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{{short description|Man-made islands in Bahrain}}
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'''Amwaj Islands''' ({{lang-ar|جزر أمواج}}; ]: Juzur Amwaj) are a group of man-made islands located in the ] to the northeast of ], near the coast of ] island. It has a distance of {{convert|10.5|km|abbr=on}} northeast of the capital, ], on ]. '''Amwaj Islands''' ({{langx|ar|جزر أمواج}}; ]: Juzur Amwaj) are a group of man-made islands, located in the ] to the northeast of ], off the north coast of ]. They lie {{convert|10.5|km|abbr=on}} northeast of the capital, ], on ].


==Geography== ==Geography==
Amwaj Islands have an area of 4.31&nbsp;km². Amwaj Islands have an area of 4.31&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.


The Amwaj Islands were reclaimed from the relatively shallow seas to the northeast of Muharraq Island, which is the northernmost island in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Amwaj Islands were reclaimed from the relatively shallow seas to the northeast of Muharraq Island, which is the northernmost island in the Kingdom of Bahrain.


==History== ==History==
At 2000, A plan for creating a pioneering project in Bahrain, the first to offer 100% freehold land ownership to expatriates living in the Kingdom of Bahrain, was up on grabs, thus came the plan of '''Amwaj Islands'''. The plan was also to increase the supply of waterfront property which is in low supply in this small island nation. The project is being developed by ] with an investment of 1.5 billion US dollars<ref></ref> In the year 2000, a plan was created for a pioneering project in Bahrain, the first to offer 100% freehold land ownership to expatriates living in the Kingdom of Bahrain, was devised; thus came the plan of '''Amwaj Islands'''. The plan was also to increase the supply of waterfront property which is in low supply in this small island nation. The project is being developed by Ossis Property Development with an investment of 1.5 billion US dollars.<ref></ref> In 2002 the project started taking form. The first phase was completed in 2003. the second in 2004, when ] and ] began laying fabric for communications on the islands. At 2016, Amwaj Islands saw the completion of infrastructure such as ], ]s, water, ] and ], and became fit for residential use.

At 2002 the project started taking form. The first phase completed in 2003. the second in 2004, when ] and ] began laying fabric for communications on the islands.
Over the past decade, a series of hotels have also opened on the island such as the Art ], The Grove Hotel, ] and Suites, The Sea Loft and the Dragon Hotel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Amwaj Islands {{!}}|url=https://amwaj.bh/|access-date=2020-08-24|website=amwaj.bh}}</ref> In 2012, entrepreneur ] opened 'Yara Beauty Salon', a luxury beauty salon in the islands.<ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.-->|date=November 20, 2013|title=Beauty wants and needs|work=]|url=http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/31323//Beauty-wants-and-needs|access-date=January 16, 2022}}</ref> The salon features a variety of beauty treatments, including Moroccan baths, a ], and cryotherapy suites.<ref name="Mai">{{cite news|last=Khatib-Camille|first=Mai Al|date=April 5, 2016|title=Relax and rejuvenate|work=]|url=http://www.gulfweekly.com/Articles/35339/Relax-and-rejuvenate|access-date=January 16, 2022}}</ref> Salman was the first to introduce the concept of ] to Bahrain, which is used to treat minor tissue damage and can be "effective in cellulite reduction and calorie-burning".<ref name="Mai" />
At 2016, Amwaj Islands saw the completion of infrastructure such as ], ]s, water, ] and ], and became fit for residential use.


==Description== ==Description==
From an ] perspective Amwaj introduced a number of new technologies to the region including ] for the ] phase of these islands, ] and ] "Smart City" technology among others. From an ] perspective Amwaj introduced a number of new technologies to the region including ]s for the ] phase of these islands, ] and ] "Smart City" technology among others. The Islands contain residential,<ref></ref> commercial (]) and ]<ref>{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and ] buildings, as well as a 240&nbsp;m diameter circular ] with over 140 berths.<ref></ref>
The Islands contain residential,<ref></ref> commercial (]) and ]<ref></ref> and ] buildings, as well as a 240&nbsp;m diameter circular ] with over 140 berths.<ref></ref>
Other facilities include a ] (International School of Choueifat-Manama), a ], a ], a ], ]s and a ]side dining and ] precinct.
The project is being developed by an Ossis Property Developers with a $1.5 billion investment. The Amwaj Islands project was developed over three main phases. These phases included land reclamation, infrastructure development and finally facilities development.

===Floating City===
Floating City is a section on main Amwaj Island, with homes with water view, as all the houses are surrounded by deep water channels that are perfect for keeping boats with 70 meters in length.

===Central Lagoon===
The central part of the island, Amwaj construction have made This a designated business areas, with restaurants and commercial markets in its place. to the west there is Fanar beach.

===Tala Island===
Tala island has 48 villas with private beaches, 12 penthouses, 410 apartments, 148 small apartments and 42 shops, all located in 31 different blocks. The island also has a water park, shopping malls, sports centers, tennis clubs, restaurants and coffee shops.

===Theme Island===
This island has buildings and structures is the central section, and some commercial areas and important facilities on the rest of it. The major facility is a Luna Park.

===Meena 7===
a Project on the main Amwaj Island.

===Sryaalbhar Island===

===Mirage===

===Gateway===


==Administration== ==Administration==
The island belongs to ] . The island belongs to ].


==Transportation== ==Transportation==
Amwaj Islands are connected to Muharraq Island by two ]s, each about 1&nbsp;km in length. Amwaj Islands are connected to Muharraq Island by two ]s, each about 1&nbsp;km in length. The distance between the new island and Bahrain International Airport is only 4.5&nbsp;km.
The distance between the new island and Bahrain International Airport is only 4.5&nbsp;km.


==Image gallery== ==Image gallery==
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File:Un-bahrain.png|Map 1 File:Un-bahrain.png|Map 1
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File:Amwaj Air.jpg|An aerial view of Amwaj Islands & ], looking towards the south. File:Amwaj Air.jpg|An aerial view of Amwaj Islands & ], looking towards the south.
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==See also==
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⚫ == References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
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Latest revision as of 17:35, 28 October 2024

Man-made islands in Bahrain
Amwaj Island
Native name: جزر أمواج (Arabic)
Amwaj Island is located in BahrainAmwaj IslandAmwaj IslandLocation of Amwaj Islands in Bahrain
Geography
LocationPersian Gulf
Coordinates26°17′N 50°40′E / 26.29°N 50.67°E / 26.29; 50.67
ArchipelagoBahrain
Adjacent toPersian Gulf
Total islands9
Major islands
  • Amwaj
  • Najmah
  • Tala
  • Wardeh
  • Hamama
  • Dalphene
  • Farasha
  • Dilmuniya
  • Qassar Jurdi
Area4.31 km (1.66 sq mi)
Highest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Administration
Bahrain
GovernorateMuharraq Governorate
Largest settlementFloating City (pop. 6,000)
Demographics
DemonymBahraini
Population10,000 (2010)
Pop. density2,320/km (6010/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsBahraini, non-Bahraini
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeBH-15
Official websitewww.bahrain.com

Amwaj Islands (Arabic: جزر أمواج; transliterated: Juzur Amwaj) are a group of man-made islands, located in the Persian Gulf to the northeast of Bahrain, off the north coast of Muharraq Island. They lie 10.5 km (6.5 mi) northeast of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.

Geography

Amwaj Islands have an area of 4.31 km.

The Amwaj Islands were reclaimed from the relatively shallow seas to the northeast of Muharraq Island, which is the northernmost island in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

History

In the year 2000, a plan was created for a pioneering project in Bahrain, the first to offer 100% freehold land ownership to expatriates living in the Kingdom of Bahrain, was devised; thus came the plan of Amwaj Islands. The plan was also to increase the supply of waterfront property which is in low supply in this small island nation. The project is being developed by Ossis Property Development with an investment of 1.5 billion US dollars. In 2002 the project started taking form. The first phase was completed in 2003. the second in 2004, when Cisco and Oracle began laying fabric for communications on the islands. At 2016, Amwaj Islands saw the completion of infrastructure such as electricity, roads, water, sewerage and telecoms, and became fit for residential use.

Over the past decade, a series of hotels have also opened on the island such as the Art Rotana, The Grove Hotel, Ramada Hotel and Suites, The Sea Loft and the Dragon Hotel. In 2012, entrepreneur Yara Salman opened 'Yara Beauty Salon', a luxury beauty salon in the islands. The salon features a variety of beauty treatments, including Moroccan baths, a solarium, and cryotherapy suites. Salman was the first to introduce the concept of cryotherapy to Bahrain, which is used to treat minor tissue damage and can be "effective in cellulite reduction and calorie-burning".

Description

From an engineering perspective Amwaj introduced a number of new technologies to the region including geotubes for the reclamation phase of these islands, vacuum sewerage and fiber optic "Smart City" technology among others. The Islands contain residential, commercial (highrise) and hotel and retail buildings, as well as a 240 m diameter circular marina with over 140 berths.

Administration

The island belongs to Muharraq Governorate.

Transportation

Amwaj Islands are connected to Muharraq Island by two causeways, each about 1 km in length. The distance between the new island and Bahrain International Airport is only 4.5 km.

Image gallery

  • Map 1 Map 1
  • District Map District Map
  • The plan of Amwaj Islands The plan of Amwaj Islands
  • An aerial view of Amwaj Islands & Muharraq Island, looking towards the south. An aerial view of Amwaj Islands & Muharraq Island, looking towards the south.

See also

References

  1. Amwaj Islands Development
  2. "Amwaj Islands |". amwaj.bh. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
  3. "Beauty wants and needs". Gulf Weekly. November 20, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Khatib-Camille, Mai Al (April 5, 2016). "Relax and rejuvenate". Gulf Weekly. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  5. Selling plots
  6. Rotana
  7. Project Details on Design Build Website

External links

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Major cities of Bahrain
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