The Avenues is a waterfront shopping center situated along Bahrain Bay, in Manama, Bahrain. Developed by the King Faisal Corniche Development Company, the $186 million (BD90 million) development spans a total area of 273,000 m2 (2,940,000 sq ft) along a 1.5 km (0.93 mi) seafront corniche. Construction began in September 2014 and the project was initially slated to be completed by February 2017.[1] It was officially opened to the public on 29 October 2017.[2][3]
 View of the coastline side of the Avenues | |
| Location | Manama, Bahrain |
|---|---|
| Opening date | 29th of October 2017 |
| Developer | The Avenues Company W.L.L. |
| Owner | Al Sorouh Management Company W.L.L. |
| Total retail floor area | 273,000 m2 (2,940,000 sq ft) |
| No. of floors | 1 |
Development
editThe project is the creation of Al Sorouh Management Company W.L.L., a venture by Bahraini investors in partnership with the retailer M. H. Alshaya and the Kuwait-based Mabanee Corporation, who are the owners of The Avenues Kuwait, one of the largest malls in the world.[4] Funding for the project was provided by the National Bank of Kuwait. Worksite construction was contracted to the Nass Corporation B.S.C.[5] The MEP contractor is Airmech W.L.L. The lead project consultant is the Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau and the design consultancy awarded to Gensler.[6]
The foundation stone on the development was laid by the deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa in September 2014.[7] In January 2016, the Mabanee corporation announced delays to the project, citing design changes.[8]
Facilities
editCentred around a family-friendly environment and hoping to boost family tourism to Bahrain, the 273,000 m2 (2,940,000 sq ft) development will feature numerous playgrounds, outdoor jogging tracks and a gym, waterfront restaurants, cafes, arcades, a souq and cinemas.[7] A total of 75,000 m2 (810,000 sq ft) of land is allocated to gardens, a 40m wide promenade, and public parks.[6] The total leasable area is 38,000 m2 (410,000 sq ft), accounting for 15% of the total development area.[4] Planned parking facilities can accommodate up to 1,400 vehicles.[1]
Owing to the site's close proximity with iconic landmarks, the developers opted to limit the vertical height of the mall to one floor. It has been a popular location in recent times [4]
The mall also features a water taxi service that transports passengers to and from the development, from various jetties around Bahrain.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Avenues Bahrain mall set for grand opening next year". DT News Network. News of Bahrain. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ "New waterfront shopping mall opens in Bahrain". TradeArabia. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ^ "The Avenues - Bahrain set for October launch". Noozz. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ a b c d "$93m waterfront mall work in Bahrain begins". Trade Arabia. 1 October 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ "Mabanee unit hires Nass Contracting to work on Avenues-Bahrain project". Mubasher Info. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Bahrain breaks ground on $100m corniche upgrade". Trade Arabia. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Work starts on Bahrain's The Avenues corniche project". Arabian Business. 5 October 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
- ^ "Mabanee says Avenues-Bahrain project delayed on design changes". Noozz. Retrieved 19 November 2016.