Suite escape: The Merchant House
Campell Gray is opening its first boutique hotel in the GCC.
We’re keeping our eyes on The Merchant House, Manama, Bahrain. The new luxurious, all-suite boutique property is the first of its kind in Bahrain and is Campbell Gray Hotels’ first property in the GCC, following the success of Le Gray in Beirut.
Located in the heart of the city alongside the vibrant Bab el-Bahrain Souk overlooking the city’s financial district, the hotel development is playing a significant role in the regeneration of the area and its immediate surrounds.
The lobby of The Merchant House in Bahrain
Its pivotal position alongside Customs House, which serves as the impressive entrance to Bab el-Bahrain – ‘Gateway to Bahrain’ – means that guests at The Merchant House will find themselves fully immersed into local Bahraini life as they are afforded the opportunity to enjoy a true taste of its culture and traditions. The location places guests just steps away from the atmospheric Manama Souk, a maze of market shops selling everything from spices to souvenirs and home decorations.
The emphasis is on personalised service and individual preferences. Guests can be amongst the first to enjoy the authentic service of this unique hotel and take advantage of its introductory offer of BD 99 for the first night and the second night complimentary. Reservations are now being accepted for arrivals from 14 January.
The Latest
The identity Insider’s Guide to Downtown Design 2025
With the fair around the corner, here’s an exciting guide for the debuts and exhibits that you shouldn’t miss
A Striking Entrance
The Oikos Synua door with its backlit onyx finish makes a great impression at this home in Kuwait.
Marvel T – The latest launch by Atlas Concorde
Atlas Concorde launches Marvel T, a new interpretation of travertine in collaboration with HBA.
Read ‘Regional Excellence’ – Note from the editor
Read the magazine on issuu or grab it off newsstands now.
Chatai: Where Tradition Meets Contemporary Calm
Inspired by Japanese tea rooms and street stalls, the space invites pause, dialogue, and cultural reflection in the heart of Dubai Design District
A Floating Vision: Dubai Museum of Art Rises from the Creek
Inspired by the sea and pearls, the Dubai Museum of Art becomes a floating ode to the city’s heritage and its boundless artistic ambition.
Heritage Reimagined
Designlab Experience turns iconic spaces into living narratives of Emirati culture, luxury, and craftsmanship.
Nakhla by Nada Debs
Nakhla symbolises resilience, prosperity and a deep connection to the land
Wave: The New Mediterranean Haven in Dubai
IDST’s design invites exploration with a thoughtful blend of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary style.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and KCA International are collaborating to launch this new hotel
A New Era of Early Learning
Roar crafts the PIF Daycare Centre in Riyadh with a calming, sensory-rich environment where design, nature and childhood development come together.
When Art Meets Light
Brush and Switch by Sans Souci bend light in unexpected ways