Doha, Qatar - 16 May, 2012:

Restaurants at The Pearl-Qatar, the Middle East's most glamorous address, have reaffirmed their position as the country's favorite dining destinations, shining at the prestigious Time Out Doha Awards.

Newly opened Midori, the Japanese restaurant in Porto Arabia, took out Best Newcomer in the awards held at the St. Regis Doha last week.

Pampano, also operated by Hospitality Development Company (HDC), a fully owned subsidiary of United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl-Qatar, received the "Highly Commended" certificate in the Best South American category.

The Time Out Doha Awards are held yearly and honor the best in Qatar's dining and hospitality industry. The 2012 Awards were held at the newly opened St. Regis Doha and were attended by more than 500 people.

Fabian Coronado, Manager of Pampano, accepted the awards on behalf of HDC and The Pearl-Qatar.

"It gives us immense pleasure for our restaurants to be honored for the second year in a row," Coronado said.  "The Pearl-Qatar offers some of the finest dining experiences in Doha and HDC and partners will continue to offer our residents and visitors the very best in international and locally based restaurants."

The Pearl-Qatar is home to more than 25 dining outlets covering the full range of cuisines from South American to French/Lebanese through to casual options such as Alison Nelson's Coffee Bar.

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About Hospitality Development Company (HDC)
Hospitality Development Company (HDC) is a United Development Company (UDC) wholly owned subsidiary, dedicated to establishing partnerships with first-class hospitality brands around the world. HDC specializes in owning, developing and operating world-class hospitality projects such as Lebanese Restaurant Development" Lebanese cuisine Restaurant owned and managed by the partnership of HDC and Burj Al Hamam restaurants company",  Pampano, Chocolate Bar at The Pearl-Qatar, Liza, Al Tabkha and Bistro 61 at Al Fardan Towers in Doha's West Bay.

HDC is focused on creating partnerships with globally recognized leaders and by using its regional and specialist knowledge adding value to projects which contribute to Qatar's growth. 

HDC plans to in the coming years include agreements to develop and operate a number of five star boutique hotels on the Island, alongside trendy beachside entertainment venues and a yacht club.

About The Pearl-Qatar (TPQ)
The Pearl-Qatar is a unique and innovative urban development in Doha, Qatar.  A masterpiece of private and modern living on an Island spanning over 4 million square-meters of land, The Pearl-Qatar offers a tailored range of residential solutions to meet the highest of standards available in the Gulf.  Furthermore, The Pearl-Qatar plays host to the latest retail and hospitality offerings from the world's leading brands and restaurants.

Developed by United Development Company (UDC), the Island is located 350 meters offshore of Doha's prestigious West Bay District and is one of the largest real-estate developments in the Gulf.

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