Still, it has its charms, if you dare venture through the winding streets. On Fridays and Saturdays, it can become so full of locals and migrant workers that a claustrophobic person like myself could easily panic. But if one leaves the air conditioned mall-type buildings and ventures down the winding alleys, it brings back a sense of old Bahrain, with... More

traditional shopping area for gold and clothes .. there are many cheap things you can find .. crowded by Indians

smal back alleys with local shops selling good. it is the same stuff you see in the markets and bazaars anywhere ele in the world (i.e.: Korea, Mexico, Tibet, etc...) Some neat stuff can be found, but it is a lot of chinese amde knock off stuff (watches, sunglasses, etc...). I still enjoy them, and I really enjoy the bartering,... More

after 2 years in Bharain it was my first time! really enjoyied walking through the tight woven street and browsing old shops! loved it

The Souq has everything you could possibly want to buy, from tourist gifts to antiques, replica watches, cds, dvd, clothing etc ,

loved all the different smells and cultures x great place to get presents

Initial price offerings were quite high and negotiations weren't as good as last years visit.

Definitely worth a wander around.......everyone very friendly and not pushy at all!

No good for shopping although some of the old buildings are good for photos.