Manama

The Bahrain National Museum is the largest and one of the oldest public museums in the country. It was built near the King Faisal Highway in the city of Manama and was opened in December 1988. The museum complex, spread over 27,800 square meters and consists of two buildings, houses a rich collection of ancient Bahraini archaeological artifacts acquired since 1988, and covers 6,000 years of Bahraini history.

The Bahrain National Theatre, also known as the Bahrain National Amphitheatre, is a waterfront building complex located in Manama adjacent to the Bahrain National Museum, and consists of a 1,001-seat main auditorium and a smaller 150-seat flexible rehearsal theatre. Opened on 12 November 2012, the theatre covers an area of 11,869 square metres making it the third largest theatre in the Middle East.

Known as Al-Fateh Islamic Center and Al Fateh Grand Mosque, it is one of the largest mosques in the world, spanning 6,500 square meters and with a capacity of over 7,000 worshippers. It was built by Sheikh Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifa in 1987 and named after Ahmed Al Fateh, the conqueror of Bahrain.This mosque is the largest place of worship in Bahrain. It is located near the King Faisal Highway in Juffair, a neighborhood in the capital, Manama. The large dome atop the mosque is made entirely of fiberglass. It weighs over 60 tons and is the largest fiberglass dome in the world. The marble used on the floors is Italian and the chandelier is from Austria. The doors are made of teak wood from India. Throughout the mosque there is calligraphy writing in a very ancient style called Kufic. It also houses the National Library of Bahrain, which contains nearly 7,000 books, some of which are over a hundred years old, including copies of the books of Muhammad's teachings (the books of Hadith), the Global Arabic Encyclopedia, the Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence, Al-Azhar magazines printed over a hundred years ago, as well as many newspapers and other magazines. Apart from being a place of worship, the mosque is also one of the most important tourist attractions in Bahrain. It is open for tourist visits from 9:00 to 17:00, except on Fridays and other holidays when it is only open for worship.

Bab Al Bahrain, meaning Gate of Bahrain, is a historic building located in Customs Square in Manama's central business district and marks the main entrance to the city's Souq. The square is considered the region's first formal public space.Opened in 1949 and designed by the Emir's British advisor Charles Belgrave, it once stood on the shoreline of Manama, but due to extensive land reclamation in the second half of the 20th century, the structure now stands several kilometres inland on Government Avenue in Manama, adjacent to the King Faisal Highway, which leads to the causeway connecting the country to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The monument was refurbished in 1986 to incorporate Islamic architectural elements. In 2013, a complete refurbishment of the façade and interiors was undertaken. The ground floor now houses the tourist information office and a craft shop. Today, the monument consists essentially of a large arch, beneath which passes a road often referred to as the entrance to the Manama souk (market) and two side arches are made for pedestrians. The building houses several shops and cafes, including Naseef Café, which was the country's first ice cream parlor.

Located in the city of Manama, this business centre consists of two twin towers and is one of the tallest buildings in Bahrain (both towers are 240 metres high and have a total of 73 floors). The building is the first to integrate wind turbines into its design and for that reason, the project has received several awards for sustainability, including the 2006 LEAF Awards for “Best Use of Technology in Large-Scale Planning” and the “Arab World Sustainable Building Design” award. Three bridges in the lower half and between the two towers each connect three large turbines to the buildings, the bridge-turbine combination measuring 29 metres in diameter. They are oriented towards the north, as the wind from the Persian Gulf is strongest in this direction. The sail shape on the sides of each building is designed to act as a wind funnel in the centre of the towers in order to cause the maximum amount of wind to flow through there. Wind tunnel testing of the system showed that the buildings create an "S" shaped stream, ensuring that any wind arrives at a 45° angle on either side of the central axis, creating a wind flow that remains perpendicular to the turbines.

Bahrain Bay is the Kingdom's most opulent, contemporary mixed-use development on the northern coast. It features two reclaimed islands as part of its idyllic landscape and three exceptional areas: The Wharf, The Gardens and The Park. With fine dining, waterfront activities and stunning art and architecture, Bahrain Bay boasts unparalleled urban living. A futuristic development of vibrant culture and iconic luxury in the heart of Manama. Located just north of the Manama Diplomatic Area and facing The Avenues, Bahrain Bay offers prime access to all of Bahrain via its convenient connection - the Manama Northern Causeway.