The Amwaj. September in Amwaj Islands. Islander. ART Rotana Hotel Official launch of Amwaj Islands luxury hotel

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1 The Amwaj Islander Issue 47 SEPTEMBER September in Amwaj Islands ART Rotana Hotel Official launch of Amwaj Islands luxury hotel Amwaj Updates Amwaj Islands new website revamped, Azizia Bird Kingdom

2 the Amwaj Islander 1 Letter from Amwaj Dear Amwaj Islanders, Welcome back to all our residents who have been away during the summer months. The month of September brings with it exciting new changes that we have been working on for quite a while and can finally share with you. The Amwaj Islands website has been revamped and given a whole new look and set of functionalities. For more information, please refer to the upcoming article. In addition to the new website, Amwaj Islands have gone through a rebranding with a fresh new look, which will be evident on all marketing collateral. Please let us know what you think. Happy reading. Sincerely, The Amwaj Team Website Relaunched! The Amwaj Islands official website was revealed this month and has been rebranded to become a user-friendly onestop shop for its residents and visitors. Besides having a whole new look and feel, the website offers extended functionalities to benefit anyone looking to find out information about the islands. Whether you are looking for a new home in Amwaj or the location of a restaurant, you can now find what you need with the click of a button. Other functions include an extensive search engine that allows searching for outlets in Amwaj depending on service needed, such as salons and spas or shopping and leisure. Since the website was made with our residents in mind we invite you to provide us with your feedback on what you think residents would benefit from through the website, as this should be your primary go-to tool for information. We look forward to receiving your feedback, anything you think we missed, or just to give us your opinion! To visit the new website, please go to Amwaj Islands. You re home. The luxuries of waterfront living right on your doorstep To discover everything Amwaj Islands has to offer, visit our new website now

3 2 the Amwaj Islander Rotana to strengthen its position in Bahrain with the signing of the management agreement for the 5 star luxurious ART Rotana, Amwaj Islands Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the region with a portfolio of properties across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, announced the signing of the new agreement with Ossis Property Developers to manage a 311 room luxury property in Bahrain. Located on the Amwaj Islands, a group of man-made islands in the Arabian Gulf, ART Rotana is at the northeast of Bahrain, near the coast of Muharraq Island, and a few minutes drive from Bahrain International Airport. Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Omer Kaddouri, President & CEO of Rotana said: We are very proud to have been chosen to manage this new jewel, which will no doubt be a leading property not only in Bahrain but in the region. ART Rotana is a 5 star luxury property, which has been developed with leisure, corporate guests and families in mind. The property s stunning architecture distinguishes ART Rotana, which offers luxurious rooms and suites, including presidential and vice presidential suites, that are all sea facing and feature a modern design. The property also offers extensive banqueting and conference facilities including a spectacular ballroom and eight fully-equipped meeting rooms with the latest audio-visual equipment, making it a sure favourite with discerning MICE organizers, for weddings, social events and much more. Eight world-class food and beverage venues, each with its own unique ambience, service and cuisine will welcome guests with the incomparable Rotana hospitality and style. These include an all-day dining restaurant, a steakhouse, a beach restaurant, a bar, an Italian restaurant, a lobby lounge and a patisserie. Mr. Saud Abdulaziz Kanoo Chairman of Ossis Property Developers BSC in Bahrain said: Rotana is our partner of choice to help realize our aspirations for the hospitality landscape in Bahrain. With their experience in hotel management, we are confident of achieving our project goals that will serve the tourism and hospitality sectors even further in Bahrain and to assist in developing Amwaj Islands as a destination of choice. Every little detail of ART Rotana architecture and interior design have been taken care of and we have involved the best firms and consultants to fulfil our vision of creating a superb landmark on Amwaj Islands. The hotel will be a haven for families and individuals that appreciate art and the refined qualities of life, continued Kanoo. Nothing compares to the exclusivity the private beach and island for total relaxation. A state of the art Leisure & Wellness Club with 3 swimming pools, a kid s waterpark and recreational facilities are available to complement the overall facilities and services of ART Rotana. A key appointment to the property includes Joe Batshoun, a wellrespected veteran of the hospitality industry with more than 28 years of experience in the business, as General Manager. Joe is leading a team of hotel professionals who are working hard to ensure all areas of the opening are perfected and ready to open on time in Q4 of this year, concluded Kaddouri.

4 the Amwaj Islander 3 Azizia Bird Kingdom Gliding, chirping, filling up the sky with a burst of chattering colour these are the residents of Azizia a haven for parrots, parakeets, macaws, cockatoos and other birds of every hue and tone. The bird park is the first of its kind in Bahrain and from the private collection of Abdulaziz Kanoo who has a passion to create a home for these beautiful and sensitive creatures in the Kingdom. Take a moment off your busy life to celebrate nature s diversity. Introduce yourself to our winged guests from Africa, Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Philippines and all over the world. Share a special time-out with your friends and family at Azizia, a green expanse situated on the banks of the Amwaj Islands. Feel free to drop in to select a souvenir from the gift shop to remind you of this tiny piece of paradise. How to get there? Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Azizia Birds Kingdom is a green picturesque location, surrounded by pristine blue waters, adjacent to the Al Osra Supermarket on Amwaj Islands. For more information or ticket office please contact or office.birdkingdom@gmail. com

5 4 the Amwaj Islander Bahrain Fish Restaurant Keeping in line with Amwaj Island s waterside living, residents and visitors can now enjoy fresh local seafood at the newest outlet at The Lagoon. Bahrain Fish Restaurant opened its doors last month to customers and Amwaj at a Glance has been packed ever since. The restaurant s location at The Lagoon provides its customers with a variety of seafood cuisine as well as a beautiful view overlooking The Lagoon. Walking through the traditional Bahraini doors of the restaurant customers are greeted with a variety of fresh seafood items that can be cooked to the taste of the customer. Bahrain Fish offers a selection of cooking that includes Mediterranean, Bahraini, Thai, Chinese as well as continental authentic food. The restaurant is also offering a special business lunch menu for its corporate customers as well as a cheese kunafa special for all the dessert lovers, the promotion will continue during the months of August to October. Bahrain Fish Restaurant can be found on the first floor of The Lagoon and can be contacted on

6 the Amwaj Islander 5 Amwaj Photo Corner Upcoming Events & Sessions SEPTEMBER Every Friday The Muju Jazzy Brunch. Midday-5pm, in addition to a Freddie Mercury tribute performance, this unique offer provides a splendid buffet selection, the glamorous Sushi counter and the extensive live cooking stations as well as choice of dining inside the lounge area, beside the private infinity pool or relaxing on the sun filled decking area, BD 25 net inclusive of food and beverages. For more information, contact Muju Lounge and Restaurant on Every Saturday Amwaj Marina Prize Night. Enjoy a beautiful night by the Amwaj Marina while winning cash prizes and savouring live BBQ cooking, 8pm-12am. For more information, please call Amwaj Marina main office on OCTOBER 31 - Amwaj Islanders Relay The running team is already half formed and is looking for volunteers to run 3 km distance in the Bahrain Marathon Relay at a great venue of Bahrain Formula 1 International Circuit! the Team Captain: anastasia.ageeva@gmail.com Classifieds FOR RENT/FOR SALE home owners/hunters please contact Anastasia or anastasia@impact-estate.com Properties for rent: 1-bedroom fullyfurnished starting from BHD 450 Properties for sale: starting from BHD 68 K Amwaj Notice Board The Amwaj Security and Maintenance teams are responsible for the below. For leaks or blockage in a common area; contact Kamel on Beach and road cleaning, damage on roads or pavements, fallen signboards or flags and garbage bins request, contact Niaz on For construction site issues contact Roger on For workers gate pass, contact Mohammed on For pest control issues contact Verminex on Traffic accidents can be reported to police on 199, medical emergency, ambulance or fire can be directed to 999, with the assistance of the Amwaj Security team. Photo of the month Congratulations to Vladut Orjuhovschi who won a BD25 shopping voucher from Alosra Supermarket for September s Photo of the Month Competition with this picture! To participate, please send your photos to socialmedia@amwaj.bh Please make sure all photos entered for the competition are over 1MB in size to qualify for submission. The Rules & Regulations document for Residents and Visitors is available from the Management of Amwaj Islands. Secure Services are responsible to manage the Security of the common areas of Amwaj. Mr. A.Rahim Ahmed, Head of Amwaj Security by Secure Services, can be reached on Security Team s contact details are: during working hours, Sunday to Thursday 8am-5pm. 24-hour emergency telephone: or amwaj@secureservices.bh.

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8 Directory Amwaj Islands Security Working Hours: 24 hrs Location: Amwaj Islands entrance M E security@amwaj.bh Amwaj Islands Main Office Working hours: 8am 5pm, Sunday - Thursday Location: Amwaj Islands entrance T E info@amwaj.bh W Tala Island Security T Nuetel Communications Working Hours: 8am 5pm, Sunday - Thursday, 8am - 2pm on Saturdays T International School of Choueifat T Amwaj Marina Dive Club Robin Bugeja M Bahrain International Airport T Amwaj Hotels The Dragon Beach Hotel & Resort T The Sea Loft Boutique Chalets T Amwaj Outlets ACES Taekwondo Academy, Tala Island M Al Osra Supermarket T Working Hours Everyday 7am - 11pm aminals, Zawia 1 T Azizia Bird Kingdom T Black & White Laundry T M Corners T Costa Coffee, Tala Island T Dance Studio, Tala Island M Environment Friends Society M Franky Joes T Joz Salon & SPA, The Dragon Hotel & Resort T La Contesse Beauty Center T YOU RE HOME Maya Beach Resort & Fitness, Meena 7 T Working Hours: 6.30am - 10pm Saturday - Thursday, 8am - 10pm on Fridays Muju Lounge & Restaurant T Park & Shop Supermarket, Zawia 2 T Pet Arabia T Quest Realty, Meritas House T Speed Rent a Car T Tala Leisure Center T Working Hours Weekdays 6am - 10pm Weekends 9am - 6pm Yara Beauty Lounge, Zawia 1 T Working Hours Everyday 9am - 8pm Zaman Studio, Meritas House T M Hours Supermarket T Food Deliveries Breadtalk T Chickey s T China Express T EZ Burger T Hardeez T Hunger Line (Papa Johns, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Quiznos & Chilis) T KFC T Little Ceasars Pizza T Pizza Hut T Pizza Inn T Shanghai Hut T The Clay Oven T Wahid Pastries T YO! Sushi T Emergency Numbers Emergency line T 999 Al Hidd Police Station T Samaheej Police Station T Coast Guard T Traffic Police T 199 Nearest Hospitals to Amwaj American Mission Hospital, Amwaj Medical & Wellness Center T Bahrain Specialist Hospital T Al Hilal Hospital T King Hamad Hospital T Closest Vets to Amwaj Dr Mohammed Hussain T Dr Nonie Coutts T Closest Pharmacies to Amwaj Al Quds Pharmacy T Ibn Sina Pharmacy T Nasser Pharmacy T Taxi Services Arabian Taxi T Bahrain Limo T Bahrain Taxi T Travel Services Aradous Travel and Tour T Car Washing Services Ecowash T Home Maintenance Services Atlas BMS M M AXEM T CIRCO Tala Service Center Main Office MASY T Closest Removal & Storage to Amwaj Takhzeen Self Storage M M IT Home Services TechnoServ M Cargo Services Baz Cargo Services T Closest Post Office to Amwaj Al Hidd Post Office T Working Hours: 7am - 2pm Saturday to Thursday Shopping Malls Aali Mall T Bahrain City Center T Moda Mall T Seef Mall T Insta