BRESI OVERVIEW: 106 Meliá Branded Residences in Bahrain. Amwaj Island will be home to Meliá’s debut in Bahrain, blending luxury hospitality with a strategic commitment to Branded Residences
First Bahrain property launching 2027: Meliá Hotels International will open its debut Bahrain hotel on Amwaj Island, featuring 256 units including 150 hotel rooms and 106 Branded Residences managed by the company.
Hybrid hospitality-residential model: The property reflects Meliá’s strategic commitment to combining premium hospitality with residential ownership, catering to the region’s growing demand for high-end lifestyle offerings.
Resort-style amenities with Mediterranean flair: The hotel will offer five swimming pools, diverse dining and retail outlets, wellness facilities, gardens, MICE spaces, and the signature Beso Beach international beach club.
Strategic location in growing market: Amwaj Island sits just 15 minutes from Bahrain International Airport, positioned within a tourism market that welcomed 10 million visitors in 2023 and projects over 14 million by 2026.
Partnership driving regional expansion: The collaboration between Meliá and developer Infracorp aims to strengthen the company’s Middle East presence while supporting Bahrain’s economic diversification through tourism and culture.
Meliá Hotels International expands its footprint in the Middle East with its first hotel in Bahrain
The Middle East is increasingly asserting its role as a pivotal force in global tourism, both as a high-value outbound market and as a destination defined by immersive, experience-led travel. With a forward-looking strategy, Meliá Hotels International has taken a significant step in its regional growth by announcing its first property in Bahrain, set within the exclusive enclave of Amwaj Island.
Slated to open in 2027, the new Meliá Hotels & Resorts property will comprise 256 units, including 150 hotel rooms and 106 Branded Residences, all managed by Meliá Hotels International.
This strategic move reflects Meliá’s growing commitment to a hybrid model that merges premium hospitality with residential ownership, offering guests and residents a new way to experience luxury living—especially in a region known for its rapid economic growth and demand for high-end lifestyle offerings.
Designed to embody the brand’s standards of excellence, the hotel will deliver a holistic lifestyle experience that combines wellness, design, and personalized service.
Guests and owners alike will enjoy exclusive amenities, thoughtfully curated spaces, and the signature attention to detail that defines Meliá’s contemporary approach to hospitality.
Among its standout features are five swimming pools, a diverse selection of dining and retail outlets, wellness areas, lush gardens, and extensive MICE facilities.
Adding a distinctive Mediterranean flair, the hotel will also host Beso Beach, the renowned international beach club, offering signature cuisine, private cabanas, and members-only spaces that elevate the resort’s atmosphere of sophistication and exclusivity.
A rising destination in the heart of the Gulf
Bahrain has emerged as one of the region’s most dynamic tourism markets, driven by a robust government strategy, modern infrastructure, and a clear focus on economic diversification through leisure and culture. In 2023, the country welcomed over 10 million visitors, with projections exceeding 14 million by 2026, according to its Tourism Strategy 2022–2026.
Amwaj Island, the site of the new Meliá hotel, is a master-planned artificial island offering the perfect balance of privacy, lifestyle, and accessibility. Just 15 minutes from Bahrain International Airport, the area is known for its relaxed atmosphere, sea views, private beaches, and upscale offerings in gastronomy, wellness, and nautical leisure.
Mr. Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, “Bahrain represents a unique opportunity to strengthen our presence in the Middle East. Its growing influence as a source market, combined with the development of high-value destinations, makes it a strategic hub for our brands. Being present and recognized in a region that is redefining global tourism is a key part of our long-term vision”.
Mr. Majed Al Khan, CEO of Infracorp, the developer behind this initiative, “Partnering with Meliá Hotels International marks a significant milestone in our mission to shape Bahrain’s future as a premier tourism destination. At Infracorp, we are committed to creating sustainable, high-impact developments that elevate the country’s global appeal. With Meliá’s international prestige and our deep-rooted expertise in infrastructure and lifestyle projects, this collaboration will deliver a transformative hospitality experience on Amwaj Island.”
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About Infracorp
Infracorp is a premier investor, sustainability pioneer and preferred partner for bringing sustainable social infrastructure developments to life across the globe. The company has a diverse, synergistic portfolio of businesses, including Social Infrastructure, Mixed Use Developments and Development Solutions, with over USD$1 billion in assets under management. Website
About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meliá Hotels International has a portfolio of more than 400 hotels (portfolio and pipeline), throughout more than 40 countries, and 9 brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá and Affiliated by Meliá.
Our Group is one of the leading companies in resort hotels worldwide, while also leveraging our experience to consolidate the growing segment of the leisure-inspired urban market. We also have the ideal size to combine exceptional hospitality with management that is efficient and close to our stakeholders. All of this, along with our Spanish warmth and passion, makes us distinct and different.
Melia hotels was the first hotel company to go public (1996), a step that represented a reinforcement in demand for transparency, control and social responsibility. Website
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