Ownership:
- United Development Company (100%)
Incorporation date: 2007
Sector: Hospitality
Hospitality Development Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Development Company. It focuses on owning, developing and operating world-class hospitality projects and brands. The Company carries the important strategic role of reinforcing UDC’s vision of creating and managing a diverse portfolio of hospitality related businesses. Many of HDC’s brands are entering the Middle East market for the first time at The Pearl-Qatar. They include internationally celebrated Latin American, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Lebanese restaurants.
HDC brands
HDC currently operates seven restaurants in The Pearl-Qatar. A eigth restaurant is located in the West Bay business district. These restaurants, all joint ventures with various international partners, include:
- Megu: High-end Japanese restaurant;
- Tse Yang: an elegant, high-end Chinese restaurant;
- Pampano: this Latin American inspired restaurant was created by Chef Richard Sandoval and Maestro Placido Domingo;
- Liza : a Paris-based restaurant combining Levantine gastronomy with a modern twist;
- Burj Al Hamam: "The Art of Lebanese Cuisine" for over 50 years, this elegant restaurant offers a wide range of Lebanese traditional dishes and fresh seafood specialties;
- Bistro 61: this stylish and casual eatery is located in the West Bay and boasts an extensive menu of popular international dishes as well as traditional Lebanese favorites.
- Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar: a slick, chic and stylish café offering salads, desserts, chocolate and ice-cream.
- The Bread Basket: A unique classy ‘bakery’ co ‘convenient store’ catch the interest with its broad variety of breads, pastries, deli, an assortment of gourmet coffees, teas and other products, which complement the daily needs of the inhabitants. It is well located in the heart of The Pearl-Qatar Island.
HDC’s ambitious plans include owning and operating an impressive list of hospitality outlets in the future, including three boutique hotels scheduled to open at the Pearl-Qatar in 2012 and 2013. One of the hotels, Nikki Beach Resort, is an ultra luxury international resort designed to boast a 47-villa beach club.
HDC’s dedication to quality underlines UDC’s commitment to target projects that effectuate value-added investments, thus contributing to Qatar’s growth and ensuring continuous shareholder benefit. Through HDC’s ingenuity and resolve, The Pearl-Qatar will be home to a number of world-class restaurants and resorts in the coming years.
Future plans
In order to benefit from the expected economic growth in 2011 and beyond, the Company will continue to look for opportunities by strategically investing in key markets. With Qatar’s receiving the right to host the 2022 World Cup, HDC finds itself in an advantageous position to benefit from the anticipated positive developments in Qatar over the coming years. HDC will also continue to generate growth through the development of existing brand relationships, the establishment of new partnerships and ventures into strategic acquisitions that will achieve investment diversification.
For more information about Hospitality Development Company , please visit www.hdc-global.com