1. Small country, small distances, therefore easy to discover the attractions.
2. Locals are more hospitable than in some other Gulf states
3. Non-muslims are also allowed to visit the Al Fateh Grand Mosque
4. Great fun driving a gokart on a Formula One track
5. Learn about the incredibly fast progress story of this tiny country in the National Museum on the East Corniche
6. Visit of the Royal Camel Farm and understand how highly respected are the camels by the locals
7. The swimming pool and teh sandy beach of the Coral Bay
8. Feeling a small island life by taking a water taxi from Sitra out to Al Dar whic has a 400m sandy beach,
9. Real nightlife in Manama
10. Marassi Beach
1. The frequent traffic jams
2. Too many services closed on Thursdays and Fridays
3. Bahrein has only two hotels with direct beach
4. Forget about using public transport
5. Some Bahraini citizens try to disguise their xenophobia, but not very effectively