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Bab el-Bahrain Souk, Manama

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Bab el-Bahrain Souk lets you discover an old world market composed of a labyrinth of alleys lined by spice vendors, carpet merchants, and specialist stores, including a designated complex of dozens of fine jewelers. Soak up the sights and smells of this authentic market, picking up local handicraft and tasty treats to take home. Leading toward the central business district, the recently added appendage to the market provides a modern twist to the area, with many of Bahrain's most popular malls lining the central streets. Plan your Bab el-Bahrain Souk visit and explore what else you can see and do in Manama using our Manama road trip planning tool.
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Bab el-Bahrain Souk reviews

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  • Just fake, bad ripoff of some original souks. On top of this it’s just one street only with a lot of Indian hardware shops around it and more garbage 
    Just fake, bad ripoff of some original souks. On top of this it’s just one street only with a lot of Indian hardware shops around it and more garbage  more »
  • Interesting place to explore, with street after street of shops selling everything you can imagine, but mainly clothes/cloth and gold. I particularly enjoyed walking around the gold souq building... 
    Interesting place to explore, with street after street of shops selling everything you can imagine, but mainly clothes/cloth and gold. I particularly enjoyed walking around the gold souq building...  more »
  • We had a pleasant morning strolling around the souk. Stall holders were keen to stop potential tourist customers but were friendly. Prices are inflated so haggle hard! 
    We had a pleasant morning strolling around the souk. Stall holders were keen to stop potential tourist customers but were friendly. Prices are inflated so haggle hard!  more »
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  • Good place to visit in Bahrain. Not so many shops and options. Antique items available. Prices are quiet high. Local shops are good place to take pictures.
  • Baba Al bahrain - Traditional Souq in Manama Baharain filled with souvenirs, perfumes, carpets etc A photo fanatic place with Good vibes
  • My friend took me there when there was a lunch break... Almost all the shops were shut... But i managed to pick up bakhoor which is the authentic bahrainian dhoop for my mom for when she prays every morning!
  • A nice market to visit if you want to buy some souvenirs for your trip , and there is a large market full of shops selling gold and fabrics and all the Bahraini products
  • Safron ice cream was tasty. But of course little bit pricy

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