BAHRAIN Bay, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s highest-profile, $2.5-billion waterfront community, has awarded the main construction contract for the iconic Four Seasons hotel to Belgian-based Six Construct. Phase Two of the project, which includes the podium and tower construction, has a target completion date of April 2014.
Bob Vincent, Bahrain Bay CEO, said: “The commencement of the main contract for the Four Seasons Bahrain Bay is seen as an important commitment to reinvigorating construction in Bahrain and bringing a fresh focus to real estate lending by local banks. In addition, the flow-on effects of more than 2,000 jobs during construction; participation by local Bahrain sub-contractors and suppliers during the development and more than 700 permanent jobs; will all serve to demonstrate a turnaround in the Bahrain economy”.
The Bahrain Bay property will be the latest in the five-star chain’s portfolio of international properties. At 201 m tall, 50 storeys, and 263 guest rooms, the complex is set to bolster Bahrain’s hospitality credentials. Complete with five-star spa and leisure facilities, suspended ‘Sky Pod’ restaurant, first-class banqueting and conferencing capabilities, four fine dining outlets, and panoramic views for guestrooms and suites, the project has been designed to lead Bahrain’s hotel offerings into a new era. The project implementation will be co-ordinated by the Bahrain Bay management team, and as such the hotel’s construction will exhibit the same leading-edge contemporary design and project management efficiency that has positioned Bahrain Bay as the country’s highest profile waterfront community.
Scott Woroch, executive VP worldwide development at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, said: “Bahrain has firmly established itself as a leading financial hub for the Gulf region. We look forward to catering to the needs of the business and leisure traveller as well as the corporate and group segments. We are confident that Bahrain Bay provides Four Seasons with a prestige location through which to serve tomorrow’s guests.”