The Ned Doha’s upstairs lounge
Doha: The Ned Doha — a members’ club and hotel in the heart of Doha — is set to open its doors in November. Located in the former Ministry of the Interior building, The Ned Doha is on the Corniche waterfront, with views over the Arabian Sea, city parklands and the neighbouring Doha Palace.
Originally designed by acclaimed Lebanese architect William Sednaoui in the 1960s, the 500,000sqft site now has members’ spaces, 90 bedrooms and 12 suites and seven restaurants, plus a health club with spa, gym, 30m outdoor pool and event spaces.
The Ned Doha is set over five floors with architecture by David Chipperfield Architects and interiors by Soho House Design.
The team used The Ned London as their inspiration to create a ground floor Atrium with a live performance stage at its heart, surrounded by restaurants. In another nod to the original Ned, green Tinos marble has been used throughout the ground floor areas. Outside, a lush oasis-in-the-city garden has been created, with water features, space for contemporary sculptures and a pergola design to provide sun-dappled shade.
Ned’s Club members will have access to Millie’s on the ground floor, as well as a balcony level for a bird’s eye view of stage performances. On the rooftop, Ned’s Club Upstairs acts as a beacon of 70s glamour, with a warm wood palette, touches of gold, statement furniture, silk rugs and modern lighting. There is a stage which will feature live music and entertainment, an international menu serving Ned’s Club classics and views overlooking the West Bay and the Diwan.
Members will also have access to Ned’s Club Spa and Gym on the top floor with panoramic views of the city plus an extensive treatment list. The Health Club is also home to a gym and studio space with state-of-the-art equipment and a wide range of classes.
Ned Global membership starts at $6,500 with no joining fee for Founders and $7,500 with a $1,000 joining fee thereafter. For Membership enquiries, contact [email protected]
