Muharraq Governorate · Bahrain
Where to stay in Al-Muharraq
Al-Muharraq is a city in Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain, home to about 177,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- BAH3 km · Bahrain International Airport
- Currency
- BHDBahraini dinar
- Time zone
- Asia/Bahrain
- Language
- Arabic
About
About Al-Muharraq
Bahrain's former capital and third largest city, Muharraq has a long history dating back to approximately 3000 BCE. From ancient times until the 1930s the primary economic activity was pearling; today the city is known as a center for the arts and as one of the most religiously conservative districts in Bahrain. In 2012 parts of Muharraq Island were collectively inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List because of their association with Bahrain's long history of pearling. These sites include seventeen historic buildings, Abu Mahir Fort, and three offshore oyster beds.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Al-Muharraq
See
- Pearl Trail
- Sheikh Isa Bin Ali House
- Siyadi House
- Abdulla Al Zayed Press Heritage House
- Abu Mahir Fort
- Arad Fort
- Al Oraifi Museum
- Dhow shipyard
- Bin Matar House: Place of Memory
Do
Drive to Amwaj, a far more developed "western-friendly" residential compound that is 10 minutes away from the airport. It has top-notch hotels and resorts such as The Dragon, and pricey restaurants to choose from, such as Burger Lounge, or the more luxurious Mojo - which also comes with a bar and a nightclub. The city has shopping (at the Lagoon), restaurants, spas, salons, apartments and hotels are still on their way.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Al-Muharraq
21 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | 2.7 km | |
| Nuzul Al Salam Hotel | 0.9 km | |
| Bahrain Airport Hotel | 2.5 km | |
| Crowne Plaza Bahrain | 2.1 km | |
| Dragon Hotel And Resort | 7.3 km | |
| Elite Resort & Spa | 1.0 km | |
| Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Bahrain | 2.2 km | |
| Gulf Suites Hotel Amwaj | 7.2 km | |
| Happy Days Hotel | 2.3 km | |
| Ibis Styles Manama Diplomatic Area | 2.2 km | |
| Majestic Arjaan by Rotana – Manama | 1.4 km | |
| Meshal Hotel & Spa | 2.2 km | |
| Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain | 2.1 km | |
| Novotel Bahrain Al Dana Resort | 1.2 km | |
| Phoenicia Tower Hotel | 2.2 km | |
| Ramada Hotel and Suites Amwaj Islands | 7.1 km | |
| The Art Hotel & Resort | 6.7 km | |
| The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa | 2.0 km | |
| The Domain Bahrain Hotel and Spa | 2.3 km | |
| The Grove Resort Bahrain | 6.6 km | |
| The Sea Loft Boutique Chalets | 7.5 km |
All 21 hotels in Al-Muharraq, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Al-Muharraq
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Al-Muharraq are November to March. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; January is the wettest, with about 21 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Al-Muharraq: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), about 3.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; King Fahd International Airport (DMM, 84 km) and Doha International Airport (DIA, 146 km) are also within reach.
BAH · Bahrain International Airport
DMM · King Fahd International Airport
DIA · Doha International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Al-Muharraq
Drink
There are no bars in Muharraq, which is a conservative city. However, you can enjoy a stay at the various Gahwas all around the city for Sheesha (Hookah), mint tea, Turkish coffee, Arabic coffee, or fresh juice.
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Questions
Al-Muharraq: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Al-Muharraq?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Al-Muharraq are November to March. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; January is the wettest, with about 21 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Al-Muharraq?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), about 3.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; King Fahd International Airport (DMM, 84 km) and Doha International Airport (DIA, 146 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Al-Muharraq?
Bahraini dinar (BHD).
Nearby
Destinations near Al-Muharraq
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.