We get your point, LP but what is meant by "real" here is that it's not photoshopped, it is an accurate photo of the existence of Sheraton in the midst of a barren desert. It's totally unrecognisable from West Bay as it is now. That is quite a great achievement!
TFS! Great to see the change and progress in Qatar from 3 decades ago.
cherukkan said "... I came here in January 1978 and I have seen the construction of it. I did not mean that it was completed in 1978 and that is why I told that the picture is not necessarily be of 1978."
So, under construction in 1978, photo of progress taken in 1980 and inaugurated in 1982, 3 decades ago. Wonderful! :0)
mozai, I came here in January 1978 and I have seen the construction of it. I did not mean that it was completed in 1978 and that is why I told that the picture is not necessarily be of 1978.
Sorry mozai. Sheraton was inaugurated on 22nd February 1982. Salam Plaza was inaugurated on 22nd February 1982 afternoon and those two were the only builidings there in 1982.
Sheraton was under construction in 1978 so the picture is not necessarily be of 1978.
Zilo and xunayd how do you know it's not real? You were only born yesterday and came to Doha recently. Man this was 34 years ago. And from the view I could say it's Rumaillah and Albida settlement in the area.
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TFS.................:)
We get your point, LP but what is meant by "real" here is that it's not photoshopped, it is an accurate photo of the existence of Sheraton in the midst of a barren desert. It's totally unrecognisable from West Bay as it is now. That is quite a great achievement!
/By the way, how is the Irish Harp doing? :p
well said pirate
Pictures are never 'real'. They are only pictures!
Iam born here. This is 100% real picture. it could be under construction inside; not outside.
the pic is real.. got one home in black and white..
TFS! Great to see the change and progress in Qatar from 3 decades ago.
cherukkan said "... I came here in January 1978 and I have seen the construction of it. I did not mean that it was completed in 1978 and that is why I told that the picture is not necessarily be of 1978."
So, under construction in 1978, photo of progress taken in 1980 and inaugurated in 1982, 3 decades ago. Wonderful! :0)
no goats ......
no boats ...........
Now still deserts at some place but look very much diff from de pic. Peace n calm city.
this is real, who r new comers in doha plz shut ur mouth.
Doesn't look real!
In 2023, when everyone has gone, there may still be a dress code though...
Cher, I posted the link from the Sheraton website and they say this exact picture is 1980
mozai, I came here in January 1978 and I have seen the construction of it. I did not mean that it was completed in 1978 and that is why I told that the picture is not necessarily be of 1978.
Actually it seems this picture is real but from 1980 when it was under construction, not 1978.
http://www.sheratondoha.com/en/history
Sorry mozai. Sheraton was inaugurated on 22nd February 1982. Salam Plaza was inaugurated on 22nd February 1982 afternoon and those two were the only builidings there in 1982.
Sheraton was under construction in 1978 so the picture is not necessarily be of 1978.
Sheraton was completed until 1985 if my memory is correct.
So lets guess if this pic is fake or real....
Yes it is a real picture - I have loads of similar ones
old is gold..
Zilo and xunayd how do you know it's not real? You were only born yesterday and came to Doha recently. Man this was 34 years ago. And from the view I could say it's Rumaillah and Albida settlement in the area.
it is real pic..TFS
touché, mate I can grow grass and made Dinosaurs run around on this pic and title is 1978 lol (not figuratively, graphically speaking)
Not a real pic.
I can make Burj Khalifa stand beside Sheraton Hotel by designing apps and comment on it.
hah...1978.