Qatar Tribune

WC fans throng The Pearl to enjoy dazzling shows, music

- SANTHOSH CHANDRAN DOHA

QATAR’S fascinatin­g manmade island, The Pearl Qatar, has been one of the most crowded locations during the FIFA World Cup 2022 days. A number of events, including music and dance performanc­es, being hosted as part of the World Cup celebratio­ns, make the island vibrant and colourful, attracting foreigners as well as residents and locals to the island.

Tastefully decorated shopping centres, boutiques, restaurant­s that serve delicious food and Venice-like waterways add beauty to the island.

A Japanese football fan, who stays with a resident at The Pearl, said, “The waterfront residence at The Pearl is one of the best that I have seen in my life. The calm, quiet and beautiful island offers comfortabl­e stay and awesome events. While visiting the island, I also learnt that this beautiful city is a tribute to Qatar’s rich history of pearling.”

Medina Centrale at The Pearl offers a Mediterran­ean ambience with a mixture of public plazas, gardens, canopies and the piazza, serving as the hub of the festivitie­s.

A Doha resident said, “The Pearl offers something more than football. The night here is fantastic with pleasant weather, the vibe of football, and music and dance performanc­es. It’s indeed a lifetime memory for me.”

The island was built at one of Qatar’s former pearldivin­g sites and has been a visitors’ paradise due to its beautiful beach, luxury hotels and shopping centres.

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(PHOTOGRAPH­S BY AKHIL VIJAYAN)

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