Work on a $1 billion mixed-use sustainable project in Bahrain that uses an “all considered” approach could start by the end of the year, its developer has said.

The flagship project of Bahraini real estate development company Manara Developments, the Nurana development will be located to the north west of the Bahrain Fort and spread across 2 million sq m of reclaimed land.
Nurana will create a vibrant and sustainable community inspired by the unique historical, geographical and cultural characteristics of its surrounding location.
Manara Developments has been appointed by NS Holdings, the project’s owner, to be the development manager on Nurana and provide a suite of comprehensive development services. The company has further appointed Haj to be the project manager, and has been working with Davenport Campbell on the masterplan.
Approximately 60 per cent of the project will be earmarked for residential use covering all budgets, while the remaining 40 per cent will provide a mix of commercial, retail, hospitality and civic amenity land uses. 
The design and development of Nurana has been guided by Manara’s ‘all considered’ philosophy that gives the project its people-centric focus, economic dynamism and social responsibility. This mixed-use community will be designed and developed in harmony with the unique heritage of the location, bringing to life a very significant part of Bahrain’s history, and creating a hub of creativity and culture.
The conceptual masterplan for Nurana has been finalised and the more detailed designs of its various neighbourhoods is now under way. Manara Developments is close to finalising the dredging and reclamation contract for work to commence on the site by end-2008 or early 2009.
Manara’s total project portfolio is currently worth an estimated $2.6 billion and covers a total area of approximately 8 million sq m.