:: UDC :: 3/25/2007

25 March 2007

Qatar’s inaugural Energy Masked Ball hosted by The Pearl Qatar a huge success

Qatar’s inaugural Energy Masked Ball hosted by The Pearl Qatar a huge success

A night of great fun for all despite stormy weather

The Pearl-Qatar, United Development Company’s (UDC) multi-billion dollar offshore island and one of the largest real estate developments in the country, was host to the highly successful inaugural Energy Masked Ball this past weekend.

Hundreds turned out to the lavish event despite a sudden and unexpected storm that battered Doha that evening. But the vibrant music that filled The Oyster rendered insignificant any inconvenience the weather may have caused, as guests enjoyed music performances from a baroque quartet ensemble and The Four Tops that many described as “dazzling, rare and delightful.”

The night proved to be worth the effort as guests—a who’s who of the Gulf Arab region-- entered The Oyster, The Pearl-Qatar’s newly-launched, hi-tech Sales and Marketing Centre.

“All of us at UDC and The Pearl-Qatar were tremendously excited to be hosting the inaugural Energy Masked Ball. It was made even more special by the fact that this was the first major event to be hosted by The Pearl-Qatar,” said Roger Dagher, Chief Communication Officer for UDC.

The Energy Masked Ball opened with the presentation of the Future Fuels Alternative Energy Awards. The awards ceremony is designed to honour the region’s alternative fuel innovators and leaders who have made a significant difference in their field of expertise.

Portions of the gala event had to be cancelled due to stormy weather but that did not prevent the nearly 500 guests from enjoying the great atmosphere at The Oyster.

“For many of the guests, it was their first time visiting The Oyster,” said Elie Jubran, General Manager for Marketing at The Pearl-Qatar. “They were extremely impressed with our facilities and by touring The Oyster and the various models on display, they were able to get a taste of the lifestyle that we are offering at The Pearl-Qatar,” he said.

The Energy Masked Ball was the first of many more events to be hosted by The Pearl-Qatar, UDC officials said, revealing that The Oyster will house major international events in the coming months.

The Pearl-Qatar is the largest island in Qatar’s waters. During the two-year land reclamation process, 400 hectares of new land were created with a 32-kilometre shoreline, three coves, and navigable canals in addition to numerous other features.

A jewel in the Arabian Gulf, The Pearl-Qatar is the country’s first international real estate venture, and will be home to approximately 40,000 residents in more than 15,000 dwellings within 11 inspiring precincts by 2010.

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