Bab Al Bahrain
باب البحرين
A landmark city gate of the old town, completed in 1949. Passing through it leads into Manama's old souq, the starting point for a walk through the old city.
Bab Al Bahrain was built in 1949, when it stood right on the coastline as a government office building and the gateway to Manama. Land reclamation has since moved the shoreline inland, and the gate now sits deep within the city. The gate itself can be photographed for free, and nearby are a tourist information point and handicraft shops. Passing through the arch takes you straight into the Manama Souq. It pairs well with a walk through the old town, its spice streets and its gold market, and the light is best in the late afternoon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Manama Souq
- Bahrain World Trade Center
- Beit Al Quran
- Bahrain National Museum
- Bahrain National Theatre
- Adliya Block 338
- Al Fateh Grand Mosque
- Khamis Mosque