Heavily inspired by Mughal and Ottoman architecture, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha is due to open in November.

The new resort opens at the heart of Katara Cultural Village, a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, providing guests with easy access to theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries, mosques, restaurants, shops, a park and an open amphitheatre.

Mirroring the dynamic aspirations of this fascinating country while honouring its storied history as a cultural crossroad, the hotel and resort’s artistic sense and lavish interior represent a blend of Moghul architecture and Ottoman influence accentuated by local hospitality and personalised service. Owners General Hotel Management enlisted design firm WATG to create something that incorporates Arabic influences old and new.

Inspired from an exploration trip to Rajasthan, much of the façade is adorned with chhatris that is typical of traditional Indo-Islamic and Indian architecture. Refined details carved out of stone were also specially incorporated into the design. Reminiscent of a Mughal courtyard, the lobby lounge makes quite a statement. The 10m high ceiling and walls are adorned by original Mughal- and Indian-inspired artworks alongside Ottoman-influenced tapestries.

Situated between desert and sea across a 66,000sqm plot, The Chedi Katara will offer 59 rooms and suites and 32 villas with terraces and views of the Arabian Gulf and Doha skyline.

The villas all feature private gardens and swimming pools, and range from one to five bedrooms, while there will also be five dining options to savour: The Restaurant, The Lobby Lounge, The Cigar Lounge, The Beach Club, and Marsa Katara, a stand-alone signature pier restaurant accessed by a jetty ride.