The Kingdom of Bahrain (in Arabic "two seas") is the only Arab island nation, the pearl of the Middle East, which includes 33 islands located in the western part of the Persian Gulf, 16 km east of the coast of Saudi Arabia and connected with this country by road bridge.

Bahrain - the smallest Arab state, with a coastline of 161 km. Here centuries-old traditions are combined with modern values. Ancient culture and art, history and cuisine, and, of course, the Arab hospitality of Bahrain will not leave indifferent any guest of the country. The natural beauty of Bahrain, combining a hot desert, sand dunes and unique flora and fauna, you will not find anywhere else in the world. It is not in vain here that, according to biblical legends, the Garden of Eden was located.

Bahrain, with its unique culture and history, which dates back to 3000 BC. e., there is something to show even to the most demanding tourists.

Capital - Manama.

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How to get to Bahrain?

The national carrier is Gulf Air. Regular flights on the route Moscow - Manama - Moscow are performed daily:

• through Cairo (Egypt Air or Egypt Air + Gulf Air)
• through Dubai (Emirates Airlines or Emirates Airlines + Gulf Air)
• through Doha (Qatar Airways or Qatar Airways + Gulf Air)
• through Abu Dhabi (Etihad Airways or Etihad Aiways + Gulf Air)
• through Istanbul (Turkish Airlines or Turkish Airlines + Gulf Air)

The cost of the flight is from 210 EUR.

Bahraini visa

Russian citizens can obtain a visa to enter the Kingdom of Bahrain for a period of 2 weeks upon arrival.

Customs

Persons over the age of 18 years are allowed duty-free imports of up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250 g of tobacco in open packets; up to 1 liter of alcoholic beverages or six cans of beer (only not allowed to Muslims); up to 240 ml of perfume products, gifts worth up to 250 BHD (approximately 600 USD). It is prohibited to import firearms, ammunition, drugs, jewelry (they need clearance for export), as well as temporary import of live poultry from South-East Asia.

The climate of Bahrain is

Winters are mild and arid, summers are very hot and humid. Ideal time to visit the country from October to April. The average temperature in summer (June-August) is + 37-45 ° С. Average temperatures in winter (December-January) - + 8-20 ° C. Actual information: weather forecast for the main resorts of Bahrain for the coming days.

Safety of tourists

It is prohibited to photograph palaces, government buildings, military facilities, as well as oil and gas enterprises. If you want to photograph local residents, always ask permission from them, especially among women, who, however, may well refuse you.

Useful phone numbers are

Embassy of Bahrain in Moscow: st. B. Ordynka, 18/1; tel .: (495) 953-00-22, 953-00-33.

Russian Embassy in Manama: 877, Road 3119, Block 331, Zinj, Manama; tel .: (17) 725-222; website.

Ministry of Tourism and Information: 201-203 or 211-026.

Unified Rescue Service - 999.

The future of Bahrain is

To date, Bahrain is a major center of offshore financial institutions. Here is built the so-called financial harbor, which is expected to attract major financial institutions around the world.

Another global project - the construction of a resort city, located at 20 square kilometers. Durrat Al Bahrain and Amwaj Island will have their own theme parks, hotels, marinas, in a word, all the necessary tourist infrastructure.

Style and fashion

In Bahrain, a loose dress is common, however, it is a Muslim country, and clothes should be modest, especially outside the city. In beachwear you can visit any beach clubs, beach hotels, swimming pools. Light summer clothes are appropriate in most of the year. Sweaters and jackets may be needed during the winter months, especially in the evenings. Headwear, skin protection products from sun rays and quality sunglasses are recommended in direct sunlight.

History and political order

At the beginning of 18 in .from Nejd (Arabian Peninsula) on the coast of the Persian Gulf the Uteiba tribe was moved, led by such large families as Al Khalifa, Al Sabah, Al Jalahima .Part of the Uteiba tribe, under the direction of the Al-Khalifa clan, migrated to the Qatar Peninsula and settled in the village of Zubara, on the northeast coast of Bahrain Bay .In the mid-1970s ., already a ruler of Zubara, a representative of the genus Al Khalifa - Sheikh Mohammed (1767-1780) obtained from the Iranian ruler Kerim Khan a lease of the Bahraini archipelago adjacent to Qatar for a period of up to 1782 .So representatives of the genus Al Khalifa first appeared in Bahrain .

The independence of the country was proclaimed on August 14, 1971. In May 1973, the first Constitution of Bahrain came into force. The current ruler of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, took power on March 6, 1999 after the death of his father, Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa (1961-1999). On February 14, 2002, the emir signed a law on amendments to the current Constitution. In accordance with the signed law, the emirate was transformed into a constitutional kingdom, and the emir of Bahrain was proclaimed king.

Cuisine and restaurants in Bahrain - $

The country is known for its gastronomic grace .Here there is a wide choice of restaurants, with cuisine of different countries of the world - Arab, Iranian, Lebanese, European, Mexican, Thai, Indian and even Russian..Along with the variety of international cuisine, Bahrain presents exquisite Arabic cuisine, complemented by a wide choice of dishes from local seafood .So, here you can try fish or meat with rice "mahbus", fish fried over open fire or coals, all kinds of pilaf, stew with vegetables "yahni", stewed with vegetables mutton, shish kebab "tikka", stewed in tomato sauce chicken meat "dajaja", cutlets from lamb, duck or turkey with rice and vegetables .

Dessert in Bahrain is served with brown sweet rice with sugar or dates "muhammar", traditional oriental sweets, as well as fresh fruits and dates growing in abundance here. From drinks, preference, of course, is given to coffee, the preparation of which is a special ritual, also a distinctive feature of Bahrain is that alcoholic beverages are sold here. Local alcoholic beverages include beer and aniseed vodka "arak."

Bahrain hotels - $

In Bahrain, many five-star hotels belonging to world chains, such as The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa, Intercontinental, Sheraton, Radisson SAS, Crowne Plaza, Gulf Hotel, and the fairy tale east Banyan Tree Al Areen. Many others are still being completed - Second Second Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Four Seasons, Sofitel, Kempinski, etc. And a huge selection of 4 star hotels. It is recommended to stay in hotels of categories not lower than 4 *.

Shopping and shopping

Like any Arab country, Bahrain is replete with traditional markets, where you can buy everything from products of local craftsmen to products. So, the popular markets include Bab Al Bahrain - a market in the center of Manama, which includes many shops and shops where clothes, jewelery, spices and much more are sold. Also in the center of the capital is the Gold Souq, which offers a huge selection of gold products. For those who want to buy pottery there is a special market Yatama Souq, located in the city of Hamad.

Delicious pearl products, which Bahrain is famous for, can be bought at pearl farms and pearl auctions. In Bahrain, there are also modern shopping complexes, for example, in the capital: Seef Mall, which includes more than 300 shops and boutiques, Yateem Center, Bahrain City Center, Marina Mall, Dana Mall, Al-Aali Mall, Country Mall, Al Mehza Complex, Layali Shopping Center, Sitra Mall, Isa Town, etc. There are also many large supermarkets: Jawad Food Garden, Carquefoor, Oriental Supermarket, Mega Mart, Al Jazira, etc. - $

Bahrain Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions

Barbar Temple (Temple of Barbar) is a famous monument located at the town of Barbar, is a complex of three religious buildings dating from 3000-2000. BC. e. and located one above the other. On the territory of the complex, the ruins of two altars and a natural source that had a cult significance in the era of Dilmun civilization were preserved.

Seyadi House (Seyady House) - located in the city of Mukhharak, built in 1905 and represents a fine example of local architecture and traditions.

The Royal Graves complex - located near the village of A'ali, is a grandiose complex of mounds, here, according to legend, the necropolis of ancient monarchs is also located.

Camel Farm on this farm camels live in the open space, which makes it possible to be in close proximity to them in natural conditions. There are more than 400 camels here. If desired, you can ride on a camel that you like across the farm.

Mount Jebel ad Dukhan ("Smoke Mountain", 134 m) - the highest point of the island, "Well number 1," around which dozens of oil producers are still hovering around towers. Near the mountain, in the midst of a hot desert, the famous mesquite "Tree of Life" is a century-old tree, surprisingly living in the desert.

"Tree of Life" is an acacia tree that stands in the middle of a desert without water for over 400 years, many called a tree from the Garden of Eden. Probably very few people know that according to biblical traditions, it was in Bahrain that the Garden of Eden was situated.

The islands of Havar. Imagine a place full of tranquility, with slightly swaying palm trees, with crystal clear sea and soothing sands of untouched desert. Archipelago Havar, protected for decades, is a placer of 16 islands stretched under soft sunlight against the background of true Arabia.

Al Muharraq (Al Muharraq Island) - picturesque historical island, is located a few kilometers east of the island of Bahrain. The island has preserved several buildings with traditional architecture - the house of Sheikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa (in 1869-1932 served as a governmental residence), the forts of Abu-Mahir (16th c.) And Kalat-Arad (16th century) ±​​$ br >

Handicraft Center is located in the village of Al-Jasra, is the center of attractions and the main tourist area. The women of this village are known for their skill in interweaving palms. The center consists of many rooms featuring various traditional handicrafts such as weaving fabrics, pottery, Bedouin weaving, Kuwaiti busts and traditional dhow (one-masted Arab coaster) model.

Formula-1

Formula 1. Since 2004, on the circuit - Sahir, built in the middle of the desert, the Grand Prix of Bahrain Formula-1. The Grand Prix of Bahrain is the first Grand Prix in the history of Formula 1, which took place in the Middle East. On the Sahir road passed 5 Grand Prix of Formula 1, two wins in them scored Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, one - Michael Schumacher.

Al-Arin Reserve

Al-Areen Wildlife Park & ​​Reserve - a small wildlife park, located 27 km from the capital, near the city of Hamad (about an hour drive from Manama) .It was opened in 1975 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Salman Al Khalifa, Crown Prince Bahrain .The park is divided into 2 parts, one of which is open to the public .The 2nd part is forbidden for visits without special permission .Al-Arin National Nature Park is one of the most visited places of the country .Its area is 8 sq. .km .Here a natural habitat for 500 species of animals and birds is recreated .There are about 100,000 rare plants around the park, Arabian gazelles, zebras, antiseptic beeze, huge turtles, desert porcupines, camels and Arabian ox-Orix are rare in the oasis - a rare endangered species of the parsnip .And also birds: ostriches, flamingos, storks, wild ducks, falcons .On the territory of the park there is a cafeteria .The park is open daily: from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 13:00 to 16:30 .

Active rest is

Water sports have always been popular in Bahrain, and perfect weather conditions give the opportunity to practice your favorite sport for a year. For those who are interested in water skiing, windsurfing, sailing or yachting, they can use the services of any of several clubs, many of which also have special classes for beginners.

Horse riding has always been the main passion of the Arab world. Here you can ride on famous and thoroughbred Arabian horses, whose beauty and obedience will not leave anyone indifferent.

Bahrain International Circuit - The international motor racing track is one of the most advanced racing places in the world and combines modern digital systems with modern interpretation of Arab architecture, which creates a truly unique place in the heart of the Persian Gulf.

Riffa Golf Club. One of the leading golf designers, Carl Litton, who lives in the US, has developed this 18-hole golf course. This golf course allows you to play 9-holes even at night.

Diving in Bahrain - $

The islands of the archipelago attract divers of all corners of the world .Warm water throughout the year, coral reefs fringing the islands, and a rich underwater world provide excellent conditions for diving .There are about 30 varieties of coral polyps and more than 200 species of fish, especially the underwater world of the northern reefs of Bahrain, and in the southern waters in winter, for example, you can meet even sea cows..In addition, in the archipelago waters you can find the remains of sunken ships and aircraft .Also very popular diving for pearls is .

Events in Bahrain |

• New Year's Day - January 1
• Constitution Day - December 16
• Nation Day - February 16

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