Durrat Al Bahrain

Durrat Al Bahrain (Arabic: درة البحرين‎) is the third largest artificial island in Bahrain after Northern City and Diyar Al Muharraq Islands. It lies 40.5 km (25.2 mi) south of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.

Durrat Al Bahrain
Native name:
درة البحرين  (Arabic)
Durrat Al Bahrain
Location of Durrat Al Bahrain Islands in Bahrain
Geography
LocationPersian Gulf
Coordinates25.84°N 50.60°E / 25.84; 50.60
ArchipelagoBahrain
Adjacent bodies of waterPersian Gulf
Total islands15
Major islandsAtol 1
Atol 2
Atol 3
Atol 4
Atol 5
Atol 6
Petal 1
Petal 2
Petal 3
Petal 4
Petal 5
Crescent Island
Durrat Al Bahrain resort
Area5.00 km2 (1.93 sq mi)
Highest elevation0 m (0 ft)
Administration
GovernorateSouthern Governorate
Largest settlementAtol 1 (pop. 870)
Demographics
DemonymBahraini
Population1000 (2010)
Pop. density200/km2 (500/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsBahraini, non-Bahraini
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeBH-14
Official websitewww.durratbahrain.com

Description

Durrat Al Bahrain islands include five-star hotels, an 18-hole golf course, 12 bridges, and a marina.[1] The marina will span three of the islands and will cover a land area of approximately 0.7 km2 (7,500,000 sq ft) with a cost of about US$1.3 billion.

The marina is a joint venture between Durrat Khaleej Al Bahrain and Tameer, one of the GCC region's leading developers. The marina development is the first of its type and size in the Middle East.

History

In 2002, plans were laid down for the project. Work began in 2004. In February 2008, work on the project was interrupted as more than 1,300 laborers downed tools in a dispute over pay. Workers who were based at a labor camp in the development site, went on strike demanding better salaries and complaining of poor living conditions.[2][3][4][5] The strike was subsequently called off soon after.[6]

Geography

The US$7 billion project consists of a series of 15 large artificial islands,[7] covering an area of about 5 km2 (54,000,000 sq ft).[8] It has six atolls, five fish-shaped islands, two crescent-shaped islands, and two more small islands related to the Marina area.

Administration

The island belongs to Southern Governorate. The Development Company established an organization to manage the ongoing operation of the development. Julian Butson was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of Durrat Resort Management.

Transportation

The islands have two causeways connecting them to Bahrain Island.

  • Map 1
  • District Map
  • Promotional poster of the islands
  • Model of Durrat Al Bahrain as seen at Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2007.
  • Astronaut photograph of Durrat Al Bahrain.

See also

References
  1. "Durrat Al Bahrain Property Development". Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2006-07-23.
  2. "Strike hits work at Durrat Al Bahrain". Tradearabia.com. 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  3. "1,300 migrant workers strike in Bahrain over pay". Migrant Rights. 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  4. PTI Feb 11, 2008, 08.59pm IST (2008-02-11). "1900 Indian workers continue strike in Bahrain - Economic Times". Articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. "Bahrain moves to settle 'illegal' strike". Alarabiya.net. 2008-02-11. Archived from the original on 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  6. "Bahrain strike called off, wages raised". news.outlookindia.com. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  7. Map
  8. Sarah Blackman (September 9, 2009). "Top 10 Bahrain mega-projects". ITP Business Publishing Ltd. Retrieved March 2, 2016.


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