Best Things To Do in Manama, Bahrain

Have you ever visited a new place and felt ‘wow’ about it? For many visitors, it happens at Manama.

Manama may not be as popular as other cities in Bahrain, but don’t let that fool you. Manama is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.

You can definitely plan a few hours of a side trip here while traveling to Doha or Al Hofuf. You might wish to revisit it someday again, to take a break and relax at Manama.

If you have plans to visit Bahrain and are not sure if Manama should be included in your itinerary, keep reading. In this list, we have put together some of the things to do in Manama and around. We have a hunch that if you include this city in your travel plans, you will be thrilled you did so.

Tourist Attractions in Manama

Here is the list of things to do in Manama and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Al Fateh Grand Mosque

    4.7 (209 Votes)
    Al Fateh Grand Mosque

    Mosque, Religious Site

    Address: Al Fateh Grand Mosque

    Being the largest place of worship in Bahrain and one of the biggest mosques in the world, Al Fateh Grand Mosque can accommodate more than 7000 worshippers at a time. Named after the founder of Bahrain Ahmad Al Fateh, this magnificent mosque is a masterpiece of Arabian architecture. There is a huge dome at the top of the mosque which is built w...Read more
  2. Bahrain National Museum

    4.4 (193 Votes)
    Bahrain National Museum

    Museum

    Address: Shaikh Hamad Causeway, Manama, Bahrain

    Established in 1988, the Bahrain National Museum is the largest and one of the oldest public museums in Bahrain. Home to some of the most unique artefacts that represents the ancient archaeological and architectural treasures of this country, The Bahrain National Museum can be visited every day between 8 AM and 8 PM. One of the most notable exh...Read more
  3. Arad Fort

    4.2 (143 Votes)
    Arad Fort

    Historical Site, Fort

    Address: Rd No 4233, Arad, Bahrain

    This 15th-century fort in Bahrain attracts a great number of tourists. The fort was built before Portuguese invasion in Bahrain. Overlooking the seashores of Muharraq Island, this fort has a typical Islamic structure. The Fort has a square shape and there is a tower at its each corner. The fort is well-maintained and the reason behind this is t...Read more
  4. Suwaifiyah Avenue

    Streets

    Address: Suwaifiyah Ave, Manama, Bahrain

    Suwaifiyah Avenue is one of the major streets in Manama, Bahrain. Surrounded by many residential buildings, shops and restaurants, take a walk along this street to get the local feel of this country. More about Manama Make your visit suitable to your interest, use Manama trip planner for personalization. Your worry of where to stay in Manama is...Read more
  5. Bahrain National Theater

    4.7 (59 Votes)
    Bahrain National Theater

    Entertainment, Theatre, Amphitheater

    Address: Manama, Bahrain

    Situated next to the Bahrain National Museum, the Bahrain National Theatre, also called the Bahrain National Amphitheatre, is a 1001 seat studio theatre. This theatre first opened to public on 12 November 2012 and since then has been one of the most important theatres in the country. This theatre is also the third largest in the Middle East. Th...Read more
  6. Sail Monument

    4.7 (56 Votes)
    Sail Monument

    Memorial, Monument

    Address: Manama, Bahrain

    Overlooking the busy roundabouts of Manama city, there is a magnificent sculpture known as the Sail Monument. Bahrain is home to plenty of industries and this beautiful monument is a memorial to one of the most important industries- pearl diving. Having a plain white structure, this sculpture is close to the Sheikh Isa Bin Sulman Causeway and a...Read more
  7. Al Safir Hotel & Tower

    3.9 (156 Votes)
    Building 670, Road 2411, Block 324، Juffair, Manama 324, Bahrain
  8. Tree Of Life

    4.1 (92 Votes)
    Southern Governorate, Bahrain
  9. Reef Island

    4.2 (47 Votes)
    Manama, Bahrain