Construction work has been launched on the Hilton Panorama Residence at the Abraj Quarter precinct of The Pearl-Qatar development.

According to First Qatar Real Estate Development Company, which will be investing up to $390 million in the project, construction will be completed by mid-2017.

The Hilton Pearl Residences will have 445 serviced hotel apartments surrounded by upscale and stylish coffee shops, retail boutiques and restaurants.

The 41-storey apartment tower and the 51 surrounding townhouses boast a stunning view of the Doha skyline. Fahad Al Ghunaim, chairman and CEO, First Qatar Real Estate Development Company, said: “Designed by world-class architects, the Panorama tower will be the tallest building in Phase Three of the island.”