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Boat tours
(19/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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Several organisations offer boat tours such as dolphin-watching trips, lunch and dinner cruises and swimming and snorkelling trips, in addition to the regular speedboat journey to the Hawar ... -
Hawar Islands
(19/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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Awar Islands is a fantasy desert island with big attraction (diving, jet ski, beach volley,...) and the possiblity to sleep in a hotel. A shuttle bring you there from Ad Dur. There is also a ... -
King Fahd Causeway
(19/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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It’s the bridge between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The border is situated on a small island in the middle of the bridge. You are allowed to go there without visa and going in the tower with a ... -
Souks
(19/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
)
You’ve to see the different souks on the island. The best known is the Manama Souk, which has several markets within the market, selling textiles, spices, jewellery, perfumes, electronics and a ... -
Al Fateh Mosque and corniche
(19/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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Al Fateh Mosque is commonly known as the Grand Mosque. This enormous building has its huge dome and two minarets. The mosque houses the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, a library and a conference ... -
Central Market
(19/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
)
You’ve to visit the Central Market early in the morning to appreciate all the fresh fish. The market is also popular for fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. -
Bahrain National Museum
(19/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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In the museum shows you how life in Bahrain was lived in pre-oil, pre-air-conditioning times and a natural history exhibition, which features examples of the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, ... -
Al Areen Wildlife Park
(19/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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Al Areen Wildlife Park is the only Nature Reserve in Bahrain. The park covers more than eight square kilometres and has an impressive collection of birds and mammals, many of which are native to ... -
Bahrain fort
(18/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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From there, we’ll appreciate the beautiful views of the sea and surrounding landscape, and interesting contrasts between the ancient structure of the fort and the distant skyscrapers to the seef ... -
Horse riding
(18/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
)
There are several stables frequented by the expat community, all offer lessons…Every Friday in the winter season from October to May, spectators can watch races, all of the above plus flat Racing, ... -
Tree of life
(18/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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The natural wonder of Bahrain ! An enormous acacia grows alone in the otherwise barren desert, its source of water is a mystery… -
Oil Museum
(18/09/2006
publié dans : Exploring Bahrain
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You really must make the effort to visit this interesting little museum. It’s a long way out of town, in the midst of the Bahrain Oil fields at the foot of Jebel Dukhan (also known as the Mountain ... -
Capital: Manama
(14/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Manama is the capital city of Bahrain and is the country's largest city with a population of approximately 155,000, roughly a quarter of country's entire population. Manama is located at ... -
Geography of Bahrain
(14/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Manama (click on the link) Amwaj Islands Amwaj Islands is a group of islands located in the north-east of Bahrain, near the coast of Muharraq island. It covers 30 million square feet. Amwaj ... -
Bahrain seen from above
(14/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Thanks to google earth... -
Buildings and structures in Bahrain
(14/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Bahrain Internation Airport Bahrain International Airport (IATA: BAH, ICAO: OBBI); transliterated: Matar al-Bahrayn ad-Dowaly) is an airport located on Al Muharraq, an island on the northern tip ... -
List of hospitals in Bahrain
(14/09/2006
publié dans : Health
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· American Mission Hospital- Manama · Bahrain Defence Force Hospital- Riffa · Salmaniya Hospital · Darkulaib hospital · Specialist Hospital · Ibn ... -
Bahraini medias
(14/09/2006
publié dans : Others
)
Akhbar Al Khaleej Akhbar Al Khaleej is a Bahraini daily with a Left wing/Arab nationalist slant. It’s editor in chief is Anwar Abdulrahman and is the sister paper of the English language, Gulf ... -
Nightclubs in Bahrain
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Going out & Entertainment
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For sure, Bahrain is not Ibiza… furthermore, all Pubs and Nightclubs are closed at 2 a.m… what lets you hungry for more! But anyway, there are funny places to test, like: The BJ's, next to ... -
List of famous people connected with Bahrain
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Others
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Ahlam, popular Bahraini singer who became a UAE citizen in 1996 Zainab Al Askari, actress Ali Al Jallawi, poet Rashed Al-Majed, popular Saudi singer resident in Bahrain Sawsan Al Sha'er, writer ... -
Bahrain Grand Prix
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Others
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The Bahrain Grand Prix is a Formula One Championship race which first took place at the Bahrain International Circuit on April 4, 2004. The Bahrain Grand Prix, sponsored by Gulf Air, made ... -
Education
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Numerous international educational institutions and schools have established links to Bahrain. One prominent institution is DePaul University of the United States. Quranic schools (Kuttab) ... -
Politics
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
)
Bahrain is a constitutional monarchy headed by the King, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa; the head of government is the Prime Minister, Shaykh Khalīfa bin Salman al Khalifa, who presides over a ... -
History
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Bahrain has been inhabited by humans since ancient times and has even been proposed as the site of the Biblical Garden of Eden. Its strategic location in the Persian Gulf has brought rule and ... -
Demographics and Culture
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Demographics The official religion of Bahrain is Islam, with the majority of the population practicing Islam. However, due to an influx of immigrants and guest workers from non-Muslim ... -
Economy
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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In a region currently experiencing an oil boom of unprecedented proportions, Bahrain is the fastest growing economy in the Arab world, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for ... -
Governorates (map)
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Bahrain is split into five governorates: 1. Capital, 2. Central, 3. Muharraq, 4. North, 5. South Bahrain is a generally flat and arid archipelago, comprising of a low desert plain rising gently to ... -
Fact Sheet Bahrain
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Overview
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Fact Sheet Bahrain Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain is a borderless island nation in the Persian Gulf (Southwest Asia/Middle East, Asia). Saudi Arabia lies to the west and is connected ... -
Internet
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Housing
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Batelco is currently the only residential supplier of internet services in Bahrain. A number of new companies have recently obtained licences and are expected to start offering services during ... -
Television
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Housing
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There are many TV channels available in Bahrain. However, there are only a couple of local channels, both of which start broadcasting in mid-afternoon. They are probably not the most frequented ... -
Main Accomodation Options
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Housing
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Sharing Sharing tends to be done amongst friends or by families sub-letting one room. The Gulf Daily News lists rooms available on this basis. Apartments Apartments tend to offer the best value ... -
Housing
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Housing
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Your major choice when you decide where to live is whether to look for an apartment or a villa. Apartments are generally in the Manama area and its suburbs, while villas are situated across the ... -
Bars & Pubs
(13/09/2006
publié dans : Going out & Entertainment
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The bars & pubs are a very important point in the nightlife. It's easy to meet new people and to discuss with them during the evening. There are bars that we like... The Trader Vic's, Ritz ...
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