Private Investors in Bahrain revealed plans to begin work on the overhaul of the ‘Grand Muharraq Garden’, including an indoor ski slope in Bahrain’s first-full size ice arena. Work on this BD24 million ($63.6m) state-of-the-art development will begin in January 2013 and is projected to complete in the next three years.
The Municipalities and Urban Planning Affairs Ministry signed a 30-year agreement with Bahraini investor, Fouad Shuwaitar, to revamp the area to cater to the needs of the community, commercially and socially.
“Around 60 percent of the total garden area of the development will be green and open to the public. The remaining 40 percent will see a number of vertical buildings that will be offered for businesses,” said Mohamad El Tawil, the designer of the project.
The 111,000 square meters will include a large park, restaurants, a fitness club, an elderly centre, and family resting areas. The rest will be offered to entrepreneurs to build on Bahrain’s growing economy.
In addition, due to the project’s close proximity to the airport, it will also feature a commercial complex which will be leased to airlines, car rental companies and cargo providers, including a business centre, banks and insurance offices.