These views were expressed by the Sheikh Nasser during a visit to the landmark $4 billion Durrat Al Bahrain project. The visit was in the framework of his brotherly visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain and was accompanied by His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister and the Kuwaiti ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, and other senior officials. Upon his arrival to Durrat Al Bahrain, HH was received by Abduhakeem Alkhayyat, Managing Director and CEO of Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain, Chairman of Durrat Al Bahrain, Jassim Al Jowder, CEO of Durrat Al Bahrain, and members of the board of directors.
HH was briefed about the project and the progress made, HH also visited some of the islands and villas and listened to an explanation by Alkhayyat about the projects, its objectives, stages, its positive impact on the Bahraini economy, and the future phases that will be implemented.
HH expressed his admiration of the project, its pace of progress and its world class standard. HH expressed his best wishes for success in the completion of all phases of this vital project.
HH Sheikh Nasser also stressed on the keenness of the Government of Kuwait to strengthen all aspects of relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain, particularly in the economical and investment field, and its full support of all joint ventures between the two countries, adding that his government will provide all the facilities that enable the private sector in both countries to play its part in the development.
Abdulhakeem Alkhayyat expressed his deep thanks and appreciation to HH Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait for visiting Durrat Al Bahrain, and for his valuable comments and guidance.
Durrat Al Bahrain Urban Living, Island Style Durrat Al Bahrain is a unique place where contrasting lifestyles complement each other. It’s one world that offers you endless possibilities. It is a place like no other.
Durrat Al Bahrain is deemed as a hallmark resort island city of the 21st century. Located on the south coast of Bahrain, this 21 km2 master development has been created across a cluster of 15 spectacular islands. It will host, among its many kaleidoscopic offerings, over 2000 beautiful beachfront villas, 3600 executive apartments and offices, luxury hotels and spa resorts, parks and entertainment precincts, mosques and international schools, premier retail malls and restaurants, a 400-berth marina, and an Ernie Els designed 18-hole championship golf course.
Named after the ‘most perfect pearl’ in the Arabian Gulf, Durrat Al Bahrain is a $ 4 billion joint development owned by the Government of Bahrain and Kuwait Finance House (Bahrain). The project is designed by Atkins, world renowned design, engineering and consultancy firm, and KMC Bovis, a project development management firm.
The character and design of Durrat Al Bahrain reflects the highest quality of design principles and will set a new standard for urban development in the Kingdom. Upon completion, Durrat Al Bahrain will be the region’s most prominent seaside resort city, capable of accommodating 60,000 residents and up to 4,500 daily visitors, putting Bahrain on the upscale tourism map.