World Traveller – August 2019

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LONG WEEKEND

MANY

MOONS AGO

Take a stroll through

history and discover the

beauty of a bygone era

The cradle of one

of the most ancient

civilisations in the

Middle East, the Dilmun

civilisation, Bahrain is

steeped in a 6000-year

history. Explore the

northern side of the

kingdom and unravel

the beauty of one of

the world’s largest

mosques, Al Fateh

Mosque, as well as one

of the first museums

in the gulf, Bahrain

National Museum.

After you explore

its diverse range of

treasures, including

artefacts uncovered

at local archaeological

sites, make UNESCO

World Heritage Site

Qal’at Al Bahrain your

next stop. Believed

to have been the

capital of the ancient

Dilmun Empire, soak

up breath-taking

views of the sparkling

blue waters and the

city skyline at one

of the most prolific

archaeological digs in

the Arabian Gulf.

OUTDOOR ALLURE

insider tips

Enjoy an action-packed weekend

PEARL DIVING. For more than 2,000 years,

Bahrain’s pearls have been prized as one of

the most beautiful natural gems in the world.

Dive into the warm azure waters of the Gulf

and unravel Bahrain’s legacy while seeking

underwater treasures. There are four diving

sites to discover. Simply don your scuba gear

and set sail from Ras Rayya to collect some

oysters – you can keep any treasures inside.

BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT. With its

roaring engines and thrilling atmosphere, daredevils

are in for a ride as they watch top drivers jostle for

a prime position at this impressive motorsports

venue, which hosts the annual Formula 1 Gulf

Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Better yet, buckle up

for an exciting drive around the karting track.

ARABIAN HORSE RIDING. Experience a

true taste of Arabia as you ride a pure blood

Arabian horse across the stunning landscape.

Book your experience with Ghazwan

Equestrian Centre and enjoy a picturesque

sunset gallop along Karbabad Beach.

Opposite page, from top: The traditional

Bahraini dish Balaleet; La Fontaine Centre of

Contemporary Art; display of traditional Bahraini

clothes in Manama Souq

This page from top: Pearl diving in the Gulf

© Jumeirah Royal Saray Hotel; UNESCO World

Heritage Site Qal'at Al Bahrain

Jeremy Tutt shares

insider tips and

tricks on exploring

the city

“Whether it's pearl
diving with Scubalife, making waves at
Durrat Marina Yacht Club, or just lounging
on the sand, the azure waters around
the island are stunning and should be
enjoyed. I particularly like the beaches
at Jumeirah Royal Saray and The Ritz-
Carlton, Bahrain, however there are a
lot of other options, including the ART
Rotana in Amwaj Islands as well as Coral
Beach Club at the Coral Bay Resort. A
trip to Hawar Island is also a must-do for
all nature lovers and wildlife adventurers.
Alternatively, check out Adliya, the
bohemian neighbourhood is the place to
go for a gourmet meal. I love the Thai at
Hash House and the curry at Lanterns
is consistently good, whereas Re Asian
Cuisine on the 48th floor of the Four
Words:Seasons Hotel offers spectacular views.”

Habiba Azab