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Our capital city of Manama is a cultured city with a real soul. It was once the seat of one of the great trading empires of the ancient world, and dates back to the third millennium BC.

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Cuisine

Today it’s well-known for its restaurant scene, which ranges from traditional coffee shops to luxury international cuisine. The nightlife is vibrant too, with clubs attracting international DJs.

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Entertainment

Modern cinema complexes show the latest international movies, and there are regular cultural events, such as concerts and plays from entertainers who come here from all over the world. You can also visit a number of fascinating art galleries, museums and historical sites.

New developments like Bahrain Bay, City Centre Mall, Al Areen, Amwaj Islands and Durrat Al Bahrain are offering more and more leisure and entertainment opportunities. Al Areen includes the Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, the largest spa in the Middle East, and the state-of-the-art 'Lost Paradise of Dilmun' Water Park. There will also be a wildlife park. Amwaj Islands will have a theme park and a waterfront entertainment complex, and Durrat Al Bahrain an 18-hole golf course designed by Ernie Els, plus one of the region’s largest marinas.

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Historical Sites and Outdoor Excursions

Manama’s suq has been famous for hundreds of years. Qalat Arad is a remarkable fort dating back to the 15th century. The Qalat al Bahrain, once capital of the ancient Dilmun civilization, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Bahrain National Museum displays archaeological artifacts spanning 6000 years of Bahrain's history.

As well as trips to ancient excavations, you can take a cruise on a dhow, go on desert excursions, pearling expeditions and dolphin watches.

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Sport and Recreation

Bahrain is also a sporting country. With 33 islands it is a paradise for swimming, fishing, scuba diving, yachting, speed-boating, and jet-skiing. Back on land, you can play golf, go horse riding, go-karting, bowling, even skating.

There are numerous gyms and health clubs, and most team sports are played here, including rugby, soccer, cricket and basketball. Bahrain's many communities have developed a whole network of organisations and events to help build friendships, have fun and unwind. Newcomers soon get integrated.

For the more leisurely minded, there are parks for picnics, with special areas for children and families.

There are also spectator sports you can enjoy. We host many international events, including the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, which brings in thousands of visitors. The Circuit is open throughout the year hosting major motoring events, and also offers visitors the chance to drive 4x4 vehicles on a specially-designed rough terrain circuit. For more details about Bahrain International Circuit, click here

For further information and contact details for all of the above and many more activities you can enjoy in Bahrain please click here