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Bab el-Bahrain Souk


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 9 attractions in Manama
Traveller Description: Most of the buying and selling in Manama occurs in the Bab el-Bahrain Souk district (souk means market in Arabic.) Here, stalls upon stalls are lined... more »
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Attraction type: Tourist/visitor centre, Flea/street market, Neighbourhood
Activities: Shopping
Address: Manama
Bahrain

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5 of 5 stars
Findlay, Ohio
25 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Having lived in Bahrain for 3 1/2 in the Navy, I spent many days here. Pretty much you will find whatever it is you want. Have a suit made why not takes about a week. Just on the island a few days, get some electronics or jewlery. The Gold Souq is AMAZING be prepared to haggle, it gets you the... more

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4 of 5 stars
South Africa
15 Feb 2008

Expecting a market as you might have seen anywhere els will be a mistake. We were driving through the souk and we did not realise! It was amazing, it is something you do not want to miss. The people are friendly (in their own way) and very proud. Full of questions about your origin and it must be said -... more

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4 of 5 stars
Woking
8 Jan 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Great place to get bargains once you get over the haggling that needs to be done. Found walking away reduces the prices. Not everything is the real thing especcially fashion but for price paid you can't grumble. Gold souk takes your breath away every time you go in it. Agree best to go early evening as tight streets make it... more

18 May 2007
3
people found this review helpful

The souk is bustling in the evening, most of the shop keepers shut up shop for a "siesta" during the day when the weather is at it's hottest. Goto the Souk at around 6 pm when it is at the least busiest, before the crowds roll in. It is ful of locals and tourists alike all looking for bargains. You'll... more

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