Qatar’s much anticipated, leisure and tourism hotspot, Al Maha Island will open prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, disclosed a top official of Investment Holding Group (IHG). The world-class project is led by the association of Investment Holding Group and IMG, in collaboration with Qatari Diar and Qatar Tourism.
“Al Maha Island will be opened to the public and tourists prior to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Located in Lusail City, the Island will be offering some of the best entertainment facilities available internationally,” told Henrik H Christiansen, Group CEO of IHG.
The island includes major attraction hubs in various industries including luxury dining experiences and world-class leisure and entertainment. Doha Winter Wonderland, High End District with six of the best internationally acclaimed restaurants, a beach club and a concert area for live music and entertainment are some of the features of the Al Maha Island.
Christiansen explained: “Al Maha Island is set to become a hotspot of Qatar tourism - attracting over 1.5 million visitors per year. Al Maha Island sits on 230,000sqm. It includes a concert area as well as the place for restaurants and other food joints and parking slots. Doha Winter Wonderland will be the main attraction along with Nammos the famous the beach club of Mykonos and Dubai and the high-end district restaurants.”
According to the Group CEO, Al Maha Island demonstrates the huge potential of Qatar’s tourism sector and is a manifestation of how IHG is adapting to the fast growth in hospitality and internal and external tourism in the country.
Source: Gulf Times
