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Qatar venture builds on heritage

Barwa Al Khor, a subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate and a leading master developer, on Sunday unveiled its flagship project Urjuan, a 35 billion Qatari riyal (Dh35 billion) integrated city development located in Al Khor.

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  • Published: 23:26 November 2, 2008
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Dubai: Barwa Al Khor, a subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate and a leading master developer, on Sunday unveiled its flagship project Urjuan, a 35 billion Qatari riyal (Dh35 billion) integrated city development located in Al Khor.

The developer has also revealed that the construction of the 5.5 million-square metre city development will accommodate over 63,000 residents upon its completion by 2013.

Named after an ancient and valuable dye-like substance from which the colour royal purple is derived and which is native to the Al Khor area, the Urjuan project is a city which represents Qatar's rapid economic growth and its efforts to preserve its cultural heritage.

Designed by Canada's Cansult Maunsell, the development is set to offer more than 24,500 housing units consisting of a beachfront luxury hotel and resort featuring private chalets, townhouses and terraced townhouses, and luxurious apartments.

Commercial businesses including shopping malls, souqs, leisure facilities, open gardens and tourist attractions such as a business hotel and an 18-hole golf course with private villa golf estates will also be part of the city development.

Ganem Bin Sa'ad Al Sa'ad, chairman and managing director of Barwa Real Estate, said: "Our interest and venture into the Al Khor area has been born out of our vision to create a city development inspired by the heritage of a culturally rich metropolis which will offer investors unique investment opportunities and at the same time creates an architectural marvel making Urjuan a top destination.

"We have conducted full feasibility studies on Al Khor prior to planning our Urjuan project, to tailor-fit the development's design to complement the area's rich history and striking environmental landscape. We are most excited to witness the realisation of our vision for Urjuan, especially the evenly distributed buildings, which will be strategically located to provide majestic views of the Arabian Gulf and the marinas that will dominate the development's shores.

"True to its origins as a pearl fishing centre, our focus is to leverage the area's marine resources and turn it into a global tourist spot," added Al Sa'ad. Located 50 kilometres north of Doha, Al Khor boasts old city charm that blends with the massive development underway in the country without compromising its identity. It will be completed in 2013.

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