Bahrain

Welcome to the land of ancient Dilmun, thriving economy and motorsport venues! Fourteen good reasons to visit Bahrain:

• Bahrain is an intriguing archipelago of more than 30 islands
• The Bahrain land is considered by some as “the Garden of Eden”
• Bahrain amazes with its freshwater submarine springs
• Bahrain is one of the earliest cradles of civilization with many centuries-old archeological sites
• The archipelago is known as a breeding place for many rare and endangered birds
• The fauna in the kingdom is extremely rich
• Bahrain has banned the capture of sea cows, turtles and dolphins in its waters
• The Qal’at al-Bahrain and the Pearl Trail in Muharraq are declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• The Bahrain World Trade Center has a unique style and is the first skyscraper with wind turbines
• Al-Fateh Mosque in Manama is one of the largest mosques in the world, housing the National Library of Bahrain
• Bahrain is connected to Khobar in Saudi Arabia by a 25 km system of bridges and causeways, called the King Fahd Causeway
• The Tree of Life is 400 years old and stands alone in the deset with no visible source of water
• The 2004 Grand Prix of Bahrain was the first FIA Formula One World Championship in the Middle East
• Bahrain is one of the fastest developing economies in the Arab world