11-02-2025
Tourism Minister: Sama Bay Enhances Maritime Tourism In Muharraq
Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, emphasised that the 'Sama Bay' project represents a continuation of initiatives to develop maritime tourism and a qualitative addition to the tourism sector in Muharraq Governorate.
She noted that waterfronts and marine activities are among the key pillars of the 2022-2026 tourism strategy, highlighting that the project offers an integrated tourism experience that includes marine, sports, and entertainment activities, making it a distinctive destination for all age groups.
The minister highlighted that the new waterfront enhances Muharraq Governorate's tourism appeal and highlights the beauty of the Kingdom and its rich maritime heritage. She also noted the governorate's advanced tourism infrastructure, in addition to hosting several major projects such as Marassi Bahrain and the Sa'ada project, which contribute to strengthening the tourism sector and attracting investments.
Minister Al Sairafi added that Bahrain, as the only archipelagic country in the region, possesses unique capabilities to enhance maritime tourism, noting that coastlines represent a key element in diversifying and developing the tourism product, which helps attract visitors from around the world and supports the goals of Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.
On her part, Sarah Ahmed Buhejji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), emphasised that 'Sama Bay' is one of the modern strategic projects aimed at enhancing family tourism, providing a variety of outdoor sports and entertainment activities, making it an ideal destination for citizens, residents, and visitors.
She added that the project will include a wide range of services, restaurants, and entertainment facilities, confirming that there is still room to attract innovative projects that contribute to enhancing the visitor experience and developing the tourism sector.
Buhejji noted that in the coming weeks, the project will host a series of events, activities, and entertainment programmes, including art workshops, music, traditional performances, and activities for children, further enhancing its appeal as a comprehensive entertainment destination.
'Sama Bay' extends over a distance of 2 kilometres, covering a total area of 100,000 square metres, with a capacity exceeding 3,000 visitors per day. It is designed as a unique waterfront destination that enhances the Kingdom's status as one of the most prominent tourism destinations in the region.
The project is divided into two main areas. The first area extends over 1.5 kilometres and includes 39 diverse commercial units, including shops, kiosks, a sports centre, a water sports centre, and a designated area for 14 food trucks, in addition to a sports walkway for running and aerial sports. The second area covers 0.5 kilometres and includes 12 buildings designed as restaurants with distinctive waterfront views, offering an exceptional experience for lovers of marine environments.
The project represents a significant step in the development of Bahrain's tourism infrastructure, aligning with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030, which aims to enhance economic diversification and sustainability in the tourism sector. Source Bahrain News Agency
