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The Amwaj Islander The Amwaj Islander ISSUE 49 | NOVEMBER 2014 WWW.AMWAJ.BH November in Amwaj Islands Behind the Name Modern Residence launches in the heart of Amwaj Islands 60 Seconds With... Joe Batshoun, General Manager, ART Rotana Amwaj Islands Bahrain THE AMWAJ ISLANDER 1 Behind the Name Letter from Modern Residence Amwaj New luxury building featuring fully furnished apartments launched in the heart of Amwaj Islands. A boutique residential building, Modern Residence, has Dear Amwaj Islanders, been completed, and now offers tastefully appointed two bedroom With summer behind us, apartments for sale. we welcome the breezy fall weather of Bahrain and the Designed by Middle East Architects, final few months of 2014. Modern Residence is a 6-storey building boasting 18 luxurious fully Last month, we launched the furnished modern apartments Amwaj website and with it including two Penthouse suites the ‘Amwaj Community Form’. each with a spacious terrace. If you have not done so yet, Offering bespoke finishing and high we urge all our residents to quality contemporary furniture, all sign up as soon as possible apartments are two-bedroom with as we will be posting all the sizes varying from 120 to 256 upcoming events, news and sq. m. Set in the heart of Amwaj announcements on the forum. Islands, the Modern Residence offers its home owners spectacular We would like to end with a sea views. Designed with tenant’s happy Thanksgiving who will convenience in mind the building be celebrating this month, and features facilities including the hope you enjoy your time with shaded swimming pool and your families and loved ones. fully equipped professional gymnasium. Vitra (Turkey), while the kitchen Sincerely, The interiors of apartments were appliances come from Germany. Overall, the developer used the The Amwaj Team designed and manufactured by Modern Woodworks w.l.l. With finest materials from Europe and more than 50 years of experience USA for building’s finishing. in the field of interior design and fit- “The building offers a unique out services Modern Woodworks opportunity for both end users w.l.l. has applied its skills and and investors. With the fully know-how to create unique and furnished apartments, the clients tastefully appointed apartments. can move in right after the key’s While Modern Residence is one hand-over. The building is fully of the company’s milestones, operational with most of the units the fit-out project portfolio of having been sold and rented out,” Modern Woodworks includes such says Mrs. Oksana A.K., Managing development as Ramee Grand Director of Impact Estate w.l.l. Hotel, K Hotel and many others. who was appointed as building’s Well known for top quality and Sales and Marketing Agent. With outstanding work standards, the a potential annual rental return of company uses only high grade 8-10%, the apartments prices start materials for all the joinery and fit- from BD86,751 and are inclusive of out works. All sanitary ware and Capital Contribution and Amwaj fittings have been ordered from fees. For more information, please contact Impact Estate w.l.l. on 17535536, email [email protected] or visit www.impact-estate.com or contact Modern Woodworks w.l.l. on 17466778, email mwwbah@batelco. com.bh or visit www.mww.com.sa 4 1 0 2 , 3 2 r e b m e v o N l i t n u s r e f f O * 2 T HE A M W AJ ISL AN DE R THE AMWAJ ISLANDER 3 60 Seconds with... both short and long term guests Food and Beverage venues in mind. It offers 128 suites, include Choices all Day Dining, which are modernly designed, Flames an exquisite restaurant consisting of spacious studios, serving best prime steaks and one, two and three bedrooms seafood-grilled favourites. WU, developed as duplexes. an elegant yet, casual beach Other than hotel management, restaurant with live music and please elaborate on other DJ, serving Japanese, Chinese developments in Rotana’s and far Eastern cuisines. The portfolio. outlet includes an outdoor lounge to chill and enjoy a Rotana currently manages a snack and a sheesha. Cellar portfolio of over 100 properties 59, a modern and casual bar to throughout the Middle East, unwind with good ambience, Africa, South Asia and Eastern great music and delectable food Europe with an aggressive & beverage. Rosso, an authentic expansion plan in place. Rotana yet contemporary Italian Full name: has chosen to acknowledge restaurant, offering a little bit Joe Batshoun how precious time is by making of Italy through the selection all time spent in their range of of exciting dishes. Pastas are Nationality: hotels ‘Treasured Time’. This freshly made on a daily basis, Jordanian/American means Rotana has pledged and the pizzas are baked in Business Name: to understand and meet the a traditional pizza oven. The ART Rotana Amwaj individual needs of all guests. Gallery Lobby Lounge, serving In so doing, Rotana has evolved aromatic coffee, tea and light Islands Bahrain its product brands to include, snacks and Patisserie Art for Position: Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro the perfect bakery for a wide General Manager Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan selection of homemade pastries Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and and snacks. Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Can you tell us a little about Rotana. “Treasured Time. The With its eight fully equipped your work background? Rotana promise to you.” and flexible meeting rooms, our state-of-the-art facilities I developed a passion for Why was Amwaj Islands chosen are the perfect choice for your hospitality at an early age. for the ART Rotana Hotel? entire conference and seminar Although my first college degree requirements: with the latest from California State University Amwaj Islands is a perfect audio-visual equipment, a was in engineering, I chose to go location for ART Rotana as Business Centre with secretarial back and get a Master Certificate the Island is surrounded by support is set to suit all business in hospitality from Cornell, residential neighborhoods, needs. The stunning Thuraya which led me to assignments commercial districts and it is Ballroom with 800 seats; will be in Budapest, Washington DC, within easy access of the heart ideal for your special occasions Doha, Houston & the UAE. of Bahrain’s capital – Manama and few minutes away from the and weddings. Wellness and How long have you been with International airport, the Island rejuvenation await you at our Rotana? I joined Rotana early is the ideal choice for business Zest Fitness & Wellness Club. 2010 and I was Cluster GM of travellers, leisure families and From massages to cleansing two of their hotels on Yas Island residents. scrubs, Zest wellness offers a Abu Dhabi. wide variety of replenishing What facilities will ART Rotana Is this the first development treatment services for men, feature? ART Rotana features 311 women, and couples. You can in Bahrain? Rotana opened in stunning sea view rooms and March 2013 Majestic Arjaan by keep fit with our state of the art suites that are all overlooking gymnasium, with professional Rotana in Busaiteen district in the Bahrain coastline; this the island of Muharraq. The instructors at hand to guide location along the Islands you through your workout. hotel is a first-class property, is boasted to be the purest which has been developed with Our leisure facilities include and clearest of waters. The 3 outdoor swimming pools; a 4 THE AMWAJ ISLANDER supervised kids club, a kid’s over time parallel to the growth updated with our latest news by waterpark and a pristine beach of Bahrain & the Middle East visiting www.rotanatimes.com/ with various recreational and reflect the collection of ARTrotana. facilities and water sports “A moment in time”. The hotel Can you tell us a little about activities. will be a haven for families your family and how you like to What is your favourite aspect of and individuals that appreciate spend your spare time? the new hotel? art and refined qualities of life. The property offers I am happily married and have I love every aspect about this business travellers, residents two boys. Both of them are wonderful property… the and holidaymakers alike the working in the hospitality field, dancing fountain will be one of cosiness and warmth of home one in New York and one in several unique elements about as well as the splendour and Doha. I love music, & biking. ART Rotana. modern luxury that can only be Is this your first time in Bahrain? The media as well as potential offered at Rotana. What has your experience been visitors have been very When will the hotel be officially like? interested in the opening. What open? Certainly my first time in Bahrain makes ART Rotana different but I am truly delighted that I from other hotels around We are targeting December 2014. had the chance to experience Bahrain? this wonderful country and The property’s stunning What can we look forward to in welcoming people. architecture distinguishes ART 2015? Rotana as every little detail of We are looking forward to the interior design have been provide our guests with a relaxing For more information about ART taken care of and the best firms stay and comforting amenities. Rotana Amwaj Islands, please of consultants were involved Soon we will be launching our contact Rana Saab, Director of to create a superb landmark on offers and promotions across Marketing & Communications Amwaj Islands. The art pieces the restaurants and recreational Email: [email protected] around the hotel were acquired area in the hotel, you can stay THE AMWAJ ISLANDER 5 Amwaj Photo Upcoming Events & Sessions Photo of the Corner NOVEMBER 14- Diabetes: Protect Our Future Walk-a-thon – Join the walk to beat diabetes at The month Lagoon.
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