Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre Has Been Shortlisted for a Prestigious Architecture Award

Bahrain’s breathtaking concert venue, Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, has been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Middle East Awards 2025. This marks a significant international recognition of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s architectural distinction and cultural identity, according to TradeArabia News Service.

The open-air venue, designed by S/L Architects, has been recognised by RIBA for its innovative design and how well it merges with Sakhir’s desert landscape.

The RIBA Awards are one of the most prestigious honours in architecture, celebrating projects that show excellent design and positive impact on communities. Winners will be announced on 7 November during Dubai Design Week.

Ebrahim Al Sairafi, Senior Manager of Facilities at Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, said: “We are delighted to see Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre on the RIBA Middle East shortlist. From its inception, this venue was envisioned as a space that elevates Bahrain’s cultural and creative presence on the world stage. This recognition is a testament to the vision and talent of Marwan Lockman and the S/L Architects team, and to Bahrain’s growing prominence as a hub for world-class architecture and design.”

Marwan Lockman, Founder and Director of S/L Architects, added: “All of us at SL Architects are very grateful and incredibly honoured to be shortlisted by RIBA for consideration of this prestigious award. Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre is the culmination of many years of pursuit in design aspirations, stemming from a musical passion, cultural and climatic awareness, and sustainability goals. Every successful performance thus far gives us a sense of immense pride and exhilaration in witnessing audiences and artists interact and engage in the space with merriment and cheer.”

The 10,000-seat amphitheatre in Sakhir has quickly become a landmark and a world-class venue for live entertainment. It’s known for hosting iconic performances that feature A-list regional and international artists.

The shortlisting highlights Bahrain’s growing influence in regional architecture and shows the Kingdom can deliver innovative projects that connect with audiences worldwide.