Bahrains
Grande Mosque is set against a back drop of palm trees
and the sea. Its exquisite architecture, crowned by
the worlds most largest fibre glass dome. Non muslims
are welcome to visit the mosque, it is important to
dress appropriately.
Bab Al Bahrain
Contact
N/A
Location
Manama
Entry
Fee
Free
Timings
09.00
- 17.00Anytim
Ban
Al Barain, quite literally means, the door way to Barain.
The tourist information office is located on the ground
floor along with handicrafts shop. Bab Al Bahrain is
also the entrance to the Souk (market).
Camel
Farm
Contact
N/A
Location
Janabiya
Entry
Fee
Free
Timings
Anytime
The
Camel farm is situated in Janabiya, take a camera and
pose with the camels, take a ride or just watch the
hundred or so camels as they race for their evening
feed. Don't be afraid, they are usually quite friendly!!!!!
Desert
Camp
Contact
N/A
Location
Sakhir
Entry
Fee
N/A
Timings
Anytime
The
Desert Camp is situated in the Sakhir. The different
sized tents accommodate over 300 campers. All tourist
facilities are provided. Local coffee shop, traditional
bakery, artistic shows, camel riding, singing, dancing
and much more...
Dhow Building
Contact
N/A
Location
Muharraq
Entry
Fee
Free
Timings
Daytime
This
is one of the most ancient traditional crafts on the
island. The crafts are made for fishing and pearling
and passenger or cargo transport. Take a look the skilled
Bahraini shipbuilders in the city of Muharraq, near
the old sea port.
Heritage Festival
Contact
N/A
Location
Next
to National Museum
Entry
Fee
Free
Timings
Anytime
The
Heritage Festival Village is situated next to the National
museum. If you get the chance to go you will see some
of Bahraini's most talented craftsmen at work. Basket-weaving,
pottery, handicrafts and much more.
King Fahad Causeway
Contact
00973
1731 1885
Location
King
Fahad Causeway
Entry
Fee
BD2
per Car
Timings
Anytime
The
King fahad Causeway is a 25-km long bridge, connecting
Bahrain with Saudi Arabia. The tower shaped restaurants
are designed so you can enjoy the beautiful view of
the two countries. This is one of the modern tourist
attractions in Bahrain.
Oil Well
Contact
N/A
Location
Jebel
Dukhan
Entry
Fee
Free
Timings
Anytime
Well
over half of the world’s petroleum reserves are
located in the Middle East, Bahrain was the first country
in the gulf where oil was struck in 1932. This is the
famous & aptly named - "Oil Well No. 1".
It is located next to the Oil Museum.
Wind Towers
Contact
N/A
Location
Manama
/ Muharraq
Entry
Fee
Free
Timings
Anytime
A
traditional method of air conditioning in the days before
electricity. The Wind Towers can still be seen on many
houses in Manama & Muharraq. Open on all 4 sides,
they catch wind & send it into the rooms, giving
a cooling effect.