The Pearl with a private chauffeur: an island of marinas
The Pearl is a man-made island, built on four million square metres of land reclaimed from the sea, near the West Bay district, according to Visit Qatar. People come to dine facing the boats, walk through the pedestrian squares, do a little shopping or set off on a trip out to sea.
Visit Qatar puts the drive from Hamad International Airport at 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. Your chauffeur drops you in the district of your choice and agrees a pick-up point with you; with a chauffeur by the hour, they remain available for the time booked.
Three districts: Porto Arabia, Qanat Quartier, Medina Centrale
Porto Arabia is built around its marina, in a Mediterranean style, with its yachts and restaurants. Qanat Quartier takes its inspiration from Venice: colourful façades, canals and bridges. Medina Centrale brings together squares, gardens, cafés and shops.
On the island, water taxis leave from Porto Arabia and Qanat Quartier. With a chauffeur, parking is not your concern: you are dropped at the entrance to the district and collected there at the agreed time.
During Ramadan, most shops close early and open late, and the city comes alive after iftar, at sunset, according to Visit Qatar: check the times of your table or your visits before setting a departure time.
A trip out to sea from the marina
A day on a yacht can be arranged on request. It is carried out by the operator chosen, under its own responsibility; your chauffeur drops you at the boarding point and collects you there on your return. See yacht, helicopter and jet.
Planning an evening or a day at The Pearl
One well-chosen district is better than three crossed in a hurry. A few combinations that work well:
- A stroll along the Porto Arabia marina as the light fades, then dinner.
- Qanat Quartier in the late afternoon, then coffee in Medina Centrale.
- Katara and The Pearl on the same day: the cultural village in the morning, the island in the evening. See Private chauffeur at Katara.
- Arrival day: a transfer from Hamad International Airport to your hotel or residence on the island.
For your quote, tell us your starting address, the time of your table if it is booked, the boarding point and time if a trip out to sea is planned, the number of passengers and when you want to be back. Let’s talk about your visit.