Marassi Aquarium & Underwater Zoo

Bahrain

Location

30,031 sq. ft.

Size

Entertainment

Sector

Turnkey fit out

Scope

2024

Complete

This unique edutainment zone is the first of its kind in the Kingdom, featuring 360,000 litres of water and over 200 fish species.

The anchor attraction in Bahrain's high-end lifestyle and shopping destination, Marassi Galleria, was designed by FACE Architecture + Design. It is divided into four ecological zones: Rainforest, Ocean Trench, Jellyfish (Boom Room), and Reef Zone. As the trusted executor of this groundbreaking project, we played a crucial role in transforming the space from shell & core into an attraction that now holds 45 aquatic exhibits, ticketing counters, point of sale displays, a ‘Lab of the Future,’ Tree Top Café, and several back-of-the-house zones. The project consists of a lower-level underwater aquarium and a mezzanine research level featuring a 20-foot-long digital tunnel with multiple interactive exhibits.

We carried out several complex activities, including the lifting and shifting of panels weighing 6.5 tons and measuring 9 meters by 3 metres.

We also had to manage intricate logistics of placing the HVAC equipment on the roof. For the concreting works, a 270-meter-long concrete routing was installed from the mall exterior to the aquarium unit inside the mall. We also installed a busbar from the basement to the zone for stage-wise construction, and the ingenious design of a temporary gantry girder was achieved to complete the works of several exhibits within the zone.

The entire project journey, including the critical logistics movement, was met with precision and expertise. The Rope Bridge, a unique feature, adds an element of thrill and adventure to this unparalleled aquatic experience.