Al Areen signs an agreement worth $30 million to redevelop the Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park

Al Areen Entertainment and Tourism Company announced the signing of an agreement worth $30 million to redevelop and renovate Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park, the largest and most famous family water park in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This project comes within a comprehensive plan to rebrand the park, which will be renamed “Dilmun Paradise,” to reflect Bahraini culture and open new horizons for an era of innovation and immersive entertainment experiences for families.

The signing ceremony took place during an official ceremony held within the activities of the Gulf Gate Forum 2025, in the presence of senior representatives from all parties, including members of the Board of Directors of the Lost Paradise of Dilmun, Mr. Amin Al-Arrayed and Mr. Majid Al-Khan, and the CEO of Areen Hospitality Company, Dr. Issa Fakih, and Mr. Aaron Wilson, Senior Vice President of ProSlide Technology, a global leader in the design of water park rides and facilities, along with key partners in the project who are leading the transformation and development process.

The first phase of the “Dilmun Paradise” project will include the development of the park’s external façade and internal facilities, in addition to the launch of two of the most prominent new international entertainment attractions, namely “Hive 35”, the first experience of its kind in the Middle East, and “Ridehouse”, a complex of sliding games that includes one of the largest moving water buckets in the world. Visitors will also enjoy the interactive experience area with stingrays, and the interactive pearl fishing experience inspired by the marine and pearling heritage of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which combines entertainment and cultural narration in an innovative manner.

On this occasion, Dr. said: Issa Faqih, CEO of Al Areen Hospitality, said: “We are pleased to launch this ambitious project that embodies our vision of transforming Dilmun Paradise into a global destination that celebrates Bahraini culture and keeps pace with the highest standards of modern entertainment and tourism. This project represents a strategic step within our endeavors to support economic growth and diversify sources of national income. It also reflects our commitment to strengthening the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a leading regional center for sustainable family tourism and integrated entertainment experiences in the region.”

For his part, Mr. Aaron Wilson, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America at ProSlide Technology, commented: “We are proud to be part of this exceptional project that embodies Bahrain’s commitment to developing world-class entertainment experiences. The Dilmun Paradise project combines creative design and modern technologies to provide a unique entertainment experience in the region, and we look forward to contributing to transforming this vision into a vibrant reality.”