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Habitas continues to team up with Middle East government entities in bringing eco-friendly experiences to the super-rich.

State-owned Qatar Airways has partnered with barefoot luxury brand Habitas to open one of the most costly resorts in the country. The Habitas Ras Abrouq is slated to open next month with room rates starting at around $700 per night to stay in one of its 42 villas.

That's similar pricing to the country's Raffles Doha hotel, which costs around $730 a night in January. The Raffles is located in the country's Katara Towers and was opened in time for last year's World Cup, standing as the nation's most luxurious - and striking - property at tha