New hotels in Qatar are cropping up at a frantic pace. With more than 1.5 million people projected to visit during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 202, some of the country’s finest hotels will open in the span of just a few weeks.
Read on for 10 of the best new hotels in Qatar and Doha for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
New Hotels in Qatar and Doha 2022
Andaz Doha
Andaz Doha is opening in Qatar in time for the World Cup in 2022. Hyatt Hotels said Doha’s first Andaz branded property will have 319-keys and be in West Bay, amongst embassies, consulates and key government institutions.
Andaz Doha will feature four food and beverage outlets, all of which will boast modern design and an innovative approach to drinking and dining, promised the operator.
Andaz Doha will mark the third Andaz branded hotel in the Middle East, building on the success of UAE properties, Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi and Andaz Dubai The Palm. The hotel will add to Hyatt’s existing portfolio of properties in Qatar; joining Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha, Park Hyatt Doha and Grand Hyatt Doha Hotels and Villas.
The Chedi Katara Hotrel & Resort
The upcoming Qatari hotel will have 59 rooms and suites as well as 32 chalets and villas at Katara Cultural Village in Qatar’s capital city, Doha. The Chedi Katara Resort, Doha has been developed in partnership with Triple A, a Qatari real estate consortium, and Katara Cultural Village.
Katara Cultural Village occupies a 100-hectare beachfront setting, the district includes theatres, concert halls, galleries, mosques, restaurants, shops, park and an amphitheatre. The area is popular with Qataris who are keen to explore the cultural heritage of the region.
Doha EDITION
The Doha EDITION is set to open in late 2022 in Doha’s central business district, West Bay, which edges the Persian Gulf. The hotel will have 200 guest rooms including 29 suites, two restaurants, three bars and a nightclub and nearly 929 sqm (10,000 sqft) of event space. The will also be 167 EDITION branded residences.
Fairmont – Raffles Doha
Fairmont Hotel, and Raffles Hotel & Residences will open at Katara Hospitality’s striking towers in Lusail.
Designed as an architectural representation of Qatar’s national seal, the arched towers will house both properties. Fairmont Hotel will likely have 361 rooms and suites, while the Raffles will have 132 suites and 49 apartments. The Raffles hotel will also have its own boutiques, VIP movie theatres, restaurants and a cigar lounge.
For Accor, the openings will also mark the debuts of both brands into the country.
MSC World Europa and MSC Poesia Cruise Ship Hotels
The floating hotel offers a hospitality experience for the world cup with prices starting at around $2,000 and going up to over $5,000. The 5-star cruise ship features 2,633 cabins, six swimming pools, spa and wellness centre, shopping and retail outlets, eateries and fine dining restaurants, bars and event spaces.
MSC Poesia, the 4-star floating hotel features 1,265 cabins, three swimming pools, spa and wellness centre, a poolside cinema, tennis and basketball court, gourmet dining options, bars and event spaces.
The Ned Doha
The Ned is set to open in Doha next month.
Located inside the former Ministry of the Interior building, The Ned Doha will be home to 90 bedrooms and 12 suites, all with outdoor balconies, seven restaurants, a gym, spa, and 30-metre outdoor pool.
Using The Ned London as inspiration, the ground floor atrium has a live performance stage in the centre, and is surrounded by eateries.
The Outpost
Qatar will welcome a new high-end desert resort this winter. The Outpost Al Barari (no relation to the Dubai community) will open in November 2022. When it does, The Outpost will include 21 tented suites, most with their own private pools.
According to Time Out Doha, there will also be a flagship Emiri villa, with three bedrooms, its own living area, a private pool and a private terrace. The Outpost will also have its own on-site shop, farm-to-table dining experiences, stargazing and desert excursions.
The tented villas will last for more than 20 years, according to bosses and start at nine sq m in size and go up to 150 sq m.
St Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar
The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island will occupy its own island. Restaurants will include Turkish spot Nar, a branch of UAE favourite Roberto’s, and Chotto Matte, a Japanese-Peruvian fusion venue.
Bin Al Sheikh Residences by Rotana and Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana
Opening this month, Bin Al Sheikh Residences by Rotana boasts 158 studios, 278 one-bedroom, 62 two-bedroom apartments, and five three-bedroom penthouses.
Next month meanwhile, Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana provides 185 rooms and suites, including 129 standard rooms and 56 suites comprising kunior suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites.
Waldorf Astoria Lusail, Doha
Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha is expected to open later this month. The hotel boasts 461 rooms, along with terraces and restaurants, spas, a fitness centre and offices. A flagship of Hilton, Waldorf Astoria is among the most luxurious hotel names on the planet.