Hot spot: The Pearl is a popular place to live in Qatar, particularly among expats. It's also become something of a tourist attraction.

The Pearl in Qatar is one place that seems to have cracked the formula. Built 20 years ago, this artificial island off the northern end of the capital Doha is a slightly surreal world, with ...

Sometimes, with the right mix, it can work — and the developments even become tourist attractions. The Pearl in Qatar is one place that seems to have cracked the formula. Built 20 years ago ...