Seaside wellness flagship
White marble and coastal blue palettes set an airy feel, looking out over private sands, cabana-ringed pools, and the Arabian Gulf.
“David Collins Studio has created a decadent space worthy of both the Astoria and Scarpetta’s reputation.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Balconied rooms with gulf views, personalized concierge assistance, house car service, and attentive beachside cabana care.
Remarkable
A three-story ESPA Life wellness complex featuring nineteen treatment suites, Turkish hammams, and a dedicated snow room.
Remarkable
A private Arabian Gulf beach, Wadi Lusail waterpark, Aloha Surf Club FlowRider, and three temperature-controlled outdoor pools.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Wallpaper*.
Pristine white linens and walls accented by pops of beachy blues adorn the rooms and suites.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on a private beach in Lusail Entertainment City, the resort sits across from Place Vendome mall, twenty minutes from central Doha.
The rooms
Every room and suite includes a private furnished balcony overlooking the gulf or Lusail skyline, paired with deep marble soaking tubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three temperature-controlled outdoor pools line the private beach, edged with woven cabanas and submerged loungers facing the gulf.
The hydrotherapy pools
Blue-lit hydrotherapy pools sit beneath a fiber-optic starlight ceiling, alongside white-marble alcoves and submerged mosaic steps.
The fitness studio
The fitness studio comes equipped with a heavy boxing bag, free weights, and cardio machines against mirrored walls.
At the table
Seven venues span handmade pasta at Scarpetta, cocktails at rooftop lounge The Highmore, and drinks along the Arabian Gulf.
How it began
Opened in 2022, the resort was shaped by coastal geometries, drawing visual cues from the surrounding desert dunes and maritime heritage.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.