Overview
As one of the premium shopping centers in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Al A’ali Shopping Complex, was established as a high-end shopping destination and was designed to present a modern yet traditional Arabic- influenced architecture style. Work began in 1995 and was completed in October 1996 in one of Bahrain’s prime districts, Seef. The Complex is spread over 52,000 square meters, comprising 3 levels with 5 entrances, a wide variety of shops and restaurants in addition to parking spaces for 600 cars. The Complex epitomizes its unique architectural design gracefully combining contemporary architecture and traditional Arabic elements and styles while the “new extension” showcases the more contemporary aspect of the Complex integrating the modern with the traditional. It’s conveniently located in the center of the city in close proximity to the airport and the Saudi Causeway.
AL A’ALI COMPLEX FACTS
The first shopping Mall in the Seef Area.
The 52,000 square meter complex took 18 months from start to opening.
The Complex was inaugurated by the Prime Minister, H.R.H. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
It’s the first shopping center in Bahrain comprising entirely of precast walls.
The first shopping center in Bahrain using integrated building management systems.
The first shopping center in Bahrain utilizing specific electricity meters for each store.
The first shopping center in Bahrain to have a restaurant walkway.
CERTIFICATIONS
- MECSC – member of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centers
- Operations – British Council of Shopping Centers most variety of product range