GHM plans to open a new luxury resort in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort will occupy a beachfront setting on a 100-hectare parcel of land in the Katara Cultural Village district in Qatar’s capital, Doha.
The hotel will consist of 59 rooms and suites as well as 32 chalets and villas, providing seamless access to the area’s theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries, mosques, restaurants, shops, park and an outdoor amphitheatre.
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“The Katara Cultural Village is a microcosm of everything that Qatar stands for and what it aspires to be,” said GHM Chief Executive Officer Tommy Lai. “Our resort shall be both a springboard to and a respite from one of the most invigorating experiences to be had in the region. It is an oasis of calm and heritage in the middle of a dynamic and modern city.”
With a design that pays homage to the glories of Indian Mughal architecture and a touch of Ottoman influence, the new Chedi’s principal hotel building will house a lobby lounge with 180° views of the sea, an expansive spa and fitness facility, and rooms and suites with terraces and views over the Arabian Gulf and Doha skyline.
The 32 villas dotting the extensive landscaped gardens in the Katara Hills range from one to five bedrooms, all with private gardens and swimming pools, offering privacy, luxury and tranquillity in the heart of the city.
The Chedi’s food and beverage offering will include an all-day dining venue on the ground floor of the palace with live cooking stations and the exquisite Lobby Lounge, which is designed to heighten the welcome experience.
The resort is expected to open in July 2022.
Currently, the group flies the Chedi flag at The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, UAE, The Chedi Muscat, Oman, The Chedi Andermatt Switzerland, and The Chedi Hotel & Residences Luštica Bay, Montenegro.