Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, the country’s first and currently only all-villa hotel.
Developed in collaboration with GFH Financial Group, the hotel comprises 78 elegantly landscaped villas, each with private pools and spanning over 400m².
Wellbeing and connection with the natural world are at the heart of the new Raffles property. A secret garden flourishes under the care of a palace botanist, who is on hand to host exclusive workshops for guests.
The new Bahrain hotel is home to all-day Mediterranean restaurant Palma, which serves up locally inspired fusion dishes, while Pastry Chef Yazid Ichemrahen, known for his artistic pastry creations at Ycone Paris, is bringing his French patisserie delights to the hotel.
“I am delighted to announce the opening of Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, our very first property in this vibrant kingdom,” says Omer Acar, CEO of Raffles Hotels & Resorts. “Raffles Hotels & Resorts is globally renowned for its exceptional hospitality, world-class wellness, exquisite cuisine and an enduring tradition of legendary service. Raffles has a strong presence in the Middle East and this spectacular new hotel will offer guests an opportunity to explore the enchanting allure of Bahrain like never before.”
Hisham Ahmed Al Rayes, CEO of GFH Financial Group, adds: “Together with Raffles Hotels & Resorts, we are thrilled to debut this stunning new resort in the Kingdom of Bahrain. As the country’s first all-villa hotel, Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain will offer guests an experience unlike any other, seamlessly bringing together the storied hallmarks and highly personalized service of the Raffles brand with Bahraini history and culture.”
