61 NOVEMBER Novem. Rayyan Residence latest in apartment development on the islands. Ibn Majid

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1 61 NOVEMBER 2015 Novem Ibn Majid Rayyan Residence latest in apartment development on the islands

2 Insta Letter from the Editor Hello Islanders, Amwaj is very proud to have the only Royal Yacht Association (RYA) recognized training center in the Kingdom, located here on the islands. Boating International Sea Services (BISS) is located in Amwaj Marina and have recently added a ton of fun new water activities to enjoy, turn to page 3 for more details. This month, the Photo of the Month Competition is sponsored by Al Osra Supermarket. If you have submitted a photo, please stay tuned with our newsletter and social media every month; you might be the next winner! As always, dear residents, please refer to the Amwaj Notice Board on page 5 for important contact numbers and details, in every issue. Remember to smile. Sincerely, The Amwaj Team Explorer of the Month Name: Shihab Al Din Ahmad Ibn Majid Title: Ibn Majid Birth: 1432 Death: 1500 Region: Hijaz Main Interests: Astronomy, navigation, oceanography, cartography and poetry Notable works: Helping Vasco de Gama find his way from Africa to India; making navigation drawings based on his and his father s experiences which proved useful for generations of Indian Ocean sailors to sail from East Africa to Indonesia. Works: Kitab Al Fawa id Fi Usul Ilm Al Bahar Wa l-qawa id (Book of Useful Information on the Principles and Rules of Navigation) an encylopedia written in PREMIUM EVERY DAY Alosra, now open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Please scan QR code for Alosra KSA location Nakheel (+973) Saar (+973) Amwaj (+973) Durrat (+973) Riffa (+973) Juffair (+973) KSA (+966) (0) Follow us Alosra Supermarket Alosrasupermarket

3 2 Behind the Name Rayyan Residence Scheduled for completion end of March 2016, Rayyan Residence boasts 16 twobedroom fully furnished apartments and one lavish three-bedroom Penthouse. The high-end development is located in Amwaj Islands and offers panoramic views of the turquoise sea and The Lagoon. With prices starting from BD 93,440, the luxurious apartments of 128 sq.m. are designed to maximize living space. Residents of Rayyan Residence will have access to a number of facilities including a fully equipped gymnasium, swimming pool with seating deck and BBQ areas. Both the underground and above ground parking lots are designed to provide a parking space for each unit. Oksana A.K, General Manager at Impact Estate commented: There is an increasing interest towards furnished apartments from property investors. With the project s location in the most desirable area of Bahrain, Rayyan Residence will have a positive response from the buyers. Impact Estate has been appointed as the sales and marketing agent for Rayyan Residence For more information please contact: Impact Estate w.l.l. Tel Fax yana@impact-estate. com Yaqoob Maklai Interior & Construction S.P.C Tel Fax adel.maklai@ maklaigroup.com

4 3 3 Double Tap 4 Launch: Here and Now Curators: Frances Stafford and Yasmin Sharabi After three successful Double- Tap galleries, curator duo Stafford and Sharabi promise to close this year s series in beauty! Themed Here and Now, the last Double-Tap presents imagery collected from artists via Instagram. The brief was simple: express your immediate reaction to the statement Here and Now. Artists of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities are invited to post images on Instagram of as many works as they wanted in any medium they desire, simply ensuring that they include the hashtag #malja_hereandnow BISS Marine and a brief description of their work. The resulting body of work communicates emotions, current sentiments, common grounds, unity despite diversity and the immediacy of social media in connecting artists worldwide. Shared thoughts, sentiments and themes arise that regardless of borders, nationality or culture, pose similar philosophical questions. You can visit Malja from Tuesday to Saturday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (closed on Sunday and Monday). Visit www. maljabahrain.com for more details. 7 Nov, Saturday 7:00 PM Location: Malja Bahrain Established in 2013, Boating International Sea Services is the only recognised RYA training centre in Bahrain. This coveted recognition assures students that they are following a wellrespected and strenuous syllabus to gain their powerboat certification. Since then BISS Marine has also become recognised by the BWSW (British Waterski and Wakeboard) Centre and a PADI Dive School, making it the one- stop- shop for any of your boating or watersports needs! Contact BISS Marine T: E: bahrain@bissmarine.com W:

5 4 60 Seconds With.. Name: Richard Stephens Company: BISS Marine Position: Watersports Guru Tell us a bit about your background and work experience. I have been sailing on the south coast of England for as long as I can remember. I became an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Sailing instructor in 2001 and have been teaching ever since. Over the years, I have gotten to know and love more and more water sports, most recently my Level 2 Coach s award for Wakeboarding and Waterskiing. How long have you been working at BISS? I started here a month ago and looking forward to exciting new things that will be happening. What activities are offered at BISS? BISS offers a variety of water sports such as wakeboarding, wake surfing, waterskiing, kite surfing, diving, powerboat training, fishing trips, and luxury charters. We pretty much do anything fun on or in the water! Where are you located? Amwaj Marina or on a beach near you Are the activities for residents and marina members only, or can nonresidents use the facilities? Everyone is welcome to all our activities. We encourage everyone to book at least 24 hours in advance as the slots fill up fairly quickly! What else do we have to look forward to in the coming year at BISS? We are proud to be the only RYA recognized Powerboat School in Bahrain and we are going to be adding RYA Sailing Lessons to the courses we can teach. How do you feel the new activities have benefitted Amwaj Marina and its visitors? It has opened up the sea to all those who don t own a boat, showing all the fun that can be had on the huge playground that surrounds Bahrain but is barely used. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I m originally from England and came to Bahrain to avoid an English winter. It s nearly 8 years later I- think I m staying! What do you do in your spare time? Pretty much the same as when I m at work, however I get to play this time! Ladies Pearl Membership Promotion Relax and rejuvenate all year round for just BD550 Laze by the pool, groove to the DJ, revitalise yourself with a spa treatment or work out and stay fit. Do just that and more as a Pearl Member of the Beach Club. Join now and enjoy the advantages of being a single lady. Get a 50% discount on annual membership and pay only BD550. Annual Pearl Membership benefits include: Unlimited access to Bodylines Fitness & Wellness facilities 20% discounts on massage treatments Free access to our adult Cabana s and pool Spa Treatment Promotions Couples Treatment Couples can select from any treatment available on the menu and enjoy a private room as part of the promotion. Treatments booked should be 60 minutes or more to enjoy access to a private room and is valid only during weekdays. After completing a treatment, guests will be provided with pool and beach access for the remainder of the day. Beach Walk-in Discount Guests who purchase a day pass at ART Rotana are entitled to a 25% discount on Bodylines Fitness and Wellness spa treatments. Promotion should be used the same day and bookings are subject to availability. Beach Rates for Adults: BD20 net during weekdays BD50 net during weekends Treat yourself to this incredible offer valid till 31st Of December For more information, contact the recreation department via beach.art@rotana.com or call

6 Upcoming Events & Sessions Amwaj Photo Corner 7- Al Azizia Bird Kingdom Market. Visit the one day market from 11am-5pm, entrance is 0.500fils for adults and kids are for free. Come and enjoy local vendors with a variety of arts, crafts, clothing snd jewelry as well as access to the bird kingdom. Please call for more details 27- Movember Palm Beach Party. show your support to November s cause, event will be held at Amwaj Marina. For more details on tickets, please call Amwaj Book Club. resident book lovers are invited to attend at 7.30pm, please contact Suzanne for more information and details on location Every Tuesday Catch Me If You Can. Dive into an incredible platter of local Bahraini seafood, seasoned with Arabic spices and smothered with delicious signature sauces at Choices, ART Rotana. Pricing is BD27* per platter, inclusive of a chef s salad and freshly baked home-made bread. Timings from 7:00PM till 12:00AM. For more information, fb.art@ rotana.com or call Terms and Conditions: *Prices are subject to 15% service charge and 5% government levy Every Wednesday - The Taj of India. Indulge in our mouthwatering Taj of India Night every Wednesday at Choices, ART Rotana. For only BD15* including soft drinks and juices or BD22* with selected house beverages. Timings are from 7:00PM till 10:30PM. For more information, fb.art@ rotana.com or call Terms and Conditions:*Prices are subject to 15% service charge and 5% government levy Every Friday The Muju 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 winning cash prizes and savouring live BBQ cooking, 8pm-12am. For more information, please call Amwaj Marina main office on Photo of the Month NOVEMBER A copy of the Amwaj Islands Rules and Regulations for Residents and Visitors is available to collect from the Management of Amwaj Islands, at the main office. Secure Services Company is responsible for the security of all common areas around Amwaj Islands. The Secure Services Site Team Supervisor can be reached on The Security Team s contact details are: during working hours, Sunday to Thursday 8am-5pm. For contact outside those hours, the 24-hour emergency hotline can be reached on or amwaj@ secureservices.bh. 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. 5 Congratulations to Anna Coulson who won a BD25 gift voucher from Al Osra Supermarket, for November 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.

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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 T 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 Azizia Bird Kingdom T La Contesse Beauty Center T Lux Actuaries T 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 Smart Boating Center T Speed Rent a Car T Tala Leisure Center T Working Hours Weekdays 6am - 10pm Weekends 9am - 6pm Universal Music T Yara Beauty Lounge, Zawia 1 T Working Hours Everyday 9am - 8pm Zaman Studio, Meritas House T M Market, Meritas House T (free home delivery) Pizza Hut T Shanghai Hut 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 CIRCO Tala Service Center - T: M: Properties and Facilities Management Co.- Main Office M: E: helpdesk@circofm.com 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 BISS Marine T Hours Supermarket T Ibn Sina Pharmacy 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 Jones the Grocer T Joz Salon & SPA, The Dragon Hotel & Resort T YOU RE HOME 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 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