When you visit Al Hoora, be sure to spend time in the Bahrain National Museum which celebrates discover 6,000 years of country history and is considered one of the finest museums of its kind in Al Hoora and the Persian Gulf region. Explore the Investing in Culture exhibit within the grand foyer, which leads into several exhibition spaces, including the Halls of Dilmun Graves, Dilmun, Tylos and Islam, Customs and Traditions, Traditional Trades and Crafts and Documents and Manuscripts. The museum complex sits on a man-made peninsula near the Al Hoora neighborhood, overlooking the island of Muharraq.
From the Bahrain National Museum, walk the 0.9-mile (1.4-kilometer) waterside path to Marina Beach Garden Park. Relax on the sand, enjoying water views. Let younger kids get active on the playground. From here, venture farther south to Manama’s beach resorts, with wide varieties of dining and entertainment choices.
Learn about Islamic arts at the Beit Al Quran (House of Quran) complex. Explore 10 exhibition halls showcasing Quranic manuscripts dating to the 7th century. The library holds more than 50,000 books written in Arabic, English and French. Look for manuscripts on parchment, grains, peas and rice. While you’re here, study the Bahraini mosque with its colorful stained-glass dome. Notice, too, the blue-tiled mihrab, which indicates the direction of Mecca.
North of the Al Hoora neighborhood, find the imposing Bahrain World Trade Center. The two sail-shaped, 790-foot (240-meter) towers are connected by three giant wind turbines, setting a precedent for sustainable architecture. Inside, shop the high-end fashion and jewelry boutiques of the stylish MODA Mall or indulge in a gourmet meal at an upscale restaurant.
Al Hoora is also considered one of Manama’s nightlife capitals. For evening entertainment, choose from numerous nightclubs, bars, restaurants and hotels with dining, dancing and music until the early hours of the morning. Find more entertainment options in the nearby central business district, Adliya and Juffair.
Choose from urban hotels and beachfront resorts in Al Hoora, all of which are convenient to the neighborhood’s cultural sites and entertainment outlets.
