Lusial Project ALU

Lusail City is a mixed-use, sustainable city project1 located on the coast in the southern part of the municipality of Al Daayen2. Unveiled in 20043, the project embodies the spirit and ambition of the Qatar National Vision 20304 i. It seeks to become the “City of the Future” and a lasting legacy for Qatar5. The city is planned to accommodate 450,000 people, including over 80,000 visitors6. It also aims to provide financial and economic opportunities for future generations.

Lusail city covers an area of 38 square kilometers and consists of 19 integrated districts7. Designed to foster community living, each district consists of basic civic facilities to reduce travel distances and provide greater accessibility for all8. Some of the major districts include Marina District, the downtown9 of Lusail City, as well as Energy City Qatar, the region’s first comprehensive oil and gas hub10. Other facilities across the districts include a blue lagoon with two marinas, 25,000 residential buildings, a business square with a 20-storey mixed-use tower, 2 piazzas, recreational facilities, as well as bicycle and pedestrian routes that are connected to Lusail Light Rail Transit (LRT)11. One of the major developments in this city is the Lusail Stadium, constructed for the World Cup 2022, with a capacity of over 80,000 seats.