Work is set to begin on site by mid-year on an estimated $300 million project which will feature 900 top-quality homes woven around a planned new PGA championship golf course.

Known as the Riffa Views, the development combines 18 different four-bedroom villa designs reflecting an architectural fusion of Middle and Far Eastern themes using materials that reflect environmental concerns suitable for Bahrain’s climate and cultural heritage. 
The stunning new property development is masterplanned by Edaw, a leading international architect whose award-winning designs supported London’s successful Olympic bid. 
The first phase of the project is due for completion by the first quarter of 2008.  The golf course has been designed by internationally famed Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates. 
The development laces three neighbourhood clusters together with extensive landscaping that combines arid desert scenes with emerald parklands and lagoons whilst almost all homes enjoy open views of the golf fairways
Riffa Views, the newly-established property development firm launched sales of the first 81 houses within the development last month. A mortgage finance arrangement has been agreed between Riffa Views and the Bahrain Islamic Bank to assist purchasers.
“Riffa Views brings a unique residential development to Bahrain that is thoughtfully planned to set tastefully designed homes alongside a superlative golf course, as well as a range of leisure, shopping, educational and community facilities – all right on the doorstep,” says Atif Abdulmalik, chairman of Riffa Views.
 “We are committed to excellence in the design and delivery of the project so that Riffa Views will deliver top quality homes at affordable prices,” he adds.
“We’ve had a huge amount of early inquiries about our plans, particularly from players at the Riffa Golf Club.  However although most homes will have spectacular views of the golf course, Riffa Views has such a wide range of facilities it can be enjoyed by everyone, including non-golfers.”
“Riffa Views will appeal to those looking for a lifestyle opportunity.  We have invested a great deal of care into creating a community for people who are not just looking to invest, but who plan to live in their homes.  So our designs have to please potentially long-term residents who are the most discerning buyers,” says Abdulmalik.   We have drawn on the very best design and construction consultancy teams to create a unique gated community, set in its own green, landscaped grounds with a range of leisure facilities and amenities unmatched elsewhere in Bahrain.”
Riffa Views is  a joint venture between the Bahrain-based Arcapita Bank and Bahrain International Golf Course Company.