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spice it up<br />
Savour the true flavours<br />
of the city<br />
EMMAWASH. This eclectic<br />
bistro first began as the<br />
dream of two childhood<br />
friends who wanted to<br />
bring the flavours of their<br />
homes to the restaurant<br />
scene. Today, it's one of the<br />
most beloved eateries in<br />
the kingdom for its homely<br />
ambience. Tuck into<br />
Bahraini favourites such<br />
as balaleet – a traditional<br />
sweet and savoury dish –<br />
and beef tikka. For those<br />
who wish to end their meal<br />
on a sweet note, qayamat is<br />
the dish to plump for.<br />
CHAI CAFÉ. Chai, meaning<br />
tea in Arabic, has been a<br />
breakfast staple in Bahraini<br />
culture for years. And<br />
when you can get your<br />
sweet and milky karak Chai<br />
in an edible biscuit cup,<br />
visiting this cosy café in the<br />
morning is a no-brainer.<br />
SAFFRON BY JENA.<br />
Playing testament to the<br />
unique flavours of authentic<br />
Bahraini cuisine, this<br />
family-friendly restaurant<br />
combines the old with<br />
the new to bring you a<br />
contemporary twist on<br />
culinary traditions passed<br />
down the generations. You<br />
won’t find a menu, but a<br />
bunch of tasty, traditional<br />
dishes served in customary<br />
Bahraini fashion.<br />
DOWN TO<br />
A FINE ART<br />
Discover the city’s<br />
artistic flair<br />
La Fontaine Centre<br />
of Contemporary<br />
Art. Capturing the<br />
grand essence of a<br />
European château<br />
while maintaining the<br />
charm of authentic Gulf<br />
Islamic architecture, this<br />
150-year-old creative hub<br />
blends the distinctive<br />
work of traditional<br />
artistry with innovative<br />
contemporary delights.<br />
With a yoga and Pilates<br />
studio, a fine-dining<br />
restaurant, an open-air<br />
amphitheatre and a<br />
spa within the complex,<br />
exploring here can easily<br />
be a day-long affair.<br />
Arabesque Art Gallery.<br />
Widely recognised as the<br />
main outlet for antique<br />
Middle Eastern art, this<br />
long-standing gallery<br />
exhibits the oil and<br />
watercolour paintings<br />
of its owner, Wahab Al<br />
Koheji, as he depicts<br />
everyday life in Bahrain.<br />
An added bonus is its<br />
great selection of 19th<br />
century lithographs<br />
created by David Robert<br />
during his long tours of<br />
the region.<br />
Al Al-Jasra Handicraft<br />
Centre. From brightlycoloured<br />
woven baskets,<br />
tapestry and mats to<br />
exquisitely painted<br />
stained glass mosaics<br />
and pottery, learn<br />
more about the city’s<br />
indigenous art forms as<br />
you watch local artisans<br />
perfect their crafts. Love<br />
what you see? Craftworks<br />
can be bought directly<br />
from their maker or from<br />
the on-site gift shop.<br />
Shop 'til you drop<br />
Bring home these cultural gems<br />
Slip on your comfiest shoes and pound the cobblestone<br />
alleyways of a market that still evokes the ambience of<br />
ancient times, Manama Souq. Here, you’ll find quaint<br />
little souvenir shops that display local goodies, from<br />
exotic Persian rugs to spices and shisha pipes. But you<br />
can’t really visit the Pearl of the Gulf without checking<br />
out Gold City, a pearl-lover’s paradise overflowing with<br />
precious gemstones of all shapes, sizes and colours.<br />
A simple custom-made gold pendant of your name in<br />
Arabic is a must-take-home keepsake. Haggle your way<br />
until you reach Kingdom of Perfumes and watch the<br />
mesmerising way a perfumer can mix seemingly random<br />
oils to produce the very aroma you requested.<br />
58 worldtravellermagazine.com
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