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Manama

Manama (Arabic: المنامة al-Manāma) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with its 700,000 people representing nearly half the country's population. Overshadowed by its brash Gulf neighbors Dubai and Qatar, it's often overlooked as a travel destination, but this clean, modern and safe city offers a quieter, gentler introduction to the Gulf way of life.

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    Adhari Park

    A small amusement park with 25 rides and attractions, built around the Ain Adhari spring.

    4pm-midnight

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    Bird Watching

    The Kingdom and the Hawar Islands are a haven for native and migratory birds including flamingos, bulbuls, ospreys and sooty falcons. Any twitchers are strongly advised to take the 20-km boat trip to the islands.

    10AM daily

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    Dolphin Watching

    Take a boat trip and you can watch the dolphins and manatees playing in the warm Gulf waters, and see local fisherman head out in traditional wooden dhows to catch the prized local hammour, a type of grouper. Dolphin watch trips take place three times daily.

    BD 6 for adults, BD 3 for children under 12 years.

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    Horse racing

    Arabia is famous for its horses. The national racecourse at Al Sakhir hosts races every Friday from October to March. The grandstand holds up to 3,000 spectators and entry is free. Betting is prohibited.

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    Horse riding

    For anyone wanting riding lessons or an occasional hack, the Twin Palms Riding School and the Dilmun Club are good places to start.

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    Pearl Diving

    Bahrain is also famous for its pearls. Try your hand at pearl diving and maybe take home one of these natural gems of the sea.

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    Scuba Diving

    Bahrain Yacht Club & Al Bandar resort