{"id":35029,"date":"2014-04-21T18:26:28","date_gmt":"2014-04-21T17:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/doha-west-bay-derriere-la-corniche-20140421.html"},"modified":"2022-10-14T14:43:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T12:43:47","slug":"doha-west-bay-derriere-la-corniche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/en\/doha-west-bay-derriere-la-corniche","title":{"rendered":"Doha West Bay: behind the corniche"},"content":{"rendered":"

A vase-shaped tower, another pointed, a third twisted... This is the landscape that appears on the horizon as the taxi approaches Doha's West Bay, conquered by the vertical. Barely ten years ago, it was still flat, it seems. Clearly, no time has been wasted; everything smells new and daring. Clearly, the end of the month is not too difficult and Doha has been able to afford a real luxury: inviting the big names in international architecture to give free rein to their wild imagination. The luxury of attracting everything that glitters to the bay, from the stars of the big hotels to the stoles of the great fashion designers. Or to build a huge \"cultural village\" right next to the office towers. And finally, to imagine that a state-confetti lost in the Persian Gulf, no bigger than a French department, was capable of hosting a football World Cup in 2022.<\/p>\n

This latest challenge outlines the future of Doha: in 10 years' time, new stadiums will be built behind West Bay, as well as 80,000 hotel rooms, a hundred or so underground stations, two tramway lines, a new port, motorways and even a city of over 200,000 inhabitants. One thing is certain: tomorrow, the landscape will never be the same. That's what makes this business district on the edge of the desert so fascinating.<\/p>\n

Identity card<\/h2>\n

Time difference: +2 h in winter; +1 h in summer.<\/p>\n

Currency: Qatar rial (QR).
\n1 euro = 4.9 QR (Nov. 2013).<\/p>\n

Area code: +974.<\/p>\n

How to get there<\/h2>\n

Qatar Airways<\/strong> offers three daily flights between Paris and Doha. Crowned for the quality of its business class by Skytrax in 2013, the airline promises \"five-star luxury in the sky\" to its business passengers. At Doha International Airport, they can also enjoy the many amenities of the Premium terminal, which is entirely dedicated to First and Business travellers. After numerous postponements, the new airport, Hamad International Airport, is due to open in early 2014.<\/p>\n

Tel.: 01 70 95 05 80
\nInternet: www.qatarairways.com<\/p>\n

AIR FRANCE-KLM <\/strong> operates five weekly flights from Paris to Doha, via Amsterdam. Flights to the emirate are operated by the Dutch airline on a code-share basis with Air France, and are operated at night on three-class Airbus A330-200s, including one Economy Comfort.<\/p>\n

Tel.: 0820 820 820
\nInternet: www.airfrance.fr<\/p>\n

Luxury hotels<\/h2>\n

St Regis Doha<\/h3>\n

Located between the buildings of West Bay and the cultural village of Katara, near the diplomatic quarter, this 336-room hotel with sea views - including 70 suites - puts the St Regis signature on the shores of the Persian Gulf. 4,000 m2 of meeting space, 22 spa treatment rooms, a private beach and an Olympic-size swimming pool surrounded by cabanas: the volumes are quite impressive. Among the ten restaurants and bars available, Gordon Ramsay plays the starring role, assisted by Astor Grill (steak house) and Hakkasan (Cantonese cuisine). Music lovers beware: in October 2012, New York's famous Jazz at Lincoln Center opened a branch at the St Regis, where you can enjoy live performances by artists from all over the world six days a week. Other events include Jammin on the Beach reggae nights, held mid-week when the beach is not sweltering.<\/p>\n

Al Gassar Resort. Doha West Bay.
\nTel: +974 44460000
\nEmail : doha.butler@stregis.com
\nInternet: www.stregisdoha.com<\/p>\n

\"Four seasons Hotel Doha<\/h3>\n

From the cosy Cigar Lounge to the luminous Churrasco on the Beach, the Four Seasons is a particularly enviable place to stay, just a stone's throw from the corniche and the tall office blocks of West Bay. 232 rooms, including 57 suites, and among its facilities a three-level swimming pool on the beachfront.<\/p>\n

The Corniche
\nPhone: +974 4494 8888
\nInternet: www.fourseasons.com\/doha<\/p>\n

Hotel Hipster<\/h2>\n

\"W Doha<\/h3>\n

An urban hotel in the heart of West Bay, the W is the place to be if you want to feel the pulse of the 'new Doha', whether in the Bliss Spa, around the changing lights of the Wet Pool or at trendy parties in the Wahm and Crystal lounge bars. As for the rooms, there is a choice of 442 options divided into six categories with promising titles: from the Spectacular Room to the Extreme Wow Suite, with its 300 m2 and hexagonal bathtub.<\/p>\n

West Bay
\nPhone: +974 4453 5000
\nEmail : info.wdoha@whotels.com
\nInternet: www.whoteldoha.com<\/p>\n

Waterfront hotels<\/h2>\n

\"AtM\u00f6venpick Tower & Suites Doha<\/h3>\n

Amidst the office blocks of West Bay, this five-star hotel stands out for the quality of its wellness centre perched on the 26th floor, with the views that go with it. An important detail for long stays: kitchenettes in all 350 rooms and suites.<\/p>\n

West Bay
\nPhone: +974 4496 6600
\nEmail : tower.doha@moevenpick.com
\nInternet: www.moevenpick-hotels.com<\/p>\n

\"InHilton Doha<\/h3>\n

The highlights of this 309-room Hilton inaugurated in 2012 include a private beach, entertainment around the pool, its vast Eforea spa and six restaurants and bars. There's something for everyone, with Mediterranean cuisine at La Sahtaine and Polynesian cuisine at Trader Vic's or snacks and cocktails at Zawaya... Residents of the Executive Rooms are privileged, with a balcony overlooking the Persian Gulf and access to an Executive lounge with food all day long.<\/p>\n

Diplomatic District Street West Bay
\nTel.: +974 4 4233333
\nEmail : doha.reservations@hilton.com
\nInternet: www.hilton.com<\/p>\n

\"Doha'sSheraton Doha resort & convention hotel<\/h3>\n

Doha's 'historic' hotel remains one of its main focal points, with 371 rooms and suites overlooking a lobby with impressive views. The hotel offers no fewer than ten restaurant and bar options, including the renowned Al Shaheen, offering some of the best Lebanese cuisine and one of the best views in the city.<\/p>\n

Al Corniche Street
\nTel.: +974 4485 4444
\nEmail : sheraton.doha@sheraton.com
\nInternet: www.sheratondoha.com<\/p>\n