Diplomatic Area (trophy, ~BHD 120/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Manama Class A submarkets we track.

  • Diplomatic Area sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent BHD 120/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 100.
  • Compared submarkets: Bahrain Financial Harbour (trophy), Seef (prime), Juffair / Amwaj Islands (prime).

Diplomatic Area vs other Manama submarkets

Diplomatic Area (trophy, ~BHD 120/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Manama Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • Diplomatic Area sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent BHD 120/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 100.
  • Compared submarkets: Bahrain Financial Harbour (trophy), Seef (prime), Juffair / Amwaj Islands (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Bahrain Financial Harbour** (trophy, BHD 130/sqm/yr · ≈ $32 PSF/yr USD) — Premium waterfront trophy. **Seef** (prime, BHD 100/sqm/yr · ≈ $24.6 PSF/yr USD) — Commercial and retail Class A spine. **Juffair / Amwaj Islands** (prime, BHD 90/sqm/yr · ≈ $22.2 PSF/yr USD) — Mixed-use expat district. **Sitra / BAPCO Corridor** (established, BHD 70/sqm/yr · ≈ $17.2 PSF/yr USD) — Industrial and energy Class A.

Key facts

cityManama
submarketDiplomatic Area
tiertrophy
averageRentLocalBHD 120/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.5 PSF/yr USD
cityClassARentUsd$25/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct17.4%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with Diplomatic Area in Manama?
Bahrain Financial Harbour, Seef, Juffair / Amwaj Islands

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