Manama is somewhat different from traditional Arab cities: here you can see the influence of British culture. For example, local taxis are exact copies of London cabs, and floors are numbered according to the British system. Another feature - alcohol is not banned here (except for religious holidays), it can be bought in specialized shops or ordered at a restaurant.
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How to get
Bahrain International Airport is at the service of tourists. Gulf Air operates daily flights from Moscow to Manama with a transfer.
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The climate of Manama is
Clearly +22 ° С in the day +18 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +20 ° С in the afternoon +19 ° С at night ° С water |
Clearly +20 ° С in the afternoon +18 ° С at night ° С water |
| Manama weather forecast for 10 days | ||
The average temperature in January is +17 ° C, in July - +38 ° C. Most precipitation falls from December to February. There are often droughts and dust storms. The best time to travel to Manama is from October to March.
Transport Manama
Bahrain's public transport system is quite acceptable. Between large cities buses run. They run every 40 minutes, from 6:00 to 20:00, depending on the route. The fare is from 150 to 200 fils, on some private buses you can ride for 100 fils. But, as a rule, people prefer a trip by taxi or own car.
Find a taxi in Manama is no problem .There are parking lots for almost all hotels .In the cars installed meters, but not all taxi drivers use them .The fare is 800 fils for the first 2 kilometers and 150 fils for each subsequent kilometer .In the period from 22:00 to 6:00 the tariffs increase by 50% .If you want to be sure that the taxi driver will turn on the meter, use the services of Radio Meter Taxis or Speedy Motors, these companies have one phone number .In addition, you can comfortably ride a limousine, it will cost 900 fils for the first 2 kilometers and 200 fils for every next kilometer .
Money
Banks and exchange offices can be found at Governor Avenue. Most banks have ATMs.
Shopping
Shopping in Manama is best to go to one of the markets. In the market, Golden Souk can be purchased as jewelry of famous European houses, and inexpensive gold rings, earrings, etc., brought from India and the Gulf countries. In addition, you can buy pearls here. Various fabrics can be bought at the Kloss-Suk textile market, and in the Central market you will find fruits, vegetables, various herbs and spices. Of course, you can go shopping and shopping center, for example, in Seef Mall.
Kitchen and restaurants
Despite the abundance of restaurants with cuisine from around the world, preference is still given to the local cuisine. Here you will be offered pilaf of all kinds, shish kebabs, dishes from seafood and fish, and for dessert - oriental sweets, dates and fresh fruits.
Book popular Manama hotels at the best prices
| The Westin Bahrain City Center from 15 674 rubles Manama Bahrain City Center, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway | The Domain Bahrain from 9 307 rubles Manama Diplomatic Area Block 317 Rd 1705 | ART Rotana Amwaj Islands from 13 062 rubles Manama Building 2780, Road 5722, Amwaj Islands, Bahrain |
| Elite Resort & Spa from 9 796 rubles Manama Bldg 101, Area 322, Shk. Hamad Causeway | Holiday Inn Express Bahrain from 5 062 rubles Manama Bldg 87, Road 2003, Block 320 Al Hoora | Ramada Hotel Bahrain from 8 000 rubles Manama Bani Otbah Avenue, Adliya |
| Dar Al Hamra from 4 082 rubles Manama Building 1410, Road 4034, Block 340, Juffair | Al Commodore Suites from 4 572 rubles Manama Building No: 692, Road 2411, Block324 | Imperial Suites Hotel from 3,266 rubles Manama Al Adliya Manama |
| Awal Hotel Bahrain from 2 776 rubles Manama Al Khalifa Road, P.O. Box 3252 | Majestic Hotel from 5 715 rubles Manama Juffair Area, Road 2427, BLDG 1720 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Manama
Qulat Al Bahrain Site (Fort Kalat al-Bahrain) - one of the largest forts country (280000 m2, height - 8 m), located on the north coast, was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The area where it is located is known as Kalat-Al-Bahrain, where traces of the Dilmun civilization still exist, which still contains many secrets. On the territory are found the ruins of ancient cities, built 4000-5000 years ago. The fort is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the forts of Riff and Salman bin Ahmet al-Fateh there is a small historical museum. The Arab Fort of Arad of the XVI century also deserves attention.
In Manama there is one of the most expensive bridges in the world - the King-Fahd-Causeway Bridge. King Fahad Causeway was opened in 1986, its length is 25 km and it connects between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. There are also a lot of restaurants, from which a beautiful view of the bay. The bridge crosses the island of Umm-en-Naasan, on the territory of which a small nature reserve is located.
There are several mosques in the city: the Al-Khamis mosque, the Friday mosque, the cathedral of St. Christopher and the Al-Fateh mosque - the largest building in Bahrain. AL Fateh Grand Mosque is the first mosque in the region that was opened for tourists. The largest on the island, can accommodate up to 7,000 people at the same time. The huge dome of the mosque is made of pure fiberglass and weighs more than 60 tons. The mosque is also known as the Islamic center of Al-Fatih. Al Khamis Mosque (Al Khamiz Mosque) is one of the oldest relicts of Islam, the date of construction is 642.
If it becomes boring, go to the Al-Bander Marine Club. There is a heated seawater swimming pool, restaurants, playgrounds and other entertainment facilities.
Museums of Manama
National Museum - one of the richest in the Persian Gulf .This is a place that must be visited to get acquainted with the history of the Kingdom, its culture and traditions..Here are exhibits covering 7000 years of history of Bahrain, as well as the works of contemporary artists of Bahrain, sculpture and ceramics of all eras, a diorama showing life in the era of Dilmun civilization (4000 years before n .e .) .In addition, there is a restored burial mound, sections of the Arabic language, calligraphy, the Koran and folk crafts .At an open-air exhibition you can see many traditional buildings and ships .
The Pearl Museum is located in the building of the first Supreme Court of the country. Local pearls were considered one of the best in the East - the centuries-old history of this process was reflected in the museum expositions.
Oil Museum - located near "well number 1", presents the history of the country's oil industry: a lot of equipment samples, documents, old photos and even a working model of the oil platform.
Another interesting museum is the Koran House, which houses a collection of manuscripts, Koranic publications, as well as unique samples of wood carving.
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