Crystal Lagoons targets developments in Qatar’s multi billion tourism industry

Crystal Lagoons, the multinational water innovation company and developer of landmark mega lagoons, has held a series of meetings with prominent Qatari real estate developers as the country looks to capitalise on a growth in tourism numbers and estimated revenues.

Known for creating what has been described as ‘the world’s top amenity’, Crystal Lagoons’ patented technology delivers crystal clear lagoons surrounded by white sandy beaches.

Commenting on the potential for the technology in the Arabian Gulf,Carlos Salas, Regional Director -Middle East, Crystal Lagoons explains “many developers throughout the region are looking for a point of difference and features such as Crystal Lagoons’ ability to bring the idyllic lifestyle of the beach anywhere in the world.

Not only does it add to the aesthetic appeal of a destination, it also provides practical leisure facilities, such as paddle boarding, sailing and kayaking, at low construction and maintenance costs.”

According to the Qatar Tourism Authority, the country aims to welcome between seven and nine million tourists annually, supported by over US$ 40 billion of sector investment under the country’s National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030 Plan, up from an estimated US$5 million in 2022 – when it is set to host the FIFA World Cup.

Approximately three million visitors arrived in Qatar in 2015.

Salas added “with its futuristic skyscrapers and ultramodern architecture, the state has the potential to become one of the most exciting tourism and real estate markets in the world, especially after committing significant investment into major infrastructure projects across the country.”

The new developments are expected to include residential units comprising apartments, villas and condominiums, a range of hotels, a business park, medical facilities, a range of universities and schools, an extensive retail offering and a cultural centre.

Salas concluded “we have developed our patented technology and a proven business model to ultimately add significant value at a very low cost. Our ultrasonic filtration system means we use less than 2% of the energy required by conventional filtration systems, half the water of a park of the same size and 30 times less water than a golf course.”

Showcased for the first time in Doha, Salas unveiled a new film-based evaporation technology.

The cutting-edge technology lowers water-waste rates by up to 70%, further enhancing Crystal Lagoons’ sustainable credentials.

Exclusively manufactured in Canada for Crystal Lagoons, the technology consists of adding a special additive to the water which spreads an invisible anti-evaporation layer on the surface of the lagoon. This additive can be used at different water temperatures and withstand wind and rain.

The company holds two Guinness World Records for the world’s largest lagoon, the first in San Alfonso del Mar, Chile and Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, which is the current world record holder at 12.2 hectares. 

Images: Crystal Lagoons at Sharm El Sheik, Egypt (top) and San Alfonso del Mar, Chile (below).

Click here to contact Crystal Lagoons's Sydney office via their entry in the Australasian Leisure Management Supplier Directory.

Crystal Lagoons' projects were the subject of a feature in the July/August 2015 issue of Australasian Leisure Management.

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