The Pearl Island's "Venice-like community" has an extensive canal system, pedestrian-friendly squares and plazas and beachfront townhouses. The first residents started to live in Qanat Quartier in 2012.
This Venice-inspired neighbourhood brings a piece of the Mediterranean to Doha. Boasting turquoise canals flanked by candy-coloured buildings and gracefully arched bridges, Qanat Quartier abounds with Instagram-worthy vistas. Play a tune on the musical staircase, or take a leisurely stroll down broad avenues as you wander in and out of the neighbourhood’s many boutiques and cafés. Grab a coffee, stick your toes in the sand, and take in stunning views of the Arabian Gulf from Qanat Quartier’s beachfront promenade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this area look like Venice? ▾
Qanat Quartier was deliberately designed with an extensive network of canals, colourful Mediterranean-style facades, and pedestrian bridges to evoke the atmosphere of Venice.
When did people start living here? ▾
The first residents moved into Qanat Quartier around 2012, making it one of the earlier completed districts on The Pearl island.
Is it just residential, or can tourists walk around? ▾
The canal walkways, plazas, and ground-floor shops and cafés are open to anyone; only the residential buildings themselves are private.
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