Bahrain Marina, the flagship waterfront development by Bahrain Marina Development Company, has reached a new construction milestone. The developer announced that phase one of the project has now achieved a 50 percent completion rate, keeping the development on track for the handover to take place in the final quarter of 2026.
Spanning over 250,000 square meters, Bahrain Marina is an urban lifestyle destination located along Manama’s eastern shoreline. Alongside a superyacht marina, the project’s offerings are set to include a marine club, a five-star hotel, freehold luxury residences, and a dining and retail promenade.
“Reaching 50% completion of Phase One is not merely a construction milestone, it is a tangible realisation of the ambitious strategic vision the company set forth at the project’s inception. Our aim has always been to redefine the concept of waterfront living and luxury residential experiences in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are not simply developing buildings; we are creating an integrated urban environment that elevates quality of life and unlocks vast investment opportunities across the real estate, tourism, and commercial sectors,” said Mr. Khalid Najibi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Marina Development Company.
“The structural progress of Bahrain Marina Residence, now reaching the 15th floor, is a clear reflection of the meticulous attention we place on execution. This project represents a refined urban destination that blends distinctive architectural design with an integrated quality of life. We are working tirelessly to bring to life a clear vision that positions Bahrain Marina at the forefront of residential and tourism destinations in the region,” added Mr. Yusuf Althawadi, Managing Director of Bahrain Marina Development Company.
Last month, Bahrain Marina Development Company announced the appointment of United Marine Trading (UMT) to construct the superyacht marina. UMT, specialists in marina design, construction, and maintenance of, will build floating docks that will accommodate up to 167 vessels with a maximum length of 50 meters. In addition, the marina will include ancillary yachting amenities such as dedicated jet-ski parking spaces and a fuel station. The company has developed multiple projects, such as Qatar’s The Pearl Marina and Ras Al Barr Resort in Bahrain.
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