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8 Days in Manama: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Joel S Mathews

Joel S Mathews

6 Dec 2023

Embark on an exciting 8-day adventure in Manama, Bahrain, exploring ancient marvels and indulging in authentic cuisine. Discover hidden gems, visit historical sites, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Manama

Day 1Donuts, Quran, and Beach Bliss
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$62

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$ 3

Dunkin' Donuts (دانكن دونتس)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
11 - 16 min

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Beit Al Quran
Elegant modern complex housing a collection of rare Qurans, plus Islamic artifacts & calligraphy.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$11
8 - 10 min

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Marina Beach Garden Park
Waterfront destination with picnic areas, kids' rides & playgrounds, plus shops & resorts nearby.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$11
24 - 35 min

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Iskenderun Grills
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Moh'd Noor Al-Bokhari محمد نور للبخاري
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2Turkish Delights and Fort Exploration
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$107

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$ 3

MADO (مادو)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
4 - 5 min

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Arad Fort
A 15th-century fortress in typical Islamic style, overlooking sea passages, plus illuminations.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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Kurar House
Kurar embroidery exhibited in an airy space where the craft is passed on to younger generations.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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قهوة بوخلف
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
4 - 6 min

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Mathai Mutwali (متاي متولي)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Press Heritage
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$108

Alameer Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
20 - 30 min

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Al Ghouse Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Pearling Path Visitor and Experience Center
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$30
7 - 10 min

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Abdullah Al Zayed House for Bahraini Press Heritage
Cultural center featuring exhibits on Bahrain's press heritage in a historic house.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Jasmis muharruq
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
8 - 12 min

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Mathai Mutwali (متاي متولي)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 4Coffee, Mosques, and Kingdoms
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$113

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$ 3

Starbucks
The Starbucks Experience is more than a cup of coffee. From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated the rich tradition of coffee, but that also brought a feeling of community, a comfortable third place away from the demands of work and home.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
20 - 29 min

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Arcapita Mosque
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Kids Kingdom
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
7 - 10 min

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Indigo (إندِقو)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
4 - 6 min

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شاي كرك ملكي - بوابة البحرين
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 5Spicy Treats and Souq Exploration
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$92

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$ 5

Aalo Basheer (آلو بشير)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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Manama Souq Building
Sprawling, vibrant market with vendors selling food, clothing, traditional crafts & household goods.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
20 - 24 min

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Prince Khalifah Bin Salman Park
Palm-tree dotted waterfront popular for evening strolls, with bike hire, eateries & artificial lake.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Jasmi's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$27
2 - 3 min

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Down Under
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$33
Day 6Cafe Hopping and Fort Discovery
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$81

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$ 8

GB Cafe (ج ب)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$21
8 - 12 min

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Bahrain Fort
Remains of a 16th-century Portuguese fort on an archaeological site with a museum displaying finds.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
25 - 30 min

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Sitra Park
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Chaise Cafe Sitra
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
19 - 23 min

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route66
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 7Traditional Coffee, Corniche Strolls, and Art
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$72

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$ 3

Ahmed Abdul Rahim Traditional Caffee Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
10 - 15 min

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King Faisal Corniche
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Black Stripe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
10 - 12 min

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Filafil Al Nishama
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$33
Day 8Coffee, Temples, and Japanese Cuisine
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$72

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$ 3

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
16 - 24 min

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Barbar Temple
Archaeological site featuring Dilmun temples & other ruins dating from 3000 BCE.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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AlFateh Grand Mosque
Built in 1988, this massive mosque named after Bahrain's founder has room for 7,000 worshipers.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Sato Japanese Restaurant- Bahrain
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Rasoi by Vineet at Gulf hotel bahrain
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30

Budget breakdown: $729 In total

Activities & Food:$705
Transport:$24