Situated in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf, between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Manama is the capital city of the impressive and ever-growing Bahrain. The city has a beautiful downtown with a plethora of stylish restaurants, cafés and shops. The stunning waterfront marina is always full with multi million-dollar yachts and sailing boats, which is a sign of what the country has become; a financial and social hub of the region.

There are a host of fun activities to enjoy for children and adults while in Manama. The newly built Lost Paradise water park is popular with kids and is home to an impressive artificial beach complete with sand and waves. The warm waters surrounding Bahrain and Manama are perfect for marine activities, including kayaking, snorkelling and diving.

For visitors wishing to fly to Manama, the ultra-modern Bahrain International Airport is located just east of the city in Muharraq. The airport is the regional hub for Gulf Air, which has routes all over the Middle East region as well as flights to most major cities throughout Europe, North and East Africa, and Asia. Along with Gulf Air, other carriers serving the airport include British Airways, Emirates and KLM.

Banks: 07.30 to 12.00 and 15.30 to 17.30, Saturday to Wednesday; 07.30 to 11.00, Thursday
Post Offices: 07.00 to 14.15, Sunday to Wednesday; 07.00 to 14.00, Thursday
Government Offices: 07.00 to 14.15, Sunday to Wednesday; 07.00 to 14.00, Thursday
Business Centres: 07.00 to 14.15, Sunday to Wednesday; 07.00 to 14.00, Thursday
Shops: 08.30 to 12.30 and 15.30 to 19.30, Saturday to Thursday