THE DRAWING BOARD
FOUR SEASONS BAHRAIN
The recent confirmation of construction work on the Four Seasons Hotel in the Kingdom of Bahrain has signalled new optimism in the nation’s employment and real estate sectors.
Situated at Bahrain Bay – the country’s masterplanned $2.5 billion waterfront community – the five-star hotel’s commitment to an April 2014 construction completion date is expected to inject new jobs, new capital, and new optimism into several of Bahrain’s flagship sectors. Confirming the positive effects of the new
development, Bob Vincent, CEO of Bahrain Bay Development, who will be coordinating the project’s implementation, comments: “The project is predicted to result in direct and indirect economic benefits for Bahrain that will equal approximately BD300m over
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the next five to seven years, which not only has obvious beneficial fiscal effects, but is also a very positive statement of confidence in the country as a business destination.” As the latest in the five-star chain’s
prestigious portfolio of international properties, the Four Seasons Hotel at Bahrain Bay will bring employment benefits to the nation’s workforce, confirms Vincent. “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
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economy,” he adds. At 201 metres tall, 50-storeys, and
featuring 263 guestrooms, the hotel complex is set to bolster Bahrain’s hospitality credentials, and set a new standard in luxury accommodation for the Kingdom. Complete with 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 has been designed to lead Bahrain’s hotel offerings into a new era. Masterplans as well as architectural and design standards for the development have been completed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, led by highrise architect Michael Kirchmann, AIA. The project implementation will be co-ordinated by the Bahrain Bay management team.
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