Qatar Automobiles Company gears up for new showroom at Al Wa'ab City

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Al Wa'ab City
Al Wa'ab City is one of the largest privately held real estate project being developed in the State of Qatar. Stretching over 1.25m sqm and promoted by Nasser Bin Khaled Holding, this $3.2bn project is the first family-oriented, self-supporting community - a "City" within a city.

Blending Islamic cultural heritage with modern technologies, Al Wa'ab City offers an exciting mix of residential, commercial, retail and entertainment amenities while providing a pedestrian-friendly environment amidst lush landscaping.

Al Wa'ab City's safe and well maintained environment will be home to over 8,000 people and will have one of the lowest density ratios of any new major development in the country. The residential component of Al Wa'ab City comprises of 92 palatial Al Lewan Villas, 185 luxurious Hattan Villas, 78 Mezzen Villas, 43 Al Sennyar Town Houses and over 1,450 Azha, S'hayl, Al Y'ah and Merzam apartments.

Al Wa'ab City will incorporate more than 200,000 square meters of commercial accommodation and over 100,000 square meters of retail accommodation including a unique Boutique Mall.

Founded on the concept that at the heart of every community is a social gathering space, Al Wa'ab City is centered around a vibrant piazza the "Barahat Al Wa'ab". Stretching over 44,000 sqm, this lively piazza with its lush gardens, water features and shaded structures will feature a 200-room 5-star hotel.

With a vision to develop a prosperous community based on the principles of quality, cultural awareness, sustainability, longevity and growth, Al Wa'ab City promises to provide viable quality solutions to all its residents and an unparalleled destination to its guests.


Qatar Automobiles Company

Launched in 1970 by the late Sheikh Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, Qatar Automobiles Company (QAC) is the exclusive dealer of Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks and Buses in Qatar. Since its inception, QAC has emerged as one of the strongest and most trusted automobile trading companies in the region, offering private and corporate auto services and original spare parts.

In a little over 35 years, QAC has acquired a large customer base. It comprises two showrooms, located on Salwa Road and Duhail, together with four after-sales service centers and three original spare parts workshops conveniently located across Doha. Additionally, QAC is opening a new state-of-the art showroom, also situated on Salwa road and is opening a showroom in Ras Abou Abboud.

QAC's innovations in the saloon car and 4x4 market has led the company to win a multitude of international awards from Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi FUSO, including "Best Sales Award for 2003", "Best Performance Award in the Middle East for 2003", "Record Annual Sales Award for 2004", "One of the Best Dealers for 2004", and "One of the Best Dealers in the Middle East for 2005". Consecutively, in 2005 and 2006, QAC was awarded by MMC for achieving record annual sales. Due to its excellent service, Qatar Automobiles Company is the main vehicle provider for ministries, governmental organizations and oil and gas companies.

Today, QAC is considered to be among the key players in Qatar's rapid growth. QAC's vital role can be seen in its continuous support to sports, which includes sponsoring rally championships, equestrian championships, tennis, marine sports and others. Such activities are in line with QAC's commitment to enhance the country's socio-economic progress and help lead it towards brighter horizons.