On 5 September, IKEA Manama, Bahrain, opens. It’s our 52nd market and brings the total number of IKEA stores worldwide to 423.
Manama is the capital city of the Kingdom of Bahrain, an archipelago in the Persian Gulf close to Qatar and Saudi Arabia. It’s has a population of 1.5 million people and is connected to Saudi Arabia by the 25 km long King Fahd Causeway. IKEA Manama is operated by Al Sulaiman, one of the 11 IKEA franchisees, who operates the IKEA business in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Saud Al-Sulaiman, CEO of Al Sulaiman, said: “Since its inception in 1943, IKEA has successfully created affordable home-furnishing solutions for the many people. Our partnership with the brand began in the year 1983 and we have worked closely to expand into new markets. The Kingdom’s business-friendly nature and potential made the move to Bahrain an easy decision for us. IKEA Bahrain will have something for everyone, from home furnishing to food. With the opening of the store, people in Bahrain will easily have access to affordable home furnishing solutions.”
The 650-seat restaurant will be the largest restaurant in Bahrain. Customers can try the Swedish meatballs and the smoked salmon, as well as local dishes.
One country, two languages
Arabic is the official language in Bahrain, but English is widely used as well. The IKEA website can be viewed in both languages.
Excited to meet the many customers
We wish store manager Fatima Gustafsson and her 320 co-workers good luck on their opening day and many sales and happy customers in the future!
