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Al Dar Island

Al Dar Island is Bahrain's best-kept secret: a Mediterranean beach resort with sparkling blue seas that offers activities like dolphin viewing, pearl collecting, fishing, scuba diving, boating and other water sports. Because Bahrain's beaches are notoriously poor, Al Dar is a popular excursion for...  see full details

Hawar Islands

A 40-minute boat ride from Manama are the Hawar Islands, a cluster of 16 islands known for their spectacular scenery and wildlife. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hawar Islands are home to playful dolphins and bright pink flocks of flamingos, and the islands'...  see full details

Jebel Al Dukhan and the Tree of Life

At 439 feet (134m) above sea level, the Jebel Al Dukhan hill is the highest point in Bahrain. Translated from Arabic, Jebel Al Dukhan means 'Mountain of Smoke', named for the haze which often surrounds it on humid days. There are various undetermined caves...  see full details