Enhanced commercial offerings at Bahrain International Airport’s new Passenger Terminal
Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) new Passenger Terminal offers a wider range of facilities and services to ensure travelers enjoy a convenient and memorable airport experience. The new airport’s retail areas are three times larger than the legacy terminal, featuring a broader selection of local and international brands and a diverse range of food and beverage (F&B) outlets. Among the major new additions are the Bahrain Airport Hotel & Spa, an airport clinic, comfortable lounges for Arrivals, Departures, and unaccompanied minors, and a variety of Duty-Free offerings.
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) Chief Commercial Officer Ayman Zainal said: “One of our most important goals is to deliver an improved travel experience. Airports have grown to become much more than just waiting areas for the next flight. They serve as important shopping and dining destinations in their own right, which is why BIA has ensured that a wider range of outlets and brands. With 3,300 sqm of Duty-Free space in the Departures Area, 541 sqm of Duty-Free space in the Arrivals Area, 21 cafes and restaurants, an airport clinic, and the Bahrain Airport Hotel & Spa, the airport caters to the needs of virtually all types of passengers. The terminal’s boutique design means you can traverse the arrival and departure areas more quickly than at any other regional airport, which gives you more time to enjoy all the amenities the airport has to offer.”
To ensure travelers experience Bahrain’s renowned hospitality, the new terminal has two lounges, one for Gulf Air business-class passengers, and The Pearl, which is operated by Hala Bahrain and serves first and business-class passengers of other airlines.
SSP Bahrain, which is comprised of three shareholders, SSP Cyprus, Buhindi Group and, Gulf Air Group Holding, will operate 17 F&B units at BIA. In addition to some well-known quick-service favorites and local brands, SSP will launch several debuts, including the first TGI Fridays at an airport in the Gulf, and Bahrain’s first Jamie’s Deli and Pizzeria – a combined concept from celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver.
Bahraini art, culture, and cuisine are major themes at the new facility, which houses two dedicated showrooms hosting regular archaeological, cultural, and art exhibitions. Moreover, Souq Al Qaisarya features a broad selection of local products, food and beverage outlets, Bahraini jewelry, an art gallery, and a theatre, enabling passengers to experience the Kingdom without stepping foot outside the airport.
Parking at the new terminal is more efficient and economical with a range of short and long-term parking facilities that can accommodate approximately 5,500 vehicles. The short-stay Multi-Storey Car Park is a standout element, housing a taxi staging area, a car wash, staff parking, automated payment machines, and dedicated spaces for people with special needs. Car rental and valet services are also available.
The surface cark park, Car Park D, is aimed at travelers wishing to park for longer periods of time. The cark park is a short bus ride to the terminal, which is located opposite. Complimentary shuttle services operate to and from the car parks.