The Amwaj Islander ISSUE 47 | SEPTEMBER 2014 WWW.AMWAJ.BH September in Amwaj Islands ART Rotana Hotel Official launch of Amwaj Islands’ luxury hotel Amwaj Updates Amwaj Islands’ new website revamped, Azizia Bird Kingdom THE AMWAJ ISLANDER 1 Letter from Amwaj Website Relaunched! Dear Amwaj Islanders, Welcome back to all our residents The Amwaj Islands official allows searching for outlets in who have been away during the website was revealed this Amwaj depending on service summer months. The month of month and has been rebranded needed, such as salons and spas September brings with it exciting to become a user-friendly one- or shopping and leisure. new changes that we have been stop shop for its residents and Since the website was made working on for quite a while and visitors. can finally share with you. The with our residents in mind we Amwaj Islands website has been Besides having a whole new invite you to provide us with revamped and given a whole new look and feel, the website your feedback on what you look and set of functionalities. For offers extended functionalities think residents would benefit more information, please refer to to benefit anyone looking to from through the website, as the upcoming article. In addition find out information about this should be your primary to the new website, Amwaj Islands the islands. Whether you are go-to tool for information. We have gone through a rebranding looking for a new home in look forward to receiving your with a fresh new look, which will be Amwaj or the location of a feedback, anything you think evident on all marketing collateral. restaurant, you can now find we missed, or just to give us Please let us know what you think. what you need with the click of a your opinion! button. Other functions include Happy reading. To visit the new website, please an extensive search engine that go to www.amwaj.bh Sincerely, The Amwaj Team Amwaj Islands. You’re home. The luxuries of waterfront living – right on your doorstep To discover everything Amwaj Islands has to offer, visit our new website now www.amwaj.bh 2 THE AMWAJ ISLANDER Rotana to strengthen its position in Bahrain with the signing of the management agreement for the 5 star luxurious ART Rotana, Amwaj Islands architecture distinguishes ART architecture and interior design Rotana, which offers luxurious have been taken care of and we rooms and suites, including have involved the best firms and presidential and vice presidential consultants to fulfil our vision of suites, that are all sea facing and creating a superb landmark on feature a modern design. The Amwaj Islands. The hotel will be a property also offers extensive haven for families and individuals banqueting and conference that appreciate art and the refined facilities including a spectacular qualities of life”, continued Kanoo. Rotana, the leading hotel ballroom and eight fully-equipped Nothing compares to the exclusivity management company in meeting rooms with the latest the private beach and island for the region with a portfolio of audio-visual equipment, making total relaxation. A state of the art properties across the Middle East, it a sure favourite with discerning Leisure & Wellness Club with 3 Africa, South Asia and Eastern MICE organizers, for weddings, swimming pools, a kid’s waterpark Europe, announced the signing social events and much more. and recreational facilities are of the new agreement with Ossis Eight world-class food and available to complement the Property Developers to manage beverage venues, each with its overall facilities and services of ART a 311 room luxury property in own unique ambience, service Rotana. Bahrain. and cuisine will welcome guests “A key appointment to the property Located on the Amwaj Islands, with the incomparable Rotana includes Joe Batshoun, a well- a group of man-made islands in hospitality and style. These include respected veteran of the hospitality the Arabian Gulf, ART Rotana is at an all-day dining restaurant, a industry with more than 28 years the northeast of Bahrain, near the steakhouse, a beach restaurant, a of experience in the business, as coast of Muharraq Island, and a bar, an Italian restaurant, a lobby General Manager. Joe is leading a few minutes drive from Bahrain lounge and a patisserie. team of hotel professionals who International Airport. Mr. Saud Abdulaziz Kanoo are working hard to ensure all Commenting on this Chairman of Ossis Property areas of the opening are perfected announcement, Mr. Omer Developers BSC in Bahrain said: and ready to open on time in Q4 of Kaddouri, President & CEO of “Rotana is our partner of choice to this year”, concluded Kaddouri. Rotana said: “We are very proud to help realize our aspirations for the have been chosen to manage this hospitality landscape in Bahrain. new jewel, which will no doubt With their experience in hotel be a leading property not only management, we are confident of in Bahrain but in the region. ART achieving our project goals that will Rotana is a 5 star luxury property, serve the tourism and hospitality which has been developed with sectors even further in Bahrain leisure, corporate guests and and to assist in developing Amwaj families in mind”. Islands as a destination of choice”. The property’s stunning “Every little detail of ART Rotana Meet the Neighbours THE AMWAJ ISLANDER 3 Take a moment off your busy life Azizia Bird Kingdom to celebrate nature’s diversity. Introduce yourself to our winged guests from Africa, Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Philippines and all over the world. Share a special time-out with your friends and family at Azizia, a green expanse situated on the banks of the Amwaj Islands. Feel free to drop in to select a souvenir from the gift shop to remind you of this tiny piece of paradise. Gliding, chirping, filling up the sky How to get there? with a burst of chattering colour… these are the residents of Azizia Away from the hustle and bustle – a haven for parrots, parakeets, of the city, Azizia Birds Kingdom macaws, cockatoos and other birds is a green picturesque location, of every hue and tone. surrounded by pristine blue waters, adjacent to the Al Osra The bird park is the first of its kind Supermarket on Amwaj Islands. in Bahrain and from the private collection of Abdulaziz Kanoo who For more information or ticket has a passion to create a home office please contact 16030595 or for these beautiful and sensitive email office.birdkingdom@gmail. creatures in the Kingdom. com 4 THE AMWAJ ISLANDER Bahrain Fish Restaurant has been packed ever authentic food. since. The restaurant’s The restaurant is also offering a location at The Lagoon special business lunch menu for provides its customers its corporate customers as well as with a variety of a cheese kunafa special for all the seafood cuisine as dessert lovers, the promotion will well as a beautiful continue during the months of view overlooking The August to October. Lagoon. Bahrain Fish Restaurant can be Walking through the found on the first floor of The traditional Bahraini Lagoon and can be contacted on doors of the restaurant 16014308. Keeping in line with Amwaj Island’s customers are greeted waterside living, residents and with a variety of fresh seafood visitors can now enjoy fresh local items that can be cooked to the seafood at the newest outlet at The taste of the customer. Bahrain Fish Lagoon. offers a selection of cooking that includes Mediterranean, Bahraini, Bahrain Fish Restaurant opened its Thai, Chinese as well as continental doors last month to customers and Amwaj at a Glance THE AMWAJ ISLANDER 5 Amwaj Photo UpcomingCorner Events & Sessions SEPTEMBER Amwaj Notice Every Friday – The Muju Jazzy Brunch. Midday-5pm, in addition to Board a Freddie Mercury tribute performance, this unique offer provides a splendid buffet selection, the glamorous Sushi counter and the The Amwaj Security and extensive live cooking stations as well as choice of dining inside Maintenance teams are the lounge area, beside the private infinity pool or relaxing on the responsible for the below. sun filled decking area, BD 25 net inclusive of food and beverages. For leaks or blockage in For more information, contact Muju Lounge and Restaurant on 1603 a common area; contact 9800 Kamel on 3666 6007. Beach Every Saturday – Amwaj Marina Prize Night. Enjoy a beautiful night and road cleaning, damage by the Amwaj Marina while winning cash prizes and savouring live on roads or pavements, BBQ cooking, 8pm-12am. For more information, please call Amwaj fallen signboards or flags Marina main office on 1601 1160. and garbage bins request, OCTOBER contact Niaz on 3315 6871. 31 - Amwaj Islanders Relay The running team is already half formed For construction site issues and is looking for volunteers to run 3 km distance in the Bahrain contact Roger on 3909 4842. Marathon Relay at a great venue of Bahrain Formula 1 International For workers’ gate pass, Circuit! Email the Team Captain: [email protected] contact Mohammed on 3943 4809. For pest control issues Classifieds contact Verminex on 3920 FOR RENT/FOR SALE home owners/hunters please contact Anastasia 4295. 39 555 745 or email: [email protected] Traffic accidents can be Properties for rent: reported to police on 1-bedroom fully- 199, medical emergency, ambulance or fire can be furnished starting from directed to 999, with the BHD 450 assistance of the Amwaj Properties for sale: Security team. starting from BHD 68 K The Rules & Regulations document for Residents and Visitors is available from the Management of Amwaj Islands. Secure Services are responsible to manage the Security of the common areas of Amwaj.