Bahrain

Shopping

The Gold Souq specializes in fine jewelry. It is located in the Manama Souq and was the first gold complex in Bahrain

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Gold Souq

The Gold Souq specializes in fine jewelry. It is located in the Manama Souq and was the first gold complex in Bahrain

The mall houses over 300 stores, including 2 food and beverage courts. Family attractions of the Seef Mall include the Magic Island, which has many games and rides. The Seef Mall also has 16 Cineplex screens.

Al-Hilal Bookshops

There are many branches mostly located in the best hotels, modern shopping centres and in the souq.

Bahrain City Centre

The first entertainment, shopping and leisure resort in Bahrain. It is also the biggest shopping centre, offering a vast selection of international and local brands including SAKS, 5th Avenue, Debenhams, Centre

Yatama Souq

This market was founded by orphans in 1987.The Prime minister ordered the expansion of this souq that sells Bahraini and Iranian pottery, antiques and traditional goods.

Gold City

A good place to start for Bahrain’s famed natural pearls is Gold City, a complex of jewellery shops in Central Manama.

Family Bookshop

The Family Bookshop sells books for adults and children, especially attractive books on Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf.

Geant

Many of its grocery stores are located around the residential areas, selling French delicacies and household products.

Manama Souq

This sprawling Souq found in the heart of Bahrain’s capital offers reasonable prices that are affordable by all the classes.

Bahrain Craft Centre

It houses many studios and workshops that aim to revive traditional crafts such as weaving, palm-leaf papermaking, pottery and ironwork, but in a modern context.

Souvenir Shopping

Most of the souveniers available are imported from Yemen, India, Pakistan and Iran. These include silver jewellery, brass coffeepots, lapis-lazuli, carpets and coral beads.

The Central Market

It is an interesting place to go to as tourists can stock up on Greek spices, herbs and cheese whilst simultaneously learning about Greek culture.

GOSI Shopping Complex

This offers an enjoyable shopping experience in a modern complex at very inexpensive prices. It specializes in telecommunications products and accessories.