Bahrain City Centre

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Bahrain City Centre

The Bahrain City Centre.
Location Manama, Bahrain
Coordinates 26°13′59.85″N 50°33′14.10″E / 26.2332917°N 50.5539167°E / 26.2332917; 50.5539167
Opening date 1 September 2008
Developer Majid Al Futtaim Group
Owner Majid Al Futtaim Group
No. of stores and services 350
Total retail floor area 450,000 m2 (4,800,000 sq ft)
No. of floors 3
Website http://www.bahraincitycentre.com

Bahrain City Centre is located in Manama, Bahrain and is part of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, a subsidiary of the Majid Al Futtaim Group, City Centre shopping mall portfolio across the Middle East. Bahrain City Centre opened in 2008 and is the first and largest shopping, leisure and entertainment complex in Bahrain, with 150,000 square metres of Gross Leasable Area. The mall has 350 retail outlets, including the first Carrefour Hypermarket in Bahrain, and 60 F&B outlets.

Bahrain City Centre also features a 15,000 square metre indoor/outdoor Wahooo! waterpark; Magic Planet family entertainment centre; a 20-screen Cineco Cinema; and international hotels such as Kempinski Grand and Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre as well as high-end retail fashion store Saks Fifth Avenue.

Entertainment

The entertainment category comprises 25,000 square meters and includes:

  • Magic Planet

Magic Planet is a popular family entertainment centre in the Middle East. It features the latest simulators, video games and theme rides for children, as well as a 10-pin bowling centre totalling 5,600 square metres.

  • Wahooo! Waterpark

Wahoo! Waterpark is the first climate-controlled indoor/outdoor water park in the Middle East. The aquatic playground covers 15,000 square metres on two-levels, with rides both indoors and out.

  • Cineco Cinema

A 20-screen Cineco Cinema is spread across 8,000 square metres.

Industry Recognition & Awards

  • Gold Winner ICSC Asia Marketing Awards 2009
  • Winner of Middle East Effies Effective Awards 2009

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