Qatari Diar launches Lusail Phase II: Fox Hills

The upbeat sales forecast follows last year's launch of Lusail's high density, mixed-use Marina district, which sold out within a few days.

Qatari Diar sees Lusail and therefore Fox Hills as a catalyst for inbound investment into Qatar, the richest Arab nation with a per capita income of US $30,000 per annum.

"The scope and mix of Lusail cannot be found anywhere else in Qatar. It is a breathtaking development that will dramatically improve the country's economic and physical profile," said Nasser Hassan Al-Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, Qatari Diar.

"Fox Hills will have local, regional and international investor appeal. It will compete on a global scale through its commitment to quality delivery of world-class design and best practice professional management that will ensure the integrity, value and viability of their investment over the long term."

Spanning over 1.6 square kilometres, Fox Hills will command stunning park, golf course and waterfront views. As Lusail's centrepiece, it will combine commercial, residential and civic facilities and amenities inspired by Qatari heritage and drawing on European influences.

"The masterplan delivers a community with business and the family at its core. We will deliver palm-lined pedestrian areas along roads and charming piazzas which will create a tranquil atmosphere for relaxing strolls before and after business hours," added Al-Ansari, "There will be space for children to play as well as for people to meet and socialise."

Four to seven storey buildings are planned for both sides of the district, creating over 1,800,000 sq ft. of office space, which will blend harmoniously with residential areas. Architecturally, the buildings will draw influence from Qatar's rich Arab heritage, as well as taking inspiration from neo-classical, modern and Mediterranean styles.

Qatari Diar today announces the launch of up to four hundred land plots within high-density, mixed-use Fox Hills district, with an initial 140 land plots for sale. It will have residential, commercial and leisure facilities, including attractive waterfront features and fully comprehensive community amenities such as schools, playgrounds, shops, cafes, jogging & bike tracks, health services, libraries, fire and police stations and mosques - and all within a ten minute walk.

Covering 35 square kilometres, Lusail, which also encompasses Energy City, is strategically located in North Doha. Conceived as a phased development it has been carefully planned around a district concept, each with its own distinctive features that celebrate traditional Qatari and Islamic architecture. It will feature state-of-the-art buildings, services and facilities and accommodate 200,000 people.

The development will include a blue water lagoon with two marinas, major residential areas providing quality, high and low density homes, extensive commercial districts and mixed-use areas, comprehensive leisure and entertainment facilities, including up to two golf courses, an entertainment district and beautiful beaches, mosques, schools, shopping malls and medical centres.

"Lusail embraces an impressive vision of tomorrow for people wishing to live, work and invest in our thriving country," said Al-Ansari. "Every aspect of professional and family life has been meticulously planned, combining exhilarating modern design with the best of traditional Qatari features."