Doha-based Al Wa’ab City Management has signed a MoU with Indian hospitality group Oberoi Hotels and Resorts to build one of the most premium hospitality properties at the Al Wa’ab City development.

Al Wa’ab City will incorporate more than 200,000 sq m of commercial accommodation and over 100,000 sq m of retail accommodation including a unique Boutique Mall.

“This MoU is a great example of how Al Wa’ab City is consistently aiming at achieving growth and excellence and remaining true to our mission and commitment to being Qatar’s leading real estate developers,” said Sheikha Hanadi Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, CEO of Al Wa’ab City Management.

The Oberoi Hotel, Doha will provide its guests, residents and  visitors to Qatar with a distinctive luxury hospitality experience, featuring 225 rooms and suites, 30 serviced apartments in addition to premium outlets for fine dining, leisure and health amenities.

“The goals we set at the beginning of our project are being realised across the board and our strategies are continuously enhanced to respond to the changing market environment. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is perfectly in line with our vision to bring home an unparalleled showcase of the most premium experiences,” she noted.

“Since the launch of our project, we made sure to build our momentum by defining and meeting numerous benchmarks. To sign an MoU with a group of Oberoi Hotels’ exceptional quality and character is exactly the level of association we expect the Al Wa’ab City project to be aligned with. I’m sure this will be a great partnership, we look forward to welcoming Oberoi hotel in Al Wa’ab City and the city of Doha,” she added.

Carla Issa, director of marketing, Al Wa’ab City Management, pointed out that Oberoi was a name that was globally known owing to its accolades, class, luxury, exclusivity and its quality.

'There are no more than 30 Oberoi hotels across the whole world. This MOU is proof of the benchmark we have set for Al Wa’ab City, one that dictates that nothing but the best will do and a measure of the Oberoi’s confidence in our project as an outstanding development of a global scale.'

The new Oberoi Hotel will be completed by 2014. It will crown what is soon to become Qatar’s premium retail, leisure and entertainment destination, the 44,000 sq m Piazza, Barahat Al Wa’ab.

“I feel that Oberoi and Al Wa’ab City are natural partners.” said PRS Oberoi, chairman of The Oberoi Group. 'We are both dedicated to providing a very special personalised service and are committed to our clients.'

'At Oberoi, we are dedicated to ensuring our guests have the best experience, whether travelling on business or on leisure. We look forward to bringing this to guests visiting and staying at The Oberoi, Doha.'

The Oberoi Group operates 27 hotels and three cruisers in five countries, under the luxury ‘Oberoi’ and five-star ‘Trident’ brands. The Group is also engaged in flight catering, airport restaurants, travel and tour services, car rentals, project management and corporate air charters.

The Group is committed to employing the best environmental and ecological practices in technology, equipment and operational processes. The Group is also a keen contributor to the conservation of nature and of cultural heritage, he added.-TradeArabia News Service