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Souq   Bahrain

Souq, Bahrain

 11 Reviews  visit Bahrain gOLd city & BaHrain gold souq... make your own cartouche ----name pendant written in English or heiroglypic character.... im not fond of gold but this place is awesome... and friendly... 

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Tree of Life   Bahrain

Tree of Life, Bahrain

 9 Reviews  The Tree of Life is standing alone on middle of the desert still surviving, pretty big with several low braches. It looks too old, but the leaves still fresh green... believe it or not they said it is... 

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National Museum   Bahrain

National Museum, Bahrain

 12 Reviews  The National Museum is a very well laid out and thoughful look at the history of Bahrain from the time of Dilmun up to the present day. I spent about 3 hours there going from exhibit to exhibit. It... 

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Mosques   Bahrain

Mosques, Bahrain

 14 Reviews  Officially called al-Fateh Mosque, the Grand Mosque of Bahrain is the largest on the island. It is a modern (1990s) construction in a traditional Islamic style. The mosque is open to non-Moslems, but... 

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Arad Fort   Bahrain

Arad Fort, Bahrain

 9 Reviews  A 15th century fort, the Arad Fort is one of the more important historic monuments of Bahrain. It is located on Muharraq Island near the airport. During its history, it served as a base for various... 

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Fort   Bahrain

Fort, Bahrain

 6 Reviews  Bahrain Fort (Qala'at al-Bahrain) has a history dating back to 16th century. It was built by Portuguese who were using the trade routes around this region. The architecture is quite impressive, but... 

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Pearl Monument   Bahrain

Pearl Monument, Bahrain

 3 Reviews  Pearl Monument is one of the landmarks of Bahrain which you cannot miss. Pearl used to be the main income of Bahrain and island's wealth comes from the pearl, later followed by oil. The monument... 

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Al Areen Wildlife Park   Bahrain

Al Areen Wildlife Park, Bahrain

 3 Reviews   Al-Areen Wildlife Park and Reserve is a huge wildlife park located outskirts of the City. The whole area is very clean and well maintained. They have numerous numbers of gazelles, flamingos,... 

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King Fahad Causeway   Bahrain

King Fahad Causeway, Bahrain

 3 Reviews  Opened in 1986, this remarkable 15.5 miles (25km) feat of engineering links Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most expensive bridges in the world. There is a long queue during Thursday... 

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International Circuit   Bahrain

International Circuit, Bahrain

 2 Reviews  This circuit was designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, the same architect who designed the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The circuit cost approximately US $150 million to construct, my hubby was... 

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Camels   Bahrain

Camels, Bahrain

 2 Reviews  When visiting the desert in the general area of the Tree of Life, you may come across a herd of camels. For a few dollars you may stop and the herdsman will allow you to hop on one and take... 

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The Bahrain World Trade Centre

by MM212

Completed in 2008 by the international architectural firm Atkins, the 240-metre Bahrain World Trade Centre was yet another large scale project aimed at maintaining Bahrain's image as a regional business centre. Since their construction, they have become the absolute landmark symbol of Bahrain, and the inclusion of the luxurious Moda Mall below has also made them a destination. The turbines in the middle were meant to generate enough power to sustain the building, but unfortunately tenants complained of dizzying vibration they caused, so they've been fixed in place ever since. The two towers of the BWTC are located on the northern Manama corniche, close to the Financial Harbour twin buildings. For modern architecture lovers, these structures are an object of admiration.

BWTC, Nov 2012
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MUHARRAQ

by Airpunk

The capital of Bahrain is Manama and that is also what most tourists will see when they come to visit Bahrain. However, few are aware that they also see another city on the way from the airport to the city centre: Muharraq, located on the idland of the same name, is the island where the airport is located. If you are interested in Bahraini life beyond Manama, this is the eassiest place to go. Muharraq will give you a more authentic view on everyday life, especially the area around the Souq. While wandering along the streets, you can see the small shops which are used by the locals, discover beautiful old houses and little interesting mosques. Some of then houses are even mentioned in travel guides and are well-known for their beautifully carved wooden doors. Old trades and arts are still practiced in some corners of Muharraq, somje of which can be seen and bought in the Souq. Other...

Old dhow wharf in Muharraq
MANAMA

by Airpunk

Most sights in Bahrain are located in Manama and can be found on my Manama page. This includes not only the sights in central Manama or at Juffair such as Al Fateh Mosque, but also the nearby sights close to the sea such as Bahrain Fort, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Central Manama has kept some of its original flair, but also here skyscrapers and a modernizing tourism industry. I have decided to put all Bahrain "things to do" which are located in Manama on my Manama page. Please check out that page for more details on Bahrain's capital and its sights.Places of interest in or close to Manama include:Bahrain FortBahrain Fort MuseumBahrain National MuseumAl Fateh MosqueBahrain World Trade CenterManama SouqBab Al Bahrainand many more...

Bahrain World Trade Center
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Off the beaten path

by mayrana

There are TONS of things to do in Bahrain that are off the beaten path. The usual touristy things, like the souks and forts are nice but to really experience Bahrain you have to do it through the food and the people. During the day take a boat from Al Dar islands (it comes with a driver, life jackets, and soft drinks) and ask them to take you to Jarada island. It is BEAUTIFUL. Everytime we go we meet different locals there, barbequing and hanging out on the beach, and everyone is super friendly and the atmosphere is great. The island is around for a few hours during the day as its a tidal island so make sure you go during daylight hours (Al Dar will be able to tell you a good time to go).In Muharraq there is an area that is just paved and you can only walk through it as the streets are so narrow, and once you do it's a fantastic place to explore as there are these little houses that have...

Jerada Island with the Al Dar boat
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Beit al-Quran Museum

by MM212

A rather elegant museum, Beit al-Quran was recently built in the traditional Bahraini religious architecture to house an amazing and extremely rare collection of ancient Qurans (Islam's holy book) dating as far back as the 7th century AD. Throughout Islamic history, Qurans became a form artistic expression with beautiful calligraphy and colourful drawings. The museum is very nicely laid out and walks the visitor through the development of the Quran, its art, and Arabic calligraphy over time and across the various dominant Islamic empires. The museum is somewhat small and can be seen in less than an hour, but it is very educational and well worth a visit.

Ottoman-period Quran
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Visit a pottery shop

by muratkorman

In Bahrain, pottery is one of the handicrafts actively done. You can find many pottery workshops around Manama and other parts of Bahrain. In these workshops, you can see how the artisans make the pottery and you can buy some as souvenirs.

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The Lost Paradise of Dilmun - Water Park

by muratkorman

In one of the hot days in Bahrain, you should enjoy the full day in LPOD Water Park. The attractions are good for the whole family, both kids and adults. You can easily fill your whole day trying different atractions and relaxing. If you have internet access, you can check diferent promotions available from the website and get some discounts. Definitely, a weekday visit would leave all attractions for your use while the fridays are to be avoided.

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The national pastime in Bahrain

by muratkorman

What is the best thing to do in hot and humid desert? Shopping in a well air-conditioned shoping mall and enjoying meals in fancy restaurants inside the same shopping mall could be a good answer. There are many shopping malls to make these wishes come true in Bahrain. Personal suggestion : this is the best thing to do during noon time.

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Gulf Air / bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix

by explore_discover

Watch the First Race of 2010 SeasonRace Day on 14 Mar 2010Ticket OutletsBIC Welcome Centre, at Bahrain International CircuitTel: +973 1745 1649Seef Mall Stand at Seef Mall (Opposite Starbucks between Gate 1 & 2)There are 2 other events which take place at this circut, and the the track also have open days, check the web site for details.

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Scuba Diving and PADI or TDI Certification

by mochaman340

If you want to dive in Bahrain, look us Scubamaster in Manama. The shop is co-owned by a local named Ahmed AlKhalfan. He is a great instructor, patient and a great teacher. His english is great and he has great facilities and a decent boat to get to places on. His customer service is unparalled and I did my Open Water there with him. I highly recommend anyone diving in the area look him up. He has a full shop with lots of toys to purchase and the people he dives with are phenomenal. I highly recommend him. Send me an email if you want more details. I regularly take trips there to dive because its a good time although Manama is not known for its great dive spots.

Top 3 Hotels in Bahrain

Delmon  Bahrain

 1 Review and 40 Opinions  The Delmon self styles itself as a 4 star hotel. At best I would give it 2 stars anywhere but... 

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The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa  Manama

 4 Reviews and 140 Opinions  A very nice hotel with a spacious room and comfy bed, nice restaurants and excellent swimming-pool... 

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Tulip Inn Hawar Beach  Jazirat Hawar

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