MANAMA, 23 August 2007 — The $50 million Al-Areen Holding Company’s “Lost Paradise of Dilmun” Water Park project is set to open its doors for public on Sept. 2 at a grand opening to be witnessed by guests and invitees from across the region.
The theme of this exciting water park is based on Bahrain’s rich history and the civilization of Dilmun that includes a total of 13 rides.
At any one time, up to 4,000 visitors can enjoy its state-of-the-art facilities supplied by Canadian-based White Water West, the world’s leading water park equipment supplier.
Sim Leisure Consultants, a well-known Malaysian theme park operator, is the project’s main consultant.
The Lost Paradise of Dilmun” will incorporate a vision of historic and aesthetic beauty.
Hopefully, this entertainment facility will contribute to the development of the national economy including new job opportunities.
The Al-Areen overall development covers over two million square meters in the southern region of the Kingdom, close to the wildlife sanctuary.
The visitors can relax on Paradise River or take the plunge in the Boomerango and will get a chance to experience 10.5 million liters of water first hand.
This $1 billion luxury, mixed-use health, residential and family tourism development nestles in an elevated desert setting and will embrace a world-class spa resort, a state-of-the-art water park and a range of residential, commercial, recreational and entertainment facilities.
The water park covers an overall area of around 77,000 square meters, with a water park built-up area of 45,000 square meters and about 20,000 square meters for future expansion and car parking.
The company is hoping to welcome around 5,000 visitors a day for the water park, with an estimated 300,000 per season, which runs from March to November.
When Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water becomes fully operational, it will be one of the key attractions for the visitors around the year especially during the grand prix formula one event in Bahrain.
It is forecast that visitors would increase 15 to 20 percent and make it the region’s one of the most attractive destinations. According to experts, the addition of Water Park to the tourist attractions in the Kingdom would give a new dimension to inbound tourism and aims to attract 300,000 visitors each year.
The latest figures show that tourism accounted for 6 to 7 percent of GDP as the Kingdom aims to increase its tourism income over the next seven years. The Kingdom projects to generate 10 percent of its GDP from tourism by 2014.
