Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Ali Bin Ali Holding to build Al Shaqab Village, a unique accommodation project within QF’s Education City, the official Qatar News Agency reports.
This comes as part of Al Shaqab’s commitment to supporting the State’s development plans and prestigious cultural heritage.
Al Shaqab Village will be launched before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, according to a tweet by Al Shaqab.
Executive director of Al Shaqab Khalifa bin Mohamed al-Attiya said, “Through this project, we aim to make Al Shaqab one of the best tourist and sporting destinations for local and international visitors, helping them to enjoy sports and entertainment activities in Qatar.”
The project is located next to the world-class equestrian centre - Al Shaqab, Education City Golf Club and Education City Stadium, one of the venues of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The championship will be held from November 20 to December 18.
With a design inspired by Qatar’s historic villages and districts, Al Shaqab Village includes 100 resort villas to suit different needs and enhances the country’s prestige as a world sporting and tourist destination.
The luxury resort combines traditional elegance with modern comforts. “The state-of-the-art amenities deliver an unforgettable experience,” Al Shaqab tweeted.
An accompanying video explains that the Village is nestled between Al Shaqab and Education City Golf Club and has a luxury eco-friendly design. The Village blends seamlessly with the desert surroundings, it adds.