The Living In Interiors store opens with luxury home brands all under one roof

Doha, March 20th 2011: The Pearl-Qatar, Doha's most prestigious address has welcomed Living In Interiors.

The Living In Interiors showroom is the exclusive regional carrier of premium international brands such as, Baker Furniture, Armani CASA, Barbara Barry, Sawaya Moroni, Robert Kuo, Alfonso Marina, Tressera, McGuire Furniture, Henredon, Steelcase, Intershtul, Walter Knoll, Lees Carpets, Ivassalletti and Astec.

"We are ecstatic to be part of the world class quality and style that The Pearl-Qatar provides," says owner Ashraf Tanani. "Our team of skilled interior designers, architects and exterior design experts are truly a full service experience you cannot find elsewhere."

Living In Interiors has been operating in Qatar since 2002 and is renowned in the region for their full service interior and exterior design services. Shoppers will now be able to get their fill all their interior furnishings and design needs.

"The ability to provide customers with excellent interior designers and prestigious home furnishing brands is what sets us apart," added co-owner Alia Tanani.

The Living In Interiors showroom is opening with a series of educational events about the latest interior design trends.  Thomas Pheasant, a Washington DC based interior designer who has designed a furniture line for Baker, is expected to speak to students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCU-Q). VCU-Qatar has the only fully accredited design program in the Middle East.

Rachel D. Kohler, Group President - Interiors Group of Kohler Co. that consists of Baker, McGuire and Mark David furniture companies will also be attending the opening of the store. Opening shortly are two separate Living In Interiors showrooms for Bottega Veneta and Ralph Lauren.

Mr. Kirk Martin, Executive Vice President Retail and Fashion - The Pearl-Qatar, commented: "It is exciting to welcome the first Living In Interiors in Qatar on the Island - the furnishing brands sold by Living In are works of art in their own right, pieces that are meticulously created to last a lifetime and to reflect the expectations of their owner.  This exceptional quality is something we at The Pearl-Qatar strive to match in every aspect of this unique development."

Living In Interiors is the leading design, contracting, architecture, wood craftsmanship and furniture house in Egypt and Qatar. They have been recognized as industry leaders in all of their fields since their founding in 1992. Living In serves a broad client base that includes top designers, artisans, and other design minded members of the public.

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About The Pearl-Qatar
The Pearl-Qatar is a unique and innovative urban development in Doha, Qatar.  A masterpiece of private and modern living on an island spanning over 4 million square-meters of land, The Pearl-Qatar offers a tailored range of residential solutions to meet the highest of standards available in the Gulf.  Furthermore The Pearl-Qatar plays host to the latest retail and hospitality offerings from the world's leading brands and restaurants. Developed by United Development Company (UDC), the Island is located 350 meters offshore of Doha's prestigious West Bay District and is one of the largest urban developments in the Gulf.

About United Development Company (UDC)
Founded in 1999, United Development Company (UDC) has been listed on the Qatar Exchange since June 2003 and is one of Qatar's leading private sector shareholding companies.

The United Development Company was established with the vision to identify and invest in long-term projects contributing to Qatar's growth and providing lasting shareholder value.

UDC's target areas of interest include: infrastructure and utilities, energy-intensive industries, hydrocarbon downstream manufacturing, real estate, urban development, maritime and environment-related businesses, hospitality, retail and fashion, information technology, media and communications, insurance and other services. 

UDC has shown an ability to attract and partner with the highest quality of international talent, bringing outside expertise to bear on significant developments in Qatar and beyond. It has also demonstrated a successful model for synergistic growth, creating and operating a diverse portfolio of substantial businesses that leverage off one another and generate additional revenue streams in new markets.

UDC's founders and current Board Members are among Qatar's most successful investors and developers. Thousands of Qatari shareholders hold 75 percent of the total shares and the remaining 25 percent are held by other GCC and international investors.

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