Diyar Al Muharraq, one of the biggest mixed-use residential urban developments ever undertaken by the private sector in Bahrain, was launched with a spectacular aerial viewing of the 12-sq-km site of the future city.

The BD1.2 billion ($3.2 billion) project, with Kuwait Finance House (KFH) as the major investor, is all set to redefine the benchmark in urban development in many ways, says a spokesman for the developer.
About 30,000 units are planned to come up within the development that will house more than 100,000 people. Diyar Al Muharraq’s long-term strategy also includes a plan to support the Ministry of Housing’s social housing programme, says the spokesman.
Situated on the northern shores of Muharraq, the project will be gradually released, with the first facilities ready for use in 2010. The developer’s vision is to create a unique city for the future, offering a choice of housing and a quality lifestyle for all.
The masterplan maps out a self-contained city with many accessible, landscaped public spaces, incorporating around 40 km of waterfront which includes sandy beaches and a marina. This will be among the largest publicly accessible waterfront in the kingdom. The development also includes numerous community spaces and facilities, abundant landscaping, a number of international five-star hotels and a large shopping mall with extensive parking, business district and a light logistic and support area.