Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is an island country situated near the western shores of the Persian Gulf in the Middle East.
Bahrain is the site of the ancient Dilmun civilisation. It has been famed since antiquity for its pearl fisheries, which were considered the best in the world into the 19th century
Al Areen Palace & Spa is situated on Bahrain Island and offers 5-star accommodation in addition to a Jacuzzi, outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. The resort offers a sauna, as well as rooms with private terraces.
Al Areen Palace provides a golf course, a kids club and squash courts. Staff are available 24-hours a day and can help with booking tours and tickets.
The comfortable rooms at Al Areen Palace & Spa include a refrigerator, a private courtyard and a mini bar. All have slippers, bottled water and a private bathroom with bathrobes.
Al Areen Palace offers a variety of in-house dining options, including a modern restaurant and a bar. A range of breakfast options are on offer in the resort's dining room.
Bahrain International Airport is a 50-minute drive from Al Areen Palace & Spa. Bahrain International Circuit and Al-Sakhir Palace are just an easy drive from the resort.
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is situated on Bahrain Island and provides 5-star accommodation in addition to a Jacuzzi and a private beach. It also features a heated pool, free Wi-Fi and outdoor tennis courts.
There are a variety of facilities available to guests of Sofitel Bahrain, including 24-hours room service and sauna and meeting facilities. It provides family-friendly amenities, with room layouts and services for families both large and small, plus a kids club and a kids pool.
The unique rooms provide a seating area, a mini bar and wireless internet access, and have views of the sea. They offer a private bathroom, bottled water and movies-on-demand.
In-house dining options include a restaurant, which is an ideal place to enjoy a meal. Each evening, guests are welcome to wind down in the cosy lounge bar. Every morning an a la carte or a buffet breakfast is served in the dining room.
Zallaq Thalassa is a convenient place to explore Sitra and Bahrain International Circuit, as well as everything the local area has to offer. It is also an easy car ride from Manama and Hamad Town.
Downtown Rotana provides comfortable 5-star accommodation in Manama. It also features a swimming pool, a sauna and a Jacuzzi.
The hotel offers guests free private parking on site, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi to make the most of throughout their stay. It provides a beauty centre and an executive floor, as well as fitness classes.
The rooms at Downtown Rotana are air-conditioned and include tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a mini bar. They provide an in-room safe and a desk.
The hotel is within walking distance of Bahrain Financial Harbour and Bahrain World Trade Center. It is just a two-minute stroll from the Bab Al Bahrain.
Featuring a rooftop terrace, valet parking and a limousine service, Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre is a luxurious base in Manama. It has a gym, as well as a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a Turkish steam bath.
This trendy hotel offers an express check-in and check-out feature, a kids club and a kids pool. Guests can take advantage of the recreational facilities on offer, such as a bowling alley and a playground. Guests are also able to take a dip in the swimming pool and enjoy a drink at the poolside bar.
Each trendy room at Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre comes with a mini bar and slippers, and the bathrooms offer hair dryers and showers. They feature a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities and a telephone.
The hotel's in-house restaurant, Saveur, is a popular spot to have a meal. A variety of breakfast options are available in the hotel's dining room.
The area surrounding Le Meridien Bahrain City Centre is well-known for its shopping. The Bahrain National Museum, Sitra and the Al Fateh Grand Mosque are within a 20-minute car ride from the hotel.
City Centre Bahrain is a shopping mall in Manama, Bahrain. The shopping centre opened in 2008 to be the largest in Bahrain. It claims 340 retail outlets, including the first Carrefour Hypermarket in Bahrain, and 60 dining outlets
Mosques This is the biggest Mosque of Manama, the impressive Al-Fateh Mosque, beeing able to accomodate about 7000 people. It is a pity we just passed by it on our way back to the ship, so I have to go inside the next time when I am in Bahrain.
Pearl Monument Pearl Monument is one of the landmarks of Bahrain which you cannot miss. Pearl used to be the main income of Bahrain and island's wealth comes from the pearl, later followed by oil. The monument represents the 6 states in the gulf.
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