336 housing units, 36 buildings to be built in Khalifa City

TDT | Manama

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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is set to begin construction on approximately 336 housing units, and 36 residential buildings in Khalifa City.

This project marks the launch of the second phase of a development that is considered one of the most significant new housing cities in the Kingdom.

According to the bids announced by the Bahrain Tender Board, the project is estimated to cost around BD26 million (approximately $25.914 million), with funding sourced from the Gulf Development Programme of the UAE.

The construction and building work will be undertaken by Mohammed Ali Yusuf Al Zamil Company, which won the contract amid competition from several other companies vying for the project.

First phase

The first phase of Khalifa City saw the completion of 1,595 housing units, and the housing process for 421 families in ready units has already been finalised.

In November, the Ministry of Housing announced the launch of a project to develop residential units and apartments in Khalifa City, with a total of 3,000 units and apartments planned.

This initiative will be conducted through the Government Land Rights Programme in partnership with the private sector, in line with investment opportunities presented during the second edition of the Gulf Gateway Forum, which was hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain from November 3 to 4.

The ministry emphasised that Khalifa City offers promising opportunities for real estate development companies to build housing units and apartments, along with essential infrastructure services.

Strategic location The project will span an area of 1.6 million square meters, and Khalifa City’s strategic location is pivotal for implementing the projects listed in the Government Land Development Program.

Khalifa City is envisioned as a model city featuring beaches and green spaces dedicated to public parks.

Its islands will be connected by an advanced network of roads and bridges, designed to accommodate the traffic of residents and visitors while ensuring the availability of dedicated pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.