According to Marwan Dimas, Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Estithmar Holding, Al Maha Island, which is situated in Lusail close to Place Vendome Mall, will open at the start of November.
According to Dimas, who spoke on the Al Majlis part of the TV channel, the 230,000 sq. m. entertainment and leisure complex, which will house the Lusail Winter Wonderland, Nammos Beach Club, and Al Maha Arena, would begin welcoming tourists roughly two weeks before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
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For the best in fun and entertainment, Al Maha will be open every year from November to April. Al Maha will be one of the ultimate entertainment venues for guests to the Qatar 2022 World Cup, according to Dimas.
Dimas stated that Al Maha Island would also play host to Gandeys Circus, the biggest traveling production in Europe with a cast of 30 international performers and live musicians.
Over 1.5 million tourists are anticipated to visit Al Maha Island each year, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway.
Lusail Winter Wonderland
The main draw of Al Maha is Lusail Winter Wonderland, a 93,000 square meter amusement park that is open every year from November to March.
50 amusement attractions will be available at the park, including 15 kiddie rides, 25 family rides, and 10 thrill rides with a 395-roller coaster.
The Vertical Swing, Drop n’ Twist Tower, and Space Gun will catapult thrill seekers to unprecedented heights. Bumper Cars, Mini Disco, and The Galleon will also introduce families to an adrenaline sensation.
Pony Adventure, Air Balloon, and Circus Swing are three rides that are suitable for small children. The park will also have ice skating, carnival games, and kiosks selling a variety of food and drink options.
Nammos Beach Club
Nammos, one of the most exclusive beach clubs and restaurants in the world with enticing cuisine and an electrifying atmosphere, will also be located on Al Maha Island. The spectacular Mediterranean venue, which is located on Al Maha’s private beach, will have opulent modern décor inspired by the Greek party island. Nammos will become the new go-to spot for sophisticated beach eating once it opens.
High End District
Another venue set to entice visitors to Al Maha Island is its high-end district with 6 of the best internationally acclaimed restaurants.
London’s award-winning ZUMA, bringing the flavours of the Far East to Qatar with its internationally admired style of Japanese cuisine. Brainchild of German chef Rainer Becker, ZUMA offers a sophisticated cuisine philosophy inspired by informal Japanese dining called Izakaya.
In 2002, Becker launched the first ZUMA restaurant in London’s Knightsbridge, and its success saw the launch of ZUMA in some of the world’s most spectacular destinations including Ibiza, Phuket, Mykonos, Maldives and Madrid.
Another global hit opening on Al Maha is LPM restaurant, the famous French restaurant influenced by Mediterranean cuisine, will be taking its guests on a culinary journey to south of France and the shores of the Mediterranean sea.
Em Sherif, the luxurious Levant restaurant designed to represent an Oriental Mansion offering fine dining Lebanese authentic cuisine. The Lebanese-awarded restaurant has many branches across Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and London.
Billionaire the famous lounge offering luxury dining paired with nightlife, consisting of a special show with spectacular entertainment, perfectly blending extraordinary performances, exceptional food and service. Billionaire is also a favourite destination for many superstars and celebrities.
Dokya – a Turkish taverna serving a variety of Turkish delicacies and mezze. The restaurant is also distinguished by its upscale design that blends the authentic oriental with the contemporary western.
Finally, Jwala, which promises a tasteful journey through the world of Indian flavours.
International Music Festival
The concert facility, a 7,000-seat performance area, is another major draw on Al Maha Island. It will hold the Global Music Festival, 34 live events each year, and is expected to draw huge names like international and regional superstars as well as well-known DJs, singers, and comedians. This August 2022, details about the music festival’s schedule will be released.
