Things to Do

Things to Do in Bahrain

There are 19 attractions in Bahrain. Bahrain Island, main island of bahrain, includes the capital manama, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Bahrain Island
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Bahrain Island
Main island of Bahrain, includes the capital Manama
Island
Al Fateh Grand Mosque
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Al Fateh Grand Mosque
Massive Manama mosque notable for Islamic architecture
Mosque
Bahrain National Museum
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Bahrain National Museum
National museum displaying Bahrain's archaeology and cultural history
Museum
Hawar Islands
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Hawar Islands
Archipelago southwest of Bahrain, important bird and seal sanctuary
Islands
Muharraq Island
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Muharraq Island
Bahrain island hosting historic Muharraq and old souqs
Island
Bahrain World Trade Center
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Bahrain World Trade Center
Twin skyscrapers in Manama integrated with wind turbines.
Building
Beit Al Quran
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Beit Al Quran
Museum in Manama housing extensive Islamic manuscript collection
Museum
8
Mountain of Smoke
Largest natural elevation in Bahrain's otherwise flat island
Mountain
Umm an Nasan
9
Umm an Nasan
Private Bahraini island near capital, restricted access
Island
Pearl Roundabout
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Pearl Roundabout
Former central roundabout in Manama, site of 2011 protests
Plaza
Khamis Mosque
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Khamis Mosque
Early Islamic mosque with twin minarets in Bahrain
Mosque
Arad Fort
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Arad Fort
17th-century Bahraini fort on Muharraq island
Castle
Barbar Temple
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Barbar Temple
Dilmun-era temple complex with ancient burial mounds
Temple
14
Nabih Saleh
Small Bahraini island near Manama
Island
Bahrain Synagogue
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Bahrain Synagogue
Historic synagogue in Manama, rare Gulf Jewish site
Synagogue
16
Umm as Sabaan
Small islet in Bahrain's Northern Governorate
Island
Dilmun Burial Mounds
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Dilmun Burial Mounds
Ancient burial mounds dating to Dilmun civilization
Historical Site
18
Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy
Historic pearling sites reflecting traditional island economy
Historical Site
Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun
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Qal’at al-Bahrain – Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun
Archaeological island settlement and Bronze Age harbour capital
Historical Site