Kooheji Development builds luxury residential towers, apartments, villas, mixed-use destinations, retail venues, and education assets in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia for homeowners, investors, tenants, students, and hospitality guests through development and partnerships.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx RotanaBahrain Bay, Manama | 8.9/ 10 | 8.9/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.9/5 · 471 reviews · tripadvisor.com.sg Booking.com 9.5/10 · 648 reviews · booking.com Combined from 2 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8.9. | 7.4/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.9/5 · 471 reviews · tripadvisor.com.sg Booking.com 9.4/10, 9.3/10, 9.2/10, 9.4/10, 9.6/10, 8.3/10, 8.9/10 · 648 reviews · booking.com KAYAK 9/10, 9/10, 8.5/10, 2.5/10, 2/10 · 2,329 reviews · kayak.com Combined from 13 published figures on 3 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.4. |
KAYAK supplies the largest published review base at 9.5/10 from 2,329 reviews; under the guest-rating conversion curve this sets a 9.0 anchor. The reported commentary is broadly favorable but includes recurring moderate operational complaints, partially offset by repeated praise, producing 8.9 overall; no engineering-grade evidence supports a separate structure score. | |||
Published guest feedback describes rooms as “clean and well equipped,” “immaculate” and “well maintained,” while Tripadvisor includes a guest who said an engineering staff member resolved minor appliance issues “immediately and efficiently.” The physical-condition evidence is hospitality feedback rather than an engineering inspection; the only repeated system-related concerns located were the outdoor-pool temperature and minor room-equipment issues. | The dominant daily-life picture is strongly positive: guests call the staff “friendly and helpful,” describe “excellent breakfast,” clean spacious rooms and “well-maintained facilities,” and praise the pools, children’s areas and valet service. Counterevidence is operational rather than catastrophic: KAYAK summarizes slow or unresponsive service, elevator issues and occasional noise, while individual reviews mention a “Long time to check-in” and a need to fix the outdoor-pool temperature. | ||
| Fontana InfinityJuffair, Manama853 units | 8.7/ 10 | 8.0/ 10 | 8.8/ 10 |
The 4.5/5 Google building rating from 199 reviews is the anchor and converts to 8.5/10 under the specified curve. The written feedback is predominantly positive and repeatedly praises staff, housekeeping, facilities and maintenance, supporting a modest upward adjustment; the March 2026 incident is separately reported as minor damage followed by remediation, with no independent engineering rating available. | |||
The reviewed resident comments describe the facilities as “beautiful, modern, and always perfectly maintained,” and praise maintenance as quick, professional and reliable. Separately, a March 10, 2026 report said an incident at the tower caused “minor material damage to a portion of the building”; it reported no injuries and said remediation was completed quickly and residents returned, so the current structural condition remains subject to that published account rather than an independent engineering inspection. | Daily-life feedback is strongly positive: residents describe staff as “awesome,” say the building is “clean, organized and beautiful,” and report that maintenance issues are solved “very fast and immediately.” The main operational criticism in the reviews was that pool loungers were old and sagging and that internet was unavailable near the pool; these were isolated comments rather than recurring complaints in the material read. | ||
| Fontana SuitesJuffair, Manama378 units | 8.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.7/ 10 |
The building-specific Google aggregate of 4.7/5 from 293 reviews sets the level, converting to 8.5/10 under the requested curve. Repeated positive comments about housekeeping and staff support a modest upward commentary adjustment; the single utility-billing complaint is reported but is not recurring and therefore does not reduce the score. | |||
The published building-specific feedback contains no confirmed structural failure, leak, HVAC breakdown or lift failure. One resident reported that an electricity bill remained unchanged during a month away despite setting the AC to 25°C and using no lights; management inspected the matter but the reviewer said no effective action followed, so this is an isolated systems/billing concern rather than evidence of a building-wide defect. | Daily-life reviews are strongly positive: residents and guests describe the flat as “clean, well maintained and comfortable,” praise housekeeping as “very thorough,” and call staff “polite, reliable, and professional.” The main negative is one 3/5 long-term-stay review reporting unresolved utility-bill concerns despite management attention; the supplied building materials also list 24/7 reception, security, maintenance and housekeeping. | ||
| Seef Avenue IISeef, Manama176 units | 8.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the only published building-specific aggregate located: 4.5/5 from 11 reviews, which converts to 8.5/10 and qualifies as the anchor. The available written feedback is uniformly positive about staff, housekeeping, amenities and quietness, with no reported structural issue; structure therefore remains unevidenced rather than scored. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The published reviews are strongly positive about daily operations: one reviewer said the “downstairs team is fantastic and always helpful” and that “the cleaning team also does an excellent job.” Another praised the property manager, maintenance, front desk and housekeeping, while describing the apartment as “the most zen and quiet space I’ve known”; no operational complaint appears in the eight displayed reviews read. | ||
| Seef AvenueSeef, Manama194 units | 7.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 Agoda 8.8/10, 8.7/10, 8.2/10, 7.9/10, 7.7/10 · 45 reviews · agoda.com Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.5. |
Google's 4.3/5 rating from 160 reviews is the largest review base and converts to 7.9/10 before adjustments. Agoda's smaller 8.3/10 aggregate disagrees materially and pulls the result down modestly; the written evidence is otherwise mostly positive on space, cleanliness, staff and location, with some operational complaints, producing 7.7/10. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Guests commonly describe the apartments as “spacious, clean and modern,” with “very helpful” staff and a “perfect location” near the city centre and malls. The less favorable feedback is mostly operational: one guest said service was not always prompt, Agoda reviews mention an unheated or closed pool and “صوت التكييف مزعج” (“the air-conditioning sound is annoying”), and one detailed review reported delayed cleaning and hostile reception communication. |
Kooheji Development launched the Rewan Al Ruba residential project in Riyadh through a strategic partnership with NHC.
Rotana operates the hospitality component of Onyx Rotana & Residences and was selected as the hotel operator and brand partner.
Juffair Square was developed by Kooheji Development in partnership with Prudential as a dining and entertainment destination.
Kooheji Development, in strategic partnership with NHC, proudly announces the launch of its residential project, “Rewan Al Ruba,” within “Al Ruba Suburb” in eastern Riyadh.
Kooheji Development, in strategic partnership with NHC, proudly announces the launch of its residential project, “Rewan Al Ruba,” within “Al Ruba Suburb” in eastern Riyadh.
Kooheji Development, in strategic partnership with NHC, proudly announces the launch of its residential project, “Rewan Al Ruba,” within “Al Ruba Suburb” in eastern Riyadh.
Why was Rotana chosen as the operator for Onyx Rotana and Residences and what qualities make it an ideal partner?
Rotana was chosen as the brand for Onyx Rotana and Residences due to its status as one of the top and most successful hotel operators in the region.
Rotana was chosen as the brand for Onyx Rotana and Residences due to its status as one of the top and most successful hotel operators in the region.
Juffair Square is a commercial center located in the Juffair area, developed by Kooheji Development in partnership with Prudential with the aim of transforming Juffair into a dining destination.
Juffair Square is a commercial center located in the Juffair area, developed by Kooheji Development in partnership with Prudential with the aim of transforming Juffair into a dining destination.
Juffair Square is a commercial center located in the Juffair area, developed by Kooheji Development in partnership with Prudential with the aim of transforming Juffair into a dining destination.
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| Bahrain | active 5 projects tracked |
| Saudi Arabia | active 0 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 4 of 5 |
| Residential, for rent | 2 of 5 |
| Hotel | 1 of 5 |
Mr. Abdulghaffar Abdulraheem Al Kooheji
He is also Chairman, Director and Founding Partner of over fifteen real estate, property management and manufacturing companies under Kooheji Holding
Chairman
Mr. Abdulghaffar Abdulraheem Al Kooheji, is a Bahraini Businessman, Entrepreneur and Founding Partner of Kooheji Contractors. He is also Chairman, Director and Founding Partner of over fifteen real estate, property management and manufacturing companies under Kooheji Holding including West Wood for Furniture and House Prefabricated Factory; Royal Ambassador Property; Insulated Building Systems Factory; Logistic Village Management; Medad Real Estate Company; Fontana Real Estate and Prudential Properties.
Chairman, Director and Founding Partner of over fifteen real estate, property management and manufacturing companies under Kooheji Holding
Chairman
Bachelors of Science in Construction Management at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
He has also studied Driving Corporate Performance and Strategy at Harvard Business School.
Eng. Mohamed Abdulghaffar Al Kooheji
# Mohammed AlKooheji
Managing Director - Royal Ambassador W.L.L. (Current)
### Chief Operating Officer - Kooheji Contractors W.L.L. (Current) ... ### Chief Operating Officer - Global International (Current) ... ### Managing Director - Royal Ambassador W.L.L. (Current)
Chief Executive Officer - Kooheji Development (Current)
Jan 2013 - Present
Eng. Al Kooheji is the COO of Kooheji Development, one of Bahrain’s leading real estate developers and an award-winning property development company that redefined the luxury lifestyle in residential towers. He has over 18 years of deep experience in project development, with a track record in managing high-rise residential developments and urban development projects including Fontana series; Springfield series; SpringHill series; Seef Avenue, and ONYX Bahrain Bay.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chief Executive Officer at Kooheji Development & COO at Kooheji Contractors
Engr. Abdulraheem Abdulhameed Al Kooheji is a Graduate Civil Engineer with MBA
Engr. Abdulraheem Abdulhameed Al Kooheji
Chief Contracting Officer (CCO)
Engr. Abdulraheem Abdulhameed Al Kooheji is a Graduate Civil Engineer with MBA, has around 20 years of experience in the areas of strategy; planning; estimation; tendering; auditing; project management; construction management; integrated management systems; commercial affairs and contract management. Managing consultants, clients, architects, site engineers, inter-disciplinary engineers, various administration departments and top management to ensure project construction is achieved as per the assigned timelines.
Graduate Civil Engineer with MBA, has around 20 years of experience
Chief Contracting Officer (CCO)
### Master of Business Administration Project Management at Arab Academy for Science and Technology & Maritime Transport
Engineer’s degree Civil Engineering at Alexandria University
Mohamed Shahien MBA, PMP, IPMA
# Mohamed Shahien
### Operations Manager - ASHI & BUSHANAG CO. LTD. FOR CONTRACTING ... ### Area Projects Manager - Modern Horizon Advanced Projects Co. ... ### Facility & Projects Manager - Andalusia Egypt ... ### Facilities Project Manager - ANDALUSIA HOLDING
Development & Projects Director
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years and 6 months) in Saudi Arabia
Development & Projects Director with 25+ years in real estate development and… Total Experience: 28 years and 11 months
Development & Projects Director with 25+ years in real estate development and…
Projects Director - Kooheji Development (Current)
Graphic Design & New Media at West College Scotland
### Graphic Design & New Media at West College Scotland
Chris Bell
# Chris Bell
### Associate Creative Director / Studio Manager / Multi-Discipline Designer - FROM6 ... ### Art Director/Graphic Designer - Intermarkets/Y&R ... ### Graphic Designer - Bison Marketing Team Bahrain ... ### Graphic Designer - Island Group
Department: Design • Level: Head
May 2025 - Present (1 year and 5 months) in Bahrain
With over 24+ years of experience in the industry, I’ve worked with regional and international clients from a wide variety of sectors...
With over 24+ years of experience in the industry
Lead Designer at Kooheji Development
Bachelor's degree, information engineering, 1.84 at AMA University
Abdulrahman Al.Qassimi
# Abdulrahman Al.Qassimi
### Client Relationship Manager - Royal Ambassador Hospitality (Current)
### Assistant Corporate Communication Manager - Kooheji Contractors W.L.L. ... ### Durrat Al Bahrain Company — Senior Corporte communication officer
Department: Customer Service • Level: Manager
May 2022 - Present (4 years and 3 months) in Bahrain
Client Relationship Manager at Kooheji Development & Royal Ambassador W.L.L. Total Experience: 15 years and 9 months
Total Experience: 15 years and 9 months
Client Relationship Manager - Kooheji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seef Avenue II | Manama, Bahrain Seef | residential for sale, residential for rent | 1761 | 29 | — | — | 10/70/201 | 2022 | October 2022 | Dec 2024 | Jul 2025 | +7.0 mo (+7.0 to +7.0) | sourced | completed |
| Onyx Rotana | Manama, Bahrain Bahrain Bay | hotel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jul 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Fontana Infinity | Manama, Bahrain Juffair | residential for sale | 8531 | 45 | 125,350 m² | BD 60m other | 25/751 | 2016 | third of November 2016 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | +12.0 mo (+12.0 to +12.0) | sourced | completed |
| Seef Avenue | Manama, Bahrain Seef | residential for sale, residential for rent | 1941 | 27 | 32,500 m² | — | — | 2016 | early 2016 | — | Apr 2019 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Fontana Suites | Manama, Bahrain Juffair | residential for sale | 3781 | 32 | 57,300 m² | BD 30m estimated cost | — | 2014 | May 2014 | Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 | Jul 2018 | +24.5 mo (+19.0 to +30.0) | estimated | 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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