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CONTENTS GUIDE TO RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

PROGRAMS ✵ EVENTS ✵ SERVICES ✵ FACILITIES MWR Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Welcome to MWR NSA Bahrain. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 MWR Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 MWR Key Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MWR Facilities, Programs and Services. . . . . 10 Bahrain - A Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cafés. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Where to Stay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Entertainment Planner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 MWR Telephone Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Local Recreation Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Essential Arabic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Guide to Recreational Opportunities PROGRAMS • EVENTS • SERVICES • FACILITIES

Issue No. 73, April 2020

Emergency Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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WELCOME TO MWR NSA BAHRAIN

Welcome or “Ahlan wa-sahlan” to NSA Bahrain. Whether you are permanently stationed here or just passing through, you will find that MWR will keep you active with high quality recreational programs and state of the art facilities. Contained within is detailed information about MWR facilities, programs and services as well as local shopping, restaurants and recreational opportunities in Bahrain.

This booklet will act as your recreational adviser saving you time, money and effort in gathering information. If all the answers you are seeking are not contained within this booklet, call the MWR Main Office (17-85-4422 or 439-4422) and you will be put in contact with people who do!

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MWR OVERVIEW Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department The MWR department at NSA Bahrain provides recreational programs and services which help to maintain and/or improve the quality of life for the NSA community.

Our mission is to provide support for all NSA authorized personnel and their families in addition to ships deployed in the Arabian Gulf, Arabian

Gulf Det Sites and DoD activities in the AOR. Development of new services, programs, and leisure time activities is an ongoing process and we welcome your input! MWR is committed to growing, changing and improving its services to meet the needs of our community.

MWR Information Recreation opportunities and information about MWR facilities, programs and events is as close as the nearest MWR facility. Event calendars, program brochures, and booklets can be found on the numerous MWR Newsstands and MWR bulletin boards throughout the NSA compound. These materials provide the NSA community monthly MWR updates of ‘what’s going on’!

General information and special event announcements also appear in command POW, Navy Media Center bulletins, and electronic marquees located on base. Individuals can direct questions and/or comments concerning MWR operations directly to key MWR personnel via MWR suggestion boxes found throughout our facilities. To contact MWR, customers should write to mwrpublicity@gmail.com. You can get current and up-to-date standings, happenings, and general MWR information on our MWR website: www.navymwrbahrain.com.

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MWR KEY PERSONNEL

MWR Admin 439-4422 MWR Marketing Manager 439-4896 Food & Beverage Director 439-3115 Recreation Director 439-4231 Fitness Director 439-8184 Liberty Center Coordinator 439-3192 Community Recreation Director 439-4927 Child and Youth Programs Director 439-9125 Fleet & Family Support Center Director 439-4054

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RECREATION Liberty Center / Single Service Member Programs, 439-3192 Bldg. 305, Hours: Sat-Wed 1000-2200, Thu-Fri & Holidays 1000-Midnight This recreation center is the single service member’s home away from home.

Liberty’s facility offers an array of trips, tours and tournaments as well as other leisure activities. Liberty offers: a topside outdoor party facility, snack bar, free internet and Wi-Fi, TV lounge, gaming stations, billiards, ping pong, air hockey, and gaming stations.

Outdoor Recreation (ODR), 439-6992 Bay 1 (Banz Gate), Hours: Sun-Thurs 1000-1800 There are a myriad of recreational, sporting and leisure equipment and gear available for checkout. Check out items are subject to a nominal fee.

Inquire, reserve and pay for your recreation rentals at the ITT Office in the Freedom Souq.

Library, 439-4062 Bldg. 18, Hours: Sun-Thurs 1000-1800 A world of knowledge is at your fingertips at the MWR Base Library.

Located on the second floor, thousands of books, magazines and newspapers are available. Come and enjoy the facility where you can use Internet and Wi-Fi for personal, educational and research purposes.

Bowling Center, 439-4205 Bldg. 70, Hours: Sat-Wed & Holidays 1100-2200 and Thurs-Fri 1100-2300 The MWR Bowling Center offers four fully automated lanes for every bowler, whether a beginner or a professional. Complete with a snack bar, this facility is great for base intramural leagues and private parties.

Courts, Fields & Picnic Areas, 439-9306 The following are available for reservations: softball field, sandlot volleyball court, tennis court and picnic area.

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MWR FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ENTERTAINMENT Tickets & Tours, 439-3531/4206 Bldg. 261, MWR Freedom Souq, Hours: Sun-Thurs-1000-1800 Tickets & Tours provides culturally enriching tours and trips and provides information/resources on local community activities and services. Tickets & Tours is your one stop information source and is located in the Community Recreation Office on the second deck of the Freedom Souq. Our friendly staff is here to assist you with everything from signing up for local tours to picking up flyers about local information.

Leisure Travel, 439-4776/4777 Bldg. 261, MWR Freedom Souq, Hours: Sun-Thurs-1000-1800

BY MENT APPOINT ONLY

Your Ticket & Travel Office, located in the Community Recreation Office is a one-stop shop for booking customized, individualized vacation packages and group travel to destinations all over the world! We can book your hotels, airline tickets, cruises, land tours and transfers. Whether you're planning a trek through Thailand or a luxury private tour of Tuscany, let our travel professionals assist you!

Movie Theater, 439-4534 Bldg. 261, MWR Freedom Souq, Showings: Daily 1000-2300 MWR Cinema Movie Complex shows first run movies, the same date they are released in the US. 3D movies are also available. You must be an authorized MWR patron to purchase movie tickets. Movie prices, dates, and times are subject to change.

CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS Child Development Center (CDC), 439-9092 Bldg. 267 Sunday - Thursday, 6 am to 6:30 pm The center provides care for children 6-weeks to 5-years of age full time (fee is based on total family income) and hourly care on a space available basis.

School-Age Care Program (SAC), 439-4901 Bldg. 267, 2nd Deck Before School Care, Sun-Thurs, 6 am to 8 am After School Care, Sun-Thurs, 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm No School Days, 6 am - 6:30 pm In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H Clubs, the School Age-Care (SAC) program includes a before and after school program for children ages 5 (kindergarten) through 12 during the school year with full day, holiday, and summer camps provided when school is not in session. Before and after school fees are based on total family income. The SAC also offers hourly care for $4 per hour per child for up to 25 hours per week. â–

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MWR FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Teen Center, 439-4902 Bldg. 18, Desert Dome Sun-Thurs, Sun-Thur: 2:45 pm - 6:30 pm (school days), 9 am - 6:30 pm (non school days) In partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America and 4-H Clubs, this center features a club/multimedia room, game room, music room, computer labs, arts/crafts area, homework area, and much more. The Teen Center is for youth in 7th-12th grade.

Youth Sports, 439-4902 Youth Sports program provides recreation sporting activities for children ages 3-18. Throughout the year, Youth Sports provides a wide range of activities for children including leagues, clinics, and summer camps. Youth Sports offers both your traditional and non-traditional sports. Traditional sports include soccer, flag football, basketball while non-traditional sports include, gaga ball, dodge ball, running club and much more. Youth Sports offers the Start Smart program which is an introduction program for children under the age of five.

ATHLETICS Fitness Center, 439-9306 Bldg. 261, Freedom Souq, Hours: Sunday-Saturday & Holidays 0500-2400 MWR Fitness Center has everything you need to get in shape. This state of the art facility offers: free weights, Nautilus equipment, cardio-theater (treadmills, cross trainers, elliptical machines, rowing machines, stationary bikes and steppers), sauna, locker room and locker rental. Our Health and Wellness Program assesses and evaluates current fitness levels, aides in the development of fitness goals and provides programs and periodic progress evaluations. Sign up for your appointment today!

Outdoor Fitness Spaces - NSA1 Functional Fitness Area Open daily, 24 hours This unmanned (covered & lit) fitness facility is managed by the MWR Fitness Center and is located near the softball field. It provides the opportunity

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for a varied workout with more of the functional aspects of fitness. Patrons can maximize the use of the functional pure motion work station, as well as the kettlebells, sand bags, Bosu & medicine balls, plyo boxes and the Schwinn bike. It is required to sign in and out when using the facility and it's recommended that patrons bring their own water source for proper hydration.

- NSA 2 Pierside Fitness Sunday-Thursday 0530-0800, 1100-1300, 1600-2000 Friday & Saturday 0700-1100 This manned (covered & lit) fitness facility is managed by the MWR Fitness Center and is located on NSA2 next to the Warrior Barracks. Patrons have access to equipment including rowers, wall balls, plyo boxes, stretching equipment, jump ropes and more. It is required to sign in and out when using the facility and it's recommended that patrons bring their own water source for proper hydration.

Family Pool, 439-8738 Sunday-Thursday 1000-1500, Friday & Saturday 1000-1800 32’ X 16’, 3.5 ft. to 6 ft. recreation aquatic venue for family member use with baby pool area, shower and locker facilities.

Fitness Pool, 439-4102 Bldg. 37, Hours: Sun-Thurs 0500-1800 and Friday, Sat & Holidays 1000-1800 This 25m pool facility offers lanes for lap swimming, unit training and scuba certification classes.

Skate Park, 439-9306 MWR provides fun at our local Skate Park located next to the Family Pool.

Skate at your own risk. Park closes at 2200.

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Intramural Sports, 439-8916 The Captain’s Cup Intramural Sports Program is designed to develop and maintain physical readiness by encouraging units to participate in athletic competitions. The Intramural Sports Program is developed by the MWR Athletic Department, but it is implemented in conjunction with Command and Unit Intramural Representatives. Tournaments are scheduled monthly.

Gymnasium, 439-3095 Bldg. 261, Freedom Souq, Hours: Sunday-Saturday & Holidays 0500-2400 Located on the second deck, come enjoy sport play on the: basketball courts, volleyball court, racquetball courts, spin bike room and indoor running track.

A variety of sports and exercise equipment is available for checkout as well as instructional classes, Intramural Sport competitions or pick up games.

Climbing Wall, 439-9306 Bldg. 261, Freedom Souq. By appointment only.

MWR Climbing Wall is a 30-foot, 5-station vertical challenge and fitness venue location.

Group Exercise Classes, 439-3161 MWR provides individual and group exercise opportunities and incorporates the “Get Fit” Wellness Program. The “Get Fit” Wellness Program provides guidance for developing individual fitness programs, introduces and/or reacquaints individuals to the athletic facilities available here at NSA Bahrain.

The “Get Fit” Wellness Program sessions are available upon request and are offered free of charge.

Individual exercise activities include but are not limited to: Weightlifting Lifecycles Step Aerobics TRX Aerobic Dance Yoga Spin cycles Zumba Functional Fitness Training Interval Training Scuba Diving Back to Basics Running Program Aqua Aerobics

* Classes/courses are subject to the availability of instructors. Workout attire and equipment are available for checkout and/or rental from Gear Issue.

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MWR FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Fleet and Family Support Program, 439-4046 -Work & Family Life Programs: Bldg. 100, Room 120 A -FFSC Admin, Clinical Counseling & New Parent Support: Bldg. 100, Room 129 A Sunday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4 pm The Bahrain Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) reinforces Operational Readiness by providing a wide range of services to the military community. To this end, we provide information, deployment and transition support, counseling and education in a respectful manner; to empower those we serve to manage the challenges, changes and sacrifices inherent in the military way of life.

Programs: Transition Assistance Program - TGPS for those separating or retiring from the military - CONSEP (Career Options & Navy Skills Evaluation Program) - Resume writing class - Federal resume and employment classes - Job search Relocation Assistance Program - Newcomer's Orientation (INDOC) - Sponsor Training - Smooth Move Intercultural Relations Education - Gold Buying - Pearl Buying - Carpet Buying - Arabic Culture & Traditions Briefs - Spoken Arabic - Reading and Writing Arabic Family Advocacy Program - Provides education for the prevention of child abuse/neglect and spouse/intimate partner abuse.

Personal Financial Management - Consumer Awareness - Credit & Debit Management - Car Buying - Home Buying - Developing a Spending Plan - One-on-One Budget Counseling Life Skills Education - Anger/Stress Management - Deployment Support - Effective Communications Skills - Goal Setting Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Bldg. 24, Next to PSD â–

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MWR FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - A DoD mandated program aimed at increasing public awareness and reducing incidents of sexual assault. The SAPR Program consists of three components: 1) Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Education 2) Victim Advocacy 3) Data Collection Clinical Services - Individual Counseling - Family Counseling - Group In-Service - Provide skilled crisis intervention and support services Information and Referral - Provide brochures and fact sheets on local area resources - Make referrals to appropriate military or civilian agencies - Maintain a database of educational, life-enhancing and therapeutic resources found on base - Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) information FOOD & BEVERAGE Food Court Managers 439-4244/439-9274 Duty Managers 439-9272 AV Unit 17-33-4473 Catering 439-4204 Let us help you with your next event. We can accommodate small parties, and large group functions. We offer an extensive menu to match your taste and budget.

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Café Panini Game Time Sports Grill (Bowling Center) Gourmet Bean Café

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BAHRAIN FACT SHEET Official Name : Kingdom of Bahrain Capital : Manama Area : 707.3 Sq. kms Location : Lies along the east coast of Saudi Arabia at a latitude of 26º North Population : 1.5 million Language : Arabic & English Religion : Islam Time : GMT +3 Currency : Bahraini Dinar, constitutes 1,000 fils.

1US$ = BD 0.377 Notes : 500 fils, 1, 5, 10, and 20 Dinar Coins : 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 fils Business hours : Government offices – 07:00-14:15 (Sun.-Thu.), closed on Fri. & Sat. Banks – 07:30-15:00 (Sun.-Thurs.), Shops – 08:30-12:30 & 16:00-20:00 Weekly holiday : Friday Climate : June-September, hot and humid (36ºc-45ºc), October-April, (10ºc-25ºc) mild and cool National Day : 16 December Electricity : 230 volts, 50 Hz except in Awali – 110 volts, 60 Hz 18 ■

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(Note: As timings are likely to change, it’s advisable to call first before visiting) Heritage & Cultural Attractions The rich history of the Kingdom lends itself to range of attractions that showcase the heritage and culture of Bahrain. In most cases there is no entry fee to visit.

Souqs Many of the smaller villages retain a traditional marketplace; the most popular sites, though, are the Manama and Muharraq souqs. Both are open seven days a

week, and the best time to visit is between 10am and 1pm, and then from 4pm to 9pm.

• Manama Souq. Located behind the Bab Al Bahrain building, the souq is a network of small lanes that house a host of small stores selling everything from souvenirs and gifts to electronic products.

The area is also home to many gold and jewellery shops, and tailors.

The souq runs from the Yateem Centre on its east, to the Gold Souq in the south and to Gold City in

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the west. The first phase of a major renovation plan has been completed, in the shape of the Bab Al Bahrain Souq building.

• Muharraq Souq. Full of a variety of shops selling fresh fruits and vegetables, local crafts and everyday products; you can also purchase traditional Arabic sweets, halwa, which are made in Muharraq.

Landmarks • Bab Al Bahrain. The Gateway of Bahrain, in Central Manama once stood at the water’s edge and was originally designed by Sir Charles Belgrave, in 1945. It has since been refurbished (1986)

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to incorporate traditional Islamic architectural features. The ground floor houses the Tourist Information Office and a handicrafts shop.

Sightseeing bus tours depart from here daily at 9:30am and 3:30pm.

Opening hours: 8am-12pm and 4:30pm-6pm, closed on Fridays.

Forts There are four major forts that are worth a visit; two of which are on Muharraq Island.

• Abu Mahir Fort. Also known as Muharraq Fort, this fort is located at the southern tip of the island, and was built to protect against the western approaches. Constructed

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upon the ruins of a much older fort, on Abu Mahir Island, it rests against the coastline and boasts beautiful sea views.

• Arad Fort, close to the airport in Muharraq. Initially built by Arabs in the 16th century, the fort was captured by the Portuguese around 1559 and changed hands again in 1635 after being seized by Omanis.

Today, it has been fully restored and frequently hosts cultural events and shows. Opening hours: Sun.-Wed., 7am-2pm, Thu. and Sat. 9am-6pm, Fri. 3pm-6pm. Entrance fee is 200 fils. E 17 672-278.

• Bahrain Fort, located at Karbabad village on the edge of the Seef area. It is sometimes referred

to as Qal’at al Bahrain, but more commonly-known as the Portuguese Fort. There is also an 11th century Islamic fort nearby, and the Portuguese remains date back to the 16th century. Archaeologists have also discovered seven distinct foundations, which have been dated to 2500 BC. The site also includes a museum and café. Opening hours: Daily, 8am-8pm.

• Shaikh Salman bin Ahmad Al Fateh Fort, in Riffa. This 19th century fort was built for its strategic location, on an escarpment overlooking the Hunanaiya Valley. Opening hours: Sun.-Wed. 8am-2pm, Thu and Sat. 9am-6pm, and Fri. 3pm-6pm.

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BAHRAIN - A SNAPSHOT Museums • Al Oraifi Museum, Muharraq, was opened by artist Rashi Al Oraifi in 2010 to display art and artifacts from the Dilmun era and currently holds over 100 pieces.

Admittance BD1. Opening hours: Sun.-Thu. 8am-1pm, 4pm-8pm.

• Beit al Qur’an (Qur’an house), Hoora. One of island’s most distinctive pieces of architecture, it is home to a rare collection of Islamic manuscripts, prints and books. Opening hours: Sat.-Wed. 9am-12pm, 4pm-6pm and Thu. 9am-12pm; closed on Fri. E 17 290-101.

• Bahrain National Museum, on Al Fateh Corniche. A collection of Bahrain’s ancient archaeological artifacts are on display in nine

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halls, depicting the archaeology, culture and lifestyle of Bahrain’s pre-industrial past as well as natural flora and fauna. Adjacent to the museum is the Arts Hall, which hosts regular events. Opening hours: daily from 8am-8pm.

E 17 298-777.

• Currency Museum, Diplomatic Area. Situated with the Bahrain Monetary Agency building, it showcases the history and usage of coinage and notes dating back

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hundreds of years. Opening hours: Sun.-Thu. 8am-2pm; closed on Fri. and public holidays. E 17 547-700.

• Oil Museum, Sakhir, was inaugurated to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the momentous first discovery of oil in the Arabian Gulf. It houses old photographs, drilling equipment and a working model of an oil rig. Adjacent to the museum is the oil well that first pumped the ‘black’ gold in 1932. Opening hours: Thu. and Fri. 9am-6pm. E 17 753-475.

Famous Houses A number of houses, of historical

significance, owned by members of the Royal Family and important businessmen have been restored and are open to the public for viewing.

• Al Jasra House, Al Jasra village, near the Saudi Causeway. A fine example of traditional Bahraini architecture, where the late Amir Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa was born in 1933, it boasts a combination of living quarters and a courtyard. Opening hours: Sun.Wed. 7:30am-6pm, Thu. and Sat. 9am-6pm, Fri. 3pm-6pm.

E 17 611-454.

• Bin Matar House, Muharraq, was built in 1905 by pearl

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• Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa House was built by the King Hamad’s great, great grandfather, who ruled from 1869 until 1932.

A house of royal splendour, the distinctive architecture with high archways, stained glass windows, wall carvings and patterned ceilings also includes a traditional wind tower, channelling cooling breezes into the living areas. Admission 200 fils. Opening hours: Sun.-Wed. 8am-2pm, Thu. and Sat. 9am-6pm, Fri. 3pm-6pm. E 17 334-945.

Traditional Crafts It is still possible to seek out those plying traditional crafts around the island. Basket makers can be found in Karbabad village, dhow builders in Manama and Muharraq, pottery kilns in A’ali, rugs and tapestry craftspeople in Diraz village and weavers in Bani Jamra village.

• Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre, Al Jasra village. Opening hours: Sun.Thu. 8am-2pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, closed Fri. E 17 611-900.

• Capital Mall, Seef area, Karbabad, displays and sells traditional handicrafts. Opening hours: daily 9am-1pm and 3pm-9pm. E 17 582-169.

• The Craft Industries Development Centre, Manama.

E 17 254-688.

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the Al Fateh Islamic Centre and the Isa Cultural Centre. Opening hours: daily 9am-5pm; visiting is not allowed during prayer times.

E 17 727-773.

• Al Khamis Mosque, Khamis.

With the foundation works dating back to 692 AD, this is one of the oldest mosques in Bahrain.

Prominent due to twin minarets which were constructed upon the rebuilds in the 14th and 15th centuries, the building is easy to spot. Opening hours: Sun. to Wed. 8am-2pm, Thu. and Sat. 9am-6pm and Fri. 3pm-6pm.

History • Barbar Temple, off the Budaiya Highway. The Barbar Temple, after excavation in the 1950s and 1960s, revealed three superimposed building phases, dating back to

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the second and third millennia BC. Opening hours: visit any time of the day; closed on Fridays.

• Diraz Temple, off the Budaiya Highway. Built around 3100 BC, this temple is uniquely constructed upon rows of limestone columns.

• Sa’ar Temple, Sa’ar. This symmetrically-shaped temple was built around 1900 BC and was used for almost 200 years. The temple is positioned on high ground and located centrally in a settlement

from the Bronze Age; it was also built from locally-cut limestone.

Shaikh Ebhrahim Center The Shaikh Ebrahim Bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research, in Muharraq, celebrates the life and work of the famous poet and writer of the same name. The centre contains a number of arts-based houses that have been converted into mini museums.

Opening hours: Sat.-Thu. 9am-1pm

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and 4pm-7pm. E 17 322-549.

• Sh. Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa House was opened in 2002 and contains a small library of his book collection on the first floor; at the back there is a state-of-the-art auditorium which seats 300 people.

• Abdulla Al-Zayed House.

Opened in 2003 to display the first prints of local and regional magazines, this two-storey house has a rich architectural design. Each year, it publishes and displays the book of the winner from the high school and university competition that the Sh. Ebrahim Center runs.

• Bin Matar House. (See Famous Houses) • Ibrahim Al Arrayed House of Poetry. The home of a prominent Bahraini poet, it is the only house within the Shaikh Ebrahim Center portfolio that is located outside

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Muharraq. This Manama house was restored to its original state and opened in 2006, and is often used for poetry recitals.

• Iqra Children’s Library. This house, opened in 2006, is filled with books and a play area for children. Readings in Arabic and English are held three times a week.

Opening hours: Sat., Mon. and Tue. 2pm-4pm.

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• Kurar House showcases how traditional Bahraini dresses are decorated with embroideries.

Opened in 2007, women still perform this long-standing craft for visitors. Opening hours: Sun., Mon., and Thu. 8am-5pm.

• Mohammed bin Fares House, opened in 2005, features the artifacts of Mohammed bin Fares, who was an important figure in the development of Sut-style music.

The Pearl Route The Ministry of Culture has created a walking route throughout Muharraq, to retrace the sights and sounds of

the pearling industry. The project was completed around 2012 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Abu Mahir Fort. (See Forts) • Bin Matar House. (See Famous Houses) • Muharraq Souq. (See Souqs) • Seyadi House and Mosque. Built in the 19th century by a pearlmerchant, this site is unfortunately not open at the moment. Beautiful architecture and stained glass windows are accompanied by spacious rooms and high ceilings.

E 17 298-776.

• Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa House. (See Famous Houses)

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Other Attractions • King Fahad Causeway. Halfway across the 25-km span linking Bahrain to Saudi Arabia is an islet serving as a customs zone. On payment of a BD2 toll, anyone can drive out to the island, but you need a visa to continue on to Saudi Arabia. Visit any time during the day or night.

• Jebel Al Dukhan (Smokey Mountain), about 8 km from the

Alba roundabout, is the highest natural point in the Kingdom, at 137 metres. The mountain has recently been declared a military zone; so climbing and photography are forbidden.

• Tree of Life, about 12 km from Jebel al Dukhan. This mature mesquite tree stands alone in an otherwise barren desert; its source of water remains a mystery. Visit any time during the day or night.

Business Hours Government offices - 0700-1415, Sun.-Thu. Commercial organisations - 0800-1300, 1500-1800, Sun.-Thu. Banks - 0730-1500 Sun.-Thu. Shops - Sat.-Thu., 0800-1200 and 1530-1930 Some supermarkets and convenience stores are open till midnight, and some stay open 24 hours.

The weekend is Friday and Saturday. When a public holiday falls on a weekend, the following day is normally given off as a day in lieu.

Shopping malls are open to 10pm.

Money and Currency The Bahrain Dinar is divided into 1,000 fils. Denominations are: notes: BD 1/2 (light brown), BD 1 (red), BD 5 (blue), BD 10 (green) and BD 20 (reddish brown). Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 fils.

Pegged to the US Dollar, the Bahrain Dinar exchange rate to the green buck is BD 1: US$ 0.3636. Check with banks for other rates.

Postal Services The Central Post Office is situated in Manama opposite Bab Al Bahrain, open Saturday-Thursday, 0700-2100, Fridays 1700-2100. E 17 225-782.

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REAT your palate to a culinary adventure that can range from a homestyle meal to a colorful fusion of ethnic fare, not to mention Arabic and Bahraini cuisine in every setting. The Kingdom offers trendy coffee houses, romantic bistros, elegant fine-dining establishments, convenient fast-food outlets and simple regional speciality kitchens that likely serve up dishes you’ve never known. Bahrain has the venue for a power lunch, a weekend brunch, a quick sandwich or a savoury eight-course dinner!

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Big Texas BBQ & Waffle House

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Blaze Burgers

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Buffalo Wings & Rings ★

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17 104-994

Chickey’s

Zinj/2 other locations

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Chili’s

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Fat Burger

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17 291-569

THE BAHRAIN

DESERT TIMES The Bahrain Desert Times, published every fortnight since 2003, is a unique publication produced exclusively for the American military personnel stationed in Bahrain, in conjunction with the United States Navy.

With a combination of editorial content provided by the Public Affairs Office on the base and Bahrain This Month, the newspaper is THE publication read by service personnel whilst they are in Bahrain.

Published exclusively for American military personnel stationed in Bahrain.

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Tony Romas

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Asian David’s Stir Fry Hot Wok House Boat Keizo Koolees Chicken

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17 845-000

Al Raya Mall

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Memories

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17 178-646

Monsoon

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17 749-222

Nuasia

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Panasia

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DINING Rice Bowl

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17 179-600

Seef Mall

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WU Rest. & Lounge ★★★  Art Rotana

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Brazilian Brasa de Brazil

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Brazil Grill & Lounge ★★★  Adliya

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Chinese Beijing Chinese

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Ching

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17 717-969 17 746-423

Seef Mall

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Foli

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Hong Kong

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Magic Wok

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Royal China Soie

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★★ Adliya

17 210-107

Café Delices

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17 746-435

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Cavalli Caffè

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Le Bateau

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17 716-512

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Paul Bakery & Rest. ★★ CCB/1 other location

17 172-321

The Original

17 600-951

Txoko

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Budaiya

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Fitness Café Eat to Fit

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Fusion Fusions

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17 746-427

Gudaibiya

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Indian Aachi’s Chettinad Kitchen

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Akbar

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Asha’s

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Bahindo

17 179-751

Seef Mall

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Bambu India Gate ★★

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17 262-555

Bright Candle

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Copper Chimney

★★  Umm Al Hassam

Curry Tree

★★

It’s Mirchi

★★  Ramee Int’l. Hotel

17 728-699

The Lagoon, Amwaj/2 other locations 16 030-662 17 727-230

Kalpaka

★

 Windsor Tower Hotel

17 297-000

Khazana

★

Manama

17 274-767

Lanterns

★★

Mantraa

★★  Best Western Plus Olive Hotel 17 211-133

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DINING

Moti Mahal Mumbai Spices Nattinpuram Nirvana

★

Juffair

17 825-333

★

Bahrain Mall/2 other locations 17 382-255

★★  Baisan Int'l. Hotel

17 290-600

★★★  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa 17 589-318

Papadom

★

Seef Mall

17 564-434

Rajadhani

★

Gudaibiya

17 715-222

Rasoi Rasoi by Vineet Saffron Curry

★★ Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa 17 111-999 ★★★  Gulf Hotel ★

Manama

Shamiana

★ CCB

Saravanaa Bhavan

★

Spices

17 746-461 17 223-014 17 178-085

Manama/1 other location 17 245-577

★★  Crowne Plaza/1 other location 17 525-860

International Camelot

★★  Adliya

17 717-745

Cyprus Taverna

★★

 Adliya

17 716-316

Healthy Calorie

★

Klouds Koolees Chicken

Juffair/3 other locations 17 369-399

★★  The K Hotel

17 360-000

Al Raya Mall

17 006-963

★

La Fontaine

★★★  Centre for Contemporary Arts 17 230-123

La Mosaique

★★★  Crowne Plaza Hotel

17 531-122

Le Jardin

★★  Ramada Hotel Bahrain

Lemon Tree

★★ Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa 17 111-999

Links Little Chef/Wholesale Mei N Yu

★★★  Royal Golf Club ★ ★★

17 742-000 17 751-262

Budaiya

17 595-980

 The Lagoon, Amwaj

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Muju

★★  The Dragon Hotel & Resort 16 039-800

Nando’s

★★

Rendezvous

★★ CCB/3 other locations

17 178-712

Rimal

★★ Al Areen Palace & Spa

17 845-000

Salad Boutique

★★

Saraya The Crepe Café

 Juffair/3 other locations 17 181-718

Adliya

★★★  Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq ★ Seef Mall

17 009-707 17 636-410 17 582-669

Upstairs Downstairs ★★★  Adliya

17 713-093

Vins Bistro

★★  Adliya

17 717-101

Wafi Gourmet

★★ CCB

17 179-999

Iranian Golestan Isfahani Parsian Persian Garden

★★★  Sheraton Bahrain ★

Juffair/5 other locations 17 369-269

★★ Adliya ★

17 811-511

Al Aali Shopping Complex/1 other location 17 580-600

Persian Room

★★

Takht Jamsheed

★★  Gulf Hotel

Tehran Grill

17 524-579

 The Lagoon, Amwaj

16 010-166 17 746-431

★ Al Dahi/1 other location 17 555-989

Italian Café Italia Rest. & Pizzeria ★★★  Adliya/1 other location Caffé Spasso 36 ■

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Zinj

17 744-774 17 822-274

DINING Carino’s Italian Grill ★★

Seef Tower

17 587-878

Cico’s

★★

 Adliya

17 713-710

Cucina Italian Rest. ★★

 Juffair

17 001-317

Fatto

★★★ Al Aali Shopping Complex 66 778-882

Fiamma

★★★  Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq

Italiano

★★

17 636-363

Al Aali Shopping Complex 17 581-919

La Pergola

★★  Gulf Hotel

17 746-419

La Taverna

★★  Coral Bay

17 312-700

Luigi’s Rest. & Pizza Medzo Mia Mia

★  Sa’ar/1 other location

17 693-533

★★  InterContinental Regency 17 227-777 ★

Seef Mall

17 564-414

Mino’s Pizzeria

★★ Adliya/1 other location

Mondo

★★  Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel 17 531-666

Nino

★★

Al Aali Shopping Complex 17 566-555

Pastarito

★★

CCB/1 other location

Prego Primavera Roma Rosso The Red Plate

★★  Royal Golf Club

17 744-777

17 179-300 17 751-263

★★★  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa 17 589-316 ★★  Umm Al Hassam

17 725-885

★★★  Art Rotana

16 000-111

★★  Best Western Plus The Olive 17 360-061

U Make We Bake

★ Juffair

77 444-440

Vapiano

★ CCB

17 491-391

Japanese Bushido

★★★  Seef

Frangipani

★★

Fuji Sushi Bar

17 583-555

Seef Mall

17 582-422

★★  Sheza Tower Hotel

17 533-336

Fuji Teppanyaki ★★★

 Sheza Tower Hotel

17 533-336

Hakisushi

Juffair

17 725-638

Imari Kabuki KEI Maki Meisei

★★

★★★  The Domain Bahrain ★★

16 000-333

Juffair

17 616-191

★★★  Golden Tulip Hotel

17 535-000

 Moda Mall

17 522-733

★★

★★★  Adliya

17 007-770

Mirai

★★  Adliya

17 713-113

Ruka

★★ Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa 17 111-971

Sato

★★★  Gulf Hotel

17 746-429 ■

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Sumo Sushi & Bento Sushi 101

★ ★★

Juffair/2 other locations 17 718-090 Mahooz

17 822-274

Korean Han Kook Kwan

★★ Grand Safir Hotel

17 365-999

Latin American El Dorado Grill

by Big Texas BBQ ★★ Best Western Plus The Olive 16 039-800 Lebanese Abd El Wahab

★★ Moda Mall

Al Arisha

★★

Al Hamra Palace

★  Delmon Int’l Hotel

 Umm Al Hassam

17 131-111 17 725-414 17 224-000

Café Blanc

★

Al Aali Shopping Complex 17 100-069

Carla’s Lebanese Bistro

★

Budaiya

17 697-687

Kenza

★★  The K Hotel

Leila Min Lebnan

★★

Al Aali Shopping Complex 17 566-556

Man'oushe Street

★★

Seef/3 other locations

17 000-577

CCB

17 179-500

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17 360-000

 Coral Bay

17 312-700

Adliya

17 311-280

DINING

Yamin Jana Zahle Zayt Zaytoon Zeitouna

★★  The Dragon Hotel & Resort 16 033-800 ★★★  Gulf Hotel

17 746-417

★

Manama/4 other locations 17 312-222

★★

Juffair/2 other locations 17 365-155

Mexican Burrito Loco

★

Juffair/1 other location

17 002-979

Calexico

★

 Adliya, Block 338

17 666-644

 Adliya

17 715-521

Casa Mexicana

★★

Margarita Mexicana ★★  Gulf Hotel

17 746-462

Maxx

★★ The Arch Hotel

17 116-611

Señor Paco’s

★★

 Adliya/1 other location

17 725-873

★

CCB/14 other locations

17 178-090

★

Hoora/2 other locations

17 296-678

Middle Eastern Al Abraaj Al Bukhari Al Sahab

★★

 Baisan International Hotel 17 290-600

Multi-Cuisine Al Mirage

★

Riffa

Bangkok Int’l.

★

Umm Al Hassam/1 other location 17 740-666

17 491-333

Beaubites

★

Sa'ar

17 642-344

Caesars

★★

 Adliya

17 716-955

Georgia

★

Juffair

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DINING Paradise

★

Manama

17 535-306

Sun & Sand

★

Exhibition Ave.

17 311-366

Yellow Line

★

Zinj

17 813-811

★★ Seef

17 580-990

Zyara Restaurant Pizza Domino’s Pizza

★

Juffair/7 other locations 17 826-222

Francesco’s

★

Juffair

Il Capo Pizza

★

Juffair/2 other locations 17 262-626

Little Caesars

★

CCB/1 other location

★

Juffair/18 other locations 17 640-379

Papa John’s Pizza Express

★★

Pizza Hut

★

Pizza Inn

★★

Round Table Pizza

The Lagoon, Amwaj

17 827-826 17 179-400 16 010-524

Manama/10 other locations 17 711-113 Riffa

17 771-212

★

Juffair/3 other locations 16 161-717

The Pizza Company ★★

Juffair/2 other locations 17 811-830

Sandwich Bar Sub Marine

★

Juffair/3 other locations 17 723-523

Subway

★

NSA 2

39 664-566

Seafood Fish Market

★★★  Al Bander Hotel & Resort 17 701-201

La Mer

★★★  Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq

La Perle

★★★  Novotel Al Dana Resort 17 298-471

Seafood Market

★★★

Waves

★★★  Crowne Plaza Hotel

 Sheza Tower Hotel

17 636-411 17 533-336 17 531-122

Shawarma Shawarma Express

★

Juffair/5 other locations 17 729-922

Steak Houses Flames Steak & Seafood ★★★  Art Rotana

16 000-111

Le Sauvage Meat + Fire ★★★  The Domain Bahrain

16 000-222

Legendz

★★★  InterContinental Regency 17 227-777

Plums

★★★  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel & Spa 17 589-319

The Butcher Shop & Grill ★★ CCB

17 172-323

The Meat Co.

★★★  Adliya

17 742-080

Thai Baan Saeng Thai

★

 Adliya

17 710-467

Banana Leaf

★

Adliya

17 744-171

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DINING

Hash House Pong Thai

★★  Adliya

17 715-094

Hoora

17 530-800

★

Royal Thai

★★  Gulf Hotel

17 746-421

Shada

★★ Zinj

17 721-155

Thai Express

★

Juffair/1 other location

17 008-614

Thailand Restaurant ★★  Adliya

17 717-040

Wang Thai

17 710-771

★★

Adliya

Turkish Kösebasi

★★ CCB/1 other location

17 172-322

Quick Service Restaurants Burger King

★ CCB/8 other locations

Burger Land

★

Adliya/6 other locations 17 713-778

17 179-801

DQ Grill & Chill

★

Juffair/9 other locations 17 329-292

EZ Take Out Burger

★

Arad/2 other locations

17 241-111

Hardee’s

★

CCB/11 other locations

17 711-112

Jasmi’s

★

Juffair/28 other locations 17 297-778

Kentucky Fried Chicken ★

Manama/14 other locations 17 711-111

King of Potato

★

Ramli Mall/2 other locations 17 491-914

McDonald’s

★

Juffair/17 other locations 17 811-812

New York Fries

★

CCB

Pollo Campero

★

Exhibition Ave./1 other location 17 161-716

17 178-436

Frozen Desserts & Beverages Cold Stone Creamery ★ CCB

17 179-267

Shakeaway

17 600-411

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CAFÉS

Featured Cafés and Sandwich Bars Sipping a favorite latte or special concoction is very much an Arab tradition and one that is alive and well within the Kingdom.

Cafés A Piece of Cake Budaiya/1 other location Aquarius Pool Café Majestic Arjaan by Rotana Ashrafs Café Hoora Butter Café Royal University for Women Café Lilou Adliya/1 other location Café Pistachio Salmabad Café Spasso Zinj Café T Royal Golf Club Cappuccino Café Sa’ar Caramel Coffee Shop Janabiya Caribou Coffee CCB/15 other locations Chai Café Sanabis/1 other location Chawan Adliya Cinnabon & Seattle's Best Coffee Juffair/5 other locations Coffee World Reef Island Columbus Café CCB/1 other location Costa Coffee CCB/29 other locations Crust and Crema Galleria Mall/1 other location Derby Café Seef/21 other locations Dôme Café Juffair/2 other locations Esquires Coffee House Sa’ar/4 other locations Gloria Jean’s Coffee CCB/2 other locations Kärma Café Lounge Coral Bay Le Bateau Bukuwarah/2 other locations Le Chocolat Enma Mall/3 other locations Lola’s Cupcakes Hamala/2 other locations 42 ■

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17 596-055 17 370-037 17 520-245 17 002-700 17 714-440 17 877-866 17 822-274 17 750-777 17 790-404 17 797-087 17 178-318 17 001-727 33 668-994 17 530-010 17 564-750 17 172-324 17 179-792 77 366-737 36 689-900 17 810-180 77 004-310 17 640-420 17 312-700 17 491-145 77 336-000 17 723-456

CAFÉS Marble Slab Creamery CCB/4 other locations Maya La Chocolaterie Seef Mall/1 other location Nestlé Toll House Seef Mall/1 other location New York Coffee Seef Mall/5 other locations Pappa Roti Seef Mall/1 other location Ramee Bistro Juffair Segafredo Zanetti Espresso Enma Mall/1 other location Sol Café Arch Hotel Starbucks Coffee CCB (2)/15 other locations Tea Club The Lagoon/1 other location Tea Garden Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa The Crepe Café Seef Mall Tilly’s The Jawad Dome, Barbar Tim Horton’s Zinj The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf CCB/2 other locations Cafés (with Shisha) Al Bindaira Café CCB/3 other locations Ammar Time Café Adliya Angham Beirut The Lagoon, Amwaj Arizona Café Adliya/2 other locations Aroma Café Seef Mall Avanti Restaurant & Café Seef Aya Lounge Adliya Caruoca Café Adliya Cave Diner & Café The Lagoon, Amwaj Chaise Café Adliya/2 other locations Da Vinci Rest. & Café Adliya Don Vito Adliya Elevate Crystal Palace Hotel Extrovert Café Adliya Friends Café Adliya H2O Sheesha Lounge Elite Grande Hotel Isis Café Adliya La Maison Du Café Zinj/3 other locations Levante Café The Lagoon, Amwaj Lilac Café The Lagoon, Amwaj Macchiato Café Salmabad/2 other locations Maggie’s Café Adliya Mambo Café Tubli Med Café Adliya/2 other locations Motorox Café Adliya Primavera Café The Lagoon, Amwaj Venice Café The Lagoon, Amwaj Veranda Café Adliya/2 other locations

17 178-789 17 588-368 17 005-522 17 623-584 17 179-896 17 296-699 77 188-881 17 116-611 17 179-578 38 887-107 17 111-999 17 582-669 17 691-358 16 639-706 17 179-798 17 178-090 17 710-044 16 010-360 17 712-898 17 582-711 17 587-765 17 710-041 17 827-070 16 030-202 17 713-533 17 744-858 17 714-464 17 360-077 17 742-248 17 713-732 17 565-888 17 813-549 17 277-722 16 030-393 77 771-000 17 686-767 17 712-228 17 874-774 17 713-088 17 253-030 16 030-703 77 171-303 17 715-868 ■

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WHERE TO STAY

5 Star Al Areen Palace & Spa 17 845-000 Art Rotana 16 000-111 Crowne Plaza 17 531-122 Four Seasons 17 115-000 Golden Tulip 17 535-000 Gulf Hotel 17 713-000 InterContinental Regency 17 227-777 Le Meridien BCC 17 171-000 Mövenpick Hotel 17 460-000 Ramee Grand Hotel 17 111-999 Sheraton 17 533-533 Sofitel Bahrain 17 636-363 The Diplomat 17 531-666 The Domain 16 000-000 The Ritz-Carlton 17 580-000 Wyndham Grand 17 116-116 4 Star Al Safir Hotel 17 827-999 Arman Hotel 17 281-111 Asdal Gulf Inn 66 311-311 Atiram Premier Hotel 17 811-811 Baisan Int'l. Hotel 17 290-600 Best Western Plus Olive 17 211-133 Days Hotel 17 290-555 Delmon Int’l. Hotel 17 224-000 Diva Hotel 13 100-131 Elite Crystal Hotel 17 360-360 Elite Grande Hotel 17 565-888 Elite Resort & Spa 17 313-333 44 ■

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Elite Seef Residences 17 583-388 Grand Safir Hotel 17 365-999 Gulf Gate Hotel 17 210-210 Gulf Pearl Hotel 17 217-333 Gulf Suites Hotel-Amwaj 16 030-001 Holiday Bahrain 17 313-030 Holiday Villa 17 313-070 Juffair Gate Hotel 17 366-222 Manama Tower Hotel 17 295-111 Mansouri Mansions 17 716-999 Mashtan Hotel 17 224-466 Mercure Grand Hotel 17 584-400 Panorama Hotel 17 826-888 Park Regis Lotus Hotel 17 362-220 Phoenicia Hotel 17 295-544 Phoenicia Tower 17 311-666 Ramada Bahrain 17 742-000 Ramee Int’l. Hotel 17 727-230 Ramee Palace Hotel 17 811-688 Ramee Rose Hotel 17 616-167 Ramee California Hotel 17 826-007 Royal Phoenicia Hotel 17 238-844

WHERE TO STAY

Swiss Int'l. Hotel Taj Plaza Hotel The Arch Hotel The Juffair Grand The K Hotel Wyndham Garden

17 296-660 17 815-815 17 116-611 17 827-600 17 360-000 66 316-666

Other Selected Hotels Adhari Hotel 17 224-242 Metropolitan Hotel 17 296-464 Sheza Tower Hotel 17 533-336 The Palace Boutique Hotel 17 725-000 Windsor Tower 17 297-000 Resorts Al Bander Hotel & Resort 17 701-201 Coral Bay Resort 17 312-700 Hawar Beach Hotel 17 849-111 Novotel Al Dana 17 298-008 The Dragon Hotel & Resort 16 031-111

Serviced Apartments Al Raya Suite 17 555-888 Al Safir Tower 17 827-999 Best Western Olaya Suites 17 161-616 Butterfly Residence 17 369-222 Elite Royale 17 814-814 Elite Tower 17 587-555 Fontana Towers 16 000-600 Fraser Suites Seef 17 569-333 Gulf Exec. Residence 17 713-000 Majestic Arjaan Rotana 17 370-000 Marriott Exec. Apts. 17 363-999 One Juffair Apts.

17 723-040 One Pavilion Apts. 17 813-131 President Heights 17 004-500 President Suites 17 770-903 Residence Inn 17 363-900 Sea Scene Hotel Apts. 17 292-244 Somerset Al Fateh 17 811-889 The Diplomat Residence 17 531-666

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SHOPPING & SERVICES

E

NDLESS traditional souqs, malls and shops selling the best of Bahrain.

Be prepared to barter! The Kingdom offers first-class shopping malls that cater to every consumer need. Cars, haute couture clothing, electronics, furnishings and sports equipment will likely all be found under the same roof.

Free of tax, many designer labels are less expensive here than in their countries of origin. Items, such as gold and jewellery, high fashion, carpets and handicrafts can be bought for amazing deals unmatched anywhere else.

Bahrain Shopping Destinations ● Al A’ali Shopping Complex (Seef) ● Al Hayat Shopping Center (Zinj) ● Al Murjan Center (Juffair) ● Al Najibi Center (Saar) ● City Centre Bahrain (Seef) ● Country Mall (Abu Sayba) ● Dana Mall (Seef) ● Enma Mall (Riffa) ● GOSI Commercial Complex ● Heritage Village (Budaiya) ● Isa Town Mall (Isa Town) ● Juffair Mall (Juffair) ● Marina Mall (near Central Market) ● MODA Mall (Sheraton Complex) ● Oasis Mall (Juffair, Muharraq, Riffa) ● Palm Square (Budaiya) ● Ramli Mall (A'ali) ● Reem Center (Riffa) ● Seef Mall (Seef) ● Sitra Mall (Sitra) ● The Bahrain Mall (Seef) ● The Centre (Nuwaidrat) ● The Hidd Mall (Hidd) ● The Lagoon Park (Amwaj Islands) 46 ■

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The Walk (Riffa) Yateem Centre (Manama Souq) ● Wadi Mall (Buquwarah) ● ●

Bahrain Shopping Areas ● Central Market – daytime fish, meat and vegetable wholesale and retail center. ● The Souq, Bab Al Bahrain – best suited for bargain purchases. ● Exhibitions Avenue – features a wide variety of fast food outlets, restaurants and shops. ● Gold City, Government Road – the best choices in jewelry.

SHOPPING & SERVICES SOME OF BAHRAIN’S MAJOR SHOPS Antiques & Curios Arabesque Art Gallery 17 722-916 Dar Al Bareh 17 717-707 Backpacks & Travel Accessories Kipling 17 178-341 Bookshops Bookcase 17 690-566 Jashanmal Bookstore 17 178-407 Boutiques Bhs 17 582-258 Max Mara 17 131-015 Cameras Ashrafs 17 534-439 Jashanmal & Sons 17 582-424 Yaquby Stores 17 210-959 Carpets Bradran Persian Store 17 228-655 Ethnic Crafts 33 745-196 Isfahan Carpets 17 712-454 Khazana 17 825-909

Oasis Handmade Carpet Centre 17 713-197 Peacock Carpet Centre 17 713-152 Royal Carpet 17 713-600 Cosmetics & Perfumes Al Hawaj & Sons 17 255-535 Faces 17 112-725 Jashanmal Dept. Store 17 588-025 Electronics Ashrafs 17 534-439 Almoayyed Electronics 17 211-777 Al Jamea Trading 17 210-640 Gajria Electronics 17 556-939 Jashanmal Dept. Store 17 588-025 Mohd Fakhroo & Bros. 17 259-534 Roubens Store 17 223-330 Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons 17 211-212 Yaquby Stores 17 210-959 Florists Bloom-n-Fantasy 17 580-393 Singapore Flowers 17 742-456

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Framing & Gallery Arabesque Framing Center 17 722-916 Bahrain Artistic 36 124-666 Frames Centre Globart Gallery 17 233-320 Sheema Framing & Gallery 17 713-235 Gifts & Novelty Al Hasba Gifts 17 651-811 Handicrafts Bader Models 17 677-297 Craft Industries 17 254-688 Ethnic Crafts 33 745-196 Things-To-Do 17 590-409 Zahrat Al Khaleej 17 214-321 Home Décor FG Lighthouse 17 210-120 Home Centre 17 172-355 Manazel 17 786-727 Jewelry Al Hashimi Pearls 17 253-377 Al Sarraj Jewellers 17 277-521 Al Zain 17 535-331 Asia Jewellers 17 535-344 48 ■

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Damas 17 583-283 Evershine Jewellery 17 215-541 Gold City 17 210-404 Lasheen Jewelry 17 258-925 Ramzana Jewellers 17 725-343 Shine Gold & Diamonds 17 270-607 Ladies Salon Bellacura Beauty Lounge 17 364-955 Joz Salon 17 369-133 Laundry & Dry Cleaning My Door 16 681-668 Super Laundry 17 825-917 Money Transfer Bahrain Financing Co. 17 405-240 Men’s Salon Pearl Barber Salon 17 825-991 Optician Clear Vision Optics 17 250-201 Yateem Optician 17 253-397 Pharmacy Jaffar Pharmacy (24hrs) 17 291-039 Nasser Pharmacy (24hrs) 17 740-900 Real Estate & Brokerage Star Real Estate 17 299-188 Leading World Real Estate 66 346-233 One House United 66 346-233 Unicorn Properties 17 811-106 Car Rental & Leasing Avenue Car Rental 17 713-181 Avis Rent-a-Car 17 569-191 Budget Car Rental 17 534-100 Regent Rent-a-Car 17 825-222

SHOPPING & SERVICES Sixt Rent-a-Car 17 711-770 Tasheelat Car Leasing 17 899-799 Tooranco Rent-a-Car 17 728-998 Self Storage Takhzeen 69 990-999 Shoes & Fashion CK Underwear 17 178-402 Clarks 17 178-410 Jashanmal Dept. Store 17 588-025 Shoe Mart 17 272-802 Skin Care German Skin Care Centre 17 722-696 Spas Coral Spa 17 290-946 Sherry Spa 17 824-080 Sports Goods Baraka 17 535-343 Supermarkets Al Jazira Supermarket 17 815-900 Alosra Supermarket 17 718-161

Lulu Hypermarket MegaMart Tailors Hilton Bespoke Milly & Heir Boutique & Tailoring Suit Avenue York’s Tailoring Toys Mothercare Toys R Us Travel Agent Al Fanar Travel Watches A’la Mode Ambassador Stores Ashrafs Kewalram & Sons Yaquby Stores Zahrat Al Khaleej

17 555-588 17 826-884 17 202-414 66 346-233 33 524-466 17 210-406 17 179-738 17 580-860 17 277-575 17 580-200 17 225-513 17 534-439 17 210-982 17 210-959 17 214-321

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ENTERTAINMENT PLANNER Five Star Hotels: Art Rotana E 16 000-111 • Cellar 59 Crowne Plaza E 17 531-122 • Harvesters; Tracks Sports Bar Four Seasons E 17 115-000 • CUT Bar & Lounge; Blue Moon Gulf Hotel E 17 713-000 • Sherlock Holmes; Typhoon; Vintage Wine Bar Golden Tulip E 17 535-000 • C. Club InterCon Regency E 17 227-777 • Downtown Mövenpick E 17 460-000 • Flamingo Bar Ramee Grand E 17 111-999 • Ibrida; Red Lions Sheraton E 17 533-533 • An Nada Sofitel Zallaq E 17 631-660 • Amber Bar The Diplomat E 17 531-666 • Fiddlers Green The Domain E 16 000-000 • Cigar Lounge; Txoko Sky Lounge The Ritz-Carlton E 17 580-000 • Burlington Club Four Star Hotels: Al Bander E 17 701-201 • The Boatyard Bar Al Safir E 17 827-999 • Glamour Lounge Atiram Premier E 17 811-811 • Cavallo Club Lounge; Wembley Delmon Int’l E 17 224-000 • Diggers Diva Hotel E 13 100-131 • Davy Crockett’s; Kicks; Sky Bar Elite Crystal E 17 360-360 • KLUB 360 Elite Grande E 17 565-888 • Zodiac Lounge Elite Resort & Spa E 17 313-333 • Shift7 Grand Safir E 17 365-999 • VIP Pulse Gulf Gate Hotel E 17 210-210 • Wendy’s Café Gulf Suites-Amwaj E 33 180-001 • Rainforest Lounge 50 ■

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Juffair Gate E 17 366-222 • Blue Note; Cross Roads Lounge Mansouri Mansions E 17 716-999 • Henry’s Café; Maguire’s Mercure Grand E 17 584-400 • Casa Bar Novotel E 17 298-008 • Le Bellevue Panorama E 17 826-888 • Tabu Park Regis Lotus E 17 362-220 • Republiq Lounge; The One Club; Siwar Lebanese Lounge Ramada Bahrain E 17 742-000 • The Exchange Swiss Int'l Palace E 17 296-660 • Chillers; Twister Baisan Hotel E 17 290-600 • The Warbler Ramee Int’l E 17 727-230 • Club Euphoria; Cosmo; It’s Trendy; Madness Lounge; Rocky’s Café Ramee Palace E 17 811-688 • Dublin; Match Point Ramee Rose E 17 616-167 • Club XS Lounge Ramee California E 17 826-007 • Buffalo Lounge The Arch Hotel E 17 116-611 • Fizz. Maxx lounge; Eleven Club; Beats Lounge The K Hotel E 17 360-000 • Champion’s Sports Lounge; The K Lounge The Juffair Grand E 17 827-600 • Champs; Cocoon; Wrangler; NOSH The Palace Boutique E 17 725-000 • Polo Lounge Three Star Hotels: Metropolitan E 17 296-464 • Club F1 Windsor Tower E 17 297-000 • Enigma Other Venues: Brazil Grill & Lounge E 17 826-686 Camelot Restaurant E 17 717-745 JJ’s Irish Restaurant E 17 742-323 Cinemas: Mukta A2 Cinemas Juffair Mall Cineco Cinemas Oasis Mall, Juffair

Health Records

Immunizations 4260

Director 4054

Main Office

Duty Reception Desk 4260/4867

4325

Dental Admin

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Human Resource Office

4325

Dental Officer

TAP/SEAP, Red Cross Pregs)

4455

Trauma Room

(Social worker, RELO/FINMGMT,

4862

Pharmacy 4861

Center

4046

Laboratory 4459

HBA 4862

4456

6110

4858

4260

Fleet & Family Service

Paralegal 4237

Medical LCPO

Medical Appt. Desk

Flight Surgeon

Department Head

4255

4452

Dental 4325

Department LCPO

4235/4303

Command Judge Advocate

RP Office

Department Head

Front Desk

Medical

4507

4763

Personnel Clerk

Command Chaplain

4419

4225

Department Head

Chaplain

M W R BAHRAIN 4422

4866

8184

4231

3192/9218 4534

Navy Federal Credit Union 4313

3619

4244

Desert Dome Manager

Officer’s Club

6992

4102/3567

Outdoor Gear Issue

Fitness Pool

Library 4062

Movie Theater

Child and Youth Programs 9092

Liberty Center

Community Programs Manager 4927

Athletics Director

Recreation Director

Food & Beverage Director 4204

MWR Marketing 4896/4299

MWR Business Manager 4388

MWR Admin Secretary 4422

Department Head

MWR

Fleet Liaison

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Supply 3249 Department Head 4249 LCPO 4256

Security Detachment 6004/4 SECO 3767 Admin 4257 Dispatch 3283 Chief of Police 4464

Operations 4066 Department Head 4387 Surface Ops 4228 Air Ops 4597 NALCC 4066 AV Safety 4069

Your Address

FPO AE 09834-2800

PSC 451 Box

Name:

When Dialing Commercial: Please dial 17-85 then the number shown. From base or for AUTOVON (DSN) dial 439 then the number shown.

Visitors Quarters TQ Central Reservations 3372 TQ Front Desk 4716

4265/4233 Banz Warehouse 4443/4122 Post Office 4272

DISBO 4248 NEX Customer Service

439-6931/6937 NAVCENT Payroll DK 4314 Barber & Beauty Shop 4229 Payroll DK 4243 Tailor Shop 4174 Dinar Exchange 4191 National Photo Shop 4109 Personal Property Office

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LOCAL RECREATION CLUBS Bahrain has a wide range of clubs and associations dedicated to a variety of pursuits whether educational or social. New members are always welcome. So follow a favorite hobby with like-minded people or take up a new interest.

Associations for Sports and Leisure Al Bander Hotel & Resort 1770 1201 Amateur Radio Assoc.

1768 6428 American Assoc. of Bahrain 1769 4628 American Women’s Assoc.

1775 6075 Awali Photographic Society 1775 5843 Bahrain Amateur Athletic Assoc. 1768 4905 Bahrain Ballet Center 1769 3232 Bahrain Bowling Center 1758 2464 Bahrain Bridge Club 1771 3080 Bahrain Chess Federation 1725 2133 Bahrain Garden Club 1772 7625 Bahrain Historical & Archaeological Soc. 1772 7895 Bahrain Netball League 1779 1487

Bahrain Hash House Harriers Bahrain Rugby Club Bahrain Scrabble League Bahrain Snooker Center BSPCA Bahrain Tennis Club Bahrain Sailing Club Bahrain Yacht Club Dilmun Club Equestrian & Horse Racing Club Marina Club Royal Golf Club The Country Club

1786 2620 1769 5809 1724 2641 1723 1929 1759 1231 1772 9561 1783 6361 1770 0677 1769 2986 1744 0330 1729 1527 1775 0777 1759 3593

Essential Arabic Greetings As’salammu alaikoom Greetings (reply) Wa alaikoom as’salam Good Morning Sabah al Khair Good Morning (reply) Sabah annur Good Evening Masa al Khair Good Evening (reply) Masa annur Good Night Tisbah’ala khair Hello Marhaba Goodbye Ma’assalama Goodbye (reply) Fi aman allah How are you?

Kayf halak?

Good/Fine Zain (m), Zaynah (f) Bad/Not Fine Mu Zain

What is your name? Ma Ismak?(m), Ma Ismik?(f) My name is Ismi...

God Willing Insha’allah Thank God Al hamdu lilah Enough/Stop Bass Finished Khallas Hurry Yalla besor’a Never mind Ma lesh Later Ba’adain I don’t know Ma adri How much is this?

Bekam?

How many ?

Kam? Yes/ No Na’am / La

Arabic Numbers One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten

Wahad Ethnain Thalatha Earba’a Khamsa

Sitta Saba’a Thamannia Tissa’a Ashra ■

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EMERGENCY CONTACTS SPONSOR HOME # WORK #

OTHER IMPORTANT

PERSONS

Switchboard 1785-4000 Autovon (318) 493-111 Commercial from states 011-973-1785-XXXX Fire/Ambulance 699-999 Medical 119 Bahrain Operator 96181 NSA Commanding Officer 4220 NSA Executive Officer 4221 NSA Command Master Chief 4471 Bahrain Security 116 Quarter Deck 4259

9591

4209 4290 4224 4282 4258/948-4675 4220 3939-7466

273-300 (after hours) 275-126

Taxi Designate (metered) 682-999 AT&T 800-001 Sprint 800-777

American Embassy

ADMIN Department Head Personnel Officer Admin Supervisor Career Counselor Personal Services CO Secretary Admin Duty Beeper

AV Unit Passenger Terminal

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