The Avenues Mall – Bahrain is a waterfront shopping and entertainment centre located in Manama, Bahrain.
The mall is owned and operated by the real estate company Al Sorouh Management Company, which is 35% owned by Mabanee Company, a real estate investor and developer.
Opened in 2017, the shopping mall is one of the biggest retail destinations in the country. It has received several awards including the Arabian Property Awards for best retail architecture in 2018.
The phase two expansion of the mall began in 2022 with an investment of around BD70m ($184.5m).
The expansion was completed in November 2025 and increased the leasable area to 80,000m² (861,112ft²).
Location
The Avenues Mall – Bahrain is located on King Faisal Road in Manama. The mall features a 600m waterfront along Bahrain Bay, making it the biggest of its kind in Bahrain.
The phase two expansion added another 600m of waterfront, bringing the total waterfront to approximately 1.3km.
Avenues Mall – Bahrain expansion details
The Avenues Mall – Bahrain’s phase two expansion extended the western side of the mall and doubled the total leasable area by adding a gross leasable area of 40,000m².
The mall features 244 retail stores and restaurants, two entertainment areas, a supermarket and parking space for 1,330 vehicles.
The Avenues Mall – Bahrain’s design is modelled after The Avenues Mall – Kuwait. The expansion was designed in the form of different shopping districts, named the Forum, Grand Plaza, Electra and the Souk. Each district features a unique architectural style inspired by modern design concepts.
The existing Grand Avenue was also expanded, and two pedestrian bridges were constructed. The first bridge connects to Bahrain Bay, while the second one offers a route to the Bahrain World Trade Centre and Moda Mall. The Hilton Garden Inn, which is included as part of the mall, was also expanded under phase two.
A large section of the mall caters to family entertainment activities and includes a jogging track, children’s arcade, cinemas, entertainment areas and a large public park with access to the waterfront, in addition to cafés and restaurants.
Retailers and amenities at the Avenues Mall – Bahrain
The mall is home to various brands, including apparel brands, such as American Eagle, Calvin Klein, Chicco, Forever New, Levi’s and Victoria’s Secret, along with cosmetics brands NYX, MAC and Chanel Beauty. Sports brands include Adidas, Skechers, Asics, New Balance and Foot Locker.
The Lulu Hypermarket and H&M are also part of the mall, along with other brands such as Aldo, Crocs, Daniel Klein, Dune, Nine West and Plata.
Restaurants at the mall include DeLinos, Houseboat, SALT and Sisler. Cafés and fast-food offerings include Dunkin Donuts, Cinnabon, Arabica, McDonald’s and KFC, as well as Pizza Hut, Hardee’s and Tim Horton’s.
Entertainment options available at the mall are 360 Play Adventure Land, Escape Code, Ice Rink Below Zero and VOX Cinemas.
Amenities at the shopping centre include wheelchairs, first-aid, electric vehicle charging stations, parking and a car wash, along with prayer spaces, valet service, Wi-Fi facilities and a children’s play area.
Contractors involved
Construction company Nass Contracting was awarded the contract for the construction of the second phase of the Avenues Mall – Bahrain. Nass also provided construction services for phase one of the project.
Architectural planning and design practice Mohammed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau was the project consultant. The company was also involved in the first phase of development of the project.
BEMCO – Bahrain And Emirates Electrical & Mechanical Company, an electro-mechanical works provider, was the mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractor.
Let Design Lighting Consultants was the lighting designer, Auténtico Lighting Consultants was the lighting consultant and Huda Lighting supplied the lighting solutions for the project.
Global infrastructure consultancies Aecom and Havelock One Interiors, a fit-out contractor and manufacturer, were also involved in phase two expansion.
Vector Foiltec delivered ethylene tetrafluoroethylene transparent roofing cushions, Middle East Traders carried out interlock works and SJM Electromechanical Engineering Bureau supervised the fit-out works.
Contractors involved in phase one of the project included technical services provider SESC, architecture company Gensler, construction solutions provider Bahrain Building Chemicals, management company HAJ and architecture company SSH, as well as building product supplier Arepro.
