An iconic address in the heart of the Diplomatic Area
The Esterad Building occupies a prominent location in the heart of Bahrain's busiest business district for decades, the Diplomatic Area. It brings offices, retail and car parking together in one well-conceived building in central Manama.
Around 13,000 sqm of office space
Over 1,100 sqm of retail space
Car parking spaces over 10 levels
Of office and retail space leased
A well-conceived blend of offices, retail and parking
Completed in the third quarter of 2007, the Esterad Building was master-planned as an integrated mix of components that complement one another: offices, retail and car parking that meet a long-standing demand in the centre of Manama.
The building provides eight floors of offices, including a penthouse office floor with landscaped outdoor gardens, eight retail units on the ground floor and a ten-level car park. It stands on a prime plot of around 5,500 sqm with roads on three sides.
Building at a glance
- Address
- Building 247, Road 1704, Block 317, Diplomatic Area, Capital Governorate, Kingdom of Bahrain
- Completed
- Third quarter of 2007
- Description
- 8-storey office and retail building with a 10-level car park
- Plot size
- 5,469 sqm
- Tenure
- Leased long-term from the Government of Bahrain until December 2045
Near 100% occupied
The Esterad Building enjoys near full occupancy, with a strong tenancy profile that includes high-profile government institutions and long-standing tenants.
- Leased
- Available
Tenant profile by occupancy
Current lease terms
Right opposite the Ministry of Justice
The building sits on the eastern side of the Diplomatic Area, on a large block between Roads 1704 and 1706. To the north, across Road 1704, are the Courts of Bahrain and the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs; to the south, across Road 1706, is the Ministry of Housing. The Ministry of Finance is close by.
The Diplomatic Area was developed on land reclaimed in the 1970s as part of Bahrain's growth into a modern nation state, and has become home to private commercial and government buildings.
- Bahrain International Airport10 min drive
- Seef Mall12 min drive
- Bahrain International Circuit25 min drive
- King Fahd Causeway to Saudi Arabia30 min drive
Two connected buildings in one
Offices and retail face Road 1704 on the north of the plot: ground and mezzanine retail with eight floors of offices above. Offices are reached through three entrances on Road 1704, each with its own lift lobby and two passenger lifts serving every office floor.
The car park faces Road 1706 on the south of the plot, with two separate entrances and two lift cores. It links to the offices on every floor, so tenants and visitors walk straight from their car to their office.
| Floor | Use | Area (m²) | Use | Area (m²) | Parking spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | Retail | 1,424 | Parking | 3,417 | 68 |
| Mezzanine | Retail | – | Parking | 3,308 | 85 |
| 1 | Office | 1,734 | Parking | 3,308 | 84 |
| 2 | Office | 1,734 | Parking | 3,308 | 91 |
| 3 | Office | 1,734 | Parking | 3,308 | 91 |
| 4 | Office | 1,733 | Parking | 3,308 | 91 |
| 5 | Office | 1,723 | Parking | 3,308 | 91 |
| 6 | Office | 1,741 | Parking | 3,308 | 91 |
| 7 | Office | 1,739 | Parking | 3,308 | 91 |
| 8 | Penthouse | 575 | Parking | 3,308 | 106 |
| Total | 14,137 | 33,189 | 889 |
Services and amenities
Comfort & finishes
- Central ducted split air conditioning with internal fan coil units (FCUs) in every office, penthouse and retail unit.
- A modern aluminium and glass exterior, professionally cleaned throughout the year.
- Lift lobbies and toilets finished with gypsum ceilings and marble flooring.
- All bathrooms fully fitted out to a high standard.
Power & water
- Mains electricity through a 3,500 kVA three-phase transformer.
- Back-up power to essential lighting, lifts and other key services.
- Connected to the Government water supply.
Lifts & access
- Offices: six passenger lifts of 1,000 kg, each serving all office and penthouse floors.
- Car park: four passenger lifts of 800 kg, each serving all car park floors.
- Car park linked to the offices on every floor, with pedestrian exits on the ground floor.
- Fully covered, wheelchair-accessible car park.
Safety & security
- Fully integrated fire alarm and detection system with sprinklers, smoke detectors and break-glass points.
- Hose reels and dry risers throughout, served by dedicated pumps and a standby generator.
- Recorded IP CCTV across all public and common areas.
- Number-plate recognition (ANPR) at the car park barrier, with a security officer on hand for visitors and a 24/7 security presence.
Inside the building
A prestigious address for your business
Offices, retail units and private parking at the Esterad Building. Talk to the property manager about availability.