any updated news/photoes about Adhari Park?

Todays news at Alayam
طرحت صكوكاً* ‬بـ *٠٠١ ‬مليون دولار أمريكيالتجارية العقارية الكويتية*:‬
*٦ ‬ملايين دينار لتطوير عذاري* ‬والانتهاء في* ٧٠٠٢ ‬



كتبت* - ‬حنان سالم*:‬
كشف رئيس مجلس ادارة الشركة التجارية العقارية الكويتية عبدالفتاح معرفي* ‬عن توجه الشركة لزيادة استثماراتها في* ‬مملكة البحرين بما* ‬يمكن ان* ‬يتجاوز الـ *٠٥ ‬مليون دينار خلال السنوات القليلة القادمة*.‬
وقال معرفي* ‬في* ‬تصريحات خاصة بـ* »‬الأيام الاقتصادي*« ‬على هامش احتفال الشركة امس بطرح صكوك اجارة بقيمة *٠٠١ ‬مليون دولار امريكي* ‬من مملكة البحرين،* ‬ان هناك توجها قويا للشركة لزيادة استثماراتها العقارية في* ‬كامل منطقة الخليج وبالاخص في* ‬مملكة البحرين التي* ‬تشهد نموا مطردا في* ‬هذا القطاع*.‬
وبالاضافة إلى مشروع تطوير عين عذاري* ‬الذي* ‬نجحت الشركة في* ‬حيازة نصيب جيد من عملية الاستثمار فيه والبالغة قيمتها *٦ ‬ملايين دينار بحريني،* ‬اشار معرفي* ‬إلى مشروعين كبيرين* ‬يتوقع ان تدخلهما الشركة قريبا بالتعاون مع وزارة البلديات والزراعة ومتمثلين في* ‬مشروعين ضخمين* ‬يقام أولهما في* ‬المنطقة الدبلوماسية والآخر في* ‬شارع الخليفة بوسط المنامة*.‬
وتوقع ان تصل تكلفة هذين المشروعين إلى ما* ‬يتجاوز الـ *٠٣ ‬مليون دينار بحريني*.‬

I saw pics of this a while ago and I didn't want to post it since nothin new was heard of the project, but now since news were released today, here are the ones I found (not that great but better than nothin):

http://www.ma-investment.gov.bh/website/miis/adhari-arialview1.jpg

http://www.ma-investment.gov.bh/website/miis/adhari2.jpg

according to alayam newspaper today, the final touch is being put on the design and construction shall start in 2 month and finishes just before 2006.

Let's hope so and it doesn't get delayed any further for stupid reasons.

Foundation stone will be laid on the 11th of may, the total area for the park is 165,000 sq. m and the cost is BD. 9 million. The ceremony will have a gallery of old pics of the park.

Good, Ive been to it, the place is full of history, unlike other places in the gulf...

Second phase of park to begin
MUNICIPALITIES and Agriculture Minister Ali Saleh Al Saleh will lay the foundation stone for the second phase of the BD9.1 million Adhari multi-purpose theme park today.

The 165,319 sq m new park will feature a roller-coaster, a water park, children's play areas, a mini-golf course, a bowling alley, a game's arcade, family recreation facilities, a shopping mall and a children's museum.

http://gulf-daily-news.com/source/xxviii/053/images/03Adh.jpg

WORK on the BD9.1 million Adhari multi-purpose theme park began yesterday. The park is part of the second phase to revive the Adhari area, which hosts one of Bahrain's most renowned landmarks - Ain Adhari.

The natural freshwater spring was renovated and opened to the public 20 months ago while the new-look park will be ready by December next year.

Municipalities and Agriculture Minister Ali Saleh Al Saleh laid the foundation stone for the second phase in a ceremony attended by Electricity and Water Minister Shaikh Abdulla bin Salman Al Khalifa, Works and Housing Minister Fahmi Al Jowder, MPs, Shura Council members and municipal councillors.

The new park will be built on an area measuring 165,319sq m and will feature a roller-coaster, a water park, children's play areas, a mini-golf course, a bowling alley, a games arcade, family recreation facilities, a shopping mall and a children's museum.

The project will be completed by Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer) and Kuwaiti Markets and Commercial Complexes Company, which has been contracted to run the park for 30 years.

Mr Al Saleh said a lot of effort has been exerted by his ministry to revive the area, which is considered an important part of Bahrain's rich heritage.

"The pool has been recently renovated and hopefully this new family recreational facility will be a welcome addition to it," he said.

"This new facility will provide job opportunities to 140 Bahrainis."

The project, said Mr Al Saleh, was the fruit of successful co-operation between the ministry and the municipal councils.

"We will continue working together in the interests of the people and hopefully similar projects will materialise soon," he said.

Municipalities Under-Secretary Dr Juma Al Kaabi said the ministry was dedicated to preserving well-known historical and traditional sites.

Northern Municipal Council chairman Sayed Majeed Al Sayed said the council has diligently followed up and supervised everything related to the park's development and will continue to do so.

"We have made sure that the park would be up to people's expectations, since those working on it have successfully managed similar projects elsewhere," he said.

Others who spoke at the ceremony included executive director Mohammed Al Tawash and the Kuwaiti company board president Tawfeeq Al Jarrah, who pledged to ensure that the project was in line with Bahrain's future developmental plans.

They also promised a 100 per cent Bahrainisation rate until their contract expired, after 30 years.

Yesterday's ceremony also included the screening of a documentary on the historic site and renovations it has undergone over the years.

It also featured a photography exhibition of the pool as well as the project's blueprints.

In September last year, the historic park was reopened to the public.

The pool and the surrounding area were renovated and a mosque built at a cost of BD60,000.

Until a decade ago, the pool was one of the most popular recreation sites in Bahrain.

At present, it is open from 9am to 9pm.

Paramedics, lifeguards and police patrols are available to ensure the safety of visitors.

The pool will stay open for free, even after the investors take charge.

The whole project was initiated by His Majesty King Hamad and is being overseen by the Northern Municipal Council and the Northern Municipality.

I know Obi you have posted this in the business section, here is the article again just to highlight when was the last time we posted here. Man this project is really delayed for a long time, now people have to wait till 2007, oh well.


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WORK on the BD9.1 million Adhari amusement park is expected to begin in January, it was revealed. The park is the second phase of a project to revive the Adhari area, which hosts one of Bahrain's most renowned landmarks - Ain Adhari.

The natural freshwater spring was renovated and re-opened to the public two years ago, while the new park is expected to be ready in 18 months.

"Work on the park should have already begun in May, but due to electrical problems it has been delayed," said Northern Municipal Council chairman Sayed Majeed Al Sayed.

"The previous amusement park, which has been closed down years ago, didn't require that much electrical work, but this new park requires a lot more electricity," he said.

"The Electricity and Water Ministry will instal cables for the project and once that is completed then the building permit will be approved."

Mr Al Sayed said the Northern Municipality was moving trees and replanting them elsewhere in line with the park's new design.

"No trees have been thrown out and all we are doing is relocating them," he said.

"We want the place to stay green, but at the same time we want it to look neat."

The new park will be built on an area of 165,319 square metres and will feature a roller-coaster, a water park, children's play areas, a mini-golf course, a bowling alley, arcade games, family recreation facilities, a shopping mall and a children's museum.

The project will be carried out by Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer) and Kuwaiti Markets and Commercial Complexes Company, who has been contracted to run the park for 30 years.

Mr Al Sayed said a lot of effort has been exerted to revive the area, which is considered to be an important landmark in the country.

"The pool has been renovated recently and hopefully the new family recreational facility will be an addition to it," he said.

"The new facility will also provide job opportunities to 140 Bahrainis."

In September 2003, the historic park was reopened to the public.

The pool and the surrounding area were renovated and a mosque built at a cost of BD60,000.

Until a decade ago, the pool was one of the most popular recreation sites in Bahrain.

The entire project was initiated by His Majesty King Hamad and is being overseen by the council and the Northern Municipality.

Adhari park work to begin in January

Manama

Work on the BD9.1 million Adhari amusement park in Bahrain is expected to begin in January. The park is the second phase of a project to revive the Adhari area, which hosts one of kingdom's most renowned landmarks - Ain Adhari.

The natural freshwater spring was renovated and re-opened to the public two years ago, while the new park is expected to be ready in 18 months.

"Work on the park should have already begun in May, but due to electrical problems it has been delayed," said Northern Municipal Council chairman Sayed Majeed Al Sayed.

"The previous amusement park, which has been closed down years ago, didn't require that much electrical work, but this new park requires a lot more electricity," he said.

"The Electricity and Water Ministry will instal cables for the project and once that is completed then the building permit will be approved."

Al Sayed said the Northern Municipality was moving trees and replanting them elsewhere in line with the park's new design. "No trees have been thrown out and all we are doing is relocating them," he said.

The new park will be built on an area of 165,319 sq m and will feature a roller-coaster, a water park, children's play areas, a mini-golf course, a bowling alley, arcade games, family recreation facilities, a shopping mall and a children's museum.

The project will be carried out by Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer) and Kuwaiti Markets and Commercial Complexes Company, who has been contracted to run the park for 30 years.

Very nice, but they really have to be careful in how they develop this project. Adhari park is a big part of Bahrainis history and they shoudl be careful not to destroy it.

أكدت مصادر مطلعة لـ(أخبار الخليج) أنه من المقرر افتتاح مشروع منتزه عين عذاري الجديد في شهر يونيو 2006م، وذلك بعد تطوير المشروع بكلفة تقدر بأكثر من 9.1 ملايين دينار بحريني، كما أن المشروع الجديد سيوفر ما يزيد على 410 فرص عمل للمواطنين.

وتشتمل خطة التطوير على إنشاء مناطق للألعاب وبحيرات واستراحات ومجمع تجاري ومطاعم ومتحف علمي للأطفال، بالإضافة إلى صالة ألعاب ترفيهية ومركز للبولينج، ويعتبر المشروع نقلة نوعية في طريق دعم السياحة العائلية علاوة على تحديد موقع المملكة كمركز استثماري سياحي. ويأتي تنفيذ هذا المشروع في إطار توجيهات القيادة الرشيدة لتطوير السياحة العائلية وزيادة المسطحات الخضراء واعتبار هذا المشروع الترفيهي والاستثماري خطوة أساسية ضمن خطة الوزارة نحو تحقيق توجيهات جلالة الملك وسمو رئيس الوزراء في دعم وجذب الاستثمارات في مختلف قطاعات التنمية العمرانية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية. يذكر أنه تم تنفيذ المرحلة الأولى من مشروع التطوير والمتمثل في إعادة تأهيل عين عذاري والمرافق المجاورة، ويعد مشروع منتزه عين عذاري مشروعا حيويا كما أنه من أكبر مشاريع المنتزهات في المملكة.

Is it really going to be open in june 2006?

Fabulous.

I think this is a nice project for families in Bahrain. It is really nice for Bahrain to care for their heritage. We really need more of that in the GCC especially with the skyscraper craze we have right now.

This wont be a disneyland kinda of theme park but it will be nice to walk and sit in it and take ur children there...

لانتهاء الكامل العام القادم:
افتتاح جزئي لمشروع عذاري نهاية العام


كتبت: زهرة الحمدان


أكد المدير التنفيذي لتطوير الاعمال، نائب رئيس مجلس إدارة شركة الخليج للتعمير، محمد عبدالخالق انه تم البدء في المرحلة الثانية من مشروع منتزه عذاري وسيكون الافتتاح الجزئي في نهاية هذا العام 2006 والانتهاء الكامل من المرحلة في النصف الأول من عام.2007

وعزا التأخير في تنفيذ المرحلة الثانية الى امور فنية ترجع الى كون الموقع قديما واقيم عليه العديد من الانشطة مما يتطلب المزيد من الوقت لإزالتها وتصنيفها، وقد تداركت الشركة هذا الامر بالعمل مع جميع الجهات المعنية وايجاد الحلول المناسبة، مشيرا الى ان العمل بدأ في المشروع منذ عدة اشهر. ويذكر ان المرحلة الثانية من المشروع تكلف 9.1 ملايين دينار، ومساحة المشروع 165.319 مترا مربعا وتتضمن إنشاء ألعاب وبحيرات واستراحات ومجمع تجاري ومتحف للطفل وصالة ألعاب ترفيهية. ويوفر المشروع 140 فرصة عمل للمواطنين علاوة على تعزيز موقع المملكة كمركز استثماري سياحي. وقال: إن منتزه عذاري يطل على مدخلين: احدهما على شارع الشيخ عيسى بن سلمان والآخر على شارع الشيخ سلمان (القديم)، وللشركة (حق الانتفاع) بالمشروع مدة 30 عاما بموجب نظام بي او تي.

Adhari park work on track
By MAY ASHOUR


THE BD12 million Adhari amusement park currently under construction is nearing completion, it was revealed yesterday.

Outdoor rides and facilities are set to open to the public by the end of the year, while the park as whole is scheduled to be ready by mid next year.

The 165,000 square metre park will feature outdoor rides, including a roller coaster, go-kart track and an air-conditioned monorail as well as indoor rides, snooker, bowling, and arcades.

Also planned are an interactive children's museum, an aqua park, two artificial lakes, lakefront restaurants, prayer halls, and a multi-purpose celebration hall.

"This is going to be one of the best entertainment projects in the GCC, especially since we have hired some of the best contractors and suppliers," said Projacs International vice-president Nasser Kanaan, whose firm is managing the project.
Full articale (http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=152389&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=29146)

Ain Adhari National Park


Owner: Kuwait Commercial Market Complex Company – Al Khaleej Development Company

Budget: Estimated $32 million

Scope of work: The project calls for the design and construction of a roller-coaster, water-park, children’s play area, a mini-golf course, bowling arena, a game arcade and dining areas with development area of 165.320 sq m. A public park will be featuring restaurants, stores, a zoo, an amphitheatre and hotel. The development is located at Al Hunayniyah valley in Riffa.

Status: Sources indicate that construction work is scheduled to complete in mid-2007. The budget has been increased to $31.8 million.
http://www.gulfconstructionworldwide.com/Articles.asp?Article=8351

"The development is located at Al Hunayniyah valley in Riffa." :sly:

http://www.gulfconstructionworldwide.com/Articles.asp?Article=8351

"The development is located at Al Hunayniyah valley in Riffa." :sly:

this articale is wrong... they mixed up between 2 projects

By the way.. now you can see all the rides installed at Ain Adhari park, i guess soon phase 1 will be opened.

ADHARI Park is to be turned into a tourist village, with traditional handicrafts centres and souvenir shops.

The village's 20 houses are old and dilapidated and will be remodelled under the scheme, drawn up by the Northern Municipal Council.

It aims to turn the village into an added attraction alongside the BD9.1 million Adhari theme park, which is reportedly nearing completion.

The council also plans to allow residents to open shops and restaurants there.

Area councillor Sayed Ahmed Al Alawi told the GDN that they were currently working with government organisations to ensure that the village is renovated in time for the park's opening.

"The Works and Housing Ministry is currently planning to remove the traffic light near the entrance of the village, which is close to the Shaikh Aziz (green mosque) traffic light, to ensure visitors easy access to the park," he said.

"They will have another traffic light at the village entrance to ensure that no-one speeds into the village, as the place is full of children playing in the street.

"We are also trying to work out something with the ministry and the Information Ministry to speed up renovation work on the houses and turn them into a pleasant front for the project, rather than the appalling state they are in at the moment.

"The company running the park could also give us a hand, since they want the area surrounding their project to have the best image.

"The families will also be given permission to showcase traditional handicrafts and sell souvenirs, in co-ordination with the Social Development Ministry, which we are planning to co-operate with.

"The Northern Municipality has been contacted to allow residents to open shops and restaurants there, considering that the place would be turned into an active tourist destination."

Mr Al Alawi said the Adhari Park area used to be a popular tourist destination, but lost its appeal 15 years ago, due to government negligence.

"The place now looks nice, with the revival plans of the government and hopefully promoting the place again will be successful," he said.

"I have seen rides being set-up in the park, but unfortunately the company running the place is not giving us any information or keeping us updated, so most of the information about the work's progress come from newspapers."

The park is part of a second phase to revive the Adhari area, which hosts one of Bahrain's most renowned landmarks - Ain Adhari.

The natural freshwater spring was renovated and reopened to the public three-and-a-half years ago.

The new park is built on an area measuring 165,319 sqm and features a roller-coaster, a water park, children's play areas, a mini-golf course, a bowling alley, a games arcade, family recreation facilities, a shopping mall and a children's museum.

The project is being constructed by Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer) and Kuwaiti Markets and Commercial Complexes Company, which has been contracted to run the park for 30 years.

Mr Al Alawi said that a lot of effort had gone into reviving the park, which is considered a national heritage.

"The pool was renovated a few years ago and hopefully this new family recreational facility will be an addition to it," he said.

"The new facility will provide job opportunities for 140 Bahrainis."

In September 2003, the historic park was reopened to the public.

The pool and the surrounding area were renovated and a mosque built at a cost of BD60,000.

Until a decade ago, the pool was one of the most popular recreation sites in Bahrain.

The whole project was initiated by His Majesty King Hamad and is being overseen by the council and the municipality.

http://gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=170277&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=29334

Enjoy the following pics of Adhari development :)
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is that a 'drop' in the second pic? i can't tell how high it is.

Al-Hunayiniyah Park

This proposed Park will come in Riffa town with a traditional landscape, swimming pool and a health club.It will also have green areas and walking area for the families.

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Nice , good for Bahrain. :)

From GDN

A THEME park in Adhari is set to open by October with plans to build a new tourist village housing traditional handicrafts centres, restaurants and a zoo.

"We are doing our best to open the park before Eid Al Fitr as a gift from us to families and tourists," said Northern Municipal and area councillor Sayed Ahmed Al Alawi.

"We are also in discussions with a private investor, who has come up with plans to open a zoo on a piece of land in a nearby area. Hopefully the idea will be taking shape soon.

"Such attractions will turn this area into an active tourist destination in the country."

Mr Al Alawi said that games and rides at the theme park were ready according to the construction company in charge of building the park.

The park includes restaurants, cafes, roller coasters, a water park, children's play areas, a mini-golf course, a bowling alley, a games arcade, family recreation facilities, a mini-mall and a children's museum.

"We are also planning on allocating a day only for women at the park, which will give them more freedom," said Mr Al Alawi.

"Orphans and children registered in charity organisations will also be given the chance to play in the park for free.

Mr Al Alawi said that unemployed Bahrainis living in the area will be employed at the park.

"It will provide job opportunities for almost 140 Bahrainis living in the same area," he said.

The park is part of a second phase to revive the Adhari area, which hosts one of Bahrain's most renowned landmarks - Ain Adhari.

The natural freshwater spring was renovated and reopened to the public three-and-a-half years ago.

The project is being constructed by Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer) and Kuwaiti Markets and Commercial Complexes Company, which has been contracted to run the park for 30 years.

The whole project was initiated by His Majesty King Hamad and is being overseen by the council and the municipality.