Kerzner International CEO Alan Leibman. Kerzner International CEO Alan Leibman.

Kerzner International Holdings Limited has partnered with Bahrain-based real estate and hospitality investor Sevens Holding to develop the first luxury One&Only resort in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Located in Seef and featuring approximately 150 guest rooms and suites as well as villas and estates, One&Only Bahrain is scheduled to open in 2016.

It will feature meeting facilities, entertainment and sport amenities, a variety of dining options and retail boutiques, private beachfront, and a One&Only Spa.

Kerzner International CEO Alan Leibman commented: “I am thrilled we are able to partner with Sevens Holding to develop this world-class destination. More and more visitors are discovering Bahrain for both leisure and business and I am looking forward to introducing the resort to our loyal One&Only guests and new guests alike.

“The beachfront location is remarkable and I am very confident that the resort will define ultra-luxury in Bahrain.”

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One&Only Bahrain is the 11th hotel to be announced for the One&Only Collection.

Currently, eight are in operation, including One&Only Royal Mirage and One&Only The Palm in Dubai, and two are under development, namely a resort in Sanya, China, and One&Only Portonovi in Montenegro, the first property for the collection in Europe.

Seven Holding was established in April 2011 to to cater to the different segments of the private sector and to tap the opportunities that arise through the vital industries of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Hospitality projects to date include three restaurants, Bushido, Millions of Milkshakes and Pica.