Developer Al Areen Holding Company has appointed Olazabal Design to create a new golf course for the Al Areen development on the west coast of Bahrain.
This story was originally reported by Golf Course Architecture magazine.
The 18-hole course will span around 1.4 million square meters, with the media release stating that the layout will be “characterized by meticulous architectural design with a touch of luxury and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, offering an exceptional playing experience for golfers of all levels”.
Ahlam Zainal, CEO of Al Areen Holding Company, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Olazabal Design, a leading global golf course designer, to integrate a world-class course into our flagship project. This development represents a significant step toward our vision of establishing Al Areen as a distinguished tourism and residential destination, enhancing Bahrain’s status as a global tourism hotspot.
“This golf course will add another dimension of luxury to the Al Areen project, complementing an exceptional residential and sports tourism experience. We anticipate that this course will attract more tourists and residents, thereby bolstering economic growth in the area.”
Matthias Nemes of Olazabal Design said: “We are proud to collaborate with Al Areen Holding Company on this exceptional project. The land’s natural beauty is simply breathtaking, and we could not be more excited to design a top international golf course on this extraordinary terrain. Our intention is to honour the neighbouring wildlife reserve and let its serenity serve as inspiration for our design. We are confident that the golf course will add significant value to the Al Areen development and provide unforgettable experiences for guests.”
The aim of the Al Areen development is to be the country’s leading destination for residence, hospitality, entertainment and business, including a town that has the capacity to accommodate around 25,000 people. The project is be built near to Al Areen Wildlife Park and Natural Reserve, Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre and the Bahrain International Circuit (the racetrack that has regularly hosted Formula One since 2004).