Huge monument ring with Pearl statue at night, Doha Qatar Middle East 90090_Doha-Qatar
The Pearl-Qatar in Doha, Qatar is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. Developed by United Development Company (UDC) and master planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha’s West Bay Lagoon area. Residential development on the island is intended to incorporate various national and international themes including aspects of Arabic, Mediterranean and European culture. Commercial and educational facilities are also planned to support the various residential precincts. The name "The Pearl" was chosen because the island will be built on one of Qatar's previous major pearl diving sites. Qatar was one of the major pearl traders of Asia before the Japanese introuced cheaper more affordable pearls just before Qatar's oil boom. The Pearl Qatar will help represent Qatar's rich past in the pearl industry. Once completed The Pearl will represent a string of pearls.
Size: 5100px × 3403px
Location: Ali Bin Abdullah Street Doha Qatar Middle East
Photo credit: © Daniel Valla FRPS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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