City 'paradise'.Byline: MANDEEP SINGH A FUTURISTIC fu·tur·is·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to the future. 2. a. Of, characterized by, or expressing a vision of the future: futuristic decor. b. 'water garden' city is to be built on reclaimed land off Bahrain's coast. The development, facing the sea across from the Bahrain City Centre mall, is expected to be spread over 2.2 million sqm. It will include residences, hotels, a beach park and marina, schools, plus commercial, leisure and retail facilities. The project, being showcased at the Bahrain International Property Exhibition (Bipex 2009), will be formally launched in April, developer Albilad Real Estate general manager Zeyad Janahi said yesterday. The budget and when the development will be completed have not yet been disclosed. "We hope it would attract a 40,000-strong community, as well as businesses and tourists," he told the GDN GDN Garden (postal suffix) GDN Gdansk, Poland - Rebiechowo (Airport Code) GDN Global Data Network GDN Goods Dispatch Note GDN Global Disaster Network (Yahoo group) . The city has been designed by UK-based architects HOK. "It will bring together the vital elements of water, garden and city life and set a new benchmark for 'reclamation' in the Gulf. "It will enhance Bahrain's rapidly expanding economy and cultural growth as it continues to attract the world's best and brightest to its shores." Mr Janahi said HOK had used its knowledge of the area to develop a project that not only includes large areas of business and leisure facilities, but will also offer plenty of open spaces for the inhabitants
The game is based loosely on the concepts from SameGame. , tying in with the concept of a Water Garden City. "The master plan will place Bahrain at the forefront of modern design and help it gain recognition as a place that values the quality and finish of its urban spaces," he said A new causeway will support transport connections to Bahrain International Airport Bahrain International Airport (IATA: BAH, ICAO: OBBI) (Arabic: مطار البحرين الدولي; transliterated: Matar al-Bahrayn ad-Dowaly) is an airport located on Al , which would then be less than 10 minutes drive. "The three precincts pre·cinct n. 1. a. A subdivision or district of a city or town under the jurisdiction of or patrolled by a specific unit of its police force. b. of the city will offer residents different lifestyles and are identified by themed signage, landscaping, building materials Building materials used in the construction industry to create . These categories of materials and products are used by and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for . and styles," he said. "The distinct but linked precincts are a dynamic blend of residential, commercial, retail and leisure activities. "Each will be divided into three, creating nine neighbourhoods, each with its own distinct appeal and key features." There will also be a marina, providing berths for owners and a leisure destination for residents, visitors and workers within the city. "The marina is a premium facility that complements the environment of excellence created by the overall development," he said. Another attraction will be the Pearl, an architectural feature in Marina Bay Marina Bay may refer to the following places: In Gibraltar
"The core component will be an upmarket up·mar·ket adj. Appealing to or designed for high-income consumers; upscale: "He turned up in well-cut clothes . . . and upmarket felt hats" New Yorker. showroom complemented by stylish cafAs and restaurants. There will also be a strong community element to the civic centre, providing opportunities and space for community activities." A water taxi water taxi n. A ferryboat that takes passengers to a variety of possible destinations instead of operating over a fixed route. service will help integrate the three districts, he said. mandeep@gdn.com.bh Copyright 2009 Gulf Daily News Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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