Dubai: Hospitality company Hilton Worldwide said on Wednesday that it plans to expand in Qatar with the signing of a management agreement with First Qatar Real Estate Development Company to open Hilton Doha The Pearl Residences.

The development features serviced apartments, including small studio units, three-bedroom apartments, penthouses and town houses.

The 445-room hotel will be located in Pearl-Qatar. It is expected to open in early 2017.