Avenues expansion nears completion

THE Avenues-Bahrain, a premier waterfront shopping and entertainment destination situated along Bahrain Bay in the capital, is set for a significant transformation as Phase Two of its development nears completion. The $200-million expansion will add 41,200 sq m of leasable space, bringing the total leasable area across both phases to approximately 80,000 sq m.

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Phase Two will enhance the existing complex with several new districts, each boasting a unique architectural character. The Avenues-Bahrain extension, led by Bahrain-based developer Bareeq Alretaj with designs by Gensler and construction by Nass Contracting, is currently 95 per cent complete.

Façade installations for the main entrances are under way, and the project is in its testing and commissioning stage. Construction is expected to wrap up in the first quarter of 2025.

The design of The Avenues-Bahrain is inspired by The Avenues-Kuwait that gives visitors an outdoor feeling while remaining indoors, protected from the heat by a ceiling that allows sunlight in. The concept belongs to Kuwait-based developer Mabanee, which is developing several mixed-used destinations in the region under The Avenues portfolio with strategic, strong local partners, following the success of its first project in its home market.

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