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Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain
Zallaq, Bahrain · Raffles · Grand Luxury
Raffles Al Areen Palace opened in December 2023 as Bahrain's first all-villa house: 78 private pool villas, each at least 4,300 square feet, with a butler at the door. Two Michelin Keys arrived in the first year; a resident botanist tends the gardens and walks guests through dates and medicinal herbs. The smallest villa measures about 4,300 square feet, the Royal Three-Bedroom nears 8,000 with a private majlis, and Al Areen Wildlife Park next door keeps Arabian oryx, sand gazelles and flamingos along the perimeter.
- 78 rooms
- Opened 2023
- Neighborhood: Al Areen
About Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain
- The smallest villa is about 4,300 square feet; the Royal Three-Bedroom runs near 8,000 with a private majlis and dining room.
- Al Areen Wildlife Park next door holds Arabian oryx, sand gazelles, and flamingos along the resort perimeter.
- Ycone Paris by Yazid Ichemrahen is the dining name attached to the opening; the botanist programme is the house quirk.
History
Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain opened in December 2023 as Raffles’ all-villa retreat in Bahrain and is described by the brand as the country’s first and only all-villa property. The resort comprises 78 private pool villas set within lush botanical gardens and positions itself around Raffles’ signature butler service and a strong wellness offering. The official site also highlights Ycone Paris by Yazid Ichemrahen as its dining anchor and says the property is distinguished with Two Michelin Keys.
The setting
Zallaq on Bahrain's western shore, inside the Al Areen masterplan. The wildlife park is the neighbour; Manama is a drive north.
Restaurants and bars
- Palma — Restaurant
- Ycone Paris — Café · Parisian patisserie · Yazid Ichemrahen
Experiences
- Soap ritual — A grand bar of organic olive oil soap, handcrafted in Jordan, is cut by a dedicated butler and offered to the guest.
- Bath ritual — The butler organises a bath in the villa with special lights, Arabic scents and natural ingredients from Bahrain.
- Sleep serenity ritual — A curated pillow menu offering adjustable support, scented pillows and lumbar options, chosen with the Raffles Butler.
- Arrival rituals — Arabic coffee and dates on arrival, a wellness shot at Palma, and a welcome drink by the villa pool.
- In-villa spa treatments and pool party set-up — In-villa spa treatments, or the pool area transformed into a party scene with decorations, live music and a pop-up bar.
- DIY body scrub — Guests blend coarse salts or sugars with fragrant oils to create a body scrub.
Amenities
- Pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Bahrain's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Prix Versailles (Hotels) — World Selection List (2024)
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