Mubasher: Crystal Lagoons, a multinational water innovation company, said Sunday that it has held a series of meetings with prominent Qatari real estate developers as the country looks to benefit from the growth in tourism numbers and expected revenues in the upcoming years.
“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 add to the aesthetic appeal of a destination, it also provides practical recreational and leisure facilities, such as paddle boarding, sailing and kayaking, at low construction and maintenance costs,” Carlos Salas, Regional Director, Middle East, Crystal Lagoons, said.
“Essentially, we offer a sound return on investment (ROI), because developers can charge a premium for properties overlooking or even in the proximity of our lagoons,” he added.
The Qatar Tourism Authority earlier reported that the country aims to welcome between seven and nine million tourists annually, supported by $40-45 billion worth of sector investment under the country’s National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030 plan, up from an estimated 4.3 to five million in 2022, when it is set to host the FIFA World Cup, according to a statement.
“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,” Salas said.
“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,” said Salas.
“These unique selling points have fast-tracked our growth and expansion and we’re now able to take our technology and creating an idyllic lifestyle anywhere in the world. Furthermore, and looking to the future, we can provide our partners in the Middle East, North Africa and India with a viable, affordable long term solution, despite climate and geographical challenges, particularly when you consider we can use any kind of water including brackish from underground aquifers, eliminating the need to consume valuable fresh water resources,” he added.
