Category: Bahrain

Bahrain is a small Arab island nation that is found in the Persian Gulf and which does not share borders with any other country. Though Bahrain attained independence in 1971 it boasts of quite a long and ancient history. It is quite strategically located in the Persian Gulf, and was therefore influenced by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Persians, Assyrians, Arabs, and the Portuguese. If you were to delve deep into the history of this beautiful island, you will find it both mesmerizing and fascinating. Bahrain which was a British Protectorate became…

Bahrain is an island country situated in the Persian Gulf. This is a country which does not share its borders with any other country, but has been influenced by neighboring countries in the region. An example in this direction is the Bahrain festivals celebrated here. The majority of the people in Bahrain are Muslims, but you find people belonging to all religions and creeds. You will see that in Bahrain some festival or the other is celebrated in Bahrain throughout the year, and all the festivals are celebrated with pomp…

Bahrain has an extensive range of luxurious spas that offer a huge range of spa treatments, massages, and beauty treatments. Many tourists and visitors come to Bahrain spas from all over the world on an exclusive vacation for undertaking exotic spa treatment. There are a number of spas in Bahrain which offer specialized spa treatments and services. One of them is the Pineapple Spa which is located in Gudabiya and which is quite close to the Old Palace roundabout. The spa is well designed keeping in view the requirements of…

Bahrain International Airport is a very important airport of the Middle East. It is very strategically located in the Northern Gulf between the major markets of Saudi Arabia and Iran. The airport offers well-connected flights to all the important destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and the Far East. The airport is located on the island of Muharraq which is about 7 km from the capital city of Manama. Bahrain International Airport is an import center of commercial aviation in the Gulf region. A number of international airlines use Bahrain…

Bahrain has a number of shopping malls and shopping centers for the people of Bahrain and for tourists. Shopping in Bahrain is something very different, and the shopper undergoes a new and unique shopping experience. Bahrain shopping malls and stores are quite adequate to satisfy even the worst shopaholics. You will find a number of ultra-modern shopping malls which store everything from a pin to a car – and you get everything under one roof. All the shopping malls, shopping centers, and stores are fully stocked with goods and this…

Bahrain is soon becoming one of the most popular dating hubs of the world. Youngsters are ready to mingle with one another for companionship, fun and cultural exchange of ideas. This has been made possible with the introduction of several Bahrain dating sites where youngsters can create their profiles and make friends of their liking. Bahrain dating sites are several in number, offering a whole range of opportunities to youngsters. Any website, which seems to be appealing, can be chosen to provide you with all dating opportunities that you are…

Anywhere you are you may muse on the idea of traveling to Bahrain. Enjoy the freedom that Bahrain is known for your travel. Because if you have been in Saudi which orientation about life is not parallel to your preference, you would dare not book for a vacation in a restricted place, instead on a place of haven and freedom to enjoy life to an extent. In Bahrain, anytime during your travel stay you can freely visit a Christian church, eat pork, taste wine, watch some movies, and enjoy the…

Playing golf is one way of relaxing and exercising. Golf enthusiasts will find the golf courses in Bahrain spectacular. The national golf team of Bahrain was said to be the best in Middle East. Let’s see why this team is a champion; we’ll have a tour on the golf courses available in Bahrain. The Awali Golf Club and Riffa Golf Club will provide you an exciting golfing experience. The Awali Golf Club will give you a different experience in playing golf. Because Bahrain is practically a desert, golfers will tee…

Bahrain international airport is called Bahrain International. The airport could handle more than 100,000 passengers a week. The airport is situated on Al Muharraq Island, a 15-minute drive from the center of capital, Manama. There are about 50 nonstop long-distance flights per week that depart from Bahrain International. More than 300 regional flights are operated from Bahrain International every week. While you depart from Bahrain taking an outward flight, Bahrain International levies a 3.00 Dinar Airport Tax. Passengers from incoming flights need not pay any tax. However, they would have…

Are you looking for real mouth-watering food and drinks that are exotic alone to Bahrain? The country has much variety of food and drinks to offer to the insatiable and choosy appetite of the tourists. Have some tastes of Bahraini dishes like the combination of meat or fish served with rice called machboos. Grab the chance to taste the sweet rice served with sugar or dates which is called by the Bahraini as muhammar. Experience the food that are Arabian in origin yet are guaranteed by the Bahrainis as with…

If you’re one of the people who are dead by day but alive and kicking at night, then you’re sure to have a very active nightlife. Bahrain can surely satisfy your cravings for nightlife. Clubs and pubs were common in Bahrain for nightlife. Sometimes these pubs and clubs were within walking distance from each other. Here are some of the pubs and clubs, which will give you the head start for nightlife. Rugby Club will provide you a relaxed nightlife. They are best known for their variety of beverages. The…

Bahrain is an independent Islamic kingdom in the Persian Gulf, comprising thirty and odd islands, lying between the coasts of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The largest of these islands is Bahrain, meaning two seas and houses 90% of the population. The capital city is Manama. Though a fervent Muslim state, Bahrain preaches and practices a high level of religious accommodation, permitting free pursuit of other religious faiths by its inhabitants. Bahrain’s governance is a hybrid, wherein its Emirs jointly manage day-to-day management with elected representatives. The country has a high…

Bahrain is an island country that lies in the Arabic Gulf. Bahrain comprises with desert plains. Considering the meaning of the word ‘desert’, generally, the weather is hot and there is high temperature in the whole island. Bahrain is located in the middle of the south of Arabic Gulf that is why it is also called ‘Peal of the Arabic Gulf’. Maybe you would be asking – is location relevant if weather is concerned? Well, it is indeed important! Knowing the geographical location of Bahrain will help us to understand…

Are you tired of your boring everyday routines? Do you need to relax and find some form of recreation and entertainment? Travel to Bahrain and you’ll find a lot of activities to do for recreation and places to visit for a whole lot of entertainment. Bahrain is a country island in the Persian Gulf and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. It is now popular for being the home of Formula One racing in the Middle East, one form of recreation and entertainment attracting big…

The small island of Bahrain, which is noted as an exotic pearl in the Arabian Gulf is unlike its Islamic neighbors because of its becoming a good and relatively freedom- bound destination to be getting around with. Hence, if you are staying and getting around in this place for a long vacation or a week break from school and work, you can have an ease getting around feel as you consummate your trip. You may be getting around the place through your personal or rented cab. Driving in the roads…

Bahrain is one the most liberal and peace loving of the Arab states in the Middle East. What is striking about Bahrain is its respect for other faiths, though it is by itself a devout Muslim State. Here there is no fear of public scorn for a westerner, as may be evidenced in the not too distant neighbors such as the rigid Saudi Arabia. In fact Bahrain boasts of four churches and one synagogue, an ever standing mark of secularism, religious accommodation and good will for the brotherhood. One can…

Till recently, not many people all over the world had heard about Bahrain. Even among those who did, very few people thought of Bahrain as a tourist spot. It was known more as a business center and oil producing small nation. In fact, Bahrain is the main financial center of the entire Middle East. However, the sustained efforts of Dr. Kadhim Rajab, Assistant Under-Secretary for Tourism Affairs, Bahrain and others like him in the Bahrain Tourism ministry had yielded positive results. They presented the country with friendly people and absolutely…

Bahrain, literally meaning two seas, comprises a cluster of thirty-three islands, sandwiched between the shores of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Bahrain’s total area spans nearly 700 square kilometers, of which Bahrain alone, the single largest island, occupies nearly 600 square kilometers or more than 80%. Land availability is extremely limited and is the driving force behind the recent up- rise in Real Estate investments in Bahrain. Bahrain is regarded as the most liberal of the Arab countries, not only for its economic liberties, but also for its cultural outlook and…

Can’t you get enough of history? Do you love to travel to a lot of historical places? Then Bahrain is a good place to start. It has played a key part in the history of the great civilizations in the Europe and Asia. So let me take you to a tour to the places of history that Bahrain is proud of. The Kingdom of Bahrain has a rich history and culture. It has long been inhabited and has even been proposed as the site of the ‘Garden of Eden’, the…

Bahrain is a very small country and hence its importance in international economy is relatively insignificant. Bahrain’s economy is dependent on oil, pearls, fish products, {tourism}, and {business} & commercial investments. Standard of living is relatively high, mainly due to oil revenues. However, the government is looking at ways and means to increase external revenues from other sources to strengthen Bahrain’s economy. In 2006, the Heritage Foundation published its Index of Economic Freedom in the Wall Street Journal. Bahrain was considered as the freest economy in the entire Middle East,…

Bahrain is a liberal country among the more insular Arabic countries. The outlook of the rulers and the people are modern, though they give very high respect to their religion and traditions. The overall cost of living in Bahrain does not vary much from the cost of living prevailing in many European countries. Lack of taxation in general makes several items, including electronic goods, much cheaper but imported food products might cost more than that of your native country. Cost of accommodation is also generally high. Electricity, water, gas, and…

Bahrain has been on the trade map between India and Saudi Arabia from time immemorial. After it obtained independence in the mid twentieth century, the country has made rapid strides in all walks of life including its non-oil sectors. Though essentially an oil-producing country, with more than 55% government revenues emanating from natural resources such as crude oil and natural gas, today Bahrain does not totally depend upon its petro dollars. Bahrain enjoys a per capita income of nearly 20,000 US dollars, generated by a population of over 600 thousand…

Bahrain means two seas. It is a collection of 32 islands strewn between the coasts of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The largest of these islands is Bahrain, which constitutes 83% of the total area. The thirty two islands span an area of 691 square kilometers, while Bahrain Island extends 572 square kilometers. It is a Muslim state with 80% of the population following Islam. The country’s system of governance is a hybrid of monarchy and elected representatives. Women too have voting rights. Manama is the capital of Bahrain. Though a…

Who would not be enticed of the amusing blend of Bahrain’s Western expediency and preserved Arab way of life? Many would not want to overlook Bahrain’s attractions in their travel itinerary especially in witnessing these attractions that are good mixture of the historic times and the present era. This country is one of the most reachable nations in the Persian Gulf region. Hence, its accessibility leads to the uncovering of Bahrain’s traditional attractions. Any tourists would surely enjoy the attractions while sailing a lateen-rigged vessel or ‘dhow’ and experiencing the…

The first Formula One Grand Prix in Bahrain was held on April 4, 2004, at the Bahrain International Circuit. The much-anticipated event was sponsored by Gulf Air. The Bahrain International Circuit track construction at Sakhir was started in 2002. None other than the irrepressible German, Michael Schumacher, won the first Bahrain Grand Prix. However, unlike in other Grand Prix events, in Bahrain, the winners are not allowed to have champagne at the podium and spray it as a victory celebration. This is due to the strict Islamic norms regarding alcohol.…