Al Areen Park Hotel W.L.L. Signs MOU with Ennismore to Manage and Operate Rixos Al Areen Hotel
Al Areen Development has signed an MOU with Ennismore to relaunch its Bahrain hotel under the Rixos brand, integrated with Janat Dilmun Water Park as a family leisure destination.
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Al Areen Development Company W.L.L. has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with global lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore to manage and operate the Rixos hotel located next to Janat Dilmun Water Park in Al Areen — a step that brings a new international hotel brand to the Al Areen Master Plan and strengthens the area's position as a leading family leisure and entertainment destination in the Kingdom.
Under the MOU, the hotel will be relaunched under the Rixos brand following a development and upgrade plan in line with brand standards. It will offer an integrated hospitality experience comprising guest rooms and hotel villas, Rixos-branded residential apartments, a selection of restaurants, a spa and gym, ballroom and meeting facilities, and a kids' club.
The project is directly connected to Janat Dilmun, Bahrain's largest water park. Together, they will form an integrated stay-and-play destination for families and visitors from within the Kingdom and abroad, in keeping with the distinctive hospitality and entertainment experiences for which Rixos is known.
We are delighted to welcome Rixos to Al Areen. It is a global brand with extensive experience in delivering family hospitality and entertainment, which complements Janat Dilmun Water Park perfectly. This step is a distinctive addition to the Al Areen Master Plan and reflects our commitment to attracting leading international brands to create an integrated destination that brings together living, hospitality and leisure, supporting the Kingdom of Bahrain's position as a leading tourism destination in the region.
Dr Ahlam Zainal, Chief Executive Officer of Al Areen Development
We look forward to working with Ennismore to deliver a new level of hospitality at Al Areen. Combining a Rixos hotel with Janat Dilmun Water Park will give families and visitors a complete stay and entertainment experience in one place.
Dr Essa Faqeeh, Chief Executive Officer of Areen Hospitality
At the heart of Rixos is a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for the whole family. We are excited to bring this philosophy to Al Areen through a seamlessly integrated offering spanning hospitality, branded residences, entertainment, wellness, and our world-renowned kids' club. We are proud to play a role in the Al Areen Master Plan, complementing the Janat Dilmun Water Park and contributing to the creation of a truly distinctive, world-class destination unlike anything else in the Kingdom.
Francois Baudin, Chief Business Officer, Accor
The MOU was signed at Gateway Gulf in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2026, in the presence of Mr. Amin Al Arrayed, Board Member of Al Areen Park Hotel.
Al Areen Development Company W.L.L. is developing the Al Areen Master Plan as an integrated, mixed-use destination comprising residential, hospitality, retail and leisure projects built to the highest standards of quality and sustainability, combining contemporary design with the area's unique natural environment.
ABOUT ENNISMORE
Ennismore is a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with creativity and purpose at their heart. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore and Accor entered a joint venture in 2021, creating a new autonomous entity and the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, with Accor holding a majority shareholding. Ennismore comprises three pillars: a lifestyle collective rooted in culture and community, immersive resorts creating havens for escapism and entertainment, and iconic luxury venues pioneering the art of exclusive culinary destinations.
Ennismore has an unrivalled ecosystem of 16 brands and two independent F&B groups, comprising 190+ hotels and 145+ in the pipeline, more than 500 restaurants and bars, and a network of 50+ branded residences. Ennismore operates hotels in over 40 countries with more than 25,000 team members. Ennismore has four dedicated in-house studios: an F&B Platform, AIME Studios for interior & graphic design, a Digital Product & Tech Innovation Lab, and a Partnerships Studio. Dis-loyalty is Ennismore's travel and food membership dedicated to lifestyle. Ennismore is committed to positively impacting the world, with a key focus on creating inclusive communities among its teams and in the places it calls home. ennismore.com
*Figures as of the end of September 2025.