Bahrain Bay Development creates and master-plans mixed-use waterfront communities in Manama, Bahrain, combining residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, offices, public parks and promenades. Its projects target residents, businesses, visitors and luxury consumers through development partnerships and destination management and leasing services.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ParkBahrain Bay, Manama | 9.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 9.1/ 10 |
The 4.6/5 aggregate based on 190 reviews sets the level; using the stated conversion curve, 4.6/5 corresponds to an approximately 8.8/10 anchor. Repeated praise for the setting, walking, children’s facilities and dining supports a modest upward commentary adjustment, while the only identified complaint is a single minor parking-cost remark. This is visitor feedback about a public waterfront park/retail-leisure destination, not a resident review record for a residential tower, so structure and resident-management quality remain unevidenced. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published visitor feedback describes The Park as a place to “relax, walk a bit” beside a “serene, scenic waterfront,” with repeated praise for its views, playground and family use. The main operational inconvenience in the reviews is paid parking at “1BHD P/H”; the available material does not provide resident-management, staff-response or security feedback. | ||
| Bahrain Bay PromenadeBahrain Bay, Manama | 9.0/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 | 9.0/ 10 |
The largest published review base is the Bahrain Bay Walkway aggregate at 4.7/5 from 172 reviews, which converts to 9.1/10 under the requested market curve. The score is adjusted slightly downward for repeated minor parking complaints and ongoing construction, while the strong recurring praise for the setting, paths, gardens and evening use keeps the result high; the evidence does not support a lower structure score than the minor physical caveats warrant. | |||
Reviewers describe the gardens and paths as “well-maintained,” and another calls the development’s “landscape and infrastructure” beautiful. The main physical caveat is not a reported building-system failure but unfinished surrounding works: one reviewer noted “a lot of construction around” and was “waiting for the completion of all cobstructions”; another said dropped food and drinks can make the walkway dirty by evening, though it is cleaned the next day. | The daily experience is consistently described as attractive and relaxing: visitors call it “a great place to stroll,” praise the quiet night-time atmosphere, and mention food stalls and restaurants. The main operational frictions are paid or limited parking and occasional late-day litter; one review says the litter is cleaned the next day, while a later guide describes the public promenade as clean, family-friendly and free to access but with limited showers/changing rooms. |
The historical launch account describes Bahrain Bay as a joint venture between Arcapita and a Bahrain-based investment group; Arcapita also initiated the development.
The Bahrain Bay launch identified the Four Seasons hotel as the project centrepiece and a committed international partner.
CapitaLand signed to invest in and develop Raffles City Bahrain, covering residential, retail and commercial sub-projects.
Dalkia was described as investing in a joint venture for a waste and energy services facility for Bahrain Bay.
Bahrain Bay’s partner page identifies Waterbay as a residential project and presents it in the development-partners portfolio.
The partner page identifies Al Baraka Group’s headquarters/main branch as a Bahrain Bay anchor development.
The partner page identifies Gulf Insurance Group headquarters within Bahrain Bay.
The partner page identifies Onyx as developed by Kooheji Development.
The partner page describes United Tower as including the five-star Wyndham Grand Hotel and offices.
The contractor’s project page states that it was appointed main contractor for the design and build of Onyx Bahrain Bay.
Arcapita is a premier Islamic asset management firm.
Located in the heart of Manama, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is a luxurious destination.
CapitaLand
Dalkia
### WATERBAY PROJECT
### AL BARAKA GROUP
### GULF INSURANCE GROUP HQ
This project is a definitive statement of style developed by Kooheji Development
offering world-class offices and the 5-star Wyndham Grand Hotel
was appointed as the main contractor for the design and build of ONYX Bahrain Bay
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| Bahrain | active 3 projects tracked |
| Retail | 3 of 3 |
| Other | 3 of 3 |
| Mixed use | 1 of 3 |
| Office | 1 of 3 |
In addition to holding an MBA from London Business School, Mr. Al Saie has completed the INSEAD YMP Executive Management Program and holds a BA in Accounting from the University of Texas.
Mr. Hisham Al Saie is the General Manager, Investments & Business Support at Premier Group, Bahrain
McLaren Group Limited, Woking, UK - Non-Executive member of the Board of Directors
Mr. Hisham Al Saie is the General Manager, Investments & Business Support at Premier Group, Bahrain and has over 24 years of experience in a number of areas including financial investments, real estate asset management & development, corporate finance and start-up businesses.
Bahrain Bay Development W.L.L., Bahrain - Vice Chairman, Non-Executive member of the Board of Directors
Bahrain Bay Development W.L.L., Bahrain - Vice Chairman, Non-Executive member of the Board of Directors
Alan Blackman (Senior Vice President), Mubarak al Noaimi (General Manager), and Shayma Nuruddin (Technical Interface Office Manager).
Senior Regional Coordinator · Experience: Bahrain Bay Development · Location: Bahrain
Alan Blackman Senior Vice President
### Master of Science - MS, Multinational Commerce at Boston University
General Manager, Bahrain Bay Development W.L.L.
# Mubarak Al Noaimi General Manager, Bahrain Bay Development W.L.L.
### Council Member - Capital Municipal Council (Current)
### Deputy General Manager - Olympic Contracting Co. W.L.L. Jun 2007 - May 2024
May 2024 - Present (2 years and 2 months) in Bahrain
### General Manager - Bahrain Bay Development (Current) May 2024 - Present (2 years and 2 months) in Bahrain
Total Experience: 20 years and 1 month
### General Manager - Bahrain Bay Development (Current) May 2024 - Present
### Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture at University of Bahrain
# Shayma Nuruddin Director, TIO & Development Management at Bahrain Bay Development
# Shayma Nuruddin Director, TIO & Development Management at Bahrain Bay Development
Sep 2017 - Present (8 years and 1 month) in Capital Governorate, Bahrain
Director, TIO & Development Management at Bahrain Bay Development
### Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture at University of Bahrain
#### Director, TIO & Development Management (Current) Sep 2017 - Present
Rudolf Mueller - Bahrain Bay Development
Vice President Design / Technical Interface at Bahrain Bay Development
Rudolf Mueller #### Vice President Design and Technical Interface at Bahrain Bay Development
### Master's degree Economics at Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute (PEPRI)-AWKUM
### Group Financial Controller - Bahrain Bay Development (Current)
# Maaz Khan ACA, CPA, CIA-l ### Group Financial Controller - Bahrain Bay Development (Current)
### Manager Audit & Assurance cum Financial Advisory - Alrmeh Consultants W.L.L
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years and 8 months) in Bahrain
Group Financial Controller BBD Overseeing all financial operations for a landmark USD 2.5 billion mixed use development, ensuring robust controls, driving budgeting, reporting and risk management to support sustainable growth with longterm value creation.
A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
### Group Financial Controller - Bahrain Bay Development (Current)
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
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| The Park | Manama, Bahrain Bahrain Bay | retail, other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Oct 2018 – Dec 2018 | Apr 2019 | +5.0 mo (+4.0 to +6.0) | estimated | completed |
| The Wharf | Manama, Bahrain Bahrain Bay | mixed use, retail, office, other | — | — | 9,700 m² | — | — | 2018 | Q1 2018 | Oct 2018 – Dec 2018 | Apr 2019 | +5.0 mo (+4.0 to +6.0) | estimated | completed |
| Bahrain Bay Promenade | Manama, Bahrain Bahrain Bay | retail, other | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Feb 2017 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 12, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 13, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 13, 2026 |
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