Health and Safety
Drink plenty of water as April through August can be very hot and humid it is very important to stay hydrated, particularly if you are outdoors in the daytime. Bottled water is sold virtually everywhere in the city from stores, vendors and small restaurants at very reasonable costs. In addition use an umbrella to shield yourself from the burning sun.
Big demonstrations can happen at any time, and can also become violent sometimes but are usually not anti-western. Steer clear of areas where crowds of people appear to be congregating.
Make sure you lock your hotel room at night. Though hotels have proper security systems including CCTV cameras, there have been instances of tourists having their rooms burgled.
Bahrainis are fairly tolerant but it is essential to show respect and courtesy in relation to their culture and religion at all times. When out it is prudent to wear long trousers, or shorts, and women shouldn’t wear sheer dresses. However, in beach clubs and hotels, swimsuits, bikinis and shorts are acceptable.
Avoid publicly showing affection to members of the opposite sex as it is just not socially accepted.
Always steer clear of any confrontation and by no means become involved in an argument, especially with a local.
In general it is desirable to understand and respect the culture of Bahrain in order to enjoy your vacation to the maximum.
In case of an illness carry the following numbers and information pertaining to medical caregivers:
International Hospital of Bahrain
Address: Kamal Ahmad Qureshi Block No. 518, Rd No. 1809, Manama
Tel: 1759 8222
Salmaniya Medical Complex
Address: Building Al-Salmaniya, PO Box 12, Manama.
Tel: 1728 4083/ 1728 4090
In case of emergencies always carry the following numbers with you:
Police: 999
Ambulance: 998
Fire Department: 997
24 hour tourist hotline: –
Traffic/Accidents: 199 (no injuries) OR 999 (injuries)
Lifeline:-
Vehicle Breakdown: 1768 1999
Telephone directory enquiry: 181 [Local Numbers]; 191 [International Numbers]
Airport Enquiry: 1732 1094