Infrastructure work on Bahrain Bay, the $2.5 billion waterfront community located in the heart of Manama, is nearing completion.

Bahrain Bay Development is now offering its land parcels to third-party developers with fully completed infrastructure including road, water, power, district cooling, sewage, storm drainage, irrigation networks and a telecommunications system.
Developers will be able to commence projects in the knowledge that infrastructure will not have to be retro-fitted, which often causes delays and cost increases to projects.
Bahrain Bay’s “smart city” infrastructure will offer residents an environmentally sustainable community that monitors and manages energy and utility services in the most efficient manner. In addition, it offers its residents a state-of-the-art information communication and technology network that will deliver high-speed internet and on-line services, security, local area network (LAN) options and community interfaces to every building.
As part of its sustainable strategy, Bahrain Bay has built its own district cooling plant, which will deliver energy-efficient, reduced-cost air-conditioning. The plant, to be operated by Bahrain Bay Utilities, will also provide a fully integrated sewerage treatment plant that will provide high quality treated water for distribution through Bahrain Bay’s irrigation network.
Bob Vincent, CEO of Bahrain Bay, says: “We are offering our developers a ready-to-go package, allowing them to benefit from time and cost savings. Our ability to offer land parcels with a fully integrated infrastructure platform means that we are able to manage the development more efficiently, ensuring that the project meets its timing and costing targets. With the support of our contracting partners, our developers will also benefit from the fact that our infrastructure will offer some of the latest energy saving technology, meaning lower total cost together with long-term benefits for Bahrain’s environment.”
Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Bahrain Bay will feature vibrant neighbourhoods of residential, commercial and retail spaces, all based upon the unique concept of an island connected by two bridges forming an inner harbour.
The community is anchored by three developments: the kingdom’s first Four Seasons hotel; CapitaLand’s first GCC development, Raffles City Bahrain; and the new headquarters for Arcapita, the leading international investment firm and lead investor in the project.