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MANAMA SOUQ
A VIBRANT COLLECTION OF SHOPS
OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF GOODS
FROM TEXTILES, SPICES, INCENSE,
PERFUMES, HANDICRAFTS AND
SOUVENIRS AS WELL AS MORE
MODERN PRODUCTS FROM ALL OVER
THE WORLD.
BAHRAIN
ARTS & CRAFTS

Bab Al Bahrain: The Gate of Bahrain is located at the entrance to the Manama Suq in Bahrain's capital city Manama.
Built in 1949, it once housed the government's administrative offices and overlooked the sea. Behind Bab Al Bahrain is
the old Manama Suq. The suq is a vibrant collection of shops offering a wide range of goods from textiles, spices,
incense, perfumes, handicrafts and souvenirs, as well as more modern products from all over the world. The suq offers
a unique shopping experience that brings to mind the style of commerce from days long past. The Manama Suq is a
must visit while in Bahrain that visitors will be sure to enjoy.

Bait Al Quran: Housing one of the world's most treasured possessions.
The Museum here has ten exhibition halls that offer a glimpse of rare
books, manuscripts and other religious motifs. There are also
manuscripts from non-Islamic countries including China and Spain,
apart from those of Islamic nations. Calligraphy, which forms a vital part
of Islamic culture, is also represented here through works of master
calligraphers.

Craft Center: Supervising no fewer than 13 different handicrafts, this
Craft Centre is a key hub where both traditional and newer artisans are
flourishing. Nearly 80 people are involved in projects which are as
diverse as crafting jewellery, iron and wood products to producing dolls,
preserved flowers, embroidered and crocheted goods as well as highly
artistic Arabic calligraphy.

Khalaf House (Memory of Manama): One of Manama's most
unique houses, Khalaf House exemplifies the city's strong ties to
the history of pearls and trade. The building was donated by the
Khalaf family to be a cultural landmark, honoring the significant
role of pearling merchants in the history of Bahrain.