Where to shop
Shopping is one of the great pleasures of living in Bahrain. We have all the leading designer boutiques and famous international brands, including supermarkets, world-class malls and coffee chains. But we also have a multitude of local shops that are full of character: the famous suqs of Bahrain, with their narrow streets and tiny emporiums, are still thriving.
Malls
Seef Mall
Seef Mall Management
P.O. Box 20084
Bldg. 2102, Road 2825, Block 428
Seef District, Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
+973 17 581111
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The country’s biggest and best-known mall – with a host of international retails brands, tons of places to eat, and a 16-screen cinema. Right next door is Al A’Ali Mall, where you can track down this season’s must-have handbag from any one of its many upmarket boutiques. City Gardens at the Sheraton, close to the new landmark World Trade Centre towers, is also well worth a visit for those seeking exclusive designer pieces.
Other malls in Manama that merit a visit in the quest for a bargain include:
Bahrain Mall
+973 17-558100
The hypermarket Geant sells just about everything.
Marina Mall
+973 17-277800
For clothing and home fashion.
Dana Mall
+973 17-558100
Boasts a 12-screen cinema showing the latest blockbusters.
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Al-Aali Mall
+973 17-581188
City Centre Mall
The Kingdom’s biggest multi use development. City Centre's the three-level centre will occupy a total Built up area of 450,000 sq m and 150,000 sq meter Gross Leasable area, in the Seef area of Manama. The centre will include a 20-screen cinema - the largest of its kind in the region, the biggest indoor /outdoor water park in the region, along with a family entertainment centre, and the widest variety of restaurants and cafes. The centre adjoins two hotels and a decked parking structure with 5,500 covered car spaces.
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Bahrain Commercial Complex (more commonly referred to as the Sheraton Complex)
The Bahrain Commercial Complex is Bahrain's foremost luxury retail centre, housing a multitude of exclusive and internationally renowned brands such as Cartier, Rolex, Max Mara, Piaget and Tiffany & Co, to name but a few. The complex is soon to become part of an even larger luxury retailer, MODA Mall, which is one of the components of The Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC) development.
Souks
Gold Souk
Gold City
P.O. Box 20189
Manama, Bahrain
+973 17210404
In Bahrain, you can haggle for something to your liking in the Gold Souk in Mamana, where you’ll find Bahrain’s natural pearls crafted into unique items of jewellery that evoke the heritage of Bahrain and its people through their own iridescent beauty.
Bab Al Bahrain
Or bargain-hunt in the souk at Bab Al Bahrain where you can pick up everything from spices to handicrafts - it’s the perfect place to fine tune your negotiating skills in pursuit of a bargain.
Supermarkets
Jawad
Presents a wide range of quality products from across the globe. An ambience of quality, complimented by Jawad fast food, Home Decor, and fashion outlets.
Timings: 8am - 10pm (11pm on weekends)
+973 17691010
Al-Jazira
Another popular supermarket offering a variety of goods all under one roof. A delightful, well-stocked outlet with branches in Zinj, Juffair, Budaiya and Adliya.
Timings: 8am -10pm (Juffair branch is open till midnight everyday)
+973 17720700
Al-Osra
A fresh and friendly supermarket with a big range of local and imported goods. Al-Osra is located at Saar, Najeebi center.
Timings: 7.30am - 10.30pm
+973 17697558
Géant
A dynamic, fast-moving hypermarket conveniently located in Bahrain Mall. Géant brings a unique experience of international retailing standards with its global experience of providing a no-frills shopping policy to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Timings: 9.30am - 12.00am
+973 17558181
Lulu Hypermarket
Located in the Dana Mall
Ruyan Department Stores
Sitra +973 17731316
Budaya +973 17594901
muharraq +973 17324207
Snad +973 17623744
Slmabad +973 17784419
Midway Supermarkets
Bab Al Bahrain +973 17253100
Arad +973 17675557
Muharraq +973 17332311
Qudaibia +973 17311305
Saar +973 17790740
Hamala +973 17611595
Riffa +973 17666692
You will not necessarily find everything at supermarkets, or you may prefer to purchase your produce from smaller establishments which often sell fresher fruits and vegetables and speciality ingredients for Asian and Indian recipes