The Bahrain Surf Park - Club Hawaii Experience will be one of the first of its kind
in MENA
The new attraction is being developed through a partnership between Edamah, GFH Financial Group and Basque engineering company, Wavegarden
The surf park is expected to attract 300,000 visitors a year, positioning Bahrain as a destination for surfers
The Bahrain Surf Park – Club Hawaii Experience, is set to be the first surf park in the MENA region powered by Wavegarden Cove Technology.
Expected to position Bahrain as a leading destination for surfers, The Bahrain Surf club will be developed through a partnership between Edamah (Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company), GFH Financial Group and engineering company Wavegarden.
Located within Bilaj Al Jazayer development – a 1.3 million square meter project along Bahrain’s scenic southwest coast, the park will also feature a surf school, skatepark, beach bars and family amenities.
Spanish technology provider Wavegarden will provide its Wavegarden Cove technology – recognised as one of the industry’s most advanced wave-generation system– to the new park.
The Wavegarden Cove technology will create capacity for over 90 surfers at a time offering more than 20 different wave types to suit all skill levels, from beginners to elite surfers.
“We're thrilled to partner with Bahrain Surf Park and introduce our innovative Wavegarden Cove technology to the region,” says Wavegarden’s chief commercial director, Fernando Odriozola. “The facility will offer the most diverse wave menu in the market and the highest surfer capacity worldwide. It’s a game-changer not only for Bahrain, but also for the Middle East, where surfing is set to become a major draw for tourism and sports enthusiasts.”
Expected to attract approximately 300,000 visitors per year and host over 140,000 surf lessons, The Bahrain Surf park also aims to provide a space for leisure and healthy living for the local community.
Sustainability is a key issue in bringing the sport of surfing to places without an ocean, Wavegarden’s Cove technology uses a maximum of 1 kWh per wave (0.10€/wave) per hour, while minimising energy loss through designs that recover and reuse part of the energy generated.
Edamah CEO Chris Calvert emphasised the park’s impact: “Bahrain Surf Park will redefine the leisure and recreation scene in Bahrain, setting a new standard for innovative tourism experiences in the region. This project reflects our commitment to creating world-class facilities that foster an inclusive, vibrant community while showcasing Bahrain’s potential as a top-tier tourist destination.”
Hisham Ahmed Al-Rayes, CEO of GFH, added, “Our collaboration with Edamah and Wavegarden underscores our focus on bringing transformative projects to the Kingdom. Bahrain Surf Park at Bilaj Al Jazayer will elevate Bahrain’s profile as a tourism hotspot and provide a dynamic recreational space for locals and international visitors alike.”
