Bahrain is an archipelago in the Persian Gulf and has often been referred to as the Pearl of the Gulf. The archipelago of Bahrain comprises of 33 islands spread over an area of 707 sq km. The Kingdom of Bahrain is named after the largest island, Bahrain. Bahrain is connected to Saudi Arabia by the King Fahd Causeway, which has been described as an engineering marvel. Bahrain is an important tourist location and there are a number of important and interesting destinations.  Check out these Bahrain attractions:

One of the important places to visit is the traditional souq or soukh or your trip to Bahrain is incomplete without a visit here. When you enter the souq, you will be greeted by a blend of sounds, aromas, and colors. You will find absolutely everything here, and you will definitely enjoy the thrill of bargaining.

Pearl Diving Museum is one of the landmarks of Bahrain. It is located within the Traditional Heritage Center.

The Bair Al Qu’ran is a building that was built to accommodate a valuable collection of the Holy Quran and manuscripts. The building also houses a library, a mosque, an auditorium, and five exhibition halls.

Another of Bahrain attractions is the Tree of Life is a mystique tree that stands all by itself in the desert about 2 km from Jebel Dukhan. The tree provides welcome shade, but the source of water for the tree is a mystery and is still unknown.

The Oil Museum is located near ‘Oil Well No. 1’ and it contains captivating drilling equipments, documents, old photographs, and a working model of an oil rig.

Riffa Golf Club: This club covers a length of 24 hectares and has landscaped shrubbery and palms and gives a feeling of tropical environment. The golf course is on par with international standards.

Come and see these Bahrain attractions for yourself!