Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl

The Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl – Qatar, located at the most prestigious position on The Pearl, offers an eclectic balance of modern and traditional elements grounded with timeless interior architecture. Since opening its doors the property has epitomized a glamour that is both understated and refined, setting a new benchmark for this part of Doha.  

The client’s brief sought interiors that embraced the project’s residential essence through contemporary lines while preserving a timeless appeal. Wimberly Interiors therefore focused on enriching the clean forms of the architectural interiors with soft colors drawn from the Qatari landscape, supported by touches of opulence through the selection of artworks and accessories.

The result is a design concept deeply influenced by Doha’s flora and fauna, and the surrounding Qatari landscape, drawing especially from the motifs of shells, sand, and the sea.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a grand lobby that is a celebration of space. The design enhances the welcome experience, propelling the guests’ vision through to the sea and the skyline of Doha and beyond. The central focus is the bespoke glass table that appears to float in the space, atop a hand-woven wool rug, and accompanied by bespoke furniture.  

Four Seasons aimed to honor arts and culture, carefully curating artworks and sculptures from around the world. To further celebrate the region’s cultural heritage, the hotel also collaborated with renowned Qatari contemporary artist, Shouq Al-Mana.  

Leading on from the lobby, the tearoom pulls from a more residential context – echoing the concept of ‘gracious living’. Comfortable elegant seating is composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources and styles to reaffirm the residential feel of the property. 

The all-day dining restaurant, Spuntino, spills onto the sprawling terraces, pools, and secluded beach. Spuntino is a celebration of Italy, from Naples to Sicily; with a contemporary twist. The walls are delicately rippled in a soft green polished plaster finish, giving the effect of sculpted curtains lining the walls. 

An entire floor has also been dedicated to leisure and wellbeing, with a state-of-the-art spa adorned with intricately patterned marble mosaic walls, plunge pools and sumptuous treatment suites. At this level, a sleek lap pool sits under a bespoke romantically lit coffered ceiling.

The design philosophy at the spa embraces the essence of “loulou,” the Arabic word for pearl, symbolizing preciousness, peace, and calm. 

The guest suites and apartments are grounded with European flair, featuring contemporary furniture and bespoke timber parquet floors, with a warm neutral palette on the walls and ceilings. The Arabian Peninsula’s boundless horizons and panoramic views inspire the soft furnishings with turquoise blues and sand tones.

The apartments range from a one-bedroom through to four-bedroom penthouses and each apartment type follows a unique design in the furniture and fittings. From the custom carpets designed for the project to the selected feature marble in the bathrooms.  

The layouts are open and airy, allowing for families to gather and be together. These layouts allow the guest to ease into each space for long periods of time, moving freely through the more communal areas while maintaining moments of surprise. 

The landscape concept for this hotel centers around the tactility of biophilia. The design has been influenced by the sea creatures and the corals of the gulf, and are responsive to touch and movement.

To frame this motion and to create a sense of formality that matches the more traditional elements of the hotel, the hardscape was reinforced through a strong delineation of space.