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Al-Manamah
About Al-Manamah
Al Manamah is the capital of Bahrain and the country's largest city. This modern city is located at the northeastern tip of Bahrain Island with many of the new buildings are on reclaimed land.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Visit the Manama Souq-bartering is expected in this bustling marketplace in the heart of the city, where you can buy almost anything
- Visit the Gold Souq where you cab buy gold and pearls.
- Adliya with many galleries, cafes and chic restaurants
- Gudaibiya-the older part of the capital
- Hoora the centre of Bahrain's nightlife
- Seef business centre with the tallest building in Bahrain, the Almoayyed Tower, five star hotels and shopping malls
- Umm Al Hassam with its Indian and Lebanese restaurants
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- Beit Al Quran-with the world's premier collections of Islamic manuscripts and art
- La Fontaine Contemporary Arts Centre
- Siyadi House
- Al-Khamis Mosque with the twin minarets. This ancient mosque is considered one of the oldest relics of Islam in the region, with foundations from 692AD.
- Bahrain National Museum-covering 6000 years of Bahrain's history
Highlights in the vicinity
- Visit the Qalat Al Bahrain fort-a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Arad Fort-a 16th century fort in Arad
- Al Fateh Mosque-Bahrain's largest mosque with the huge dome in Juffair
- The Riffa Fort-with a splendid view over the Hunanaiya valley
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 155 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC +3
- Weather: Al Manamah has an extremely hot summer and a relatively mild winter. During the summer months, from April to October temperatures can reach 48° C. The combination of intense heat and high humidity makes this season uncomfortable. Bahrain receives little precipitation.
Local transport
- Taxis-prices are negotiable.
- Buses-bus schedules and maps are difficult to obtain
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Bahrain International Airport on the nearby island of Al Muharraq, connected via a causeway
- By car: the King Fahd Causeway links Bahrain with Saudi Arabia
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