Bahrain’s large-scale real estate projects are a proof of the strong growth and rapid expansion witnessed in its real estate sector despite headwinds. The resilience demonstrated by the Bahraini real estate sector is enough to make this market a promising one that offers investors huge profit opportunities.

One of the kingdom’s recent real estate projects that promise investors a huge return on investment is Water Garden City.

At the heart of the Gulf’s fastest growing financial centre, at the geographic centre of the Gulf itself, Water Garden City is situated.

Water Garden City will help boost both the kingdom’s rapidly expanding economy and its cultural growth as it attracts the world’s best and brightest to its shores.

For all those wishing to invest in the real estate market in Bahrain, Water Garden City has many promising opportunities as it has the largest number of mixed-use investment plots in the Seef and Manama districts.

About the project

As implied by its name, water is a key component of the project where it comprises of two main water bodies integrated within marina and beach.

The project is divided to create nine neighbourhoods, each with their own distinct appeal and key features that make it one of the most attractive projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Located in Seef District, Water Garden City development is a mixed-use project that comprises a marina, beach, gardens, and marina promenade with waterfront fine dining restaurants, together with luxury duplexes, apartments, four hotels, and some offices.

A waterfront project, Water Garden City development will provide residents with plenty of water-based activities. Explore the shores of the kingdom with your choice of water sports that make your stay a hundred times more fun.

From exciting water festivals and events, the marina and beach are where Water Garden City residents will get to enjoy the pleasures of water.

The development also includes 14 residential Sky Garden villas that extend over an area of 430 square meters and offer breathtaking views of the marina. They also are a short walking distance from the sandy beach park, which makes it the perfect gateway destination for those who seek to live amidst a chilling and relaxing ambience.

As for the project’s commercial area, it is expected to shape a new working environment that boasts a productive working environment.

Water Garden City’s commercial district is comprised of state-of-the-art, grade-A office spaces that overlook Manama mesmerizing skyline, all of which makes it a sought-after working environment that businesses from all over the world race to own in it.

That’s not all for the project will also include Marriott Residence Inn, the world’s extended stay Serviced Apartments leader.

Current Status

It was announced back in April that Phase 1 of the waterfront project, Water Garden City is nearing construction completion.

The project’s phase 1 comprises of a Marina Promenade dining strip that includes family-orientated restaurants offering toothsome eats amidst a chilling and relaxing ambience that boosts peace of mind and serenity. Restaurant tenants are expected to move in later this year.

These restaurants comprise of a ground floor which includes a seating area that overlooks the sea through large panoramic windows together with outdoor seating terraces.

According to the project’s developer, Albilad; all infrastructure requirements, including roads, electrical power, water supply, and a sewerage network, have been completed for the Marina District.

Works on Marriott Residence Inn also have commenced earlier this year where it is planned to open by the end of 2017.

The Developer

A Bahrain-based real estate investment company, Albilad which was founded in Bahrain in 2006 is Water Garden City’s mains developer.

An active member in the Bahraini real estate sector, Albilad Real Estate Investment Company offers services and expertise in management and concept evaluation, planning and development, design, construction and operation maintenance of real estate properties in the GCC region.

“Water Garden City as a well planned, sustainable, exciting and vibrant ‘urban lifestyle hub’ where local residents, tourists and visitors can live, work, play, relax with friends and socialize as a family in a safe and truly modern city space,” said Zeyad Janahi, general manager of Albilad Real Estate Investment Company.

According to Janahi, Albilad has teamed up with architects HoK, an American worldwide design, architecture, engineering and urban planning firm, to create a city “designed and tailored to benefit primarily residential and commercial users.”