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Kingdom of Bahrain · Since 1963

Equipment for Bahrain's kitchens, laundries and buildings.

Awal Group supplies, builds and services commercial kitchen, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

  • 60+ years in Bahrain
  • ISO 9001 certified
  • 5 specialist divisions
Awal's original workshop in the 1960s
Our first workshop, 1963

What we do

Our work

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ISO 9001 Certified — Setting & Maintaining Standards of Excellence Across Bahrain Since 1963
1963
Our Story

Built in
Bahrain.
Built to Last.

Established in 1963 by Mr. Ahmed Abdulla Khalid Alkhaja, Awal Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is a Bahrain-based company specialising in engineering, manufacturing, contracting, and technical supply. What began as a small maintenance workshop has grown into a multidisciplinary business serving commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across Bahrain and the wider region.

Building on its manufacturing heritage, Awal has developed capabilities spanning commercial kitchen design and fabrication, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contracting, steel fabrication and metalwork, trading and distribution, and maintenance. Our manufacturing operations produce bespoke stainless steel equipment, refrigeration components, air conditioning coils, and specialised products for building services, including garbage and linen chutes. Through our integrated capabilities, we undertake projects from design and fabrication through supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.

Our team brings together practical experience and technical expertise across a broad range of building systems and specialist applications. Guided by the principles established by our founder, we remain committed to quality workmanship, dependable service, and the continued development of our capabilities.

  • Vision- To build on our legacy as a trusted name in engineering, manufacturing, and contracting, continually advancing our capabilities to meet the needs of a changing industry.
  • Mission- To deliver dependable engineering, manufacturing, and contracting services through technical expertise, quality workmanship, and a commitment to lasting performance.
Historic photograph of the original Awal Refrigeration and Airconditioning Workshop shopfront in Bahrain
60+
Years in
Bahrain
60+
Years of Experience
5
Specialist Divisions
17+
Major Clients
ISO
9001 Certified
Commercial kitchen cooking line with ranges, griddle and fryers under a stainless steel extraction canopy
Division 01
Kitchen Design and Fabrication
Designing and delivering complete commercial kitchens, from initial planning and custom fabrication to fit-out, equipment supply, and installation.
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HAWA air conditioning indoor unit with centrifugal fan on a production line
Division 02
MEP Contracting
Delivering building services through coordinated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
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Stainless steel refrigerated glass display counter for a shop or bakery
Division 03
Trading and Distribution
Sourcing and supplying professional equipment, components, and technical products for commercial and industrial applications.
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Food preparation hall with stainless steel work tables, meat slicers and a cold room door
Division 04
Steel Fabrication and Metalworks
Manufacturing and fabricating custom steel and metalwork for architectural, commercial, and industrial applications.
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Air-cooled condensing units with copper pipework lined up in a factory
Division 05
Maintenance
Maintaining the performance and reliability of refrigeration, air conditioning, and associated building equipment through servicing, repairs, and ongoing maintenance.
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Our Work

Featured
Projects

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Orla bar with bottle shelves, undercounter fridges and a stainless steel wet station
Food & Beverage
Orla
Awal Group fabricated and fitted out the bar at Orla, a restaurant and bar in Bahrain. The scope includes a custom stainless steel bar with…
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Stainless steel cabinet beneath a travertine kitchen island in a traditional Bahraini house
Food & Beverage
Seyadi House
Awal Group manufactured custom stainless steel kitchen units for Seyadi House, a traditional Bahraini house with arched stained-glass windows and…
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Stainless steel fuelling-island unit with fire extinguisher compartments, drawers and safety instruction panel
Industrial
District Petrol Station
Awal Group fabricated stainless steel fuelling-island units for District Petrol Station in Bahrain. Each unit combines lockable storage cabinets…
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Refrigerated drawer counter with stainless steel top in a Japanese restaurant kitchen
Food & Beverage
Katana Tori - Marasi Galeria
Awal Group delivered the commercial kitchen for Katana Tori, a Japanese restaurant at Marasi Galleria in Bahrain. The kitchen includes…
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Stainless steel charcoal grill with refractory back wall and removable grill racks
Food & Beverage
Zuhoor
Awal Group built the kitchen and cold storage for Zuhoor, a restaurant in Bahrain. The scope includes a stainless steel charcoal grill station…
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Art Rotana Hotel building exterior in Bahrain at dusk
Hospitality
Art Rotana Hotel
Awal Group delivered a comprehensive commercial kitchen equipment package for the Art Rotana Hotel — one of Bahrain's most prestigious five-star…
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Lanterns Restaurant building exterior in Bahrain
Food & Beverage
Lanterns Restaurant
Awal Group provided the complete commercial kitchen fit-out for Lanterns Restaurant — a premium dining destination in Bahrain. The scope included…
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Our Partners

Brands We
Work With

We represent and distribute the world's leading commercial kitchen, laundry and HVAC equipment brands across Bahrain and the GCC.

RATIONALIntelligent combi ovens for professional kitchens
HobartCommercial dishwashers, mixers & food prep equipment
ElectroluxProfessional cooking, refrigeration & laundry solutions
WinterhalterPremium commercial warewashing systems
ConvothermCombi steamers & convection ovens
MeikoIndustrial dishwashers & hygiene systems
ScotsmanCommercial ice machines & refrigeration
Robot CoupeProfessional food processors & blenders
RubbermaidCommercial storage & material handling products
CambroFood storage, transport & display solutions
Hamilton BeachCommercial blenders & food preparation equipment
HatcoFood warming, holding & toasting equipment
FaemaPremium espresso machines & coffee equipment
MetroCommercial shelving, storage & transport systems
Nuova SimonelliHigh-end espresso machines & coffee grinders
GarlandHeavy-duty commercial cooking ranges, ovens & grills
FagorProfessional cooking, refrigeration & dishwashing equipment
MKNPremium German commercial cooking equipment
Alto-ShaamCook & hold ovens and food holding equipment
WilliamsCommercial refrigeration for professional kitchens
FosterProfessional refrigeration for catering kitchens
Ice-O-MaticCommercial ice machines & dispensers
WaringCommercial blenders & food preparation equipment
LincatCommercial catering equipment for cooking and food holding
AnsulFire suppression systems for commercial kitchens
AmerexFire extinguishers & kitchen fire suppression
SirmanSlicers, mixers & meat processing machines
SantosJuicers, blenders & food preparation equipment
Roller GrillGrills, rotisseries & hot food displays
CaplainBakery ovens, mixers & dough equipment
SalvaProfessional ovens & bakery equipment
HupferTrolleys & tray transport systems for catering
Trusted By
Our Valued
Clients
Government & Public
Ministry of Works
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Health — Salmaniya
Bahrain Airport Service
Royal Court
Bahrain Defense Force
MOI
Industrial & Corporate
ALBA — Aluminium Bahrain
BAPCO
BCCI
BMMI
BEMCO
Dadabhai Constructions
Hospitality
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
Gulf Hotel Bahrain
Renaissance Hotel Amwaj Islands
Art Rotana Hotel
IBIS Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Elite Grand Hotel
Food & Beverage
NINO Restaurant
Lantern Restaurant
Cafe Amsterdam
CHAPO
Farry Kazerooni
Orla
Somewhere