Total islands 7 Length 3.9 km (2.42 mi) Area 11 km² | Major islands DiyarSarata Width 3.4 km (2.11 mi) | |
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Adjacent body of water Persian Gulf (also known as Arabian Gulf) | ||
Diyar al muharraq introduction
Diyar Al Muharraq Islands (Arabic: جزيرة المحرق) is a complex of seven artificial islands in the archipelago of Bahrain, located 10.5 km (6.5 mi) northeast of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
Contents
- Diyar al muharraq introduction
- Alsidra luxury villas at diyar al muharraq
- History
- Demography
- Administration
- Transportation
- References
Alsidra luxury villas at diyar al muharraq
History
It is named after Muharraq Island, which is located near it. In December 2015 Dragon City Mall, a Chinese-themed shopping center operated by Chinamex, was completed on the islands. In January 2016, the development of the luxury-themed Marassi Residences within the islands' Marassi Al Bahrain complex was announced, with completion planned in 2018.
Demography
Diyar Al Maharraq covers seven artificial islands that are designed to be a self-contained city with commercial and residential facilities. The islands began to be inhabited in 2015. The current population number is unknown.
Administration
The islands belong to the Muharraq Governorate.
Transportation
The islands have a causeway connecting them to Muharraq Island, and also have a large marina.