NEWS

SHARQ VILLAGE & SPA, DOHA

Fact Sheet

LOCATION:                         Located in Doha city of Qatar, this two-storey hotel comprises 14 traditionally Arabic courtyard houses set along one kilometre of private coastline.         

OPENED:                             10 March 2007 

OWNERSHIP:               The hotel is owned by Qatar National Hotels Company.

MANAGEMENT:                The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in the USA, manages more than 70 hotels and resorts worldwide.

ARCHITECTS:                    Ibrahim Al-Jaidah and Rula Habamala based in Qatar.

INTERIOR DESIGNER

OF RESORT & SPA:          Di Leonardo for the resort & P 49 for the Six Senses Spa.

ACCOMMODATIONS:      174 luxurious rooms and suites housed in 14 villas including the Royal Villa the 2.099 sq. m.  Royal Villa aptly-named “Beit Al Shyoukh”.

GUEST ROOM        

FEATURES:                         *Luxurious 400 thread-count down comforter,

                                                *400 thread count cotton duvets and linens

*Hypoallergenic, foam and feathers pillows

*Custom-designed pillow-top mattress

*Cribs and extra beds available upon request

*Steam iron / ironing board available upon request

*In room safety box

*High speed wired and wireless internet access

*Dual-line speaker telephone with International direct dial

*Personalized voicemail

*Bose Wave clock radio

*DVD player  

*Interactive TV (32” plasma TV) with satellite channels

*Local & International newspapers & Magazines

*Honour Bar

*Espresso Coffee Machine

*Individual climate control

*Bath amenities by Penhaligon’s

*Thick oversized bath towels

*Rainforest shower

*Bathroom telephone

*A deep soaking tub

*Separate glass-enclosed shower

*Hair dryer

*Plush bathrobes

*Slippers

*Marble counters and flooring

GUEST SERVICES:            *24 hour Butler service

*7-series BMW transfers upon request

Unpacking service available upon request

*Morning Housekeeping service

*Evening turndown service

*Pressing, laundry service available upon request

*Wake up service

*24 hour In-Room Dining

RECREATIONAL               *Private beach

FACILITIES:                       *The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools

                                                            -infinity pool with pool bar

-focal pool

SPA FACILITIES:               *23 treatment rooms

                                                *fully equipped separate ladies spa are with fitness facilities

                                                *dedicated ladies spa villa

*Thai, Swedish & aromatherapy massages

*Specialized treatment which include crystal therapy, mud   

  baths, body scrubs and polishes

*personal trainers

                                                *Sauna & Steam Rooms

                                                *Jacuzzis

                                                *Hot and cold plunge pools

                                                *Separate male and female grooming areas

                                                *Fully equipped fitness club

                                                *Yoga

                                                *Tai chi and other eastern practices

                                                *Meditation and relaxation rooms

                                                *Prayer rooms            

DINING:                                 AL LIWAN

Serves Arabian Cuisine and western cuisine and features breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and a la carte menu. Children’s menu is also available. Seats 104 indoors and 52 on the terrace

 Unique show kitchen producing fresh baked breads, grilled kebabs, meats and fish and shwarma,

§    6.30 – 10.30 a.m. - Breakfast

§    12.30 – 3.30 p.m. - Lunch

§    6.30 p.m. – 1 a.m.  - Dinner (2 a.m. on weekends). 

 AL DANA

Modern seafood restaurant with fish market and live show kitchen. Seats 118 indoors and 80 outdoors

§    12.30 – 3.30 p.m. - Lunch

§    6.30 – 11 p.m.  - Dinner

 AL JALSA CAFE

Arabian café with serving Arabic pastries, beverages including over 20 varieties of hand picked teas, nine of which are unique flavors reflecting the mystic of Arabia. Traditional Afternoon tea is also available daily. Accommodates 35 persons with interior majlis seating area an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool.

 CIGAR LOUNGE

Elegant colonial styled with extensive range of cigars from Cuba and the Dominican Republic. The lounge incorporates a smoke-free filtration system for additional comfort. Seats 24 indoors and 20 at the terrace. 5 p.m. to 1.m. daily. 

AL WANIS

Rooftop terrace located at the heart of the resort, offers a stunning view of the Resort.  Ideal for enjoying the shisha, water pipe.  The canopied booths allow for some privacy, Each booth accommodates up to 15 persons and provides a personal butler to serve traditional Arabic beverage and snacks.

 AL SEEF SNACK AND POOL BAR

Serves an a la carte menu offering an array of snacks, cocktails, salads, and beverages. 

CONFERENCE

FACILITIES:                      Over 1,130 sq.m. of meetings and events space including two ballrooms and a boardroom

                                               * Al Dasha 448 sq.m.

                                               *Al Sonbok 345 sq.m.

                                               *Al Hory 116 sq.m.

SOUQ:                                     *Zai Fashion Boutique

*Mohammed Al Sagheer Company Ladies Salon

*Mohammed Al Sagheer Company Gents Barber

*QNB First Bank

*Boucheron Jewellery Store

*Thomsville Bogart Antique Store

*Casa del habanos Cigar Shop

*Al Arabia Oud - traditional Arabic perfume

EXECUTIVE                         

COMMITTEE:                        Hossein Vetry              - General Manager

                                   Joe Ghayad                 - Hotel Manager

     Matthias Terrettaz        - EAM, Food & Beverage

     Sherif Sabry                 - Director of Sales & Marketing

    Kamal Chahine              - Director of Human Resource

    Necla Çimen                  - Director of Finance

    Holger Jackisch              - Executive Chef

                                                For more information or reservations, please visit

www.sharqvillage.com / www.ritzcarlton.com or call +974 425 6666.