Located in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Doha, Banana Island is a private natural island fully developed by the company Al-Rayyan Hospitality, which owns it. Its 32 acres (0.13 km²) surface area is occupied by a luxury resort opened in 2015, the Banana Island Resort Doha, managed by the Anantara group of luxury hotels operating worldwide. Shaped like a crescent – hence the name – the island is surrounded by coral reefs and has a 30-berth marina. It can only be reached by sea and a catamaran makes the 25-minute trip from Al Shyoukh terminal in downtown Doha.