UDC develops and manages mixed-use waterfront destinations in Qatar, combining homes, retail, hospitality, entertainment, infrastructure, and community facilities for residents, visitors, investors, and commercial occupiers across The Pearl and Gewan Islands, while directly operating related utilities, maritime, and property-management businesses.
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AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani MosqueThe Pearl Island, Doha2,500 units | 9.6/ 10 | 9.5/ 10 | 9.6/ 10 |
The largest review base is the building-level 4.8/5 aggregate from 647 reviews, which converts to 9.4/10 under the specified curve. The sampled written feedback is strongly positive on physical design and everyday worship conditions, supporting a modest praise adjustment to 9.6; no material second-platform disagreement was found. | Not found in sources: No recurring structural complaint found · No recurring leak report found · No recurring HVAC complaint found · No recurring plumbing complaint found · No recurring lift failure found | Not found in sources: Limited evidence on management response times · Limited evidence on security operations · Limited evidence on community operations | |
Published reviews repeatedly praise the physical asset: one calls it "an architectural masterpiece," while another describes the prayer hall as "spacious, immaculate, and thoughtfully designed." The developer's 24 December 2023 inauguration account documents the 47.30-metre dome, 63.77-metre minaret, lifts, escalators, 262 basement parking spaces and accessible ablution facilities; no recurring structural or systems defect was published in the material reviewed. | The review evidence describes a calm, clean and welcoming daily experience: a reviewer wrote "peaceful atmosphere, very clean, and beautifully maintained," and another praised the "calm and serene atmosphere" and high-standard caretaking. The main adverse observations were a single report of a Friday-prayer closure and a comment that traffic "can get a bit bad"; these are not recurring themes in the sampled material. | ||
| Crystal WalkwayGewan Island, Doha | 9.4/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.4/ 10 |
The largest published review base is Google Reviews/Maps at 4.8/5 from 2,667 reviews, which converts to 9.4/10 under the stated curve. Tripadvisor reports the same 4.8/5 result on 20 reviews, while the written commentary is strongly positive; the limited criticisms concern cooling consistency and parking, not structural failure or management breakdown. The evidence is visitor-oriented rather than resident-oriented, so the score should be read as an amenity and daily-use signal, not a complete residential-year assessment. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Visitors consistently describe the promenade as clean, safe, family-friendly and visually striking, with comments such as “the atmosphere is just stunning” and “Lovely little cafes / coffee shops.” Climate control is the main operational caveat: one reviewer found it “really still hot in the morning,” while another said it “could get a bit chilly”; a separate local guide also notes limited peak-hour parking and stores still opening. | ||
| Corinthia Yacht ClubPorto Arabia, Doha | 9.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 OpenTable 4.6/5, 4.7/5, 4.7/5, 4.3/5 · 6 reviews · opentable.com Combined from 4 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.4. |
The Google Reviews/Maps aggregate is the largest published review base at 4.7/5 from 86 reviews, setting a 9.1/10 converted anchor. OpenTable is directionally consistent but has only six reviews; the written feedback is predominantly positive, with isolated complaints that do not qualify as a recurring theme under the stated rules. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published visitor reviews describe a generally polished leisure experience: one reviewer called the atmosphere “simply breathtaking,” while another praised “professional and nice” staff and another described the service as “10/10.” The evidence also includes a serious single report that the elevator was not working and security refused assistance, plus an OpenTable reviewer who said food quality had become “normal and less than normal”; OpenTable separately labels noise “Moderate.” | ||
| The Pearl International HospitalMedina Centrale, Doha44 units | 9.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.1/ 10 |
The largest published aggregate is Google’s 4.7/5 from 176 reviews, which sets the level and converts to 9.1/10 under the specified curve. The written sample is mostly positive, but its one punctuality complaint is not recurring and therefore does not trigger a commentary deduction; no structural score is assigned because no published review evidence about the building’s physical systems was found. | Not found in sources: No recurring management complaint | ||
no notes returned no links returned | The displayed patient feedback is strongly positive about day-to-day care: one reviewer called the hospital “very well organized and clean,” while another said the nursing team cared for her “around the clock.” The principal operational criticism was a physiotherapy experience in which the therapist was late on two occasions and the reviewer ultimately left after a prolonged wait; this is a single reported complaint, not a recurring theme in the material read. | ||
| Crystal ResidenceGewan Island, Doha586 units | 7.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
The only building-specific published aggregate located is Google Reviews/Maps at 5/5 from 3 reviews, and no platform has 10 or more reviews. Under the rule for a largest-but-under-10 review base, the guest rating is kept within one point of 6.5; the resulting overall and living score is therefore 7.5, with structure left unevidenced as a resident-scored dimension. | |||
No resident or guest review read for this building reported a structural defect, leak, lift failure, HVAC failure or plumbing problem. The only physical-condition evidence located was published certification material: GORD reported GSAS 3-star design-and-build certification and specified energy efficiency, thermal insulation, ventilation efficiency, low-flow fixtures and underground parking; this is certification evidence, not a resident-maintenance rating. | The available guest feedback is strongly positive but very limited. One review says, “Great view Great service Beautifully crafted rooms,” praises helpful room-service staff and “fantastic and friendly” receptionists, and concludes “10/10 minus nothing”; the second readable review says, “Epic,extrangant.” These are short-stay comments and should not be treated as evidence of a resident’s year-round management experience. | ||
| Giardino GardensGiardino Village, Doha80 units | 7.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps is the only building-specific published rating located: 5.0/5 from 2 reviews, which converts to 10.0 under the stated curve. Because the rating has fewer than 10 reviews, the score is kept within a point of 6.5; no structure score is assigned because no physical-condition review evidence was published. | Not found in sources: no written feedback · no management comments · no maintenance comments · no security comments | ||
no notes returned no links returned | The only published review evidence located is an aggregate 5.0/5 from 2 reviews, with no individual operational comments exposed. The developer describes a clubhouse, gym and pool, padel and squash courts, and a landscaped community, but those are facilities descriptions rather than resident review evidence. | ||
| Floresta Garden villa compoundsFloresta Gardens, Doha115 units | 7.1/ 10 | 6.8/ 10 | 7.1/ 10 |
Burj Al Ola Floresta Gardens 101 supplies the largest published review base, 14 reviews, at 4.1/5, converted to 7.4/10. The lower ratings and recurring complaints about deposits, management restrictions, unfinished areas and soundproofing pull the result down, while repeated praise for design, views and facilities limits the adjustment. The result is provisional because the published evidence is tower-specific rather than a single aggregate for all 115 villas and the wider compound. | |||
The reviews contain both positive and negative physical-condition evidence. One reviewer described the building as “nice and well maintained” and another said it was “beautifully and thoughtfully designed and finished,” while a 110 Floresta Gardens review reported “unfinished” units, unfinished public areas, slow resolution, “zero soundproofing,” and reliance on one back-of-house elevator during the reported period. | Daily-life feedback is mixed by tower. Positive reviews call the facilities “top-notch,” describe staff service as “genuinely heartfelt and professional,” and praise the location and views; negative reviews report that management “completely ruins the experience,” that the building feels like “a fancy prison,” and that move-out deductions were unjustified. The evidence is tower-specific and includes resident-style reviews, so it should not be treated as a single uniform experience across all villa compounds and towers. | ||
| Corinthia Golf ClubGewan Island, Doha | 6.9/ 10 | 6.1/ 10 Leading Courses 7.5/10 · 2 reviews · leadingcourses.com Leading Courses publishes 7.5/10 from 2 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 6.1. | 7.0/ 10 Leading Courses 9/10, 9/10 · 2 reviews · leadingcourses.com Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7. |
Tripadvisor is the largest published review base found, with 3.8/5 from 5 guest reviews; applying the stated conversion curve gives an anchor of about 6.4/10. The score is nudged upward by repeated praise for maintenance, staff and enjoyment, while structure is reported separately from Leading Courses’ 7.5/10 maintenance sub-score; no resident-specific platform rating was found. | |||
Reviewers repeatedly praised the physical playing condition: “very well maintained,” “excellent course condition with very fast greens,” and Tripadvisor’s published summary reports a 3.8/5 overall attraction rating. The 2022 inauguration report said players were being hosted in a temporary building until completion of the main facility inside the Corinthia Hotel; the latest reviewed material does not establish when that transition occurred, so the current physical-facility position remains uncertain. | The daily experience is generally described positively: reviewers call the staff “wonderful and so kind,” “polite” and “welcoming,” while another said an event was “exceptionally well organized and truly enjoyable.” The main operational criticism was a March 2025 report that the site was “Noisy” and “Unwelcoming,” with a complaint about being charged twice; these are guest reviews and do not establish a resident’s year-round experience. |
UDC's subsidiary signed technical-services and management-and-operation agreements with Corinthia for the Gewan Island hotel, connected golf course and beach club, and The Pearl-Qatar Yacht Club.
United Readymix was established as a collaborative effort between UDC, BESIX of Belgium and Qatari investors to produce and supply ready-mix concrete.
UDC holds an interest in Qatar Cool, which constructs, owns and operates district-cooling systems serving UDC developments and other Qatar districts.
Qatari investors participate with UDC and BESIX in United Readymix, the ready-mix-concrete venture.
signed technical services and management and operation agreements with Corinthia Hotels
management and operation agreements with Corinthia Hotels
signed technical services and management and operation agreements ... for ‘Corinthia Gewan Island Qatar’ hotel ... golf course and beach club ... Yacht Club
between United Development Company (UDC), BESIX of Belgium, and various Qatari investors
United Readymix W.L.L. ... proportion of ownership ... 32%
United Readymix (URM) is a joint venture formed between United Development Company (UDC), BESIX of Belgium and other Qatari investors
Qatar District Cooling Company Q.C.S.C. ... Engaged in the construction, owning and operation of district cooling systems
Proportion of ownership ... Qatar District Cooling Company Q.C.S.C. ... 51.06%
Qatar District Cooling Company Q.C.S.C. ... 51.06% ... construction, owning and operation of district cooling systems
BESIX of Belgium and other Qatari investors
other Qatari investors
United Readymix W.L.L. ... between United Development Company (UDC), BESIX of Belgium and other Qatari investors
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| Other | 5 of 9 |
| Retail | 3 of 9 |
| Residential, for sale | 2 of 9 |
| Residential, for rent | 1 of 9 |
Mr. Ahmed Ali Al Hammadi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard School of Business.
H.E. Mr. Ahmed Bin Ali Al Hammadi Chairman of the Board
Ahmed also sits on the boards of Heathrow Airport, SoFi, Borsa Istanbul and Dream International. On a local level, he plays a role as the Chairman of UDC , and Vice-Chairman of QEWC.
He worked at EFG-Hermes managing regional equities before joining the QIA, and garnered valuable experience at consulting firm Booz & Co.
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Ahmed Ali Al Hammadi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard School of Business. H.E Ahmed Ali Al-Hammadi, is the Director General of the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority.
Mr. Al-Hammadi has held various high-ranking positions, he was previously the Chief Investment Officer for Europe, Russia and Türkiye at the Qatar Investment Authority managing the European portfolio across various sectors.
Chairman of the Board
A Qatari national, he holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Portland State University.
Mr. Ali Hussain Ibrahim Al Fardan Vice Chairman (current term)
He is a partner in the International School of Choueifat, Founder and Chairman of Danat Qatar and Dana Education Company, CEO of Al Fardan Jewellery, Board Member of Qatar Insurance Company representing Al Fardan Investment, and Vice Chairman of Qatar Cool.
Vice Chairman (current term)
Mr. Ali Hussain Al Fardan currently serves as Vice Chairman of Al Fardan Group. He is a partner in the International School of Choueifat, Founder and Chairman of Danat Qatar and Dana Education Company, CEO of Al Fardan Jewellery, Board Member of Qatar Insurance Company representing Al Fardan Investment, and Vice Chairman of Qatar Cool.
He is a partner in the International School of Choueifat, Founder and Chairman of Danat Qatar and Dana Education Company, CEO of Al Fardan Jewellery, Board Member of Qatar Insurance Company representing Al Fardan Investment, and Vice Chairman of Qatar Cool.
Vice Chairman (current term)
He completed a bachelor’s of science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri in the United States, he is also certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) and has an Executive MBA from HEC-Paris in Shanghai, China.
United Development Company (UDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Yasser Salah Al-Jaidah as the new President and Chief Executive Officer
Before joining Qatar Cool, Yasser Salah Al Jaidah was the General Manager and Director of South Hook LNG in the United Kingdom; the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal of Western Europe.
United Development Company (UDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Yasser Salah Al-Jaidah as the new President and Chief Executive Officer
January 15, 2025 / News
Mr. Yasser Salah Al-Jaidah, with over 20 years of experience in various fields including project management and strategic investment, has held several leadership roles, most notably as CEO of "Qatar Cool," where he successfully achieved significant investment growth and expansion in the energy and utilities sectors.
He completed a bachelor’s of science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri in the United States, he is also certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), and he has an Executive MBA from HEC-Paris in Shanghai, China.
United Development Company (UDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Yasser Salah Al-Jaidah as the new President and Chief Executive Officer
Whether you are in the oil industry or any other sector, the role of the CEO will have the same principles.UDC / The CEO Magazine February 25, 2024https://udcqatar.com/Media-Room/Press-Releases/2024-25-02-A-Spotlight-on-Mr-Ibrahim-Jassim-Al-Othman-in-The-CEO-Magazine
Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al Othman Fakhro Executive Non-Independent Member
“Whether you are in the oil industry or any other sector, the role of the CEO will have the same principles.”
Additionally, Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman has been appointed as a Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors.
Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman served as CEO since 2015 and was recognized in 2024 as one of the top 30 leaders who transformed the real estate sector in the Gulf for his outstanding contributions.
With a background in the oil industry, Ibrahim Al-Othman brought a wide-ranging skill set with him when he joined the United Development Company as President and CEO. ... On joining UDC as CEO in 2015, he immediately put those well-honed skills to good use.
Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman served as CEO since 2015 ... Among his notable achievements is the company’s latest project, Gewan Island
Additionally, Mr. Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman has been appointed as a Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors.
H.E. Mr. Abdulla bin Hamad Al Attiyah Non-Independent Member
Chairman's Message HE. Mr. Abdulla Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Chairman (Representative of Qatari Diar)
Non-Independent Member
CEO of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company Eng. Al Attiyah has an extensive and vast work experience in many sectors in the country
CEO of Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company
Non-Independent Member
Anas holds an MBA in Finance and has completed executive education at both Harvard Business School and London Business School.
Anas Ibrahim Executive Director, Investment & Development
Prior to joining UDC, Anas held a senior leadership position at ROSHN Group in Saudi Arabia and previously worked with leading real estate and development companies across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Executive Director, Investment & Development
Prior to joining UDC, Anas held a senior leadership position at ROSHN Group in Saudi Arabia and previously worked with leading real estate and development companies across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Anas holds an MBA in Finance and has completed executive education at both Harvard Business School and London Business School. His expertise spans investment management, real estate development, strategic planning, financial modelling and capital structuring
Executive Director, Investment & Development
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pearl International Hospital | Doha, Qatar Medina Centrale | other | 441 | — | 14,000 m² | — | — | 2021 | 16 December 2021 | Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 | +1.0 mo (0.0 to +2.0) | sourced | completed |
| Crystal Residence | Doha, Qatar Gewan Island | residential for sale, retail | 5861 | — | — | — | 20 / 801 | 2021 | 14 October 2021 | — | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Crystal Walkway | Doha, Qatar Gewan Island | retail, other | — | — | — | — | — | 2020 | 18 July 2020 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | +24.0 mo (+13.0 to +35.0) | sourced | completed |
| Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani Mosque | Doha, Qatar The Pearl Island | other | 2,5001 | — | 20,898 m² | — | — | 2019 | February 2019 | Apr 2022 | Dec 2023 | +20.0 mo (+20.0 to +20.0) | sourced | completed |
| Corinthia Yacht Club | Doha, Qatar Porto Arabia | other | — | — | — | — | — | 2021 | May 2021 | Nov 2022 | Nov 2022 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| Corinthia Golf Club | Doha, Qatar Gewan Island | other | — | — | — | — | — | 2022 | November 21, 2022 | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | dates under review | dates under review | completed |
| Floresta Garden villa compounds | Doha, Qatar Floresta Gardens | residential for sale | 1151 | — | — | — | — | 2019 | 21 July 2019 | — | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Giardino Gardens | Doha, Qatar Giardino Village | residential for rent | 801 | — | — | — | 10% Down Payment • 10% On Handover • Balance over 6 Years1 | 2021 | 16 August 2021 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | +12.0 mo (+1.0 to +23.0) | sourced | completed |
| Floresta Galleria | Doha, Qatar Floresta Gardens | retail | — | 3 | 3,500 m² | — | — | 2020 | January 2020 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | −6.5 mo (−12.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 9, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 9, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 9, 2026 |
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