places in bahrain

The Bahrain National Museum was the first touristy place I visited, when I landed in Bahrain and despite making several visits over the years, I can’t believe I haven’t written about it. There are two types of people in this world: those who find museums and old monuments rather dull, and those who are enthralled […]

The Bahraini Farmer’s Market in Budaiya has been in my list of must-visit places in Bahrain for over a year now. Do not be confused. This is not the year-round Farmer’s Market that is located at Salmabad. This is a seasonal market that is open to the public only from December to April. Location and

A simple tree in the middle of a desert. But is there more to the Tree of Life Bahrain? Read this before you visit the place to make the most of your experience. When I first heard about this place in Bahrain, I immediately associated it with the Tree of Life mentioned in the Bible.

We visited the Mall of Dilmunia in August last year. It is located in Dilmunia Island, Galali, Bahrain. Overlooking the grand Dilmunia canal, the mall was only half finished when we visited, with very few shops open for service. Covid had just started to rise in Bahrain and so there were many restrictions to ensure

We visited the the largest Roman Catholic Church of the Gulf- Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral in Bahrain recently. Read on to know more about this beautiful cathedral. On December 9th the Catholic community of Bahrain celebrated a milestone. It was the inauguration of Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral- an eight year project carried out

We visited the famous Sumathi Valavu aka Karzakan forest in Bahrain today. A green spot hidden away from the concrete city, this place is famous among malayalis for its close resemblance to the beautiful avenues of Kerala’s landscapes. In real it is a small and narrow rocky road of mud, that is shaded by a

With a little history, a lot of stories and a very rich ambience, Al Fatih Grand Mosque has much to offer for all who are visiting Bahrain. When I was in New Delhi, India, I never got a chance to interact with many Muslims. Growing up, there were hardly any Muslims in my school or

I’m constantly on the look out for places and events, that could serve as a learning experience for my son. So when my parents came over last year, we all set out to visit this much popular place in Bahrain named Al Areen Wildlife Park. Located in Al Markh and spread across 7 square kilometres,