GALLERIA Iraq Kuwait Iran Arabian Gulf Qatar Overview Highest recorded nominal GDP per capita in the world of QAR 512,173 (USD 140,649) in 2015. Fastest growing economy in the Middle East, with a growth rate of 4% (2015- Al Khor 2020). QATAR Population in Qatar is expected to reach 3.5 million by 2020 with an annual Pearl Qatar growth rate of 7%. Corniche Banana Island Hamad International Tourist arrivals into Qatar are set to Doha Airport increase five-fold over the next decade and reach 7 million by 2030. Sealine Beach Qatar is ranked 14th among 140 Gulf of Oman countries represented on the World Economic Forum (WEF) and is the most Saudi Arabiacompetitive economy in the Middle East. Galleria 2 United Arab Emirates Oman Yemen Msheireb Downtown Doha: A Vision of the Future Msheireb Properties’ flagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha, regenerates and preserves the historical downtown of Doha. A QAR 20 billion development, it is reviving the old commercial heart of the city through a new architectural language that is based on community living, across a 31-hectare (76-acre) site. The Msheireb Downtown Doha project blends Qatari heritage and aesthetics with modern technology, and focuses on sustainability and harmony with the environment. The aim of the project is to bring people back to their roots and rediscover a sense of community and togetherness. It represents the vision to create built environments that reflect the culture and aspirations of the people of Qatar. The mixed-use development comprises more than 100 buildings with a combination of commercial and residential properties, retail, cultural offerings and entertainment areas. Msheireb Properties has partnered with industry leaders and experts in order to align the architectural lessons of the past with the latest in eco-friendly technologies, thus creating an architectural language that is relevant, enriching and uniquely Qatari. Sustainability is central to the Msheireb Downtown Doha project, both in the conservation of natural resources and the quality of its design. Upon completion, it will be an iconic landmark in Doha and a globally recognisable community where people live, work and thrive. GalleriaGalleria 3 3 Msheireb Downtown Doha at a Glance • As the world’s first sustainable downtown • A 31-hectare mixed-use development situated • Car parking and a special service delivery network regeneration project, Msheireb Downtown Doha in the heart of the city. are strategically located underground in several is targeting an average Gold rating under the basement levels, ensuring a pedestrian-friendly • Lively urban neighbourhood featuring premier internationally recognised LEED (Leadership in office space, retail services, leisure facilities, environment. Energy and Environmental Design) certification luxurious townhouses, upscale apartments, system. hotels, museums, civic services, cultural and • A QAR 20 billion project that redeveloped, entertainment venues. regenerated and conserved the historical • downtown of Doha. Galleria 4 Fact Sheet Project Cost: Approximately QR20 billion (US$5.5 billion) Land Area: 31-hectares (76 acres, 310,000 square metres) Project Name: Msheireb means ‘a place to drink water’ in Arabic. Project Timetable: construction commenced in 2010, construction completion scheduled in phases LEED Rating: Entire development is targeting LEED Gold minimum, with several buildings targeting LEED Platinum Location Retail at a Glance Mohammed bin Jassim District – central Doha, bordered by: 300+ retail stores • Al Rayyan Road to the north • Jassim bin Mohammed Street to the east 98,000 sqm Total leasable area • Wadi Mushireb Street to the south • Al Diwan Street (part of A Ring road) to the west 3,000 - 15,200 sqm Anchor stores The Msheireb Downtown Doha is immediately adjacent to the Amiri Diwan, Qatar’s seat of government and 600 - 1,500 sqm Flagship stores Ruler’s palace. The site is also adjacent to the redeveloped Souq Waqif, a successful mixed-use scheme based on 40 - 400 sqm Other stores a traditional Qatari souq and the historical Al Koot Fort. Master Plan and Land Uses Key Figures Typology GFA (SQM) % Overall Site (Ha.) 31 No. of Buildings 100+ Commercial 193,000 25% Total Parking 10,000+ Retail 105,000 14% No. of Basement Levels 3-6 No. of Floors (Range) G+2 to G+29 Hotel 116,000 15% Residential Population 2,500 Residential 197,000 26% Employee Population 17,000 Visitors per Day 40,500 Civic, Cultural, School, Mosques, Museums & 153,000 20% Total Visitors per Day (Including 60,000 TOTAL 764,000 100% Residents & Employees) Galleria 5 Strategically Located Msheireb Downtown Doha is strategically located in the heart of Doha - the ambitious and thriving capital city of Qatar – only minutes away from the Hamad International Airport. Msheireb Downtown Doha defines a city in transformation. To the northwest of the site is the picturesque Corniche which leads to the new iconic skyline of West Bay’s commercial towers. To its east is the financial district on Grand Hamad Street. Adjacent to the project is the Amiri Diwan, Qatar’s seat of government, and Souq Waqif, the restored traditional market and a leading tourist attraction. Proximity to key areas in Doha: • Main Metro Station within the Development • Souq Waqif 5min • West Bay Business District 10min • Grand Hamad/Bank Street 10min • Al Sadd 15min • Hamad International Airport 20min • Al Rayyan and Education City 20min • West Bay and The Pearl 20min • Doha New Port 25min Master Plan Msheireb Downtown Doha recognises the cultural and historic value of the existing spaces in the Adjacent to the Heritage quarter is the prestigious Diwan Amiri quarter that lies opposite to Qatar’s Msheireb area, and is reinterpreting its old forms to create a contemporary city. seat of government, the Amiri Diwan. Serving as the key civic and administration area, it comprises the Diwan Annexe, Amiri Guard building and Qatar National Archive. The region’s largest covered public square, Barahat Msheireb will be a meeting point for visitors as well as residents, and will be active throughout the year with street entertainment as well as Towards the south lies Sikkat Wadi Msheireb - the longest pedestrian street within the project, a seasonal and community events. The square is anchored by the Cultural Forum to the east and the medical centre, community mosques and the prestigious five star hotels: Al Wadi hotel by MGallery world renowned Mandarin Oriental hotel to the west. and Park Hyatt Hotel. The Heritage quarter features four historic houses that will are restored and turned into Msheireb Along the west, Sahat Al Nakheel features the main metro hub in Doha as well as a boutique Museums, including a traditional adobe courtyard house known as the Mohammed bin Jassim business hotel and a breathtaking fountain set amidst retail offerings and performance areas, House – originally the house of the son of the founder of modern Qatar. thereby providing all the elements required to create a vibrant lifestyle. Msheireb Museums Al Khail Street Sahat Al Nakheel Mohammed Bin Jassim House Msheireb Prayer Ground Sikkat Wadi Msheireb Retail Galleria Department Store Wadi Mushireb Street Barahat Msheireb Qatar National Archive Amiri Guard Building Diwan Annexe Galleria 7 Connectivity at a Glance 6 5 6 levels 7 of underground 4 parking Galleria Over 10,000 28 parking spaces 3 2 Bus Route 9 Tram Network 1 Taxi Bays M Metro Hub Pedestrian-Friendly Access Points BUS STOP LIFTS TO PARKING METRO TRAM ROUTE Service Tunnels Vehicular Ramps TAXI BAY DROP OFF TRAM STOP Tram Stations Customer Drop-off Zones 1 : Sahat Al Nakheel Station 4 : Msheireb Prayer Ground Station 7 : Sahat Al Masjid Station Service Routes 2 : Wadi Msheireb Station 5 : Heritage Quarter Station 8 : Al Kahraba Street Station 3 : Galleria Station 6 : Al Baraha Station 9 : Al Mariah Street Station Galleria 8 The Galleria Home to Qatar's New N Lifestyle Haven The Galleria is an enclosed air destinations in the city. Architecturally, conditioned shopping mall, with the Galleria’s overarching roof 42,943sqm of retail space spread provides a point of dramatic impact. across over 100 stores. Spanning Accentuating its iconic design, the four levels, it is anchored by a Galleria extensively uses natural light mega flagship unit, supermarket, through the many skylights dotting its cinema and a dedicated children’s roof. edutainment zone. Featuring a cluster of six buildings across four levels of Its unique location also makes the shopping, leisure and entertainment Galleria highly visible from pedestrian options, the product offering has and driving routes. Retailers within the been customised to meet the needs Galleria will receive added exposure by of the local community, visitors, office facing high streets and key pedestrian workers and international travellers routes. Set to become the most alike. visited retail destination within the city, the Galleria is located amidst The west wing of the Galleria contains luxury hotels, upscale apartments, offices and residences above four restaurants, coffee shops and levels of shopping. At its core lies entertainment offerings. It also serves an array of entertainment offerings as an important link connecting the – featuring a premier cinema and public square, Barahat Msheireb and children’s edutainment zone, along the Cultural Forum to the pedestrian with a dedicated food court. friendly Sikkat Wadi Msheireb. Representing almost half of the total Provisions have been put into place retail offering within the project, the to include
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