• Shopping complex on the beachfront will offer high-end retail, indoor and outdoor entertainment, a multiplex cinema, themed courtyards, F&B outlets, and one of the region's most elaborate family entertainment centres

  • Direct link between shopping centre and The Address Hotels + Resorts and VIDA Hotels and Resorts will offer visitors and residents easy access to a range of lifestyle and entertainment options

  • Situated on a prime waterfront location within walking distance from a two kilometre-long stretch of white sandy beach

Manama, 29th December 2015

UAE-based real estate investment and development company Eagle Hills, in partnership with local developer Diyar Al Muharraq, reveals its flagship urban centre Marassi Galleria, a unique residential, hospitality and lifestyle shopping and entertainment destination. Anchored on the beach front, Marassi Galleria is located within Marassi Al Bahrain.

Set to become one of the Kingdom's must-visit destinations, Marassi Galleria will offer a comprehensive mix of high street fashion and designer brands and boutiques, as well as provide an extensive range of entertainment and dining options with views overlooking the sea and lush green gardens. A leisure and shopping experience that goes beyond traditional retail, Marassi Galleria will be animated with outdoor events, high street activities, and destination dining, and will feature one of the region's most elaborate family entertainment centres.

The development will attract some the world's leading stores, many for the first time in Bahrain. Spread over a gross floor area (GFA) of 178,000sqm, with a leasable area of approximately 120,000sqm, the shopping precinct will host five interconnected lifestyle urban districts, each with a theme tailored to a specific customer demographic: the Highstreet, the Family Plaza, a Waterfront Dining Promenade, an animated rooftop and The Luxury Courtyard.

Centrally located, the Highstreet will offer a genuine retail experience, integrating F&B concepts with street performance and other urban activities. The upper floor will be anchored by a multiscreen cinema and a variety of other entertainment offerings.

The Family Plaza will feature a kid's park, with numerous activity and play zones for children to safely explore while their parents watch from nearby cafés. These new 'Edutainment' and 'Sportainment' concepts will promote education and sports in a fun and interactive manner.

A Waterfront Dining Promenade, stretching between The Address Marassi Al Bahrain hotel and Vida Marassi Al Bahrain hotel, will feature destination restaurants and cafés, as well as a picturesque walkway along the beach. Marassi Galleria's rooftop will host an activation area for outdoor events, where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the beach and city nearby.

The Luxury Courtyard will provide a high-end shopping and dining experience complete with exclusive facilities such as dedicated valet parking, a drop-off zone, direct access to The Address Marassi Al Bahrain hotel and more.

Marassi Galleria's world-class hospitality offerings includes the adjoining The Address Marassi Al Bahrain hotel which will feature 110 rooms, including 17 suites. Directly linked to the shopping complex, Vida Marassi Al Bahrain hotel will have 160 rooms.

Dr. Maher Al Shaer, CEO of Diyar Al Muharraq and Managing Director Eagle Hills Diyar said: "Marassi Galleria fulfills an overwhelming demand for more hospitality, leisure and premium shopping options in Bahrain. The shopping complex's unique design will be a first for the region, as the infrastructure spills onto the beach and connects to its neighbouring facilities through direct access to the hotels, walkways, cycle paths, and elevated bridges to promote an outdoor lifestyle."

Low Ping, CEO, Eagle Hills, added: "A central hub of the master development for residents and visitors, Marassi Galleria will become one of the Kingdom's primary tourism and leisure destinations. Being part of this diverse lifestyle destination will be a tremendously attractive prospect to potential Marassi Al Bahrain home owners and to Diyar Al Muharraq residents as a whole."

Marassi Galleria is part of the first phase of the master planned development, which also includes a two kilometre-long sandy beachfront, waterfront promenades, a community mosque, and all related infrastructure. Upon completion, Marassi Al Bahrain  will include a total of 250,000sqm of retail space.

For more information or to register interest, please visit Marassi Al Bahrain's website, www.marassialbahrain.com.

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For more information on Eagle Hills Bahrain and Marassi Al Bahrain, contact:

Julia Atherton-Dandy, PR Consultant, +973 39660598, julia@from6.com

Tariq Khonji, PR Consultant, +973 39444138, tariq.khonji@from6.com

About Marassi Al Bahrain
Marassi Al Bahrain is a distinguished urban project by Eagle Hills, a private real estate investment and development company, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, as part of a joint venture agreement with Diyar Al Muharraq, the developer of mega-project Diyar Al Muharraq.

The project is set to become the Kingdom's premiere 'smart city', offering luxury homes, high-end shopping, business facilities, leisure and entertainment. An 875,000 sqm development, the Marassi Al Bahrain master plan includes 3,500 luxury apartments with beachfront views, 250,000sqm of retail space, and a shopping and entertainment destination. In addition, there will be two luxury hotels (The Address and Vida), 480 branded and non-branded apartments, a 93,000sqm central garden, a 2,000sqm Exhibition Centre, two-kilometres of sandy beach, and a range of restaurants and cafés.

About Eagle Hills Diyar
Eagle Hills is an Abu Dhabi-based private real estate investment and development company focused on the development of new city hubs in high-growth international markets. With a focus on developing large-scale real estate projects, Eagle Hills designs and implements mixed-use facilities. These communities draw on the latest technologies to build smart and sustainable projects that add significant value to the local economy. The company is currently developing projects in Bahrain, Jordan, Morocco, Serbia and Nigeria.

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