Waterpark
Corporate Construction
Sika at Work
No. 08.06 - June 2006
Al Areen Water Park, Bahrain
A Sika Case Study
Al Areen Water Park, Bahrain
The Project
Al Areen is a new large scale, luxurious mixed use, desert spa and family tourism development spread over 2 million square metres. It is located on an elevated desert plateau in the south of Bahrain.
The current project is divided into two distinct areas:
„The lost paradise of Dilmun Water Park“ with an area of approximately 80‘000 m2 and a total cost of approx. $150 million. This magnificent world-class water park brings to life the spirit of the Arabian past, recreating the ancient world of Dilmun, with artifacts and replicas from real historical sites.
„The Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort“ is located on the highest point of the site and will be unparalleled in the region. With its use of sophisticated techniques and advanced technology, the Banyan Spa will be the definitive destination to relax and escape the trials and tribulations of a hectic modern lifestyle.
The Problem
The construction of these replica historic buildings in the Dilmun Water Park was predominantly in block walls covered with rendering of approximately 10 cm overall thickness. The surface features which included cracks, rock formations, animals and many other details and designs were carved. This artistic work was undertaken by a specialist Malaysian company. They started 10 minutes after the application of the sprayed mortar was finished and all of their works had to be finished within 8 months. In addition to these buildings, many other structures including water channels, lakes, wave pools etc. had to be constructed during the same period using the same construction technique.
The Sika Solution
To fulfill all of the desired application and performance requirements of the sprayed mortar Sika Bahrain provided a „full package“ to the contractor which involved the following:
Aliva mortar spray equipment, modified to
Sika at Work
No. 08.06 - June 2006
Al Areen Water Park, Bahrain
A Sika Case Study
Al Areen Water Park, Bahrain
The Project
Al Areen is a new large scale, luxurious mixed use, desert spa and family tourism development spread over 2 million square metres. It is located on an elevated desert plateau in the south of Bahrain.
The current project is divided into two distinct areas:
„The lost paradise of Dilmun Water Park“ with an area of approximately 80‘000 m2 and a total cost of approx. $150 million. This magnificent world-class water park brings to life the spirit of the Arabian past, recreating the ancient world of Dilmun, with artifacts and replicas from real historical sites.
„The Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort“ is located on the highest point of the site and will be unparalleled in the region. With its use of sophisticated techniques and advanced technology, the Banyan Spa will be the definitive destination to relax and escape the trials and tribulations of a hectic modern lifestyle.
The Problem
The construction of these replica historic buildings in the Dilmun Water Park was predominantly in block walls covered with rendering of approximately 10 cm overall thickness. The surface features which included cracks, rock formations, animals and many other details and designs were carved. This artistic work was undertaken by a specialist Malaysian company. They started 10 minutes after the application of the sprayed mortar was finished and all of their works had to be finished within 8 months. In addition to these buildings, many other structures including water channels, lakes, wave pools etc. had to be constructed during the same period using the same construction technique.
The Sika Solution
To fulfill all of the desired application and performance requirements of the sprayed mortar Sika Bahrain provided a „full package“ to the contractor which involved the following:
Aliva mortar spray equipment, modified to