Alhumar Real Estate, the leading developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, has made significant progress during its participation in Cityscape, which concluded last Thursday, 26 October. This included exciting announcements to transform the landscape of modern living and commercial activities in Doha, Qatar.
A significant highlight was signing lease agreements with numerous anchor tenants at Gewan Island, Qatar's foremost development. This promises an unmatched retail leasing opportunity and a distinctive retail experience.
Spanning 11,000 square meters, the Crystal Walkway will accommodate 101 commercial units set to redefine shopping and dining in Doha. This lively district is expertly crafted to offer an unparalleled mix of tenants. It is a prime destination for those seeking style, flavor, and convenience in a climate-controlled outdoor setting.
Crystal Walkway invites guests to enjoy a variety of cuisines, discover lifestyle essentials, and entertain their children in a single, engaging location.
The tenant assortment at Crystal Walkway has been carefully selected to align with the tastes and desires of modern consumers. Retail spaces, constituting 45% of the area, feature select lifestyle shopping brands, including new international entrants to the Qatari market and established names, covering perfume, cosmetics, accessories, boutique fashion, sports apparel, optics, and lifestyle retail.
Another 45% of Crystal Walkway is dedicated to food and beverage, offering various culinary experiences. This includes premium dining from across the globe, casual dining showcasing international and local cuisines, premium and casual cafes with renowned international brands, and unique local concepts by Qatari entrepreneurs. The area includes 15 restaurants and 15 eateries, plus ice cream shops, bakeries, specialty food stores, and health-conscious dining options. The climate-controlled outdoor seating further enhances the dining experience year-round.
The remaining 10% of commercial space is reserved for essential services, addressing the needs of both residents and visitors. This includes a supermarket, pharmacy, beauty salons, lifestyle spas, a roastery, a flower shop, and more. Additionally, Crystal Walkway will feature a kids' entertainment area and a toy store, ensuring a memorable experience for families.
With 85% of units at Crystal Walkway already confirmed, Gewan Island is preparing to welcome a variety of unique concepts and anchor tenants.
Confirmed tenants and concepts at Gewan Island include Restaurants like Mayajah, Chaiwu, Mamo's, Lillian Bonnefoit, Crust, BRD Chicken, Fenyal, Host, and Kojak; Coffee Shops such as Pierre Herme, Ben Rahim, Starbucks, 100 Coffee, Baristro, Café Kistune, Layar Café, and Mado Dondurma; Services like Mederi Sports Spa, Hairaholic Salon, Bladez Barbershop, and Hand & Stone Spa; and "Playground" kids' play area and London Toys. Other brands include Mass Access, Cashmere, Gismondi, and Fragrancya, among others.
These deals highlight the varied offerings at Crystal Walkway, promising an outstanding retail and dining experience for residents, visitors, and international tourists in an attractive setting that promotes walkability. Features include advanced air-cooling technology and ample underground parking.
Alhumar Real Estate's participation in Cityscape Qatar exemplifies a new standard in showcasing residential and retail investment opportunities on Gewan Island. This is achieved through state-of-the-art virtual reality technology, giving visitors and investors an immersive, realistic experience. With an impressive tenant mix, exceptional offerings, and a focus on climate-friendly infrastructure, Crystal Walkway is set to enhance Doha's shopping and dining landscape."