Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels opens doors to Arumaila and Musheireb Delivering on its promise, Qatar’s premier hotelier unveils latest luxurious boutique hotels and a prestigious residential property Doha, Qatar – May 16th, 2012: Growing its unique set of hotels, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels today launched Arumaila and Musheireb – two more exquisite, five star destinations located in the heart of Doha’s historic Souq Waqif. This occasion also marked the inauguration of The Residences, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels’ luxury residential property inspired by the décor and ambience of traditional Qatari homes. Attended by VIP guests and esteemed media, the ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by Nasser Bin Rashid Al-Naimi – Acting General Manager, Private Engineering Office, Abdulla Bin Ali Al Attiyah - Executive Manager, Al Rayyan Project Management, accompanied by senior officials from Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels. “We are thrilled to add Arumaila and Musheireb – each a truly extraordinary project in its own right – to our collection of boutique hotels,” said Al Attiyah. “The Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels brand is built with distinctiveness and eccentricity being at the heart of each and every one of the properties. Arumaila and Musheireb, as well as The Residences, carry this brand identity across all their offerings, ensuring that guests experience every aspect of the brand from the moment they enter the buildings to the moment they leave Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels. We look forward to welcoming guests from Qatar, the Arab region and across the world in the coming months,” he concluded. Following the concept of boutique hotels, introduced by Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels to the Middle East, Arumaila and Musheireb are designed to provide guests with a personalised, exclusive experience of the highest standards. Arumaila Boutique Hotel offers a total of 19 rooms – 17 standard rooms and two suites while Musheireb features 14 rooms – ten deluxe rooms and four suites. The Residences reflect the same theme, consisting of four three bedroom and five one bedroom residences, offering the most exclusive in contemporary luxury. With its hip and trendy interior, Arumaila Boutique Hotel accommodates a dynamic lifestyle, making it more appealing to the younger segment of society. On the other hand, the Musheireb Boutique Hotel is modeled on the concepts of authentic Qatari hospitality, catering to those looking for an elegant, yet traditional, retreat. In addition to impressive fine dining restaurants such as the The Canteen and Al Matbakh-Rooftop Grill in Arumaila, and Al Mataam in Musheireb, both boutique hotels are equipped with a full range of state of the art facilities and offer tailored services to fit the needs of all guests. Currently, Al Najada, Al Mirqab, Arumaila, and Musheireb Boutique Hotels are operational, while additional hotels will be revealed to the public in the second quarter of 2012. About Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels: Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels is an exclusive collection of boutique hotels owned and managed by Al Rayyan Hospitality. Individually recognized as Al Najada, Al Mirqab, Arumaila, Musheireb, Al Jasra and Al Bidda Boutique Hotels, the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels are each designed to set a unique atmosphere with their distinctive décor, service and dining options. Following the concept of boutique hotels, introduced by Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels to the Middle East, none of the hotels feature more than 37 rooms. Speckled across the historic, thriving Souq Waqif, the six boutique hotels have inherited their traditional names from nearby residential neighborhoods. From leisure to fine dining, the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels collection offers a rich variety of opportunities to experience Qatari hospitality. Ultimately, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels aim to offer a culturally rich series of accommodation, offering guests a unique blend of authentic Qatari hospitality and modern facilities. - ILQ news -

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