Bahrain-based Lona Real Estate has launched its flagship project $396 million Amwaj Waves, the single largest residential development on Amwaj Islands.

Amwaj Waves, located on a $1.5 billion reclaimed island development situated just off the northern tip of the island of Muharraq, offers over 1,000 freehold apartments with luxurious recreational facilities.

Amwaj Waves, spanning a total area of over 287,083 sq m, will feature a wide range of freehold apartments offering residents a new cosmopolitan lifestyle and significant investment returns. 

The First Wave, phase one of Amwaj Waves development and the first to be launched, will feature four stunning contemporary residential buildings consisting of two 13-floor and two 7-floor buildings, giving rise to 299 apartments with scenic views of the sea, the city, and an exquisitely landscaped pool area.

The First Wave also includes over 1,661 square meters of commercial space, said a top company official.

Amwaj Waves development will be launched at the Property Arabia Show 2008, from October 29 to November 1 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.

"Amwaj Waves, the single largest residential development on Amwaj Islands, will be the essence of modern urban living with stunning contemporary architecture and a wide range of recreational facilities," said Ali Birch, director of Lona Real Estate Development.

"Amwaj Waves’ tall buildings and strategic position within the island will afford residents amazing views of the city or the sea depending upon the position of the apartment," he noted.

Amwaj Waves will be distinctive from all other real estate projects as it offers exceptionally high standards to complement the development's distinction as a prime development on Amwaj Islands.

Strategically located, Amwaj Waves combines a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle with the modernism of the city, the development ensures accessibility to a range of divine commercial and recreational facilities, said Nouf Jamsheer, business development manager of Lona Real Estate Development.

"These including a range internationally renowned hotel chains, retail and shopping centers, and various other recreational facilities all within Amwaj Islands," she added.

Designed by the internationally renowned and awarded firm of Davenport Campbell, Amwaj Waves is strategically positioned so that from an aerial perspective they evoke the formation of undulating waves, complementing the name of the development.

Each wave represents a different phase of the project, creating a total of four Waves or four plots. Amwaj Waves will feature stunning contemporary architectural design with sixteen buildings that give rise to 1,106 apartments with scenic views of the sea, the city, and exquisitely landscaped pool areas central to each Wave.  Each Wave will feature its own recreational facility.

"By utilising a design theme based on interlocking threads, we have been able to not only create variety in building form and strength in architectural expression, but also generate landscaped courtyards of individual character that are integral, yet uniquely defining components to each phase of the development," explained Pieter Dekock, senior architect from Davenport Campbell Middle East.

"We are delighted to have one of the most desirable residential locations in the Kingdom which will enhance Amwaj Islands’ reputation as a superb location," said Martin Kay, chief executive officer of Amwaj Islands.

“Buyers will get the convenience of a quality city residence close to the office as well as a great investment.” said Nouf Saleh Al Pachachi, marketing manager of Amwaj Islands.

Keeping the focus firmly on quality, the multi-million development will include integrated landscaped pools, courtyard, children play areas, tennis court, and commercial space.

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