GFH Group unveils masterplan for bespoke Bahrain community
The development will house 25,000 residents and feature Raffles Al Areen Palace as the centrepiece
GFH Group has unveiled the masterplan for its high-end destination Areen, in Bahrain, that will boast a new township featuring residential, hospitality and retail elements on a two million sqm area. Comprising 16 major clusters, it will be home to 25,000 residents.
The Areen project is located near Al Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve in the southern region of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and is in close proximity to Bahrain International Circuit and Al Dana Amphitheatre.
With a built-up area of 1.5m sqm, the project features 16 major clusters, including commercial offices, retail units, restaurants and hotels, health and education facilities, and a range of residential communities. The masterplan is said to have been updated and enhanced to accommodate new health and wellness trends in addition to walkable shopping streets.
A key highlight of Areen’s masterplan is the Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, the newest five-star hotel in the Kingdom, which opened it doors on 11 December.
Set over a 131,213sqm area, the signature hotel features 78 villas and 120 rooms, which include 1/2/3 bedrooms, each with private pools and gardens. The hotel also boasts five F&B outlets, a rooftop restaurant and an award-winning spa brand.
The groundbreaking of the new masterplan and the launch of Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, was held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty King of Bahrain and the President of the Supreme Council for Environment.
Speaking on the occasion, GFH CEO and Chairman of Al Areen, Hisham Alrayes said, “We are delighted to unveil plans for Areen – our unique, high-end, mixed-use development that embodies the finest of Bahraini ingenuity, natural beauty and drive – and that too in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah, whose leadership and commitment to the kingdom’s sustainable growth and development serve to inspire the establishment of new landmark projects such as ours.”
He concluded, “We are also proud to announce the establishment of Bahrain’s newest five-star hotel, which is being operated by the world-renowned Raffles, who are set to offer visitors from the region and around the world a new standard of excellence and luxury at Areen.”
