Tourism Developments
The government of Bahrain has encouraged tourism development and contributes to large-scale tourism projects. Resorts planned in Bahrain include the Al Areen Resort, Dannat Hawar, Durrat Al Bahrain, Amwaj Islands, Lulu Island, Riffa Views,Diyar Al Muharraq and Bahrain Bay. Al Marsa, which means 'jetty' or 'harbour' in Arabic is a floating island that is being built with an investment of US$70 million.
At the 2009 Grand Prix, BIC announced a collaboration with Bahrain to develop land next to the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.
The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park is located next to Al Areen Wildlife Park within the Southern Governorate.
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