Al Areen Leisure and Tourism, announced the signing of a $30 million agreement for the major rebranding and upgrade of The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park (LPOD), Bahrain’s family water park.
As part of this transformation, the park
will be renamed to “Janat Dilmun”, reflecting Bahrain’s culture and a new era
of innovation and immersive family experiences.
The new Janat Dilmun phase one will
include an upgrade of the façade and the facilities within the park and will
introduce two world-class attractions, Hive 35, the first of its kind in the
Middle East, and RideHouse, a multi-slide complex featuring one of the
largest tipping buckets in the world.
In addition, guests will enjoy the Stingray
Petting Zone and the interactive Pearl Hunt Experience, inspired by
Bahrain’s marine life and pearl-diving heritage, blending entertainment with
cultural storytelling.
The signing took place during an official
ceremony held at the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum, attended by senior
representatives from all parties, including Ameen Al Arrayed, Board Member at
LPOD, Majed AlKhan the Board Member of LPOD, Dr Essa Faqih CEO of Areen Hospitality and Aaron Wilson,
Senior Vice President from ProSlide Technology, a leader in water ride
design and innovation, along with key project partners driving the
transformation.
Faqih stated: “We are pleased to launch
this ambitious project, which embodies our vision to transform Janat Dilmun
into a world-class destination that celebrates Bahraini culture while keeping
pace with the highest standards of modern leisure and tourism. This project
represents a strategic step in our efforts to support economic growth and
diversify national income sources, reflecting our commitment to strengthening
the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a leading regional hub for sustainable
family tourism and integrated entertainment experiences.”
Wilson commented: “We are honoured to be
part of this exceptional project, which reflects Bahrain’s commitment to
developing world-class leisure experiences. Janat Dilmun combines creative
design and cutting-edge technology to deliver a truly unique entertainment
experience in the region, and we look forward to contributing to bringing this
inspiring vision to life.” -TradeArabia News Service