Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Bahrain, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Attractions
The imprint of Bahrain’s incredible recorded history, which stretches back over 5,000 years can be seen in the many archaeological sites found all over the islands. Some even believe... read more
Amusement Centres
There are several indoor amusement centres in the city. All the big malls in the Seef area (except A’ali Mall) have indoor theme parks and there are play areas at Fuddruckers in Adliya... read more
Archaeological Sites
It is advisable to visit this major archaeological site west of the present-day Saar Village during the winter months from January to April, which is when a team of British archaeologists... read more
Art Galleries
There is a thriving contemporary art movement in Bahrain, with many of the artists finding inspiration from works of art and sculptures from the Dilmun era. Some local artists, such as... read more
Forts
From its spectacular vantage point on the escarpment above Hunanaiya Valley, the 19th century Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort (also known as Riffa Fort) looks down on a modern... read more
Heritage Sites
This beautiful little museum is located on the first floor of the Bahrain Monetary Agency in the Diplomatic Area. The Currency Museum exhibits ancient Arab gold and silver coins,... read more
Heritage Sites - Out of City
Three important historic houses are open to the public, two in Muharraq and one in Al Jasrah Village. Shaikh Isa Bin Ali House in Muharraq is located on Shaikh Abdulla Avenue and Bait... read more
Museums
There are two main museums in Manama: the Bahrain National Museum and Beit Al Qur’an. Both are within easy walking distance of most of the major hotels in the city (during the winter... read more
Museums - Out of City
The Oil Museum is the only museum located outside Manama, apart from the Rashid Al Oraifi Museum and Art Gallery in Muharraq.
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Theme Parks
At present there are no major outdoor amusement parks, but see the Parks & Beaches section for information about the development of Adhari Park. There is a small amusement park at Kid’s... read more
