Designed to host 2022 World Cup, the more than two million square meters Oryx Island will provide temporary accommodation during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It will feature five floating hotels, an open-air theatre pavilion, commercial district, leisure areas and various residential options. A series of venues are also planned for spectators to enjoy the football matches from the island. Symbolising the Arabian Oryx, a white antelope with lengthy horns native to the Arabian Peninsula, the design of Oryx Island draws on Al-Maha Island and the natural ecosystem of Qatar. Located within easy access to Hamad International Airport, the island development will be a pedestrian-only community with electrical vehicles, water taxis and ferries replacing the traditional cars and buses as the transport options. Five floating hotels will be temporarily located towards the west of the island development for additional hotel capacity. Three permanent five-star hotels will also be featured to provide luxurious accommodation to the guests. The Tropical Health Club Hotel will offer yacht rental services and tours of the Qatari coastal strip. A number of permanent residences with various styles of properties will also be available for long-term guests. The residences will be offered from 135 private villas of 1,300 square meters with verdant gardens to 72-100 villas of 1,300-1,700 square meters with private beaches. Each private residence will be fitted to the uppermost standards of luxury with breathtaking views of the coastal region. The concept design also includes Maritime College with associated pearl hunting school to educate students on local marine life and traditional hunting techniques. The college will be located in a spiked dome with cavernous atrium and expansive underwater facilities. The scheme is currently at the concept design stage and is expected to take seven years to complete.