Work on a new mixed-use project with a water park as its centrepiece will begin this month, it has emerged. A project by the Bin Faqeeh Real Estate Investment Company, Layan is valued at BD30 million ($79.5m) and is a part of the $1.3 billion Durrat Marina project in the south of Bahrain, overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
More than 200 homes ranging from studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments, duplexes, penthouses and villas available on a freehold basis are being developed as a part of the project. Bin Faqeeh’s head of marketing Nadia Bouslama said the design features a centralised water park fully encompassed within the grounds of a residential complex.
“The water park can be accessed through slides connected to balconies of a select number of exclusive apartments,” she added. A variety of activities including in-water movie theatres, in-water restaurants and wave pools with a surf area will be accessible to all residents. Residents will also have access to 24-hour food service and housekeeping, health and fitness activities including squash courts, billiards rooms, gyms for ladies and men, a spa and health centre as well as play areas for toddlers.
“Each of the exclusive luxury villas come with a luxury yacht and a luxury car,” added Ms Bouslama. Aside from the core residential aspect, the project also hosts a range of amenities like more than 300sqm of gardens and greenery along with 38 restaurants, cafes and stores. “Our theme for this year is to create an ideal family retreat in Bahrain, that would serve as the perfect weekend escape,” she said. Home prices begin at BD55,000.
By Avinash Saxena
