Msheireb Downtown Doha, Planned community in Qatar
Msheireb Downtown Doha is a mixed-use district in the center of the city combining residences, offices, shops, and cultural venues across roughly 31 hectares. The development includes over 100 buildings ranging from three to thirty stories, with most designed to meet high environmental standards and featuring an underground parking facility with capacity for more than 10,000 vehicles.
Development began in 2010 with the goal of revitalizing the historic downtown area and transforming it into a sustainable mixed-use neighborhood. This regeneration marked a shift in Qatar's approach to urban growth, prioritizing walkable communities over sprawl and creating one of the world's first sustainable downtown projects.
The district's design draws from traditional Qatari architectural language, featuring simple geometric patterns and thoughtful use of light throughout its buildings and public spaces. This approach creates a sense of cultural continuity that residents and visitors experience as they move through the area.
The district is designed for walking and offers ample underground parking, making visits convenient regardless of how you arrive. Its central location near the Corniche and main roads provides easy access from different parts of Doha without difficulty.
The development features the world's largest underground parking facility with capacity for over 10,000 vehicles, officially recognized in 2024. This engineering achievement allows the district to accommodate significant visitor numbers while keeping pedestrian areas uncluttered and accessible.
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