Senior Business Development Officer at Qetaifan Projects, Khalid Al Jassim with other officials during the MIPIM 2025.
Doha: Qetaifan Projects, a wholly owned subsidiary of Katara Hospitality and the developer of Qetaifan North Island, participated in the MIPIM - The Global Urban Festival; along with the island’s development partners, Dar Global, the developer of Les Vagues by Elie Saab, and JMJ, the developer of The Grove by Zaha Hadid; held in Cannes, France.
They presented in the Qatari Pavilion for Real Estate Companies alongside the Real Estate Regulatory Authority - Aqarat and investment promotion agency Qatar (Invest Qatar), promoting the local real estate market on an international scale.
The Qatari pavilion attracted a considerable number of visitors eager to explore the Qetaifan Island North project.
Many international developers were impressed by the island’s sophisticated infrastructure and distinctive investment opportunities that seamlessly combine modernity with innovation.
This underscores the project’s ambitions and vision for the future.
‘Our involvement in MIPIM 2025 underscores our commitment to establishing Qetaifan Island North as a global destination embodying entertainment, luxury, and innovation,’ commented Khalid Al Jassim, Senior Business Development Officer at Qetaifan Projects.
’Our presence at the exhibition reflects the growing confidence in our initiatives and our vision to deliver a distinctive model of living and entertainment in Qatar. Participating in the exhibition alongside the Real Estate Regulatory Authority - Aqarat and Invest Qatar demonstrates our dedication to supporting the real estate and tourism sectors by providing the market with innovative solutions, which will further enhance Qetaifan Island North’s status as a unique destination attracting visitors and tourists from around the world.’
One of the most recognizable landmarks on Qetaifan Island North, Meryal Waterpark, serves as a highlight of the event.
Covering an area of 281,000 square meters, it features 36 different water rides, including The Rig 1938, which stands as a symbol of architectural innovation and creativity.
This tower holds two Guinness World Records: For the Tallest Waterslide at 76.306 meters and for the Most Waterslides from a Single Tower, totaling 12.
Inspired by the history of oil and gas discovery in Qatar, the tower is situated on a separate island, linked to the city of Meryal by a vintage train, which adds an element of adventure to the visitors experience.
Qetaifan Island North is a unique example of an integrated city that combines luxury and leisure, with projects such as: Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North with 350 rooms and 10 chalets,
Azure Beach Club, Twenty-Seven Mosque, Residential units, commercial facilities, and multiple recreational areas. In addition to the park, Majra Alsail sea canal and promenade overlook Lusail City.
Qetaifan Projects is one of Qatar’s leading property development companies, striving through the QetaifanIsland North project to enhance Qatar’s position on the global tourism map by offering innovative real estate solutions that are sustainable.
