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Six Construct general manager Philippe Dessoy (left), Al Doseri and Vincent.

Deal signed for Four Seasons

01 November 2011

BAHRAIN Bay, the country’s high-profile, master-planned $2.5-billion waterfront community, has awarded the main contract for the construction of the iconic Four Seasons hotel to Belgium-based Six Construct.

This selection signals the launch of Phase Two of the project, which includes the podium and tower construction. Work will begin at the end of this month (November 30) with a target construction completion date of April 2014.

Commending the launch of the new phase, Bob Vincent, Bahrain Bay CEO, said: “This project takes on much more significance than a stand-alone development. The commencement of the main contract for the Four Seasons Bahrain Bay is seen as an important commitment to re-invigorating construction in Bahrain and bringing a fresh focus to real estate lending by local banks.

“In addition, the flow-on effects of more than 2,000 jobs during construction, participation by local Bahrain sub-contractors and suppliers during the development and more than 700 permanent jobs, will all serve to demonstrate a turnaround in the Bahrain economy.”

The competitive tender adhered to international tendering procedures with bids from international, regional and local companies. Six Construct beat off competition from 21 firms that submitted tenders for the project.

The Four Seasons at Bahrain Bay will be the latest in the five-star chain’s prestigious portfolio of international properties. Standing at a height of 201 m, and comprising 50 storeys and 263 guest rooms, the hotel also features five-star spa and leisure facilities, suspended ‘Sky Pod’ restaurant, first-class banqueting and conferencing capabilities, four fine dining outlets, and panoramic views for guestrooms and suites. The project implementation will be co-ordinated by the Bahrain Bay management team.

Abdulla Al Doseri, Bahrain Bay deputy CEO, said: “Four Seasons hotel is the second anchor development to push ahead, after the completion of the Arcapita bank headquarters. We now have four developments on site, and this latest addition is a strong reflection of Bahrain Bay’s objective to combine business and leisure in our vibrant offering.”

Phase One of the project involving enabling works was completed in the summer of this year. This included the moving of over 40,000 cu m of earthworks and more than 7,000 cu of concrete poured into over 800 separate piles. These enabling works will help Six Construct to immediately start work on concrete slab construction at grade, with site mobilisation to commence immediately.