My recent visit to one of Manama’s must-see attractions began in disappointment, as I arrived at the Bahrain Fort only to find the hulking ancient structure closed to visitors. Also referred to as Qal ...

Despite being considered short-haul flights, destinations five hours away from the UAE can still seem a bit too far for weekend getaways, especially when considering potential time differences and ...

Qal'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) with the modern city of Bahrain as its backdrop. Licensed tour guide in Bahrain, Abbas AlFaraj, explaining about Bahrain's traditional pearl industry. The writer had ...

Abbas AlFaraj, a licensed tour guide in Bahrain, pointed towards the shallow waters near Bahrain Fort (Qal’at al-Bahrain) on the northern coast of the island, where steady bursts of water rise quietly ...