4 Days Manama Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Manama

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Day 1 | Morning

Bahrain National Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Sun,10:00am-6:00pm;Closed on Tue

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 6HRX+86G, جسر الشيخ حمد, Manama, Bahrain

In the National Museum of Bahrain, cultural relics from the Stone Age to before the modern oil trade are preserved. You can see answers, sculptures, drawings of the Quran, and reproductions of tombs more than 6,000 years ago. Through these, you can learn about the history of Bahrain, culture and everyday life.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Bahrain National Museum, you can head to Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Al Fateh Grand Mosque

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Manama. Capital Governorate. Bahrain

The Fatah Mosque in the capital of Bahrain is one of the largest mosques in the world and the largest prayer place in Bahrain, which can accommodate more than 7,000 people at the same time. The dome of this mosque is currently the largest fiberglass dome in the world. The mosque also includes the National Museum, which opened in 2006.

Reviews from Real Guests:

iBelle: The mosque is primarily earth tones of tan, brown, and maroon in color. There is a central outdoor courtyard and a large indoor space with a giant chandelier. You will need to take your shoes off to enter. If you like to see mosques, it’s worth a short visit.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay nearby is the best place to stay.

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

Unparalleled in design, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay rises 68 storeys on a 5-hectare (12-acre) private island, accessed by causeway, boat or water taxi. Elevated on the 11th to 28th floors, the 273 extra-spacious hotel guest rooms – including 57 suites – all present sweeping views of the Manama skyline or the Arabian Gulf. Discover seven options for indoor-outdoor dining and drinks, including two signature Bahrain restaurants and a lounge by Wolfgang Puck. Heighten your relaxation with five swimming experiences and a light-filled spa with an array of unisex and women’s-only amenities – creating Bahrain’s best luxury resort destination.

Day 2 | Morning

Water Garden

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 6HC9+77F, Manama 6HC9+77F, Bahrain

There is a beautiful lake for people to enjoy and relax and enjoy sunsets and afternoon tea.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Water Garden, don’t forget pay a visit to Oil Museum and first oil well.

Oil Museum and first oil well

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Jebel Dukhan (near), Manama, Bahrain

Reviews from Real Guests:

Waqas2079: First attraction to see in Bahrain 🇧🇭

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Al Areen Palace and Spa by Accor in advance, because all the tourists head to Oil Museum and first oil well love staying at it.

Al Areen Palace and Spa by Accor

Bordering Bahrain’s largest Water Park ‘The Lost Paradise of Dilmum ‘ and the Bahrain International F1 Circuit, the resort spans over 131,000 square meters. Free WiFi is available in the rooms. It features 78 luxuriously appointed villas which include 22 two-bedroom royal villas and 56 one-bedroom desert pool villas each with their own private marble courtyard, swimming pool and an open-air, heated jet–pool along with modern entertainment facilities like high-definition LED TV's, Bose Audio systems, DVD and CD players. Al Areen also houses an award-winning spa, which is spread over 10,000 sq.m. and has the largest garden hammam pool, a hydrotherapy garden, as well as a health and wellness center that provide a complete body wellness program. The spa has a total of 16 pavilions – 12 Deluxe and 4 Royal Spa Pavilions, a vitality pool, ice igloo and foot spa. The resort also offers up-to-date sporting and relaxation facilities along with a kid’s club, two tennis courts and a squash court, outdoor & indoor pools. For corporate or social functions, the property offers an extensive range of meeting and banqueting facilities that include 5 different banquet venues of 1228 sq.m space including a pre function area. For dining the 3 international standard restaurants - Keizo (Oriental) - with its own gazebos and private dining deck; Saffron (Khaleeji Cuisine) - serving fusion arabic cuisine; Roti Boti (Indian) which serves a wide range of regional Indian delights with a modern slant & Rimal (All day dining - International) offer the traveler a global palate all under one roof. Key attractions within a 3 km radius of the hotel, include Al Areen Wildlife Park and the Gravity Indoor Sky Diving Centre. Al Areen is approximately a 40-minute drive from the airport and 20 minutes from the city center. The resort offers transfer services on request.

Day 3 | Morning

Bahrain Financial Harbour

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Bahrain Financial Harbour Masterplan، Manama, Bahrain

The financial port is located in Manama, where two asymmetric twin towers are visible, and there are plenty of skyscrapers to see.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Bahrain Financial Harbour, don’t forget pay a visit to Barbar Temple.

Barbar Temple

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Manama. Capital Governorate. Bahrain

The Barbar Temple, built in 2500 BC, is located in the Barbar area in the northern part of the island of Bahrain. Today's temple still retains the gate, the altar, and the pool where religious cleansing rituals are performed.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book The Merchant House in advance, because all the tourists head to Barbar Temple love staying at it.

The Merchant House

The Merchant House is centrally located in Manama, a 3-minute walk from Manama Souq and 12 minutes by foot from Bahrain Financial Harbour. This 5-star hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bahrain World Trade Center and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from The Avenues Bahrain. Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Day 4 | Morning

Beit Al Quran

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,9:00am-1:00pm,4:00pm-6:00pm;Open on Thu,9:00am-1:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Building No.17، Rd No 1901, Manama, Bahrain

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kanyaphak18: very nice place 1

Day 4 | Afternoon

Kids Kingdom nearby is the top choice before you leave Beit Al Quran and hit the road.

Kids Kingdom

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 505 King Faisal Highway, Manama 312, Bahrain

This is an outdoor children's playground, convenient transportation, open space, play facilities, is a good place to stroll away on weekends.

Day 4 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Bahrain is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Bahrain

Located in Manama, Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area features modern and elegant accommodations. It offers free WiFi in all areas, an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. The property is 1 km from Bahrain World Trade Center (BWTC) and 1 km from The Avenues Mall, a waterfront shopping center along Bahrain Bay. Each air-conditioned suite here will provide you with a living area with a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and a dining area. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. Featuring a bath, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage and a kids' club. The hotel is 3.9 km from Wahooo! Waterpark and 7.1 km from Bahrain Fort. Bahrain International Airport is 5 km away.

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