Bahrain Known as the Pearl of the Arabian Gulf, the Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, half-way between Europe and the Far East.

Bahrain has always had a cosmopolitan character and open society that attracts people from all over the world and has led to its development as one of the leading businesses and financial centres in the region.

Bahrain’s museums, archaeological sites and handicraft centres take you to a civilization dating back more than 5,000 years. From the island’s wide array of sporting and recreational facilities to the famous souk with its traditional crafts, materials, spices and gold and the most modern shopping malls selling designer labels, there is something to satisfy the most diverse of tastes of visitors to Bahrain.

Bahrain is developing into a premier vacation centre in the Gulf. It has already become a popular weekend resort for neighboring countries. Its natural attractions and its strategic position at the hub of Middle East aviation makes Bahrain an ideal destination for a holiday or for a stopover. PEARL of THE GULF.