Bahrain
Ancient archaeological sites, souks and shisha pipes
Take flights to Bahrain for maze-like souks, tasty streetside shawarma and diving with the hope of pearls.
Things to do
Multicoloured fish and pods of dolphins teem in the Gulf's clear, shallow waters. Go diving in the oyster beds in search of Bahrain's famous natural pearls. If you're lucky, you'll find a pearl to take home from your Bahrain holiday..
Shopping
Lose yourself in Manama's spice-scented souks on your Bahrain city break. Haggle for saffron and syrupy dates, richly hued kaftans and Persian carpets, gold and pearls. Small talk and ghawa (Arabic coffee) are part of the fun.
Restaurants
Hungry Bahrain locals flock to Manama's famous Shawarma Alley for juicy spit-roast chicken or lamb, mixed with minty taboule wheat salad and stuffed into a soft pita. Join the queue at roadside stalls to try out the Middle Eastern snack.
Nightlife
Fruity smoke drifts from hookah pipes in Manama's bohemian coffee houses, perfect for a relaxed drink after flights to Bahrain. At weekends, Bahranians head to Juffair district, where DJs spin Latino in über-cool lounges and belly dancers entertain in supper clubs.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Bahrain. Catch the racing action of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix in April, or camel riding and family fun at the Muharraq Summer Festival.
Upcoming events
- Bahrain International Book Fair22 Mar - 1 Apr 2012 (annual)
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Things to do
SpotlightBahrain National Museum
The BHD13-million Bahrain National Museum, set on the East Corniche, tells Bahrain's fascinating story through various exhibits, most notably artefacts from More about this item
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SpotlightHussain Mohammed Showaiter Sweets
Established 150 years ago in Muharraq's bustling souk, Hussain Mohammed Showaiter Sweets is renowned for inventing the island's own version More about this item
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SpotlightLa Fontaine
Islamic architecture meets modern design at Manama's La Fontaine restaurant housed in a beautifully updated old Arabian mansion, along with More about this item
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