The OQ Residences Waterfront Is Now Open in Lusail
Key Takeaways
- JMJ Group Holding officially opened The OQ Residences Waterfront in Lusail’s Waterfront District on 15 October 2026.
- The ceremony took place at The OQ Residences, with H.E. Sheikh Jabor Bin Mansour Bin Jabor Al Thani in attendance.
- This is the OQ brand’s first move from hospitality (The OQ Hotel) into residential living.
- The development is GSAS-certified, which is Qatar’s own green building standard.
What Happened at the Event
On 15 October 2026, JMJ Group Holding opened The OQ Residences Waterfront, a luxury residential development in Lusail’s Waterfront District.
The opening ceremony was held at The OQ Residences. H.E. Sheikh Jabor Bin Mansour Bin Jabor Al Thani, who founded the group in 2009, attended.
It’s a big day for the group as it shows a Qatari developer that started in hospitality is heading toward residences built around the same comfort-first thinking that guests already know from The OQ Hotel.
From Hotel Brand to Premium Residences
The OQ Hotel introduced the brand that is built around comfort and quality.
The Waterfront opening takes that same idea and applies it to everyday living. Instead of a few nights’ stay, the brand is now offering a place to actually live.
Sheikh Jabor described it this way: “The opening of The OQ Residences marks a new milestone in the journey of The OQ, a brand we are proud to be 100% Qatari. The brand originated in the hospitality sector with The OQ Hotel and is now expanding its presence into the residential sector.”
The “100% Qatari” part is worth noticing as the group is clearly positioning The OQ as a homegrown brand.
Why the GSAS Certification Matters
The OQ Residences Waterfront is officially GSAS-certified. Global Sustainability Assessment System was developed by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development (GORD) and is described as the Middle East’s first performance-based green building certification system. It looks at how buildings are designed, built, and operated.
So, when it comes to residential buildings, it signals that sustainability was considered during design and construction, not added afterward.
How It Went
Going by the official announcement, the opening was a formal affair rather than simply an event. The messaging stayed on three things:
- Quality and design: the same values that shaped The OQ Hotel
- Long-term value: Sheikh Jabor spoke about creating projects and brands “with the potential to grow and endure”
- Qatar’s investment climate: he credited the country’s leadership, infrastructure, legislation, and business-friendly environment
Sheikh Jabor also said the group looks forward to continuing to invest and develop. The group will create Qatari projects in line with the nation’s ambitions and future aspirations.
What’s Next for JMJ Group Holding
Well, the pipeline is already visible:
- The OQ Residences Seef: the next residential project under the OQ brand
- A collaboration with Michael Graves Architect (USA): announced as upcoming
- The Grove Residences: designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, on Qetaifan Island North
If you’re tracking Qatar’s residential market and want to book your new place, these are the names to keep an eye on.
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FAQs
Q: When did The OQ Residences Waterfront open?
A: JMJ Group Holding officially opened The OQ Residences Waterfront on 15 October 2026. The opening ceremony took place at The OQ Residences in Lusail, Qatar.
Q: Where is The OQ Residences Waterfront located?
A: It is in Lusail’s Waterfront District, in Qatar.
Q: Who is behind The OQ Residences?
A: JMJ Group Holding is a Qatari group founded in 2009 by Sheikh Jabor bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani. It also owns The OQ Hotel, the property that introduced The OQ brand.
Q: What does GSAS certification mean?
A: GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System) is a green building certification developed by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development. It assesses a building’s design, construction, and operation against sustainability criteria.
Q: What other projects does JMJ Group Holding have planned?
A: The OQ Residences Seef, an upcoming collaboration with US architect Michael Graves, and The Grove Residences on Qetaifan Island North, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.