Eagle Hills, a leading real estate investment and development company, has announced the formation of a joint venture with Emaar Entertainment to bring an aquarium and underwater zoo to Marassi Galleria, the shopping mall located at the heart of the Marassi Al Bahrain Development in Bahrain. 

 

The joint venture agreement was signed by Low Ping, CEO of Eagle Hills, and Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director of Emaar Properties, where each signed the documents at their respective offices.

 

Upon its completion, Marassi Aquarium and Underwater Zoo will be an ideal edutainment zone within the Marassi Galleria. As the first attraction of its kind in the kingdom, the new addition will span across 26,900 sq ft. The state-of-the-art aquarium will have a capacity to hold 360,000 litres of water and over 200 species of fish.

 

Operated by Emaar Entertainment, Marassi Aquarium and Underwater Zoo will feature an ultra-modern design and a 20-foot-long digital tunnel with multiple interactive digital exhibits. The aquarium will comprised four different ecological zones: The ‘Rainforest, the ‘Ocean Trench’, the ‘Jellyfish’ (Boom Room) and the ‘Reef Zone’, which includes ‘Lab of the Future’. These are in addition to 50 other thrilling exhibits with hundreds of animals which will make the aquarium comparable to other world-class aquariums across the globe.

 

Strategically located tanks and immersive tunnels within the exhibits will also allow visitors to come face-to-face with varied collections of aquatic life, enabling them to learn more about a wide array of marine species. Visitors can choose to enjoy a diving experience or assist in the feeding presentations that are held daily and on a regular basis at Marassi Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. These encounters will allow visitors to better understand how the animals are looked after. Visitors will also be able to access highlights of the research and conservation initiatives undertaken to preserve marine life.

 

Low Ping said: “The signing of this agreement with Emaar Entertainment comes as part of our efforts to position Marassi Galleria as an integral component of the Marassi Al Bahrain development, as it is intended to set a new benchmark for entertainment and leisure experiences.  Partnering with notable entities such as Emaar Entertainment further cements the mall’s reputation as one of the kingdom’s highly anticipated destinations, and we are confident that Marassi Aquarium and Underwater Zoo will play a key role in both the local and regional tourism sectors.”

 

Ahmad Al Matrooshi said: “After witnessing the success of our Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, it was decided to replicate the experience in the Bahraini market. As the latest addition to Emaar Entertainment's diverse portfolio of offerings, Marassi Aquarium and Underwater Zoo will provide innovative experiences to suit individuals and groups. This comes in line with our commitment to developing unparalleled attractions across the Mena region, and we expect that it will become a popular destination for tourists across the region.” – TradeArabia News Service

 

Marassi Al Bahrain is a distinguished urban project by Eagle Hills as part of a joint venture with Diyar Al Muharraq, the developer of mega-project Diyar Al Muharraq.

 

Marassi Al Bahrain is set to be a prestigious development in Bahrain, offering premium homes, high-end shopping, leisure and entertainment. An 875,000-sq-m development, the Marassi Al Bahrain master plan includes 6,000 residential apartments, 245,000 sq m of retail space, and Marassi Galleria, a shopping and entertainment destination. In addition, there will be two world-class hotels Address Marassi Al Bahrain and Vida Marassi Al Bahrain. – TradeArabia News Service