UDC showcases Gewan Island’s remarkable progress & sustainability commitments at Cityscape Qatar

United Development Company (UDC), master developer of The Pearl and Gewan islands, announced significant advancements in the development of Gewan Island during Tuesday’s opening of Cityscape Qatar 2023, which will run until October 26 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.Gewan Island is set to redefine modern living in Qatar, offering an unmatched lifestyle enriched with smart city features and a strong commitment to sustainability. This development not only appeals to discerning investors but also promises long-term social and economic benefits for its residents, visitors, and businesses.As of Q3 2023, the infrastructure works package at Gewan Island has made significant strides, including the completion of all dry services, wet services, and pontoon works, which are nearing completion. Paving works have commenced at Island Villas sidewalks. The overall completion of the infrastructure package is projected for Q1 2024, with the current progress standing at approximately 91%.In addition, there is noteworthy progress on the mixed-use building package. New contractors have been introduced to expedite interior finishes, the delivery of apartment kitchen appliances has commenced, and the flushing of main chilled water pipes has been completed.All main lifts for the 15 buildings have been installed and façade works for four new buildings have also been finalised, resulting in an overall completion rate of façade works at 50%. The installation of Crystal Walkway shades has commenced and the commencement of hard and softscape elements for the podium, promenade, and road areas is imminent. The completion of all 15 buildings in this package is anticipated between Q2 and Q3 2024, with the current completion rate at approximately 78%.The development progress for the hotel package, which includes Corinthia Hotel, 18 standalone villas, Gewan Golf Club, and Solymar Beach Club, is currently at approximately 26%. Significant achievements have been made in each component of this package.The golf course was successfully completed in 2022 and is now open to the public and members. Gewan Golf Club’s indoor ‘majlis’, offering various amenities, is also open to guests and players.Structural work for the hotel’s main building is on track to be finished by 2025, with additional work on ramps, the roof slab, and clock towers expected to be completed within the same timeframe. Architecture finishing work and MEP services have commenced and are planned for completion by Q1 2025. Hotel cladding and façade work are set to commence in 2024, with an expected completion date of Q4 2024. The Hotel is targeted for full completion and handover by 2025.Additionally, the 18 beachfront villas managed by Corinthia Hotel have seen structural completion, while architecture finishing work and MEP services are scheduled for completion by Q3 2024. Façade work for these villas is projected to be finalised by Q2 2024, with a target completion and handover date of Q4 2024.The Solymar Beach Club’s structural work is also complete, with architecture finishing and MEP work in progress, set to be finished by Q3 2024. The bridge connecting the hotel to the beach club is expected to be completed by Q1 2024, and the sea pool, accessible from the beach club, is planned to be operational by Q4 2023, with an overall completion and handover date for the beach club and chalets set for Q4 2024.Gewan Island, spanning 400,000sq m, emerges as an inspiring model of sustainable living, one that epitomises UDC’s commitment to pioneering innovative communities and setting new standards of excellence in real estate development as well as providing a distinctive integrated lifestyle experience.The island is characterised by sustainability and smart living features, offering a splendid lifestyle and leisure experience for both visitors and residents. It includes various projects such as Crystal Residence, featuring over 586 residential units distributed across 15 buildings, comprising one to three-bedroom apartments ranging from 90 to 240sq m, as well as four-bedroom duplex apartments covering 365sq m.Additionally, the island features a range of luxurious amenities, including Gewan Golf Club, Corinthia Hotel, Solymar Beach Club, a residents’ clubhouse, Banana Park, Crystal Walkway shopping district featuring 101 retail units, and another promenade along the waterfront, both equipped with leading air conditioning technology.