Bahrain » Shopping in Manama

Manama Souq is a bustling marketplace with numerous traditional as well as modern shops. The souq (marketplace) is located in the heart of the city, near Bab Al Bahrain. 

The souq stretches from Bab al Bahrain road on the east side, Al Khalifa Road on the north, Lulu Road on the west and Sh. Abdulla Road on the east. One can see and buy all kinds of spices, fabrics, kaftans, thobes, handicrafts, souvenirs, dry fruits, nuts, and any other thing one can imagine. 

The Gold souk is also worth visiting and all the gold is hallmarked and pure. One can only find 18K and 21K gold items. 10K and 14K are not usually acceptable as 'gold' jewellery. The Bahraini pearls are the only natural pearls in the world today and they are one of a kind. They are not cultured but natural. Also in the Seef District lays 5 very modern shopping centres a 22 screen cinema in Seef and Dana malls as well as the Giant Hyper Market.

The GOSI Complex is a shopping complex that is also located on Exhibitions Avenue.