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Bilaj Al Jazayer ... a 1.3-million-sq-m mixed-use located on Bahrain’s southwest coast.

Edamah’s Bilaj Al Jazayer masterplan approved

01 March 2022

Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), has announced that the general masterplan for its 1.3-million-sq-m mixed-use mega project ‘Bilaj Al Jazayer’ has been approved by Bahrain’s Higher Urban Planning Committee chaired by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Located on the southwest coast of Bahrain, Bilaj Al Jazayer includes a 3-km beach, which is the cornerstone of the masterplan. The beach area was reopened to the public in November last year as part of the project’s BD5 million ($13.2 million) first phase, which covered coastal reclamation, parking spaces, service facilities, and a 1.2-km walkway.

Two important facilities have already been announced: opening by 2024, the Avani and Tivoli hotels will be the first hospitality projects at Bilaj Al Jazayer.

Edamah’s Chairman Khalid Al Rumaihi affirmed that the approved general masterplan is designed to achieve a balance between economic and social development and environmental sustainability in line with the kingdom’s commitment to bring carbon emissions to net zero by 2060.

Al Rumaihi stated that the mixed-use coastal city will incorporate green and clean technologies to purify the air and reduce temperatures, as well as shaded walkways near key facilities to encourage walking and minimise the use of cars.

According to him, the buildings will also be designed in a way that reduces heat exposure, thereby reducing electricity required for air-conditioning.

Edamah’s CEO, Amin Al Arrayed said: “Edamah’s goal is to ensure that the Bilaj Al Jazayer masterplan serves Bahrain’s economic and leisure interests, while minimising environmental impact. All future projects at Bilaj Al Jazayer will be developed in a holistic manner, with consideration to both cultural values and market demand. The public can expect a range of new project announcements in the coming months and years as we partner with local and international investors.”