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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Tours & Sightseeing
There are several types of tours offered by tour operators in Manama, Muharraq and further afield. History tours usually take in Bahrain Fort, King Fahad Causeway and the Burial Mounds.... read more
Activity Tours
There are no activity tours available in Bahrain, although sailing courses, diving courses and diving trips can be arranged through the Bahrain Yacht Club. Yacht Club details are... read more
Boat Tours
Several organisations offer boat tours such as dolphin-watching trips, lunch and dinner cruises, and swimming and snorkelling trips, in addition to the regular speedboat journey to the... read more
Boat Tours & Charters
The Zallaq Sailing Club is part of the BAPCO Club and have their own centre out at Zallaq complete with a clubhouse. For boat charter details, call the above number.
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Bus Tours
There are no regular bus tours around the city, except tour buses picking people up from hotels and the airport and taking them to the various tourist attractions.
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Camel Rides
Believe it or not, Bahrain is not the best place to see camels. A few can be found near the Tree of Life and desert tours can take you up close. If you are looking for camel rides or... read more
City Tours
Two of the tour operators which offer organised city tours are Dadabhai Travel and Oasis Travel.
Dadabhai’s Shopping Tour visits Manama Souk, the Gold Souk, Seef Mall and A’ali Mall.... read more
Dhow Charters
Gulf Discovery offer dhow cruises from the Novotel Hotel beach on request, leaving at 09:15 and returning at 17:00, costing BD20 for adults and BD15 for children. The star of their fleet... read more
Dolphin & Whale Watching
The Bahrain Yacht Club (1770 0677) runs three dolphin-watching trips every day. Weather permitting, boats leave the club at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. The trip costs BD 6 for adults and BD... read more
Places Of Worship Tours
Al Fateh Mosque, commonly known as the Grand Mosque, is on the seaward side of Al Fateh Highway opposite the Gudabiya Guest Palace. This enormous building with its huge dome and two... read more
