in Bahrain★ Capital

Manama

Bahrain's cosmopolitan capital, stacking a 4,000-year-old harbour fort, a maze-like souq and glossy waterfront towers.

Notable spots

Bahrain Fort (Qal'at al-Bahrain)
History
A UNESCO tell layering 4,000 years of Dilmun history.
Bahrain National Museum
Museum
The Gulf's oldest museum, strong on Dilmun burial finds.
Manama Souq & Bab Al Bahrain
Shopping
Al Fateh Grand Mosque
Landmark

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec

👕 Manama in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.

Photo: Qal'at al-Bahrain — Martin Falbisoner (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia