Shopping in Bahrain
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Manama Souq
Manama Souq, in the warren of streets behind Bab al-Bahrain, is the place to go for electronic goods, bargain T-shirts, nuts, spices, sheesha bottles and a plethora of other Bahraini essentials. Most shops in the souq are open from about 09:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 21:00 Saturday to Thursday, and open in the evening on Friday.
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Natural Pearl Palace
The owner of Natural Pearl Palace is particularly knowledgeable and has some priceless pearls in the shop's collection.
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Alukkas Jewellery
Alukkas Jewellery is also respected in the Gulf. While the sky is the limit with regard to the price of a pearl, a pair of cluster earrings starts at US$150, a gold-and-pearl bangle from US$200 and a set (necklace plus earrings) costs around US$400 to US$800. A discount of 15% may be negotiable, but prices for pearl jewellery are more or less fixed. An oyster shell with a growing pearl makes a fine souvenir from US$50.
Bahrain is the only country in the world to sell almost exclusively natural pearls. While the odd imported, artificial pearl creeps in, shop owners are very quick to tell you which ones are and which ones are not genuine, natural Bahraini pearls; when it…
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Kumar
The owner of Kumar is particularly knowledgeable and has some priceless pearls in the shop's collection.
Bahrain is the only country in the world to sell almost exclusively natural pearls. While the odd imported, artificial pearl creeps in, shop owners are very quick to tell you which ones are and which ones are not genuine, natural Bahraini pearls; when it comes to Bahrain's most famous heritage item, it is more than their license is worth to mislead the customer.
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Gold City
Bahrain is the only country in the world to sell almost exclusively natural pearls. While the odd imported, artificial pearl creeps in, shop owners are very quick to tell you which ones are and which ones are not genuine, natural Bahraini pearls; when it comes to Bahrain's most famous heritage item, it is more than their license is worth to mislead the customer. A good place to start for pearls is Gold City, an arcade of jewellery shops in Central Manama.
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Souvenir Shops
For regional souvenirs (most of which are imported from Yemen, India, Pakistan and Iran), there are many shops selling silver jewellery, brass coffeepots, lapis-lazuli and coral beads, carpets and kilims in the streets of Adliya district (near the Gulf Hotel and Convention Centre), especially along Osama bin Zaid Ave.
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Bahrain Craft Centre
The relaxed and friendly Bahrain Craft Centre, managed entirely by Bahraini women, is home to a variety of studios and workshops, and promotes the contemporary revival of traditional crafts, such as weaving, palm-leaf papermaking, pottery and ironwork. All the work is for sale.
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Fish Market
For fish supplies, there's the Fish Market (no surprises here) - or a hook over the side, anywhere along the corniche, should do it.
There are also dozens of grocery stores (cold stores) dotted around the residential areas, usually open from about 07:00 to 22:00.
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Dana Mall
Many Bahrainis love the sophisticated shopping experiences of modern complexes. Dana Mall and Al-Seef Mall, on opposite sides of Sheikh Khalifa bin Sulman Hwy and a short taxi ride into the suburbs, are the biggest and best of the malls.
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Al-Seef Mall
Many Bahrainis love the sophisticated shopping experiences of modern complexes. Al-Seef Mall and Dana Mall, on opposite sides of Sheikh Khalifa bin Sulman Hwy and a short taxi ride into the suburbs, are the biggest and best of the malls.
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Geant
The French franchise has a giant store in Bahrain Mall and is a handy place for self-catering.
There are also dozens of grocery stores (cold stores) dotted around the residential areas, usually open from about 07:00 to 22:00.
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Al-Jazeera Supermarket
Self-caterers can pick up supplies from this supermarket, which is open from 08:00 to 01:00.
There are also dozens of grocery stores (cold stores) dotted around the residential areas, usually open from about 07:00 to 22:00.
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Central Market
For fruit, spices, vegetables and meat, try the Central Market.
There are also dozens of grocery stores (cold stores) dotted around the residential areas, usually open from about 07:00 to 22:00.
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Bahrain Arts Society
Bahrain has a diverse and thriving arts community. The Bahrain Arts Society is just one of the many centres promoting local art and artists.
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GOSI Shopping Complex
Many Bahrainis love the sophisticated shopping experiences of modern complexes, such as the GOSI Shopping Complex .
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Yateem Centre
Many Bahrainis love the sophisticated shopping experiences of modern complexes, such as the Yateem Centre .
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Al-Hilal Bookshops
Branches located in many top-end hotels, modern shopping centres and in the souq.
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Books Plus
Offers a wide range of books, including some Lonely Planet titles.
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Family Bookshop
Stocks some attractive coffee-table books on the region.
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