Projects
Al Sahel, a definitive boost to the luxury maritime resort
- Client: MSCEB
- Date: January 2016 - December 2019
- Location: Al Sahel (Kingdom of Bahrain)
- Sector: Marine and Coastal
- Subsector: Coastal Modelling and Engineering
- Capital cost: € 65.6 M (approximately BHD 28M)
Challenge
Al Sahel Resort Company B.S.C aims to redevelop a partially constructed project that was stalled in 2009. The redevelopment will include a 5-star beach-focused luxury hotel, beach club, sports centre, restaurants, and permanent villas. Ayesa was appointed by the lead architects, Mohamed Salahuddin Consulting Engineering Bureau (MSCEB), as the specialist marine and environmental consultants for the project.
Our role
Ayesa was responsible for the design of six artificial beaches and the associated beach control structures, including the canal water recirculation system surrounding the Al Sahel Beach Hotel. Our detailed scope included data review, numerical modelling, detailed design, and environmental assessments. We conducted a period of data collection and analysis, followed by hydrodynamic modelling. The control structures were designed to ensure minimal aesthetic impact while complying with international design standards. Ayesa also prepared a beach stability and coastal evolution assessment to determine the construction profile and the eventual stable profile and orientation of the artificial beaches. Additionally, we handled the environmental permitting requirements, which included developing an environmental management plan.
Added value
Ayesa provided significant value to the client by optimising the orientation and alignment of the artificial beaches through specialist numerical modelling studies. These optimised layouts effectively reduced the overall quantity of veneer sand and rock revetment required, both of which are scarce in Bahrain. We also assisted the main contractor in sourcing an alternative economic veneer sand using refined crushed rock that met performance specifications, helping to reduce overall project costs and import time, thereby avoiding potential programme delays.
Additional Information
The project team achieved 2 million man-hours without a Lost Time Incident (LTI). This success was made possible by the involvement of top management and the support and cooperation of the site team.
