Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani; Minister of Municipality, H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie with other dignitaries at the pavilion during the Cityscape Qatar 2023 at DECC, yesterday. PIC: Ahmed Barakat
Doha, Qatar: The 11th edition of Cityscape Qatar 2023 officially opened yesterday, under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani; Minister of Municipality, H E Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie; and Chairman of Qatar Tourism, H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji.
More than 90 international and global developers are gathered to showcase the region’s best real estate and reveal a range of major development projects.
Hussain Akbar Al Baker, Executive Director Commercial, United Development Company said, “Every year, UDC is proud to be part of Cityscape Qatar. As pioneers of real estate in Qatar, we are using the latest technology, including virtual reality, to focus on digital transformation and sustainability. Our highlight at this year’s exhibition is Gewan Island, our latest development, which will be ready in the second quarter of 2024. Gewan Island will feature a mix of residential buildings, private and beachfront villas, a hotel, and a golf course.”
Sheikh Nasser Abdulaziz Al Thani, Head of Business Development, Qetaifan Projects said: “We are thrilled to unveil our new branded residence at this edition of Cityscape Qatar, developed in collaboration with a local developer on the island’s South Marina Promenade."
Villa plots are now available for purchase. “We will also showcase our operating assets, including Meryal Waterpark, The Rixos Hotel, the canal with 92 F&B units, and the Azure Beach Club.”
Cityscape Qatar also offers a variety of exclusive offers and deals from developers until the last day of the exhibition on October 26. Some of the offers unveiled on the first day included, Qatar Sotheby’s International Realty: Limited offers on residences on the St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar, and an exclusive payment plan for residences at St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat. Al Madar: Instalment period on Royal Villas three years after handover. BARWA: Extended grace periods for residential and staff accommodation for Cityscape visitors. Style Home Development: Discounts ranging from 5 to 20 percent on residences for Cityscape visitors. Taj Real Estate: Exclusive offer on an apartment in Spain, initially priced at QR750,000, now priced at QR395,000 with a guaranteed ROI of 9%.
On the sidelines of the exhibition industry experts at the Cityscape Talks who explored opportunities, trends and challenges within Qatar’s real-estate landscape. The panel discussion topics included - Regulation, policy, and framework – REA’s transformational role within Qatar’s real-estate landscape; Qatar’s commitment to sustainability - The stage is set, is the real-estate community in sync; Invest in Qatar – Real estate, a safe long-term investment in Qatar? Destination Qatar! Are you onboard.
