{"id":1802,"date":"2025-07-23T00:34:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powerup.city\/?p=1802"},"modified":"2026-03-05T09:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:03:58","slug":"surfs-up-in-the-gulf-bahrain-surf-park-officially-breaks-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powerup.city\/bh\/magazine\/surfs-up-in-the-gulf-bahrain-surf-park-officially-breaks-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"Surf’s Up in the Gulf – Bahrain Surf Park Officially Breaks Ground\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Photo Credit Construction Week Middle East<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bahrain Surf Park \u2013 Club Hawaii Experience<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bahrain is no stranger to ambitious, futuristic projects \u2014 but its latest venture might be the most exciting yet for thrill-seekers and lifestyle enthusiasts. Construction is officially underway for <\/span><\/span>Bahrain Surf Park \u2013 Club Hawaii<\/strong> Experience<\/span><\/span>, a world-class wave pool development that promises to bring the surf culture of Hawaii to the heart of the Middle East.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Surf park broke ground in July 2025, with an opening date slated for early 2026. This landmark development marks a major step in Bahrain\u2019s tourism and lifestyle diversification strategy, with a bold new focus on sport, recreation, and global surf culture.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What to Expect<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wavegarden Cove Comes to Bahrain <\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At the centre of the project is the <\/span><\/span>Wavegarden<\/span> Cove<\/span><\/span> \u2013 <\/span>cutting-edge<\/span> wave pool technology from Spain, capable of producing up to <\/span><\/span>1,000 waves per hour<\/span><\/span>. This high-capacity system can host <\/span><\/span>up to 90 surfers simultaneously<\/span><\/span>, with waves tailored to all skill levels \u2014 from total beginners to seasoned riders.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Wave tech<\/span><\/b>: 52-module Wavegarden Cove system<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Wave frequency<\/span><\/b>: 1,000 waves per hour<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Capacity<\/span><\/b>: 90 surfers\/hour<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Size<\/span><\/b>: 52,000 m\u00b2 site footprint<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Opening<\/span><\/b>: Early 2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This makes Bahrain Surf Park the first of its kind in the kingdom and one of only a handful of such facilities in the wider Gulf region \u2014 including Surf Abu Dhabi, which uses Kelly Slater Wave Co. tech.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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More Than a Surf Spot <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bahrain Surf Park is designed to offer more than just waves. Marketed as the <\/span>\u201cClub Hawaii Experience,\u201d<\/span><\/b> it blends Hawaiian surf aesthetics with Middle Eastern hospitality and leisure. Think beachside dining, boutique retail, laid-back lounging, and cultural programming that celebrates both the birthplace of modern surfing and the emerging identity of Bahrain\u2019s creative coastal scene.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The park will be neighbour to <\/span>Tivoli Residences<\/span><\/b>, a lifestyle-focused residential complex currently under development within Bilaj Al Jazayer. This positioning is intentional \u2014 creating a hub for leisure, sports, and tourism in one of Bahrain\u2019s most promising new districts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A Vision Backed by Leadership <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The project is spearheaded by Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah), with support from key partners GFH Financial Group and construction firm Poullaides. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, <\/span>HE Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa<\/span><\/b> stated:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cBahrain Surf Park \u2013 Club Hawaii Experience is a landmark initiative that reflects Bahrain\u2019s vision to invest in innovative developments aimed at enhancing the tourism and entertainment sectors.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This aligns with <\/span>Bahrain\u2019s Vision 2030<\/span><\/b>, which aims to create a diverse economy through sustainability, investment in youth, and lifestyle-enhancing infrastructure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Surfing in the Gulf? Yes \u2014 and It\u2019s Growing<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Though natural surf conditions in the Persian Gulf are rare, the region is increasingly embracing <\/span>wave pool technology<\/span><\/b> as a way to create new recreational experiences. With <\/span>Surf Abu Dhabi<\/span><\/b> already operational and <\/span>WSL\u2019s Abu Dhabi Pro<\/span><\/b> scheduled for early 2026, Bahrain is riding the same wave of momentum.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

According to sources close to the project, there are also <\/span>plans to host an international surfing competition<\/span><\/b> at the park within its first year of operation. This would position Bahrain as a legitimate contender in the global surf scene, despite its geographic limitations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Sustainability in Mind <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wavegarden<\/span> Cove technology is praised for its <\/span><\/span>energy efficiency and water conservation<\/span><\/span>, making it one of the most environmentally considerate options on the market. The Bahrain Surf Park team has made sustainability a key pillar of their development strategy, ensuring the facility aligns with the Kingdom\u2019s broader environmental goals.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why This Matters <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The launch of Bahrain Surf Park <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span> just about creating<\/span> waves \u2014 <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> about creating community. Surf culture, long synonymous with freedom, adventure, and self-expression, is a perfect fit for Bahrain\u2019s increasingly dynamic youth demographic. <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> also a strategic move to attract regional and international tourists looking for unique experiences that blend sport with lifestyle.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Final Thoughts <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bahrain Surf Park \u2013 Club Hawaii Experience <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span> just a surf spot. <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> a cultural destination. Whether <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> paddling out for the first time, grabbing sunset drinks with friends, or attending a beachside music event, <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> shaping up to be one of the Kingdom\u2019s most transformative projects.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Visit <\/span><\/span>www.bahrainsurfpark.com<\/span><\/span><\/a> and follow <\/span><\/span>@bahrainsurfpark<\/span><\/span><\/a> on Instagram for visuals, construction updates, and <\/span>early access<\/span> to opening events.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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