Diyar Al Muharraq
History
It is named after the nearby Muharraq Island. In December 2015 Dragon City Mall, a Chinese-themed shopping center operated by Chinamex, was completed on the islands. In January 2016, the development of the luxury-themed Marassi Residences within the islands' Marassi Al Bahrain complex was announced, with completion planned in 2018.
Demography
Diyar Al Muharraq covers seven artificial islands that are designed to be a self-contained city with commercial and residential facilities. The islands began to be inhabited in 2015. The current population number is unknown.
Administration
Diyar Al Muharraq is a modern integrated city located on the northern tip of Muharraq Island in Bahrain. The city is a master-planned development and is designed to be a self-contained community, offering a range of residential, commercial, and leisure facilities. The city is built on reclaimed land and is divided into several zones, each with its own unique character and offerings. The residential areas of the city feature a mix of apartments, villas, and townhouses, catering to a range of budgets and preferences. The city also contains schools, healthcare facilities, and community centers. There are also a range of retail and dining options, including a large shopping mall, several supermarkets, and a variety of cafes and restaurants. The city also has a number of parks and green spaces, as well as a beachfront area with a marina and a range of water-based activities.
Transportation
The islands have a causeway connecting them to Muharraq Island, the main island can be reached by public transport via buses and also have a large marina.
Social housing
The Diyar Al Muharraq plan includes the construction of social housing projects on 1.2 million m2 for 133 units northwest of the artificial island in an area called Deerat Al Oyoun.Bahrain. $366 million of the project was financed by 4 banks (Al Salam Bank-Bahrain, Kuwait Finance House, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, and Al Baraka Islamic Bank of Bahrain).
Image gallery
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A conceptual image of the completed Masterplan. -
Concept art
See also
References
- ^ "Bahrain's $100m Dragon City mall opens for business - Retail - ArabianBusiness.com". arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ^ "Diyar Al Muharraq W.L.L". dragoncitybahrain.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-23. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
- ^ "UAE's Eagle Hills launches sales at luxury homes project in Bahrain - Property - ArabianBusiness.com". arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ^ "Bahrain's Diyar Al Muharraq sells 80% of new Al Qamra freehold plots". ArabianBusiness.com. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ^ "Diyar Al Muharraq social housing project on track". Tradearabia.com. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "Bahrain's Diyar Al Muharraq signs $366m Islamic financing". Ameinfo.com. 28 September 2016. Archived from the original on 9 September 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
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