Sunday, Dec 12, 2010
Gulf News
BBD project will be 201 metres tall
Manama Bahrain Bay Development (BBD), a $2.5 billion (Dh9.1 billion) landmark waterfront community located off the north shore of Manama, said construction of what will soon be Bahrain’s only Four Seasons Hotel and Spa is under way.
Under the management of BBD, the Four Seasons Hotel will — upon completion — tower 201 metres above Bahrain Bay, transforming the Manama skyline.
The 43-storey structure will offer 260 guest rooms and boast a penthouse level “Sky Pod” restaurant with views of the Arabian Gulf.
Bob Vincent, CEO of Bahrain Bay, said: “The progress we are making with the Four Seasons site is one of the clearest demonstrations yet of our commitment at Bahrain Bay to creating a world class, dynamic and sustainable urban environment in which people can live, work and play.
Meeting demands
“The presence of the Four Seasons brand firmly positions the project as a leisure destination as well as a business and financial hub, further endorsing Bahrain’s ambition to be a leading tourist and business destination.
“As one of Bahrain Bay’s anchor developments and arguably the world’s foremost hospitality and lifestyle brand, Four Seasons fully appreciates the demands of today’s business and leisure guests and will bring to Bahrain new standards in service, luxury and style.”
The hotel will also have a business centre and versatile meeting and events facilities including a ballroom and banqueting hall as well as several fine dining venues.
New phases
Situated on an island in the centre of the Bahrain Bay, construction of the Four Seasons site commenced at the start of summer with the preparation of foundation piles and other substructure works.
Construction has now moved on to a new phase with detailed design works now under way and completion scheduled before the end of 2013.
Scott Woroch, Executive vice-president Worldwide Development at Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts said: “Bahrain has firmly established itself as a leading financial hub for the Gulf region. We look forward to meeting the needs of the business and leisure traveller as well as the corporate and group segments. We are confident that Bahrain Bay provides Four Seasons with a prestige location through which to service tomorrow’s guests.”
The Four Seasons brand has been growing strategically in recent years with over 50 projects in development.
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Salient features
Upon completion, the 43-storey structure will offer 260?guest rooms and boast a penthouse level “Sky Pod” restaurant offering views of the Arabian Gulf.
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