Katara Towers
Lusail, Qatar
Vibe
Two crescent towers form a monument on the Lusail waterfront, where soaring vaulted atriums open directly onto Arabian Gulf views.
“Monumental scimitar landmark”
Crossed-scimitar towers frame sweeping Gulf views, anchored by a fifty-six-meter lobby chandelier and gold mosaic suites.
Nine private hydrothermal spa suites pair with the country's largest gym, spinning studios, and an indoor climbing wall.
Dedicated butler service accompanies all-suite accommodations featuring custom diffuser scent menus and private plunge pool terraces.
On Lusail Marina Promenade, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and five minutes from Lusail Stadium.
“Together the two hotels make up the Katara Towers, an architecturally striking building that forms a scimitar sword, which was inspired by the country’s emblem.”
Rooms
Suites feature curved walls clad in gold mosaic tiles, private balconies over the marina, and tailored room scent menus.
Wellness
Nine private hydrothermal suites offer dedicated treatments alongside spinning studios, plunge pools, and the country's largest indoor climbing wall.
Backstory
Completed for the 2022 World Cup, Dar Al-Handasah's 211-meter crescent towers unite Raffles and Fairmont under a singular sweeping frame.
Eat & drink
Sip drinks beside rare first edition classics at Blue Cigar, or head to rooftop lounge Provok for skyline dining.
The neighborhood
Perched along the marina district, the waterfront boardwalk offers tranquil gulf strolls just north of central Doha.
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The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.