Discover Bahrain for mesmerising Unesco-heritage, pristine beaches, food, shopping & Formula 1 race

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Bahrain is an all-in-one lifetime touring experience

Those who want to experience lifetime tourist attraction, undoubtedly Bahrain should be your next destination to discover. Globally popularBahrain is an island country in Western Asia is known for its famous tourist destination which has three UNESCO World Heritage sites, history dating back to the ancient Dilmun civilization. Besides, there are ample choices available for tourists to explore.  The destination is rich inArabic culture, which is reflected through its architecture, mosques and souqs. There are many places you can visit in Bahrain where one can experience their rich heritage and culture like the Arad Fort, Bahrain Fort, Sheikh Salman BinAhmed Al Fateh Fort and the Al Fateh Mosque. The 3 sites recognized as UNESCOworld heritage sites are the Pearling Path, Qal’at-al-Bahrain, and the DilmunBurial Mounds.

One unique fact about Bahrain, it is the only island nation in the Middle East which makes it quite exotic as a travel destination, aland of ancient forts casting romantic silhouettes in the twilight. But that’s not all, it has pristine sandy beaches, extensive shopping complexes, and an International Circuit famous for its Formula 1 racing.  It is home to some of the most luxurious five-star hotels and gastronomic experiences too.

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC)

DiscoverBahrain: You can discover Bahrain’s legacy, by diving to seek amazing treasures and find undiscovered wealth, it’s the world’s premier location for natural pearls. Take A dip in the blue seas and find your own Bahraini pearl and as you search for oysters and explore vibrant coral reefs, you could meet a variety of sea life. Defygravity during your next visit in Bahrain and experience the feeling of “freefall” at Gravity, the first ever indoor skydiving facility with the tallest wind tunnel in the world. Kids and adults both can experience this thrill.

Kids attraction: If your kids are accompanying, take your little speedracer’s go karting on the track of the Bahrain International circuit. Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is a must-visit automobile venue located in the desert region of Sakhir. It also holds events such as drag-racing, the GP2 Series and the annual Bahrain Grand Prix, BIC.

Mystical and magical:  When it comes to unique wonders Bahrain is home to the very rare mystical and magical ‘Tree of Life’, which is a 9.75 meters high Prosopis cineraria tree, which is over 400years old in the Sakhir desert. This remarkable natural wonder stands alone on top of a 25-foot hill. With no source of water, in the heart of the desert, the tree is 32 feet tall and growing despite the high temperatures and arid climate. The tree is a local attraction, visited by approximately 50,000tourists every year.

Shoppers Paradise: If you want to have a mesmerizing shopping experience, Bahrain Offers its visitors a shopping experience like no other. With iconic shopping malls and traditional marketplaces, shopping here is a matter of fun and excitement. If you are interested in buying gold, Souq Al Manama is the place you want to visit. The top-notch malls in Bahrain will give you a world-class shopping experience. Some of the shopping must visits are Moda Mall, TheAvenues, Gold Souq, City Centre Bahrain, Dragon City, Capital Mall and Seef Mall etc.

Tree of life; PHOTO SOURCE Youtube

Experience an efficacious holiday: It wouldn’t be a successful holiday if you didn’t try the local delicacies. Luckily, Bahrain is overflowing with incredible food to tantalize the taste buds. From traditional Bahraini cuisine, fine-dining, top burger places. Bahrain’s food scene will satisfy your cravings. One place you definitely want to visit is Block 338 to get the real flavor of Bahrain’s diverse food scene, you can discover a wealth of rooftop restaurants, cafes, shops and al fresco dining.

About BTEA:

Bahrain Tourism andExhibitions Authority was established in 2015 under the Royal Decree number (76) for the year 2015 issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain. BTEA’s scope of work includes all sectors related to national tourism affairs in the Kingdom, organize conventions,trade exhibitions, attract international, regional and local conferences to be hosted, establishing, managing, promoting and maintain the Authority’s conventions and exhibitions centers directly or through specialized companies or firms BTEA establishes solely or in partnership with others for the same purpose; grant licenses for conventions and trade exhibitions, supervise and assess them. BTEA also aspires to boost the Tourism sector’s contribution in the national economy, in line with the Bahrain Economic vision2030 and toward achieving the goals of the Economic Development Board.

Editor in Chief : Mewati SItaram

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