The Pearl - Qatar, Doha Overview

The Pearl - Qatar is a man-made island off the coast of Qatar featuring Mediterranean style marinas, residential towers and homes, internationally renowned hotels, private villas and premium shopping experience at top branded boutiques and showrooms. The Pearl - Qatar is also a popular dining spot among the people because of the amazing food and ambience it serves with dozens of restaurants, waterfront lined cafes from all over the world.

The Pearl is among the most visited place by tourists for its, atmosphere, architecture and the al-fresco dining, hence it has often been described as the ‘Arabian Riviera’. The Pearl - Qatar is truly a wonder of modern architecture, a masterpiece of private living for its full-time residents, a place where you can look anywhere and find beauty.

Shopping in The Pearl

The title ‘Shopper’s Paradise’ actually wouldn’t be able to do enough justice to this location. Luxury fashion brands and Jewellers from all over the world have their boutiques and showrooms set up here. The prices might be on the higher side as there only premium brands mostly but for the exclusivity they provide, one might think it is all worth it. There are over 100 retail shops around The Pearl, so take a stroll around, shop your heart out, it’s also the best place for window-shopping.

Restaurants in The Pearl

Serving cuisines from all over the world, The Pearl has some of the best cafes and restaurants in Qatar. Take a walk around, eat around. Some of the best places you could go are,

Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar
Craving insane amounts of chocolate? No worries. They’ve got you covered. From fondues and lava cakes to spring rolls and truffles, all kinds, chocolate are found here.
Timings: 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Carluccio’s
Some of the best Italian cuisine on the island with special menus for kids. So, it’s a favorite among the families. You can also indulge in amazing pizza and pastas.
Timings: Sunday to Thursday - 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Friday to Saturday - 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM

Harry Ramsden’s
This age old franchise from the UK serves seafood and the best Fish and Chips you can find in the island. The portions might be small but it does make up for it in taste.
Timings: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Megu
Japanese cuisine? Hailing from the city of New York this restaurant has the best Japanese cuisine with a twist.
Timings: 7:00 PM to 12:00 PM

Lord of the Wings
An all American restaurant that serves burgers, nachos, grills and the stars, the chicken wings.
Timings: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Sadu
If Qatari cuisine is what you’re looking for, this is the place to go.
Timings: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Services and Tips

Tuk-tuks and taxi services are available all around the island.

Water taxis are also provided.

Plastic bags are banned on The Pearl, so avoid its use and don’t get them into the island.

Littering is also punishable, trash and garbage cans are kept spread across the island. Throw waste only into specified cans.

Recycling is encouraged.

How To Reach The Pearl - Qatar

A taxi ride to the Island will take you about 20 minutes from the city of Doha by road. Uber, government taxis and private limousine companies are available for this. Public transport is also available at cheap prices.