Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Name: Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Address: Ras Abu Abboud St, Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +97444256666
Price range: $175–$849
Rating: 4.6

Ras Abu Abboud St, Doha, Qatar

Google 4.6

Overall 62

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$175

31 May 2026

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$849

25 Nov 2026

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$287

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31 May to 6 Jun

39% below annual median

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Review

Synthesized from Forbes Travel Guide

Character and identity

Designed as a traditional Qatari village just outside central Doha, this low-rise Ritz-Carlton spreads 174 rooms and suites across white-washed villas linked by courtyards and gardens, with the city skyline visible in the distance. Arrival is ceremonial: Arabic coffee and dates in a palatial lobby crowned by one of Doha's more elaborate chandeliers. A natural (not manmade) private beach, two pools including a bar-side infinity edge, and a 23-room spa drawing on Arabic, Thai, Swedish and Balinese traditions anchor the experience. The register is unhurried and residential rather than urban-glossy, with the smallest room starting at 517 square feet.

Who's it for

Best for:
Couples and families chasing an Arabian-village atmosphere with serious space, private beach time, and a spa-led pace, all within Doha's city limits. Design romantics who want courtyards, gazebos and a slower mood (gazebo dinners, illuminated pools at night) will feel at home, as will guests who prize seclusion over scene.

Should look elsewhere:
If you want to walk to shopping, dining or the corniche, skip it; West Bay is a four-mile taxi ride. Light-sensitive guests should note the rooms run dark thanks to heavy traditional decoration, and you'll still hear residual aircraft noise from nearby private and helicopter terminals.

Bottom line

The defining draw here is atmosphere: a genuine low-rise village layout, a real beach, and a spa that holds its own in a city full of them. Book it if you want calm and space rather than urban access, factor in cars for everything off-property, and request a suite with a brighter aspect if dark interiors bother you. Ask for the cocktail menu at Al Liwan; it isn't volunteered.

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