The Amwaj. November in Amwaj Islands. Islander. Behind the Name Modern Residence launches in the heart of Amwaj Islands

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1 The Amwaj Islander Issue 49 NOVEMBER November in Amwaj Islands Behind the Name Modern Residence launches in the heart of Amwaj Islands 60 Seconds With... Joe Batshoun, General Manager, ART Rotana Amwaj Islands Bahrain

2 the Amwaj Islander 1 Letter from Amwaj Dear Amwaj Islanders, With summer behind us, we welcome the breezy fall weather of Bahrain and the final few months of Last month, we launched the Amwaj website and with it the Amwaj Community Form. If you have not done so yet, we urge all our residents to sign up as soon as possible as we will be posting all upcoming events, news and announcements on the forum. We would like to end with a happy Thanksgiving who will be celebrating this month, and hope you enjoy your time with your families and loved ones. Sincerely, The Amwaj Team Behind the Name Modern Residence New luxury building featuring fully furnished apartments launched in the heart of Amwaj Islands. A boutique residential building, Modern Residence, has been completed, and now offers tastefully appointed two bedroom apartments for sale. Designed by Middle East Architects, Modern Residence is a 6-storey building boasting 18 luxurious fully furnished modern apartments including two Penthouse suites each with a spacious terrace. Offering bespoke finishing and high quality contemporary furniture, all apartments are two-bedroom with the sizes varying from 120 to 256 sq. m. Set in the heart of Amwaj Islands, the Modern Residence offers its home owners spectacular sea views. Designed with tenant s convenience in mind the building features facilities including the shaded swimming pool and fully equipped professional gymnasium. The interiors of apartments were designed and manufactured by Modern Woodworks w.l.l. With more than 50 years of experience in the field of interior design and fitout services Modern Woodworks w.l.l. has applied its skills and know-how to create unique and tastefully appointed apartments. While Modern Residence is one of the company s milestones, the fit-out project portfolio of Modern Woodworks includes such development as Ramee Grand Hotel, K Hotel and many others. Well known for top quality and outstanding work standards, the company uses only high grade materials for all the joinery and fitout works. All sanitary ware and fittings have been ordered from Vitra (Turkey), while the kitchen appliances come from Germany. Overall, the developer used the finest materials from Europe and USA for building s finishing. The building offers a unique opportunity for both end users and investors. With the fully furnished apartments, the clients can move in right after the key s hand-over. The building is fully operational with most of the units having been sold and rented out, says Mrs. Oksana A.K., Managing Director of Impact Estate w.l.l. who was appointed as building s Sales and Marketing Agent. With a potential annual rental return of 8-10%, the apartments prices start from BD86,751 and are inclusive of Capital Contribution and Amwaj fees. For more information, please contact Impact Estate w.l.l. on , yana@impact-estate.com or visit or contact Modern Woodworks w.l.l. on , mwwbah@batelco. com.bh or visit

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4 the Amwaj Islander 60 Seconds with... Full name: Joe Batshoun Nationality: Jordanian/American Business Name: ART Rotana Amwaj Islands Bahrain Position: General Manager Can you tell us a little about your work background? I developed a passion for hospitality at an early age. Although my first college degree from California State University was in engineering, I chose to go back and get a Master Certificate in hospitality from Cornell, which led me to assignments in Budapest, Washington DC, Doha, Houston & the UAE. How long have you been with Rotana? I joined Rotana early 2010 and I was Cluster GM of two of their hotels on Yas Island Abu Dhabi. Is this the first development in Bahrain? Rotana opened in March 2013 Majestic Arjaan by Rotana in Busaiteen district in the island of Muharraq. The hotel is a first-class property, which has been developed with both short and long term guests in mind. It offers 128 suites, which are modernly designed, consisting of spacious studios, one, two and three bedrooms developed as duplexes. Other than hotel management, please elaborate on other developments in Rotana s portfolio. Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 100 properties throughout the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe with an aggressive expansion plan in place. Rotana has chosen to acknowledge how precious time is by making all time spent in their range of hotels Treasured Time. This means Rotana has pledged to understand and meet the individual needs of all guests. In so doing, Rotana has evolved its product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. Treasured Time. The Rotana promise to you. Why was Amwaj Islands chosen for the ART Rotana Hotel? Amwaj Islands is a perfect location for ART Rotana as the Island is surrounded by residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and it is within easy access of the heart of Bahrain s capital Manama and few minutes away from the International airport, the Island is the ideal choice for business travellers, leisure families and residents. What facilities will ART Rotana feature? ART Rotana features 311 stunning sea view rooms and suites that are all overlooking the Bahrain coastline; this location along the Islands is boasted to be the purest and clearest of waters. The Food and Beverage venues include Choices all Day Dining, Flames an exquisite restaurant serving best prime steaks and seafood-grilled favourites. WU, an elegant yet, casual beach restaurant with live music and DJ, serving Japanese, Chinese and far Eastern cuisines. The outlet includes an outdoor lounge to chill and enjoy a snack and a sheesha. Cellar 59, a modern and casual bar to unwind with good ambience, great music and delectable food & beverage. Rosso, an authentic yet contemporary Italian restaurant, offering a little bit of Italy through the selection of exciting dishes. Pastas are freshly made on a daily basis, and the pizzas are baked in a traditional pizza oven. The Gallery Lobby Lounge, serving aromatic coffee, tea and light snacks and Patisserie Art for the perfect bakery for a wide selection of homemade pastries and snacks. With its eight fully equipped and flexible meeting rooms, our state-of-the-art facilities are the perfect choice for your entire conference and seminar requirements: with the latest audio-visual equipment, a Business Centre with secretarial support is set to suit all business needs. The stunning Thuraya Ballroom with 800 seats; will be ideal for your special occasions and weddings. Wellness and rejuvenation await you at our Zest Fitness & Wellness Club. From massages to cleansing scrubs, Zest wellness offers a wide variety of replenishing treatment services for men, women, and couples. You can keep fit with our state of the art gymnasium, with professional instructors at hand to guide you through your workout. Our leisure facilities include 3 outdoor swimming pools; a 3

5 4 the Amwaj Islander supervised kids club, a kid s waterpark and a pristine beach with various recreational facilities and water sports activities. What is your favourite aspect of the new hotel? I love every aspect about this wonderful property the dancing fountain will be one of several unique elements about ART Rotana. The media as well as potential visitors have been very interested in the opening. What makes ART Rotana different from other hotels around Bahrain? The property s stunning architecture distinguishes ART Rotana as every little detail of the interior design have been taken care of and the best firms of consultants were involved to create a superb landmark on Amwaj Islands. The art pieces around the hotel were acquired over time parallel to the growth of Bahrain & the Middle East and reflect the collection of A moment in time. The hotel will be a haven for families and individuals that appreciate art and refined qualities of life. The property offers business travellers, residents and holidaymakers alike the cosiness and warmth of home as well as the splendour and modern luxury that can only be offered at Rotana. When will the hotel be officially open? We are targeting December What can we look forward to in 2015? We are looking forward to provide our guests with a relaxing stay and comforting amenities. Soon we will be launching our offers and promotions across the restaurants and recreational area in the hotel, you can stay updated with our latest news by visiting ARTrotana. Can you tell us a little about your family and how you like to spend your spare time? I am happily married and have two boys. Both of them are working in the hospitality field, one in New York and one in Doha. I love music, & biking. Is this your first time in Bahrain? What has your experience been like? Certainly my first time in Bahrain but I am truly delighted that I had the chance to experience this wonderful country and welcoming people. For more information about ART Rotana Amwaj Islands, please contact Rana Saab, Director of Marketing & Communications rana.saab@rotana.com

6 the Amwaj Islander Amwaj Photo Corner Upcoming Events & Sessions NOVEMBER 14- Diabetes: Protect Our Future Walk-a-thon Join the walk to beat diabetes at The Lagoon. Organized by the Gulf Diabetes Specialist Center, the walk will start at 4pm and include live band, kids entertainment and zumba sessions. Entry is BD2, for more information please call or Amwaj Book Club resident book lovers are invited to attend, please contact Suzanne for more information and details on location Photo of the month 5 Every Friday The Muju Jazzy Brunch. Midday-5pm, 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 savouring live BBQ cooking, 8pm-12am. For more information, please call Classifieds FOR RENT/FOR SALE home owners/ hunters please contact Anastasia, Sales and Marketing Manager mob or anastasia.ageeva@gmail.com FOR SALE: 2-bedroom brand new rented fully furnished apartments 122 sq.m. with bespoke design and finishing, price upon request, Available financing options and assistance. Call Anastasia 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, NEW apartments sq.m. and different layouts are available now for sale, Price starting from BHD 112 K only. Available financing options and furnishing packages. FOR RENT: Call for the property of your search on Amwaj Islands/Tala Island. Your requirements will be met to your best expectations within the market availability. Individual approach with attention to your personal needs and budget opportunities. Congratulations to Diane who won a BD25 shopping voucher from Alosra Supermarket for November s Photo of the Month Competition with this picture! 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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