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About
Gewan Island is a real-estate development project undertaken by UDC (United Development Company), located adjacent to The Pearl Island and covering an area of 400,000 sqm. The completed Island is planned to accommodate approximately 3,500 residents and 10,000 daily visitors. The residential offerings will comprise 586 apartments, 18 standalone villas managed by Corinthia Hotels, 21 beachfront villas with private beaches, 26 waterfront villas with private pontoons for boats, and six independent island mansions. In addition, Gewan Island will provide 11,000 sqm of retail spaces and 15 multi-use buildings to cater to various commercial needs.

The Island aims to offer diverse amenities, including the nine-hole Gewan Golf Club accompanied by the five-star 'Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar' hotel and connected SolyMar Beach Club. Among the attractions are the air-conditioned outdoor 'Crystal Walkway,' seaside Promenade, as well as parks and green areas. Moreover, Gewan Island is set to house entertainment facilities, a clubhouse, and a mosque. The project emphasizes urban innovation and resource preservation, with a focus on generating lasting economic, social, and environmental value.

Concept
The name "Gewan Island" is derived from a valuable full-round, pink-tinted pearl, honoring Qatar's pearl-diving heritage while showcasing the nation's modern prosperity through its luxurious residential, retail, and leisure districts.

The island incorporates smart technologies and sustainable design principles to create integrated and highly livable environments that prioritize comfort, security, connectivity, and sustainability. Urban innovation and resource preservation mechanisms are deployed to generate lasting economic, social, and environmental value. A reporting schedule monitors various environmental aspects such as air, soil, and water quality, sound levels, energy, and water consumption.

The island's building design includes energy-saving LED lamps, occupancy sensors, and intelligent home automation for lighting control. Daylighting distribution within interior spaces reduces reliance on electric lighting, while acoustic requirements are optimized to efficiently manage noise sources from space to space. The landscape design aims to nurture biodiversity by using native and adaptive plant species, to lower irrigation and maintenance demands and enhancing the ecological and environmental value of the Island.

Concerning the marine ecosystem around Gewan Island, building projects are meticulously planned to safeguard marine life and uphold the health of the marine habitat. Initiatives are underway to foster the growth of diverse marine species in the nearby waters. The island emphasizes sustainable living by ensuring a range of services are easily accessible on foot. This design minimizes the need for vehicles and actively supports walking and cycling with well-designed pathways and bike lanes. Additionally, the island is set to be integrated into an upcoming public transit system.

To ensure energy efficiency, buildings on Gewan Island incorporate high levels of insulation, environmentally friendly district cooling technology, low water consumption plumbing fixtures, and energy-efficient appliances in residential units.

Crystal Residence:
A residential development at the heart of Gewan Island, directly accessible via a bridge from The Pearl Island. Comprising 15 buildings with 6 to 7 stories each, the residence offers a total of 586 residential units, including 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments ranging from 90 to 243 sqm, and 4-bedroom duplexes covering 365 sqm. The development features the canopied pedestrian zone of the Crystal Walkway, which serves as a central point for both commercial and residential activities.

Durar Villas:
Located on the south side of Banana Park, consist of 26 high-end waterfront villa plots ranging from 1,131 sqm to 2,086 sqm. Notably, these villas are equipped with private pontoons for boat mooring.

Juman Beach Villas:
Comprised of 21 stunning beachfront villas with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing panoramic views of the surroundings. The villas range from 1,200 to 1,376 sqm and offer private beaches and gardens for residents to enjoy.

Danaat Island Mansions:
Six private-island villa plots situated at the tip of Gewan Island. Accessible via a private driveway, these plots range from 4,500 to 9,500 sqm, providing ample space to accommodate mansions. Additionally, Danaat Island Mansions feature a private yacht harbor and beach.

Crystal Walkway:
An innovative and climate-controlled outdoor promenade located in Gewan Island. It is set to launch in 2023-2024 and is designed as Gewan Island's premier commercial district. The walkway offers a diverse range of amenities, including restaurants, cafés, and retail outlets, with 11,000 sqm of prime retail space and 101 outlets.

Notably, Crystal Walkway is nestled between Crystal Residence and the Seaside Promenade, enhancing accessibility and connectivity within the island. It offers ample parking facilities with 120 on-street public parking spaces and an additional 482 underground parking spaces, ensuring convenient access for visitors.

The walkway is expected to cater to a significant number of daily visitors, with a capacity of accommodating 10,000 persons daily.It is located within 5 kilometers of The Pearl Island's 52,000 residents and Gewan Island’s residents.

The proximity of Corinthia Hotel further adds to the appeal of Crystal Walkway, attracting tourist clientele to the area. With its attractive features and strategic location, Crystal Walkway presents an opportunity for businesses to elevate their brands and grow their customer base in a prosperous and innovative environment.

Gewan Golf Club:
The Gewan Golf Club features a beautifully designed nine-hole golf course spread across six hectares of parkland, with floodlit fairways and manicured greens.

Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar Hotel:
Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar Hotel combines urban and neo-classical design. It encompasses an area of 13,000 sqm and offers 110 guestrooms, SolyMar Beach Club from Mykonos, Gewan Golf Club, a kids club, luxurious spa, all-day dining, specialty restaurants, and a banquet hall with an outdoor patio capable of accommodating 1,000 guests.

SolyMar Beach Club
The SolyMar Beach Club, connected to Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar, provides an leisurely experience with pools, pool chalets, garden chalets, sea chalets, exquisite restaurants and, a cigar lounge.

The Promenade:
Offers a climate-controlled pedestrian and cycle route, along with year-round public events, for residents and visitors

Other Amenities:
Additionally, Gewan Island features the Banana Park, a multifunctional green space that includes pocket parks, creative landscaping, shade structures, and innovative lighting. Moreover, Gewan Clubhouse provides an open-plan area, restaurant, cafe, gym, and an exclusive swimming pool for residents. Lastly, Gewan Mosque is thoughtfully designed to create a spiritual environment for worship on the island.