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LONG WEEKEND<br />
OUTDOOR ALLURE<br />
Enjoy an action-packed weekend<br />
Opposite page, from top: The traditional<br />
Bahraini dish Balaleet; La Fontaine Centre of<br />
Contemporary Art; display of traditional Bahraini<br />
clothes in Manama Souq<br />
This page from top: Pearl diving in the Gulf<br />
© Jumeirah Royal Saray Hotel; UNESCO <strong>World</strong><br />
Heritage Site Qal'at Al Bahrain<br />
PEARL DIVING. For more than 2,000 years,<br />
Bahrain’s pearls have been prized as one of<br />
the most beautiful natural gems in the world.<br />
Dive into the warm azure waters of the Gulf<br />
and unravel Bahrain’s legacy while seeking<br />
underwater treasures. There are four diving<br />
sites to discover. Simply don your scuba gear<br />
and set sail from Ras Rayya to collect some<br />
oysters – you can keep any treasures inside.<br />
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT. With its<br />
roaring engines and thrilling atmosphere, daredevils<br />
are in for a ride as they watch top drivers jostle for<br />
a prime position at this impressive motorsports<br />
venue, which hosts the annual Formula 1 Gulf<br />
Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Better yet, buckle up<br />
for an exciting drive around the karting track.<br />
ARABIAN HORSE RIDING. Experience a<br />
true taste of Arabia as you ride a pure blood<br />
Arabian horse across the stunning landscape.<br />
Book your experience with Ghazwan<br />
Equestrian Centre and enjoy a picturesque<br />
sunset gallop along Karbabad Beach.<br />
insider tips<br />
Jeremy Tutt shares<br />
insider tips and<br />
tricks on exploring<br />
the city<br />
Words: Habiba Azab<br />
“Whether it's pearl<br />
diving with Scubalife, making waves at<br />
Durrat Marina Yacht Club, or just lounging<br />
on the sand, the azure waters around<br />
the island are stunning and should be<br />
enjoyed. I particularly like the beaches<br />
at Jumeirah Royal Saray and The Ritz-<br />
Carlton, Bahrain, however there are a<br />
lot of other options, including the ART<br />
Rotana in Amwaj Islands as well as Coral<br />
Beach Club at the Coral Bay Resort. A<br />
trip to Hawar Island is also a must-do for<br />
all nature lovers and wildlife adventurers.<br />
Alternatively, check out Adliya, the<br />
bohemian neighbourhood is the place to<br />
go for a gourmet meal. I love the Thai at<br />
Hash House and the curry at Lanterns<br />
is consistently good, whereas Re Asian<br />
Cuisine on the 48 th floor of the Four<br />
Seasons Hotel offers spectacular views.”<br />
MANY<br />
MOONS AGO<br />
Take a stroll through<br />
history and discover the<br />
beauty of a bygone era<br />
The cradle of one<br />
of the most ancient<br />
civilisations in the<br />
Middle East, the Dilmun<br />
civilisation, Bahrain is<br />
steeped in a 6000-year<br />
history. Explore the<br />
northern side of the<br />
kingdom and unravel<br />
the beauty of one of<br />
the world’s largest<br />
mosques, Al Fateh<br />
Mosque, as well as one<br />
of the first museums<br />
in the gulf, Bahrain<br />
National Museum.<br />
After you explore<br />
its diverse range of<br />
treasures, including<br />
artefacts uncovered<br />
at local archaeological<br />
sites, make UNESCO<br />
<strong>World</strong> Heritage Site<br />
Qal’at Al Bahrain your<br />
next stop. Believed<br />
to have been the<br />
capital of the ancient<br />
Dilmun Empire, soak<br />
up breath-taking<br />
views of the sparkling<br />
blue waters and the<br />
city skyline at one<br />
of the most prolific<br />
archaeological digs in<br />
the Arabian Gulf.<br />
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