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| The Pearl statue on the Corniche |
Qatar has a rich history in pearl diving and was one of the major pearl traders in Asia. Pearling ended in the 1930s when pearls from Japan flooded the market and made the pearl industry much less lucrative. Oil was discovered at that time in Qatar and is very lucrative!
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| A bird's eye view of The Pearl from our airplane |
As a tribute to the pearl history, Qatar has created a 900 acre man-made island just 20km from downtown Doha. The "reclaimed land" is supposed to look like a string of pearls with its 13 islands. The Pearl has one bridge connecting it to the mainland city. The area has been called the Arabian Riviera. With luxury beach houses, exclusive penthouses, three marinas (with mooring for 1000 boats), and upscale stores and restaurants, it is an escape that we like to take once and awhile.
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| A walk at The Pearl with Christine and Ken |
Christine and Ken are Nova Scotians that have lived in Doha for five years. They are moving back to Halifax this week and we will miss their company. They introduced us to the exquisite dining at The Pearl and the beautiful boardwalk. On a warm evening it is a fun place to walk.
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| An evening stroll at The Pearl |
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