west bay Archives

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West Bay beaches? Qatar unveils plans for major tourist destination

The project will provide Qatar’s community and tourists with unique new destinations to enjoy the country’s waters. Six new beaches will open at several hotels around West Bay, as part…

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Culture

Burj Qatar shortlisted for $1 million world architecture prize

Doha Tower, also known as Burj Qatar, was among 19 buildings shortlisted this month for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

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News

Qatar’s West Bay bus service will no longer be for free

In another major change, the two routes that currently wind through the office towers in Qatar’s central business district will be consolidated into one.

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Politics

Report: More questions arise over cost of Australian embassy in Doha

Plans for an Australian Embassy in Doha will reportedly face additional political scrutiny following complaints over its projected A$20 million (more than QR52 million) price tag. The public inquiry will examine the costs…

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India’s Oberoi to launch hotel and luxury apartments in Qatar

Construction of projects in West Bay and Lusail City is set to start early next year, and are due to be finished by 2018, the hotel group announced yesterday.

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Life

Qatar motorists blame new traffic signal for backups near Katara

The signal, which went live on Thursday morning, has been causing backups particularly during peak hours for those heading away from the Pearl-Qatar and Lagoona Mall and toward Katara, motorists said.

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Photos

PHOTO: Qatar glamour

Love the frenetic, colorful effect!

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Business

Luxury towers in Qatar suffer quality issues due to cost-cutting, deadlines

Complaints about some of Doha’s most exclusive developments, including the Pearl-Qatar and Lagoona Plaza, appear to be common.

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Life

‘West Bay Bus’ shuttle service launches in bid to reduce area traffic

Buses will hit some 36 stops around West Bay daily from 6am-midnight along two routes free of charge. The shuttles are scheduled to run every 15 minutes, with Friday being "family day."

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