Native name: درة البحرين (Arabic) | |
|---|---|
  Durrat Al Bahrain Location of Durrat Al Bahrain Islands in Bahrain | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 25°50′N 50°36′E / 25.84°N 50.60°E |
| Archipelago | Bahrain |
| Adjacent to | Persian Gulf |
| Total islands | 15 |
| Major islands | Atol 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 |
| Area | 5.00 km2 (1.93 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Governorate | Southern Governorate |
| Largest settlement | Atol 1 (pop. 870) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Bahraini |
| Population | 1000 (2010) |
| Pop. density | 200/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Bahraini, non-Bahraini |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | BH-14 |
| Official website | www |
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.
Description
[edit]Durrat Al Bahrain islands include luxury villas with either sea or beach views, parks, sports facilities, mosques, shops, restaurants, 12 bridges, and a marina.[1] The project has a cost of about US$1.3 billion.
The marina is a joint venture between the Bahraini government and Kuwait Finance House, one of the GCC region's leading banks. The marina development is the first of its type and size in the Middle East.
History
[edit]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 laid down tools in a dispute over pay. Workers who were based at a laborers' camp on the development site, went on strike demanding better salaries and complaining of poor living conditions.[2][3][4][5] The strike was called off soon after.[6]
Geography
[edit]The project consists of a series of 15 large artificial islands,[7] covering an area of about 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi).[8] It has six atolls, five fish-shaped islands, two crescent-shaped islands, and two more small islands related to the Marina area.
Administration
[edit]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
[edit]The islands have two causeways connecting them to Bahrain Island.
Image gallery
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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
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References
[edit]- ^ "Durrat Al Bahrain Property Development". Archived from the original on 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2006-07-23.
- ^ "Strike hits work at Durrat Al Bahrain". Tradearabia.com. 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
- ^ "1,300 migrant workers strike in Bahrain over pay". Migrant Rights. 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "1900 Indian workers continue strike in Bahrain - Economic Times". The Economic Times. Press Trust of India. 2008-02-11. Archived from the original on January 3, 2014. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "Bahrain moves to settle 'illegal' strike". Al Arabiya. 2008-02-11. Archived from the original on 2016-04-27. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "Bahrain strike called off, wages raised". news.outlookindia.com. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ Map
- ^ Sarah Blackman (September 9, 2009). "Top 10 Bahrain mega-projects". ITP Business Publishing Ltd. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
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