Diyar Al Muharraq
| Native name: <span class="nickname" ">جزيرة المحرق | |
|---|---|
 Conceptual image of the planned development at Diyar Al Muharraq | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 26°19′N 50°38′E / 26.31°N 50.63°ECoordinates: 26°19′N 50°38′E / 26.31°N 50.63°E |
| Archipelago | Bahrain |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Persian Gulf |
| Total islands | 7 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 11.00 km2 (4.25 sq mi) |
| Length | 3.9 km (2.42 mi) |
| Width | 3.4 km (2.11 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Governorate | Muharraq Governorate |
Largest settlement |
Diyar Al Muharraq (population 10) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Bahraini |
| Population | 10 (2010) |
| Pop. density | 1 /km2 (3 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Bahraini, non-Bahraini |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| Official website |
www |
| ISO Code = BH-15 | |
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.
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.[1][2] 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.[3]
Demography
Diyar Al Maharraq covers seven artificial islands[4] that are designed to be a self-contained city with commercial and residential facilities.[5] 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.
Image gallery
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Map of Bahrain
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District Map
References
- ↑ "Bahrain's $100m Dragon City mall opens for business - Retail - ArabianBusiness.com". arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ↑ "Diyar Al Muharraq W.L.L". dragoncitybahrain.com. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
- ↑ "UAE's Eagle Hills launches sales at luxury homes project in Bahrain - Property - ArabianBusiness.com". arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ↑ "Bahrain's Diyar Al Muharraq sells 80% of new Al Qamra freehold plots". ArabianBusiness.com. 2016-06-09. Retrieved 2016-10-26.
- ↑ "Development Fast Facts - About Diyar Al Muharraq" (PDF). diyar.bh. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2016-10-26.