Corinthia Yacht Club is a new venture under development in Qatar and will be located on the artificial island, The Pearl. Corinthia Hotels and United Development Company (UDC) are spearheading the project, and have signed a strategic partnership with Monaco Marina Management (M3) and Yacht Club de Monaco to promote, develop the scheme, and also assist them in obtaining the ‘La Belle Classe Destinations’ label. 
"We are thrilled to collaborate with world leaders such as the Yacht Club de Monaco and M3. Our ambition is to transform Corinthia Yacht Club, on The Pearl, into a renowned yachting destination and to create a thriving hub for the local community,” Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, commented. “Together with our partners UDC, we are committed to ensuring that the club becomes an internationally recognised centre of sporting and social excellence for members who enjoy a combination of competitive and informal sailing."
Corinthia Yacht Club is said to “further enhance The Pearl Island's position as an international maritime and yachting destination,” according to Trade Arabia. Construction is already underway and the Corinthia Yacht Club is expected to open ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Ibrahim Jassim Al-Othman, UDC President, CEO and member of the board, added, "This strategic partnership will contribute to strengthening The Pearl Island's global position as a premier maritime destination, as well as the leadership of Corinthia Yacht Club, located on the Island, in developing yachting and sailing to be an international sport.”
Located in the heart of the Porto Arabia Marina, the project will span an area of 2,232 square-metres, and will be brimming with astounding amenities, including a cigar lounge, meeting rooms and a cluster of top-tier restaurants. The design of Corinthia Yacht Club is state-of-the-art and will be wrapped in glass, providing visitors with views out onto the marina.
José Marco Casellini, CEO of Monaco Marina Management, commented, "We are very pleased to support Corinthia Hotels in its desire to open up to yachting, by putting at their service the expertise and know-how of our experts in the establishment of new facilities in Doha."
While Bernard d'Alessandri, General Secretary of Yacht Club de Monaco, contributed that "It is very good news to see that the yachting world is expanding to new destinations, which share our vision of developing sustainable yachting. This is the ambition of our 'La Belle Classe Destinations' certification, which is part of the Principality of Monaco's attractiveness policy."