{"id":4491,"date":"2016-08-07T02:21:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-07T00:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/?p=4491"},"modified":"2020-05-06T15:08:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T13:08:26","slug":"5-hidden-gems-bahrain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/5-hidden-gems-bahrain\/","title":{"rendered":"The top 5 hidden spots and places to visit in Bahrain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bahrain is the smallest country in the GCC, but that doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t filled with hidden gems. It holds a myriad of venues, activities, and entertainment to excite the dullest of souls. This beautiful archipelago is confetti of cultures, blending history with modernity. Aside from the museums, mosques, and water parks, there\u2019s an underground world and several hidden places to visit in Bahrain waiting to be found.<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain is only a short drive or plane ride away from neighboring countries, making it the perfect weekend getaway. It has swiftly earned a place among booming nations. It has expanded its tourism sector and added countless contemporary sites.<\/p>\n<p>Restaurants from all walks of life have been springing up, introducing a variety of international cuisines served in a fine dining manner. Quaint cafes with distinct locations offer a charming ambiance to the Pearl of Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>Though locals and foreigners who have been in the country for a while may know these gems, they are still amazing enough to make it onto this list.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 of the best less known places to visit in Bahrain:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Outdoor Cinema<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4515\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-1.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Cinema\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First on the top spots to visit in Bahrain list is Outdoor Cinema. Back in the day, outdoor cinemas were a favorite among young adults. There\u2019s a magical feeling that takes over when you\u2019re sitting under the starry sky enjoying a movie with your loved ones. The Royal Golf Club, the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, and La Fontaine Centre for Contemporary Art &amp; Spa all host outdoor movie nights. Be sure to check them out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Chocolate Shawarma<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4516\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-2.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Shawarma\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-2-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to the region or just visiting for a short while, you\u2019ve probably already been infatuated by shawarma. Why not try it as a dessert? Bayti, the contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant by Bahrain Financial Harbour, has created a chocolate shawarma. They use flaky chocolate scratchings over a crepe and serve it alongside ice cream, apple cinnamon chips, and chocolate dipping sauce. It is one of the must-see places to visit in Bahrain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Pearl Diving<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4517\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-3.jpg\" alt=\"Pearl Diving\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-3-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t exactly a hidden gem\u00a0since Bahrain is famous for its pearly seas. Al Dar Islands will give you the chance to snorkel for oysters in shallow, clear waters. During your snorkel expedition, you\u2019ll also stumble upon a historical shipwreck and plenty of dolphins. If you happen to find a pearl, you get to keep it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Alternative Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4518\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-4.jpg\" alt=\"Alternative Medicine\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-4-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Put that Advil pill back and try one of Bahrain\u2019s credible substitutes. In this culturally open country, you\u2019ll find that different sorts of medication are widely available and accepted. From meditation centers and crystal healing to authentic Ayurvedic medicine. Bahrain Meditation Centre in Umm Al Hassam, 8 Mansions in Budaiya\u2019s Country Mall and the Indian Ayurvedic Medicine Centre in Mahooz are great spots to start and certainly some of the best places to visit in Bahrain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Riyadat Mall<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4519\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-5.jpg\" alt=\"Riyadat Mall\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-5-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If shopping is on your to-do list, then venture down to one of the top destinations in Bahrain&#8217;s hidden gems, Riyadat Mall. New, local businesses have made a home in this mall. They offer culturally inspired items with a modern twist. The mall is an endeavor by Princess Sabeeka Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, wife of his Majesty the King and the President of the Supreme Council of Women. It was established to promote a healthy working environment for Bahraini women. It seeks to empower women by aiding them to open, run, and manage their own business.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Bonus gem:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If plane watching is a hobby of yours, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.movenpick.com\/en\/middle-east\/bahrain\/bahrain\/hotel-bahrain\/overview\/?gclid=CjwKEAjwlZa9BRCw7cS66eTxlCkSJAC-ddmw_VwU1qJkfDQ3CvGcdOELwOq9tJmMhyU3Ui3ewx1EzBoChSDw_wcB\">Movenpick Hotel Bahrain<\/a> is only 1 km away from Bahrain International Airport. Runway view rooms are available at your request.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4520\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.weetas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-6.jpg\" alt=\"Movenpick Hotel\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blog_banner-bah-6-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These are just some of the less-known hidden gems and places to visit in Bahrain; however, the more time you spend exploring the streets of this small kingdom, the more magical spots you will find.<\/p>\n<h3>you can also read :<\/h3>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/must-try-restaurants-bahrain\/\">Must try these Restaurants: Most Popular Family Restaurants in Bahrain<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bahrain is the smallest country in the GCC, but that doesn\u2019t mean it isn\u2019t filled with hidden gems. 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