The site was chosen because it was the heart of old Doha’s old town.
The style of architecture was chosen because it was reminiscent of Qatari heritage.
Why assume for a second that they are trying to embrace a multi-cultural atmosphere?
The very purpose of this development IS to foster a them & us identity amongst Qataris.
That's the point. You'll find any number of quotes saying that Sheikha Mozah was inspired to develop the project because Doha was losing it's Qatari identity and was starting to look like any other city in the world.
Translation - Doha was looking too multicultural and was no longer obviously, visibly Qatari, and she didn't like this. Her solution - create a little mini Doha for Qataris.
The development is called Doha Land.
The site was chosen because it was the heart of old Doha’s old town.
The style of architecture was chosen because it was reminiscent of Qatari heritage.
Why assume for a second that they are trying to embrace a multi-cultural atmosphere?
The very purpose of this development IS to foster a them & us identity amongst Qataris.
That's the point. You'll find any number of quotes saying that Sheikha Mozah was inspired to develop the project because Doha was losing it's Qatari identity and was starting to look like any other city in the world.
Translation - Doha was looking too multicultural and was no longer obviously, visibly Qatari, and she didn't like this. Her solution - create a little mini Doha for Qataris.