Sharq Village and Spa, Doha Project, QatarSharq Village & Spa, which is managed by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel company, was opened in Doha at Ras Abu Aboud in October 2006, just in time for the Asian Games in Doha. The new five-star spa resort hotel was developed by the Qatar National Hotels Company. The resort combines traditional architecture and modern facilities in a unique Qatari village architectural style. The amenities have been designed to meet the requirements of international leisure and business travellers. The 98,083m² resort includes 174 luxury rooms and suites furnished to the most lavish standards, a Six Senses spa, a traditional Qatari Souq, top class restaurants and entertainment. The resort is five minutes drive from Doha International Airport for convenience. Wireless internet access is available throughout the $110m (QR195m) hotel. "The resort combines traditional architecture and modern facilities in a unique Qatari village architectural style."
SHARQ VILLAGE & SPAThe hotel is located in a secluded beach cove at the beginning of the Doha Corniche between the Doha Club and the Doha Marriott Gulf Hotel. The resort is surrounded by the beauty of the Corniche beaches, which are a great asset. The Sharq Village & Spa has been designed so that it recreates the past way of Qatari life. In the resort, there are the old sikkas and pathways along with the courtyards of the old houses and traditional Qatari gardens and fountains; the maze of paths and walls lend a traditional arabic town atmosphere to the resort. The hotel has 174 rooms, including king rooms, twin rooms, king suites (one bedroom), deluxe suites (two bedrooms) and a presidential suite for VIPs. The hotel consists of a number of villas, each containing about 14 rooms, and also the main building for the reception and amenities. The main building amenities include the restaurant, café, cigar bar, ballroom and function rooms – equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video equipment. A board room for business conferences with a business centre dedicated to business travellers is also available. The all-day restaurant will accommodate 100 guests at a time and has an interior inspired by traditional Arabic design. The Café was designed in an traditional Arabic style and overlooks the pool area. The Fish Market Restaurant is designed as an artificial oasis and serves a variety of seafood. The cigar bar has a luxurious colonial-style interior, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind. The cigar bar also includes a walk-in humidifier, a first in Qatar. Also in the main building are the shops which were designed to resemble the old traditional Qatari souqs. As part of the leisure and spa facilities, the main swimming pool covers a massive 668.43m², and there are another two large pools. The resort contains 19 buildings in total. SIX SENSES SPASix Senses Spas was selected to develop and operate a 5,200m² Six Senses Spa at the resort, the largest of its kind in the Gulf Region. Six Senses aims to deliver experiences that are both unique and memorable, focusing not only on pampering the body, but also the mind and the soul. The pyramid of six spheres used to identify Six Senses Spas represents the philosophy that is fundamental to the human experience: The foundation spheres represent the three primary senses of sight, sound and touch. The second level balances upon this foundation by satisfying the more acute senses of taste and smell. The apex sphere symbolises a sense of elation discovered only by balancing the first five – the unique experience of all senses heightened beyond expectations. These spas are designed as contemporary hideaways, reflecting their ability to adapt seamlessly to host cultures in surroundings conceived to rejuvenate and revitalise. Six Senses Spa therapists are highly trained to take guests on exhilarating sensory journeys, through many forms of holistic healing and resulting in a sense of wellbeing; through options of body and beauty care, delivering them with serene and reassuring professionalism. "The resort is surrounded by the beauty of the Corniche beaches, which are a great asset."
The 71,500ft² spa looks like a true Middle Eastern village that has grown organically over time, with winding village streets rather than corridors, and with 23 treatment suites resembling typical village houses. The main areas of the spa feature facilities such as saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis, plunge pools, ample changing rooms, fully equipped fitness clubs and dedicated areas for yoga, meditation, tai chi and other eastern practices, as well as relaxation rooms and prayer rooms. The facilities will be duplicated so that both gentlemen and ladies will be offered dedicated private facilities. Ladies will have a private entrance and reception as well as a club facility with several majlis areas and a professional salon for hair, nail, beauty and henna treatments. CONTRACTORSThe interior design aspect of the Sharq Village & Spa was designed by DiLeonardo International. Qatar National Hotels is operating the hotel along with Ritz Carlton and Arab Engineering Bureau are the architects. For the spa, Six Senses Spas are developing the facility together with Arab Engineering Bureau as the architects and P49 of Thailand as the interior designers. The overall design of the spa will resemble a traditional Qatari village.
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  Sharq Village and Spa. | |
 A map of Qatar showing where Doha is situated. Doha is ideally placed to be a great tourist destination. | ||
 The Corniche has some older buildings which are a draw for tourists to explore. | ||
 Although the new Spa is trying to cultivate an image of old Qatari village, the city itself is modern and affluent with excellent shopping. | ||
 The Corniche is a pleasant restful area for the Sharq Village and Spa away from the hustle and bustle of the City. |
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