PHOTOGRAPHY PHIL WEYMOUTH

Bahrain Financial Harbour

By 2012 these man-made sand banks will support a Four Seasons hotel, Raffles City Bahrain and the headquarters of international investment bank Arcapita, as well as condos and a boulevard of shops and restaurants.

Ritz-Carlton Bahrain

This hotel makes the most of a prime location on the north coast. Artificial extensions to the mainland provide seclusion, private beaches and incredible sea views for 23 luxury villas, each with its own pool, large private terrace and 24-hour butler service.

Seef District

Two decades ago all of this was under water. Reclaimed from the sea, the area is now prime commercial real estate – virgin territory suitable for accommodating large-scale projects such as the Seef Mall and Bahrain Mall

Bahrain World Trade Centre

The Kingdom’s landmark architectural icon was completed last year. The BWTC is not only beautiful to look at but also environmentally sound, with three energy-generating wind turbines incorporated in the design.