Construction work has begun on a new 70,000 sq m market set to open next year on Diyar Al Muharraq.
The Al Bahara market, which will reportedly showcase authentic Bahraini heritage, will have more than 500 stores inside once completed.
These include shops selling fresh meat, spices and sweets, as well as clothing, carpets and handicrafts.
It is also is set to feature restaurants, health facilities and gold and jewellery stores.
Al Bahara market is part of development work on the seven man-made islands off the north east coast of Muharraq.
This includes a new 32,800 sq m park, which will feature two football pitches, two outdoor gyms and an almost 400 sq m children’s play area, set to open by the end of the year.
Diyar Al Muharraq is also set to have an 8 km public beach, and a traditional Thai mall, which will be near Dragon City.
Last month we revealed that the number of artificial islands being created as the Kingdom expands has meant Bahrain is now made up of 84 islands, instead of 33.
