Smaller hotels has announced plans to expand its portfolio by opening a new property in Qatar. The NH Collection Doha Oasis Hotel & Beach Club will be housed in the former Oasis Hotel, which opened in the 1950s as the destination’s first hotel. The converted retreat and the brand’s first international outpost with a beach club will be spread across a stretch of the east coast at Ras Abu Abboud in Doha in mid-2022.

“We are delighted to announce this upcoming addition to our portfolio in Qatar. Minor Hotels already has a strong multi-brand presence in the country and we are delighted to partner with the Darwish family to add this hotel and beach club to the NH Collection and offer our customers an alternative offering,” says Dillip Rajakarier . Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels. “2022 will be one of the most important years in Qatar’s history, with all eyes on the country for the FIFA World Cup, and we are delighted to open another great property in Doha at such an exciting time.”

In addition to the beach club, the forthcoming hotel will house a pool surrounded by lush gardens, tennis courts, and spa and fitness facilities for both men and women. Two specialty restaurants and a rooftop bar are highlighted among the six on-site F&B options, while a grand ballroom is bisected with a mezzanine level that includes meeting spaces, a business center, and supporting conference areas. A mix of superior and deluxe rooms and more than 50 suites will make up the hotel’s 300 guest rooms, each balancing modern and classic elements.

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