The Pearl Qatar - is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals.[1] As of spring 2012, there are more than 5,000 residents,[2] compared to more than 3,000 residents in spring of 2011.[3] Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometers of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 15,000 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2015. via 500px http://j.mp/1kWlxCH