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Inside Background
Culture 
Manama, like the rest of Bahrain, is predominantly Muslim, and over 80% of the...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Health & Safety 
Though Bahrain shares a border only with the ocean, the nation is in the Middle...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
History 
Bahrain’s offshore location - in the midst of some of the most fertile lands in...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Recommended Reading 
Fortunately for English-speaking visitors, many businesses and newspapers...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Bahrain may be an island, but it’s a desert island – meaning summers are...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Bahrain is a series of islands, but Manama is connected to other islands and to...
Last edited: 30 October 2008
Getting Around 
Manama is a relatively small city, but walking for extended periods is not...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Useful Useful to check rental car brokers deals, as the offers of  majors...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Getting around by Taxi 
Bahrain is a fantastic place to vist but one question that gets asked time and...
Last edited: 25 January 2007
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Inside Things to Do
First-time Visitors 
Al Areen Game park with local and international wild animals and birds and...
Last edited: 24 October 2007
Nightlife 
Manama has some of the best nightlife in the Middle East. Alcohol is legal...
Last edited: 24 September 2008
Shopping 
Ah, those two magical words: duty free, because certain items, such as...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
Bab el-Bahrain Souk 
Most of the buying and selling in Manama occurs in the Bab el-Bahrain Souk...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
Bahrain National Museum 
Bahrain's flagship museum was opened in 1988. The museum focusses on life and...
Last edited: 14 July 2007
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Inside Bahrain: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Cash The currency of Bahrain is the Dinar, made up of 1,000 Fils. The Dinar is...
Last edited: 06 October 2008
Crossing the Border 
The Kingdom of Bahrain has taken great steps to ease travel to the country, but...
Last edited: 06 October 2008
Emergencies 
Emergency / Informational Phone Numbers Emergency Police / Ambulance:   999...
Last edited: 16 May 2007
Important Phrases 
So you're planning on a little visit to Bahrain? NOTICE: Guide works best with...
Last edited: 25 March 2008
Telephones 
Bahrain's phone system is GSM based like most of Europe. There are two mobile...
Last edited: 06 October 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Restaurants / Cafes It's appropriate in restaurants and cafes, 10-15...
Last edited: 22 May 2007
Driving in Bahrain 
Due to the size and existing intrastructure of Bahrain, public transportation's...
Last edited: 29 October 2008
Formula 1 directions 
-- UNDER CONSTRUCTION --            Sorry folks, was nearing completion of part...
Last edited: 15 May 2007
Places to Eat and Drink out 
For a small Muslim country, Bahrain has a surprising choice of nightspots and...
Last edited: 21 September 2008
Smoking in public 
As of May 31st 2007, smoking in almost all Bahraini shopping malls is...
Last edited: 18 October 2007
Useful Websites and Contacts 
The list provided here is by no means comprehensive. It simply serves as a good...
Last edited: 23 July 2007
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