Amwaj Islands, Bahrain

Island living, priced like a secret.

Bahrain's flagship freehold island: beach living, marinas and an international community, at prices that would not buy a parking spot on comparable islands elsewhere in the Gulf. Here is what the official records actually say.

Official transaction data

Amwaj by the numbers.

From 3,641 official transactions over seven years: the average Amwaj purchase is BD 91,000 at BD 278 per square metre. With standard units renting around BD 400 to 500 a month, gross yields sit near 5.9 percent - stronger than most of the island's rivals.

With 6,015 freehold parcels, Amwaj is Bahrain's second-largest foreign ownership zone. It is the island most international buyers start with, and prices have appreciated 21 percent over six years while staying calm and liquid.

Ways in

How to buy into Amwaj.

One live branded project, and the full investor's guide built from official records.

From BHD 70,000
  • Melia Branded Residences - Amwaj Islands, Muharraq, Bahrain
  • Melia-branded, hotel-serviced residences - the island's branded play
  • Handover: Q4 2027 · Developer: Infracorp
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  • Amwaj vs the other eight freehold zones
  • The complete foreign ownership map
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Straight answers

What buyers ask about Amwaj Islands.

Foreigners

Can foreigners buy on Amwaj Islands?

Yes - Amwaj is fully freehold for all nationalities with 6,015 foreign-ownership parcels, the second most in Bahrain.

Prices

What does Amwaj property cost?

The seven-year average is BD 91,000 at BD 278 per square metre, from entry apartments up to waterfront villas at BD 400,000 and above.

Rental

What can I rent an Amwaj unit for?

Standard one and two bedroom units rent around BD 400 to 500 monthly, putting gross yields near 5.9 percent - ahead of most areas on the island of Bahrain itself.

Lifestyle

Who lives on Amwaj?

A genuinely international community - beach clubs, marinas, cafes and schools nearby, fifteen minutes from the airport.

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From the official transaction registry

Every real transaction in Bahrain, month by month

Not asking prices. 65,660 registered sales since 2019 - what sold, where, and for how much. Every month gets its own page: the property mix, the busiest areas, the price bands and the biggest cheques.

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August 2026 latest month
402registered sales
BD 47.8Mchanged hands
Value registered per month, last 12 · updated weekly
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