Google AI
The Times Australia

Times Media Advertising

Reef Island: What makes it Bahrain’s most expensive destination?

  • Written by: News Company


Known as “the pearl of the gulf,” the Kingdom of Bahrain is considered to be one of the smallest countries in the Arabian Peninsula and the whole continent of Asia. However, the kingdom’s island nature and rich vibrant history have granted it some of the most spectacular locations that can easily be turned to be world-class touristic and investment attractions. One of the most prominent and luxurious destinations in Bahrain – and perhaps the most prominent of them all – is the manmade Reef Island.

Reef Island is an artificial island located off the northern coast of Manama, the capital of Bahrain, with a total value that exceeded the $1.2bn mark and an area that spans around 7 hectares (more than 575,000 square meters) of land. When it comes to investing in a property in the Bahraini Kingdom, Reef Island is probably the most expensive area to invest or live in within all of Bahrain.

Such a lavish status can be attributed to the unique features and advantages which Reef Island offers its residents and visitors. The island does not only provide access to high-end leisure amenities, services and facilities, but it also provides a fully integrated experience for the people who live there, along with a wide variety of residential options for the investors and home buyers that include villas, chalets and apartments.

For example, if you are want to purchase or invest in Reef Island properties by purchasing a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment in it, you can find similar units located in a seafront tower with several amenities for prices that start from around BHD 145,000. A semi-furnished two-bedroom unit within the same tower, on the other hand, can be purchased with prices that start from BHD 130,000.

However, if you are searching for a new home to rent, the average rental price for a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment in Reef Island usually reaches up to 900 BHD, while the rentals of more spacious three-bedroom furnished unit that is suitable for families can start from 1100 BHD.

On the other hand, the destinations and services the island houses makes it one of the best tourism attractions of the Bahraini kingdom; some of these destinations are

  1. Reef Resort and Spa:

The hospitality industry has made and maintained a strong presence in Reef Island through its eponymous five-star hotel and resort. Reef Resort and Spa comprises hotel rooms that have an average area of 50 square meters and high-end hotel apartments.

 

The resort itself also houses luxurious services aiming at providing the visitors with an unforgettable experience including renowned brand outlets, world-class restaurants, shops and – most notably – a yacht club and a private marina.

 

  1. Club House:

With its mesmerizing blend of both classic and modern architecture design styles, Reef Island’s club house offers its visitors an exotic experience using its surrounding parks, paths for pedestrians and amazing water features.

 

  1. Marina and Yacht Club:

If you always dreamed about joining the elite life, Reef Island is offering you this chance through its Marina which houses a lavish yacht club to live a luxurious top quality experience there.

 

In the end, Reef Island might be the most expensive option when it comes to investing in the Bahraini properties, but the features it includes and the projects being developed there makes it certain that such an investment will definitely pay off. If you have the financial capability, consider purchasing a property in this area for a guaranteed high return on investment.

Property Times

Property Paralysis: Buyers Hesitate As Australia’s Housing Market Sends Mixed Signals

Australia’s property market may still be active, but beneath the auctions, listings and glossy real estate campaigns, a growing sense of uncertainty is spreading through the market. Buyers are hesitating.Sellers are confused.Banks are cautious but...

The Noise Around the 2026 Federal Budget Does Not Match the Reality for Most Property Investors

Every time the government changes the rules around property investment, the same thing happens. Phones ring, inboxes fill, and investors who have been quietly building wealth for years suddenly wonder if the ground has shifted beneath them. After t...

Budget Shockwaves: What the Federal Budget Means for Australia’s Property Market

Australia’s property market does not operate in isolation. Every federal budget sends signals to buyers, sellers, investors, developers, banks and renters about the direction of the economy, taxation, confidence and household spending. This year’s ...

Real Estate and the Federal Budget: Early Signs Emerging Across Australia’s Property Market

Australia’s federal budget has landed, and while economists, investors and political strategists continue dissecting its long-term implications, the property industry is already searching for early signs of where the market may be heading next. Re...

Food & Dining

Smart Supermarket Shopping: The Money-Saving Hacks Australians Are Rediscovering

Australians are becoming smarter supermarket shoppers. Rising grocery prices, higher mortgage repayments, expensive electricity bills and cost-of-living pressure have changed the way many households approach the weekly food shop. But contrary to p...

People Are Going Out Less — And Businesses Know It

Restaurants are full on some nights. Concerts still sell tickets. Sporting events attract crowds. Yet beneath the surface, many Australian businesses are quietly noticing a major social shift: people are going out less often. The reasons are obvi...

Lasagne Takes Centre Stage at Chiswick Woollahra This Winter

  This winter, Chiswick is launching a Lasagne Series, bringing together chefs from across the Solotel group, alongside acclaimed chef and restaurateur Matt Moran, for a nostalgic celebration of the much-loved baked pasta. Running every Sunday eveni...

Coral Trout Worth Travelling For: Lunch at The Rusty Pelican in 1770 Delivers Perfection

There are fish and chips, and then there are meals that remind Australians why fresh local seafood remains one of the country’s greatest culinary pleasures. A lunch stop today at The Rusty Pelican Cafe near the famous 1770 camping grounds in Centr...

Business Times

“People Are Spending Less”: Small Businesses Feel Australia’s Eco…

Sometimes the real state of the economy is not found in Treasury papers, Reserve Bank statements or political speeches. So...

Small Business Owners Say Confidence Is Falling Across Australia

Australia’s small business sector has long been described as the backbone of the national economy. From cafes and retailers...

Why Same-Day Flower Delivery in Melbourne Is Changing the Way Peo…

People are busier than ever today compared to three decades ago. Many children once remembered birthdays of their parents, ...

The Times Features

QLD Day

On Saturday 6 June, parkrun events across the state will be a sea of maroon, with communities  str...

NAGNATA: ‘FUTURE = FIBRE’ — Movement 21 at AFW 2026 …

Photography by Cesar OcampoOn Day 3 of Australian Fashion Week 2026, the energy at the runway shifte...

Flu Season in Australia: Why Health Authorities Are Tak…

As winter settles across Australia, so too does the annual flu season — a recurring health challen...

Smart Supermarket Shopping: The Money-Saving Hacks Aust…

Australians are becoming smarter supermarket shoppers. Rising grocery prices, higher mortgage rep...

Kmart’s Homewares Revolution: How a Discount Retailer B…

There was a time when many Australians viewed Kmart as the place to buy low-cost basics, school su...

“People Are Spending Less”: Small Businesses Feel Austr…

Sometimes the real state of the economy is not found in Treasury papers, Reserve Bank statements o...

The Arrival of Winter: More Than Just a Date on the Cal…

Winter arrives quietly in Australia. There is no dramatic wall of snow sweeping across the nation ...

The Blood Test That Could Change Colon Cancer Screening…

A simple blood test that may one day reduce the need for colonoscopies is generating enormous inte...

Recovering at Home After Surgery: The Role of Mobile Re…

Recovering from surgery can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Whether it is a joint ...