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BIRDS KINGDOM
Situated on the shores of
Amwaj Islands, this unique park
houses various species of birds
from all around the world. It was
envisioned by Mr. Saud Kanoo
as a way to accommodate his
father’s private collection and
now works as a recreational
facility as well as an education
center. The site opened in 2014
and since then has hosted
different events, markets,
parties, and exhibitions. It is
a great place to relax while in
Bahrain and offers a series of
activities for children.
THE TREE OF LIFE
This ancient acacia lost in the desert to the southeast of Bahrain, about 2 km
from Djebal Dukhan (the Smoke Mountain), deserves to be the highlight of
the kingdom – both for its 137 meters high and the fact that its water supply
remains a mystery. According to the legend, this is the only vestige of the
mythical garden of Eden, which is another reason why so many visitors come
to admire this mere tree, enjoy its shade for a picnic, or touch its leaves and
make a wish.
THE AL FATEH MOSQUE
The immense mosque of Al Fateh
was built from different objects and
materials brought from all over the
world. It is adorned with 1000 lamps,
worked wood from India, thick creamcolored
carpets with arabesques,
a monumental chandelier from
Swarovsky (Austria), among other
things. With a height of 70 meters, it
opened in 1994 and can receive up
to 7000 people during the prayer. In
the middle of the building is a vault
that dominates the entire space,
considered the largest fiberglass vault
in the world.
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