Piling work has begun on a $20-million new residential project at Amwaj Islands in Bahrain, completion of which is expected to by mid-2017.


Property and facility management firm Royal Ambassador has launched the 20-storey Ariva tower, which will have 89 apartments overlooking either the Lagoon or Amwaj.


The tower is being built by Kooheji Contractors, which is also the property owner, with Royal Ambassador being the exclusive sales and management agent.


Amenities include a fully equipped health club, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room and an infinity pool, said Eman Al Mannai, sales and business development general manager of the Bahraini firm.