Katara an Arab and global cultural icon,” said Dr Al Sulaiti. (Source)

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