We Recommend 7 Tourist Places in Bahrain for Families

Tourist places in Bahrain for families are remarkably varied, satisfying every preference. The Kingdom has plenty of options and great touristic, cultural and historic variety, with striking leisure areas and wonderful natural scenery — it is the jewel of tourism in the Arabian Gulf states. So if you are planning to visit and want to put together an outstanding itinerary, read on with Tjwaal for plenty of useful information to help you discover Bahrain and the secrets of what makes it such a fine destination.

About Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain has a geography all its own, being an archipelago of 33 islands in the waters of the Arabian Gulf, the largest of which is the island of Bahrain.

The country covers an area of 765.3 square kilometres and enjoys an ideal position at the heart of the Arabian Gulf. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the west, linked to it only by the King Fahd Causeway, and has a border with Qatar to the south-east.

Bahrain's capital is Manama and its currency is the Bahraini dinar, while the official and most widely spoken languages are Arabic and English. It has a population of around 1,234,571, roughly 666,172 of them foreign nationals. Around 70.2% of the population are Muslim, with the rest following other faiths including Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism.

The best time to visit Bahrain

Bahrain is known for mild weather all year round, but it is fair to say the best time to visit is the period from January to April — and although temperatures drop in January and February, they remain pleasant and allow for visiting and exploring.

You can also visit the Kingdom in November and December, when the weather is sunny, particularly as it does not rain much in Bahrain.

Tourist places in Bahrain for families

Wahooo! Waterpark

A leisure venue on the list of the best tourist places in Bahrain for families, with facilities that provide fun times for families, especially the water rides and the pools available for adults and children.

The Lagoon Park

A large leisure venue in Amwaj Islands in Muharraq governorate, a major shopping centre offering families an outstanding shopping experience along with fine leisure facilities.

Adhari Park

An enjoyable leisure venue for adults and children, with many activities full of excitement and thrills and entertaining rides that have made it a draw for more than 800,000 visitors a year. You will find rides and attractions there suited to adults, children and young people.

Jannat Dilmun Waterpark

Another place offering exciting water rides that give visitors times full of fun and challenge.

The Dolphin Resort

The venue offers entertainment shows for adults and children performed by dolphins and other marine animals such as sea lions.

Bahrain Water Park

An appealing place for visitors with many entertaining and exciting activities, rides and attractions.

Dinosaur Park

A leisure venue among the best tourist places in Bahrain for families, with leisure areas, rides and enjoyable activities for the whole family.

The Marina Corniche

This area is known for sitting directly on the sea, with parks and green spaces along with plenty of rides for children.

Kids Kingdom

An appealing place for children, with plenty of amusement rides, both water and electric.

The best tourist places in Bahrain

We recommend a selection of the best tourist places in Bahrain for you to enjoy while you are in this enchanting kingdom.

• The Bahrain National Museum

  The list of the best tourist places in Bahrain for families includes this museum in the capital, Manama, founded in 1988 to protect the country's historic and cultural heritage. The museum is a large building with distinctive architecture, holding many historic exhibits and historic and archaeological artefacts, with information about Bahrain and its cultural heritage.

• The Tree of Life

  This tree, which combines mystery, intrigue and fame, stands in the middle of the desert in an extremely harsh setting and is more than 400 years old. It is connected with many cultures and faiths and is used as a symbol of life, strength and growth.

• Manama Fort

  A historic place and one of Manama's leading cultural and tourist landmarks, known for its position on a rocky hill at the heart of the Bahraini capital, with a long history reaching back to the fifth century BC. The fort is made up of many buildings, a guard tower, old structures and a defensive wall, and it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2005. It is also among the best tourist places in Bahrain for families.

• Bab Al Bahrain

  An important historic gateway for Bahrain, located in the capital, Manama, symbolising its identity, history and culture. The site dates back to the 17th century and was an entrance to the old city, made up of a large double arch built of fired clay and stone.

• Beit Al Quran

  A major educational and cultural centre in the capital, Manama, opened in 1990, dedicated to spreading Islamic culture and explaining and interpreting the Holy Quran. The site houses a museum, a large library and a conference centre, and holds a precious collection of heritage and Islamic manuscripts and valuable artefacts. The library contains a great number of copies of the Quran, along with Islamic studies and periodicals.

• The Al Fateh Grand Mosque

  One of the mosques of Manama, it is among the city's leading cultural and religious landmarks and its largest mosque, covering 6,500 square metres. It is known for its contemporary design and has a large dome and four towers with geometric shapes and decoration in the Islamic style, along with smaller domes and marble columns. It welcomes thousands of men and women and is an important civic hub in Manama, surrounded by a shopping complex, restaurants and shops, which makes it an appealing destination.

• Al Areen Wildlife Park

  The reserve was founded in 1976 and is among the loveliest tourist places in Bahrain for families, created to preserve biodiversity, covering 4 square kilometres. The reserve holds a great number of rare and endangered plants and animals, where you will find reptiles, small mammals and migratory birds.

• The Bahrain International Circuit

  Tourist places in Bahrain for families also include this famous racing circuit in the Sakhir area, an internationally recognised motor racing circuit. The circuit opened in 2004, designed by the German engineer Hermann Tilke, with a contemporary layout of corners and gradients full of challenge and excitement. It is the first circuit in the Middle East to host Formula 1 races, and it also hosts the annual Bahrain Grand Prix, with excellent infrastructure and facilities.

• Bahrain Harbour

  An outstanding leisure venue on the waters of the Gulf, with many restaurants, cafés and shops, and a place to exercise. It offers plenty of options suited to the whole family, and you can enjoy eating in a place looking directly onto the sea.

• Al Dar Islands

  These islands are known for lying off the coast of Bahrain, with appealing beaches, wonderful places to visit and outstanding water and sporting activities. They can be reached by boat, and there are places to relax and spend enjoyable times in the straw huts, along with areas set aside for barbecues.