Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), announced the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2024 that work has begun on the world class Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, with project completion due in Q1 2026.
The project, which is being developed in partnership with GFH Financial Group (GFH), introduces the first Wavegarden Cove Surf Park in the region. Officially named Bahrain Surf Park—Club Hawaii Experience, it will be located at the heart of Bilaj Al Jazayer on the southwest coast of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is poised to become a major tourism attraction in the region.
The park uses advanced technology to generate waves of different sizes, shapes, and durations in a controlled environment, which makes it ideal for surfers of all skill levels. Bahrain Surf Park—Club Hawaii Experience is expected to attract approximately 250,000 visitors per year, with upwards of 120,000 surf visits annually. The site will feature a surf academy, F&B outlets, a spacious terrace, a retail store, cabanas, events space, and a large private entertainment area for corporate or school groups.
His Excellency Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, CEO of Mumtalakat and Chairman of Edamah, said, “Excitement levels are high now that construction has begun on Bahrain Surf Park, featuring the Wavegarden Cove, which will be a game-changer for tourism in Bahrain. We are excited to introduce this world-class surf park to the region, offering an unparalleled experience for surfers of all levels. This development aligns with our vision to create unique attractions that showcase Bahrain’s potential as a leading destination for leisure and entertainment.”
The Wavegarden Cove lagoon can accommodate up to approximately 90 surfers per hour, catering to all levels from complete novices to elite surfers. Headquartered in Spain, Wavegarden is a cutting-edge engineering company dedicated to the research, design, manufacture, installation and operation of world-class wave generating systems and surfing lagoons. With over a decade of R&D and a series of innovative breakthroughs and patents, Wavegarden is considered the market leader in dynamic artificial wave technology.z
