Why go
- Capital and largest city of Bahrain.
- Served by Bahrain International Airport (BAH).
History
Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 743,066 as of 2025 estimate. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and a short invasion from the ruling dynasty of Saudi Arabia, followed by a longer invasion by Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation in 1971 following a period of British hegemony.
Where to stay
King Faisal Hwy, Manama, Bahrain · ihg.com
Al Seef, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Hwy, Manama, Bahrain · marriott.com
BLDG 365, 365 Rd Number 1705, Manama 317, Bahrain · thedomainhotels.com
Al Seef District, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Hwy, Manama, Bahrain · marriott.com
143 Road 2403, Muharraq, Bahrain · movenpick.accor.com
Al Liwan Mall, Building 282, Road 1403, Al, Hamala, Bahrain · frasershospitality.com
Building 11 Rd No 3801, Manama, Bahrain · gulfexecutiveresidence.com
338 Shaikh Isa Ave, Manama, Bahrain · palmyard.com
Entrance 26, Avenue، 63, Budaiya, Bahrain · lagoonabeachbahrain.com
Road 4654 Block 346 Building 3236 346 Al Seef, District 346, Bahrain · wyndhamhotels.com
256 Road No. 10, Hamala, Bahrain · nordicbh.com
Building 88 Road 351, Manama, Bahrain · wyndhamhotels.com
Kuwait avenue Mahooz, Manama 330, Bahrain · tropicanahotel.net
Building 25, Road 338, Um Al Hassam Ave, 339, Bahrain · instagram.com
Adliya, Building 59, Road 3601, Block 336, Manama 999, Bahrain · sites.google.com
Building 377, road 3610، Adliya 336, Bahrain · mansourimansionshotel.com
Building 11 Rd No 3801, Manama, Bahrain · marriott.com
Off Bani Otbah Avenue, Road 2608, Manama 326, Bahrain · oyorooms.com
6H8P+6H4, Rd No 2728, Manama, Bahrain
Block 372 Rd 707, Hawar, Bahrain
Building 586, Road 3419, Block 334, Al Mahooz, Bahrain
Sheikh Salman Ave, Manama, Bahrain
1288 Rd No 3931, Manama, Bahrain
Indoor
406, Shaikh Isa Ave, Road 330, ,Block No 327, Adliya, Manama, Bahrain
Rd No 3747, Manama, Bahrain
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway Wikipedia: en:McDonald's · mcdonalds.com
Grill, Restaurant · A traditional restaurant serving traditional and Persian grills primarily, with good pricing and food quality, and the food is halal. مطعم…
Regional, Fast Food · A cafeteria serving Sambosa (traditional Indian food) - كافيتيريا متخصصة في تحضير السمبوسة Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 · Isa Town, Kawara…
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-01:00 · alazzamgroup.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Al Murjan Center, Juffair · instagram.com
Food Court · An Outdoor Food Yard... 14 Food Truck Cuisine & Choices: *. A cozy ambiance with a family atmosphere *. Outdoor seating area with a play ground…
Japanese, Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: su-th 13:30-23:00 fr-sa 12:00-23:00 · 1446 طريق 2728, Adliya · itsumobahrain.com
International, Traditional, Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-We 10:30-24:30; Th-Fr 10:30-26:00 Features: takeaway, halal, air conditioning · bahrain.alromansiah.com
Sandwich, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · teatimebh.com
French, Breakfast, Brunch, Tea, Coffee Shop, Cake, Dessert, Lunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1842 طريق 3374,…
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · papajohns.com
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · instagram.com
Asian, Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 822 723, Manama · bahaykubobahrain.com
Mediterranean, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:30-23:00 Features: halal · Zayed Town · instagram.com
Dessert, Chocolate, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: halal · Riffa · instagram.com
American, Fried Chicken, Soul Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-We 16:00-23:00; Th,Fr 17:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 56 1823,… · soulbh.com
Fast Food, Fried Food, Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-Su,Mo-Th 11:00-02:00; Fr 12:00-02:00 · شارع 1 · chicketarabia.com
Traditional, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 06:00-13:00 · Wali Al-Ahd Highway · emmawash.com
Diner, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-12:00, 18:00-23:00 · Budaiya Highway · instagram.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · Abdulrahman Jassim Kanoo Avenue · baskinrobbins.com
Pastry, Shawarma, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-24:00; Mo-Su 00:00-04:00 Features: outdoor seating, halal · 282 Gudaibiya Avenue, Qudaibiya
Italian, Burger, Arabic Food, Shisha, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-02:00 · 2042 طريق 4626, Manama
Steak, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 1704
Barbecue, Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30 PM-11:00 PM Features: halal · Shop 13 طريق 4653, Manama
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 · 1215 2820, Manama
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 10:45-24:00 Features: air conditioning
Nutrition, Restaurant · Nutrition restaurant · 912 طريق 1213, الرفاع, 912 · lowcalbh.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Zubarah Avenue
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-01:30; Su 10:00-22:00 · 1704 · cinecafebh.com
Fine Dining, Diner, Beef Bowl, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · شارع مشتان
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 10:30-28:00 Features: takeaway
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · Adliya Avenue
Shawarma, Lebanese, Restaurant · Shawarma/Lebanese restaurant · 308
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Wali Al-Ahd Highway
Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · شارع 13
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · Sheikh Salman Highway
Grills, Restaurant · Grills restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant · King Faisal Highway
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Korean, Thai, Restaurant · Korean/Thai restaurant
Persian, Restaurant · Persian restaurant
Oriental, Restaurant · Oriental restaurant
354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) 15 km to the centre
Manama, 15, BH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 38 airlines (Gulf Air Bahrain, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air India Express, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 40 destinations incl. Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait, London… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 38 airlines, 40 direct destinations
- Gulf Air Bahrain GF (A320, A321, A330-200, 330) · 37 routes: Abu Dhabi, Addis Ababa, Amman, Baghdad, Bangkok, Beirut, Cairo, Dammam, Delhi, Doha, Dubai, Dubai, Frankfurt, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jeddah, Karachi, Khartoum, Kochi, Kuwait, Lahore, Larnaca, London, Madinah, Madras, Manila, Mashhad, Mumbai, Muscat, Najaf, Paris, Peshawar, Riyadh, Sanaa, Sialkot, Tehran, Trivandrum
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (A320, Embraer 170) · 4 routes: Dammam*, Jeddah, Madinah*, Riyadh
- Air India Express IX (737-800) · 2 routes: Doha, Mangalore
- American Airlines AA (777) · 2 routes: Doha*, London*
- British Airways BA (777) · 2 routes: Doha, London
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 2 routes: Dubai, Dubai
- Iberia Airlines IB (777) · 2 routes: Doha*, London*
- Turkish Airlines TK (A321) · 2 routes: Istanbul, Muscat
- United Airlines UA (A330-300, 777) · 2 routes: Doha*, Kuwait
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Air Berlin AB (A320, A330-300, A340-600) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi*
- Air Canada AC (A330-300) · 1 route: Doha*
- Air France AF (A330-200) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi*
- Air India Limited AI (A319) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Alitalia AZ (A320) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi*
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300) · 1 route: Dubai
- Delta Air Lines DL (A330-200) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi*
- Egyptair MS (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Cairo
- Emirates EK (A330-200, 777-200, 777-300) · 1 route: Dubai
- Etihad Airways EY (A320, A330-300, A340-600) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Iran Air IR (A320, M82) · 1 route: Mashhad
- Jazeera Airways J9 (A320) · 1 route: Kuwait
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800) · 1 route: Mumbai
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (330) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Kuwait Airways KU (A320) · 1 route: Kuwait
- L MJ (A320, A321) · 1 route: Colombo
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-300) · 1 route: Doha
- Malaysia Airlines MH (330, A330-200) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Oman Air WY (737-800, Embraer 175, 737-700) · 1 route: Muscat
- Pakistan International Airlines PK (737, 737-800) · 1 route: Lahore
- Philippine Airlines PR (330) · 1 route: Manila*
- Qantas QF (A330-200, 777-200, 777-300) · 1 route: Dubai*
- Qatar Airways QR (A319, A320, A321, A330-300) · 1 route: Doha
- Royal Jordanian RJ (A320, A321) · 1 route: Amman*
- SriLankan Airlines UL (A321) · 1 route: Colombo*
- Swiss International Air Lines LX (A330-300) · 1 route: Doha*
- Thai Airways International TG (330, A330-200) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Yemenia IY (A320) · 1 route: Sanaa*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Regional airports
Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.
King Fahd International Airport (DMM) 80 km to the centre
Ad Dammam, 04, SA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 32 airlines (Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air, Jet Airways, Pakistan International Airlines…) · direct flights to 48 destinations incl. Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Colombo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 80 km from Manama · Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air, Jet Airways · Getting around Dammam, Saudia Arabia →
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 32 airlines, 48 direct destinations
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (A320, Embraer 170, A321, A330-300, 777-200, 747-400…) · 30 routes: Abha, Bahrain*, Bangalore, Bisha, Cairo, Calicut, Colombo*, Delhi, Dhaka, Dubai, El-baha, Gassim, Gizan, Hail, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jeddah, Karachi, Kochi, Kuwait*, Madinah, Madras, Manila, Mashhad, Mumbai, Nejran, Riyadh, Tabuk, Taif
- Nas Air XY (A320, A319) · 6 routes: Abu Dhabi*, Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, Taif, Yenbo
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800) · 5 routes: Abu Dhabi, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai, Trivandrum
- Pakistan International Airlines PK (310, 737) · 4 routes: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Sialkot
- Air France AF (330, A330-200) · 2 routes: Amsterdam*, Kuwait*
- Air India Express IX (737-800) · 2 routes: Calicut, Mangalore
- Airlines Of Tasmania FO (CRJ-700) · 2 routes: Aden, Taiz
- Delta Air Lines DL (330, A330-200) · 2 routes: Amsterdam*, Kuwait*
- Egyptair MS (A320, A321, 330, A330-300, 737-800) · 2 routes: Alexandria, Cairo
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 2 routes: Dubai, Dubai
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (330) · 2 routes: Amsterdam, Kuwait
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A340-300, 737-800) · 2 routes: Frankfurt*, Kuwait
- Shaheen Air International NL (A320, 734) · 2 routes: Islamabad, Lahore
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- Air Arabia Egypt E5 (A320) · 1 route: Alexandria
- Air India Limited AI (A320) · 1 route: Delhi
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG (777-200) · 1 route: Riyadh
- Emirates EK (A330-200, 777-200, 777-300) · 1 route: Dubai
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (737-700) · 1 route: Addis Ababa
- Etihad Airways EY (A319, A320) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- Gulf Air Bahrain GF (A320) · 1 route: Bahrain
- Iran Air IR (A320) · 1 route: Mashhad
- Kuwait Airways KU (A320, AB6) · 1 route: Kuwait
- L MJ (A340-300) · 1 route: Colombo*
- Middle East Airlines ME (A320) · 1 route: Beirut
- Oman Air WY (737-800, Embraer 175, 737-700) · 1 route: Muscat
- Philippine Airlines PR (330) · 1 route: Manila
- Qantas QF (A330-200, 777-200, 777-300) · 1 route: Dubai*
- Qatar Airways QR (A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, 787-8…) · 1 route: Doha
- Royal Jordanian RJ (A320, Embraer 195) · 1 route: Amman
- SriLankan Airlines UL (A340-300) · 1 route: Colombo
- Turkish Airlines TK (A321) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 9.9 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Water Taxi
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bahrain International Airport (BAH). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BAH has direct flights to 40 destinations on 38 airlines (incl. Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait, London…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Water Taxi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Manama, Bahrain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing