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A’Ali Pottery District

A’Ali is a major town nestled in the north of Bahrain, popular for its age-old pottery traditions. Handcrafted pottery of A’Ali is famous worldwide, and visitors can shop these artifacts in the local market at reasonable prices. The pottery-making workshops at A’Ali have been hosted by families for ages and are a massive hit amongst tourists interested in the tradition and culture of Bahrain.

Nestled in Zallaq, Al Jazair is an iconic beach spread across 2.5 kms in Bahrain. Located a little distant from the city center, it provides solace and is a great place for running owing to its hard sand. However, the beach does not enjoy many facilities like cafés, eateries, or even restrooms. The beach has been taken under a project and is considered to make room for 1000+ parking spots, food stalls, surfing and other watersports rentals, hotels and pathways. Read More

Bahrain's first and oldest mosque, Al-Khamis is located in Bilad AL Qadim on Sheikh Salman Highway. It is at its fullest on Thursday, as this is a special day for the mosque. It was a place of worship until the 1960s before it was restored and is now considered the epitome of faith and architecture.

Located in the Manama region, Andalus Garden boasts a front view of the Nile. The famous attractions of this garden are built in Andalusian architecture with a hint of designs from Moorish Spain. This preserved oasis is an excellent retreat from the busy streets of Bahrain.

One of the oldest and smallest forts in Bahrain, Arad fort is located behind Seef Mall Muharraq, just by the sea. The fort offers some of the most picturesque views of the city from the top. It is a defense fort strategically built as a sea passage and can be seen as the best example of Omani Military architecture in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Bahrain Bay Beach is a popular beach in Manama and is a tourist favorite for its stunning sunset and Bahraini landscapes. This beach is studded with resorts and hotels owing to its close vicinity to the city center. Tourists can enjoy a dip or even partake in a few watersports at Bahrain Bay Beach.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bahrain Pearling Path is located in Muharraq island, close to Manama. The Path extends to 3.5 km and includes historic squares and buildings. Some sites and houses on the path are open for public viewing including Bu Mahir Visitor Center, Qal’at Bu Mahir, Pearling Path Visitor and Experience Center and Al Nukhidhah House. The Path can be visited at any intersection of its 3.5 km stretch, though one can also choose to start the walk from the beginning, that is, at Pearling Path Visitors and Interpretation center. The residences onsite belonged to pearl merchants in the 19th century. Read More

Dohat and Prak is a marine reserve spread across 3 kms in Central Bahrain. This reserve is home to several marine species, with restaurants, statement fountains, and shaded chairs. The reserve also has four spectacular bridges, one of which connects the reserve with Muharraq. Dohat is considered a great family park and is open 24 hours.

Located in the Al Hidd region of Bahrain, Dry Dock Beach is a quaint and picturesque beach studded with palm trees and cobbled pathways. This beach is not trendy amongst locals anymore, but tourists can visit it for a quiet day bathing in the sun along the sand and the beach. Beach huts at Dry Dock beach are still very popular. However, bikini/swimwear is not allowed for any gender at Dry Dock.

Durrat Al Bahrain, a group of artificial islands, is located at the southern end of Bahrain and is appreciated for its beauty. One can access the islands via a causeway from Bahrain Island. The islands include villas with sea and beach views, mosques, shops, sports facilities, restaurants, some bridges and a jetty. The islands are open only to residents, their friends and family or for tourists who book to stay in the resorts on the islands. It is a group of 15 islands consisting of six atolls and five fish-shaped islands. It was built for residential and tourist purposes and is worth a visit for a tourist. The islands are peaceful and less crowded, with small clean beaches. Every beach features a small play area for kids and a sports ground. Read More