The Ned has expanded its footprint into the Middle East with the launch of the Ned Doha. Housed within the former Qatar Ministry of Interior, the members club’s third international location features a collaborative design by Soho House Design and David Chipperfield Architects that accents and draws inspiration from the building’s original design by Lebanese architect William Sednaoui.
“Five years after launching the Ned in London, we are excited to be open in Doha,” says the Ned’s group managing director Gareth Banner. “We are honored to occupy one of the city’s most architecturally significant buildings, comprising of a hotel, multiple restaurants, and its own private members club.”
Spread across five floors, the Ned Doha embraces original architectural flourishes—like coffered concrete ceilings—to honor the heritage of the site, while added shade and greenery initiate a contemporary counterpoint. New sculptures, a water feature, and a striking concrete pergola herald arriving guests as well.
Inside, terrazzo floors, silk drapery, and marble furnishings channel the glamour of 1970s Middle Eastern brutalism alongside elements like green verdite marble and a performance stage in the courtyard that nods to the Ned London. Also located on the ground floor is Ned’s Pool Club, which touts a pooldeck lined with terrazzo and green- and white-striped daybeds.
Among the medley of convivial spots are Italian eatery Cecconi’s; Pan-Asian concept Kaia; the casual Electric Diner; Levantine restaurant Hadika; and the alfresco Malibu Kitchen. Crowning the property is Ned’s Club Upstairs, which is crafted with a warm palette of wood and notes of gold. Additional F&B options include the Nickel Lounge and the vintage-style European brasserie Millie’s Grill.
Ned’s Club Spa occupies the venue’s uppermost floor, accommodating a sauna, steam room, and traditional hammam, while Ned’s Club Gym features fitness and studio spaces as well as a private gym for women. Totaling more than 8,000 square feet, the Corniche Hall event space is roomy enough for 600 people and illuminated by height-adjustable chandeliers and abundant natural light.
Clad with balconies overlooking the city and the Arabian Gulf, accommodations at the Ned Doha further convey the ’70s sensibility. In addition to Cozy rooms, Medium rooms span Palace, Park, and Sea configurations—with all three options boasting glass chandeliers, silk ottomans, and dining areas for two. Large rooms are outfitted with corner seating nooks, period vanity desks, and freestanding clawfoot bathtubs. A dozen suites are also housed onsite to serve extended stays. Palace View suites occupy corners of the original structure and are equipped with a pair of floor-to ceiling glass walls, double-aspect balconies, and separate living areas. Separate lounges and dining areas for four compose Corniche suites, while Park View rooms seat up to six for dining. Mirrored headboards, walk-in wardrobes, period walnut coffee tables, and wingback armchairs are uniform throughout.
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