MANAMA, Kingdom of Bahrain–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The luxurious Al Areen Palace Spa resort, located in the Kingdom of
Bahrain, will continue to enhance its resort amenities and expand The
Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park in partnership with Avenue Ventures,
led by Esam Janahi and Imaad Zuberi of Avenue Ventures.

The expansion plan includes several attractive and exciting features for
both the resort and the waterpark. These new developments will allow
both destinations to continue to offer world-class facilities for guests
and tourists. The Al Areen Palace Spa (http://www.alareenpalace.com/)
will continue to increase its wellness center services by offering a
wide variety of holistic treatments and expansion of the facilities.
Additional resort features to be built include the creation of Bahrain’s
longest Cascading Pool with mini slides, a kid’s pool and a prominent
alfresco dining and bar along the pool. The Lost Paradise of Dilmun
Water Park will expand by adding new water attractions including rides,
slides, restaurants and various other infrastructure improvements to the
waterpark.

“Bahrain is a great country to invest in and properties such as the Al
Areen Palace Spa and The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park because of
its good investment climate for foreign investors,” says American
partner, Imaad Zuberi. “Bahrain is the only country in the Middle East
with a free trade agreement with the United States.”

The opulent desert resort spanning over 32 acres, features 78
luxuriously appointed pool villas that impressively showcase Arabian
charm with stylish contemporary flair. This enchanting 5-star resort is
the first resort in-villa style hotel in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The spa
is the largest spa in the Middle East boasting world-class technological
and rejuvenation features.

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun (http://www.lpodwaterpark.com/)
is Bahrain’s biggest water park with over twenty exciting rides, pools
and slides catering to all age groups and demographics, especially
families. The park’s expansion will allow it to continue to offer
world-renowned entertainment attractions. The addition of a new
multi-level parking building will better accommodate its growing number
of guests.

“Al Areen Palace Spa and Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park have been
achieving healthy double digit `Revenue Generating Index’ increases in
the last two years,” says American investor Imaad Zuberi, “impacting
positively, the local tourism sector, with several luxury properties
having recently opened in Manama. Al Areen Palace Spa has the highest
RevPAR in Bahrain.”

The majority of the resort guests and waterpark visitors are coming from
the local market (20%), from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (45%) and from
Kuwait (30%), mostly during public holidays.

Al Khobar, the largest Saudi border city, is only one hour away from Al
Areen Palace Spa and The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park. Al Khobar
is the base for petrochemicals manufacturers, Saudi Aramco and Sabic.
Both companies are ranked among the world’s largest with a global
workforce of 100,000 talented and high-income individuals.

Under Esam Janahi of the holding company, the Chairman of the project
company, Mr. Rashad Janahi, is personally and actively involved in all
the recent developments and renovation plans, such as the new Al Areen
road, the sustainability program, the “Go Green” campaign and water
recycling plant, as well as all future projects in line with the mission
of the Tourism Ministry to develop an innovative, competitive, and
sustainable tourism industry, meeting visitor expectations, respecting
community values, enriching cultural heritage and supporting business
needs while contributing effectively to the socio-economic development
of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

About Al Areen Palace Spa
Click here to learn more: http://www.alareenpalace.com/

About The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park
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learn more: http://www.lpodwaterpark.com/