General Information
International Tel Code: +973
Currency: Bahraini dinar (BD)
Exchange rate: US $ 1 = BD 0.376
Visas: Required by all except nationals of the GCC states. 72-hour or seven day visas are available at the airport immigration office and King Fahad causeway. Visas are available from all Bahrain Embassies and Consulates. Some hotels and travel agencies in Bahrain are able to obtain visas if given prior notice. Extensions are available from the General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence.
Ministry of Information
Tel: 17781888, Fax: 17682777
Airports and Airlines
Bahrain International Airport
Tel: 17333000, Fax: 17324096
Air Arabia
Tel: 17 229949
Air India
Tel: 17223850, Fax: 17214898
Biman Bangladesh
Tel: 17214466, Fax: 17213426
British Airways
Tel: 17321290, Fax: 17321334
Cathay Pacific
Tel: 17226226, Fax: 17224641
Cyprus Airways
Tel: 17220849, Fax: 17214547
Egypt Air
Tel: 17209264, Fax: 17206093
Emirates Airlines
Tel: 17588700, Fax: 17581041
Etihad Airways
Tel: 17540066, Fax: 1754 0440
Gulf Air
Tel: 17322200, Fax: 17330466
Flies to: Al Ain, Amman, Athens, Bangkok, Bangalore, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca, Chennai, Damascus, Dammam, Delhi, Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Jakarta, Jeddah, Khartoum, Kochi, Kolkota, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Larnaca, London, Manila, Mumbai, Paris, Riyadh, Sanaa, Shiraz, Singapore, Tehran
Indian Airlines
Tel: 17296444, Fax: 17293600
Iran Air
Tel: 17210414, Fax: 17210175
KLM
Tel: 17229747, Fax: 17210206
Kuwait Airways
Tel: 17223332, Fax: 17225228
Lufthansa
Tel: 17828762, Fax: 17827742
Mahan Air
Tel: 17273001, Fax: 17272313
Oman Air
Tel: 17225650, Fax: 17210277
PIA
Tel: 17223808, Fax: 17213122
Qatar Airways
Tel: 1721618, Fax: 17216006
Royal Jordanian
Tel: 17229294, Fax: 17213148
Saudi Airlines
Tel: 17211550 Fax: 17217567
Srilankan Airlines
Tel: 17224819, Fax: 17225617
Syrian Airlines
Tel: 17533668, Fax: 17533282
Thai Airways
Tel: 17828755, Fax: 17729671
Turkish Airlines
Tel: 17211896 Fax: 17211638
Yemen Airways
Tel: 17225322, Fax: 17212804
Car Hire
Avis
Tel: 17531144, Fax: 17531441
Bahrain Car Hiring Co
Tel: 17534343, Fax: 17531118
Budget
Tel: 17534100
Europcar
Tel: 17682999, Fax: 17681000
Elite
Tel: 17311883, Fax: 17311788
Hertz
Tollfree: 8000 1858 Tel: 17295858,
Fax: 17292552
Hotels
Al Bander Resort
Tel: 17701201, Fax: 17701491
No. of chalets: 44
No. of cabanas: 36
Dining Outlets
The Fish Market, Cafe Marisol, Pool Barbecue, Sticky Fingers (fast food), Pool snack bar, Boatyard bar, Paradise Island
Banqueting/Conference Facilities
Al Andalucia Conference and Banquet Hall for private meetings or major conferences.
Recreational Facilities
Health club, water sports, 10 swimming pools, indoor sports, outdoor sports, marina with full boat service, canoe and pedaloe hire, diving
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Crowne Plaza Hotel
Tel: 17531122, Fax: 17530154
No of rooms: 246
No of chalets: 12
Dining Outlets
La Mosaique international restaurant, Waves seafood restaurant, Harvesters pub and Terrace, Tracks sports bar, Golden club, Cappuccino cafe
Banqueting/Conference facilities
The Bahrain Conference Centre at Crowne Plaza is one of the largest in the region. It is an important venue for international conventions with a capacity of 11 meeting rooms and offers superb facilities from a gathering of 10 to conferences of 1,700 delegates.
Recreational facilities
Complimentary onsite fitness facility, Nautilus fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, squash courts, tennis courts, basketball court, jacuzzi, gymnasium, sauna, massage, aerobics
Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel
Tel: 17531666, Fax: 17530843
No. of rooms: 246
No. of chalets: 3
Dining Outlets
Olivos brasserie, Skylight bar and lounge, Kontiki, Fiddler’s Green, Mondo bar-lounge and restaurant, Al Fanar supper club
Banqueting/Conference Facilities
(10 to 1,800 guests)
Majestic conference centre offers maximum flexibility along with state of the art audio-visual equipment, 6 smaller syndicate rooms, ideal for smaller functions
Recreational Facilities
Le Mirage health club, 2 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, temperature controlled outdoor pool, ladies and gentlemen’s gyms, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, aerobics classes and massages are offered
Gulf Hotel
Tel: 17713000, Fax: 17713040
No. of rooms: 366
Dining Outlets
Al Waha cafe, China Garden, Fusion restaurant, La Pergola (Italian), Royal Thai Seafood Restaurant, Sato Japanese restaurant, Zahle Lebanese restaurant, Takht Jamsheed Iranian restaurant, Sherlock Holmes pub
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Business centre, with complete internet access, secretarial services and sophisticated audio-visual equipment and 2 meeting rooms. Gulf Hotel’s Gulf International Convention and Exhibition Centre offers 4,780 sq m of ballroom, exhibition, meeting and pre-function areas with state of the art facilities. Al Dana Hall accommodates 2,500 for cocktail reception and 1,260 for banquet, exhibition space for over 75 stalls, built in stage, catwalk facilities and option to divide hall into separate conference areas; meeting rooms from 10 to 190 people with the latest audio visual equipment, business centre, VIP lounge and Bridal Suite.
Recreational Facilities
Health club has sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gymnasiums, aerobics classes, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, professional instructors, expert masseurs, 2 squash courts, 2 tennis courts, temperature controlled swimming pool
Hilton Hotel
Tel: 17535000, Fax: 17532071
No. of rooms: 250
No. of chalets: 24
Dining Outlets
The Cavalry bar, Al Wasmeyyah coffee shop, The ‘Grill’ restaurant
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Conference centre with complete business convenience from audio-visual equipment to meeting rooms and secretarial service
Recreational facilities
Two flood-lit tennis courts, temperature-controlled swimming pool, health club, sauna, hot and cold plunge pools and table tennis.
Mercure Grand Hotel
Tel: 17584400,
Fax: 17584401
No of suites: 72 one-bedroom suites and 48 two-bedroom family suites (separate smoking and non-smoking floors)
Dining Outlets
Diwan cafe, Neyran restaurant, the Casa, Basha lounge
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Meeting rooms, , business corner with internet access
Recreational Facilities
Private swimming pool, outdoor pool, library, gymnasium, jacuzzi, children’s pool, separate suites for disbled guests.
Mövenpick Hotel
Tel: 17460000, Fax: 17460001
No. of rooms: 106
Dining outlets
Silks, Flamingo Bar, The Gallery lobby restaurant, Palms poolside
Banqueting/Conference facilities
7 meeting rooms with pre-function areas, the Moevenpick Ballroom (500 standing)
Recreational facilities
Free form pool, 2 flood-lit tennis courts, massages like Foot relexology, Aroma therapy, Shiatsu or Swedish massage, Golf
Novotel Al Dana
Tel: 17298008, Fax: 17298338
No. of rooms: 151
No. of suites: 21
Dining outlets
Zytoun Mediterranean all-day dining restaurant, L’Alize, La Perle fine-dining restaurant, Le Bellevue bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Four banquet and meeting rooms offer meeting and conference organisers the flexibility they require for small to mid-size events. IDD facilities to high-speed internet connectivity (plus-and-play solution), CD to slide and overhead projectors, flipcharts and whiteboards to a professional audio-visual system, plus a host of other technologically-advanced conference equipment
Recreational facilities
Curves sports and leisure centre
Ramada Bahrain
Tel: 17742000, Fax: 17742809
No. of rooms: 123
No. of suites: 4
Dining Outlets
Le Jardin restaurant, The Exchange Pub and restaurant, Oasis Pool bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Le Rendezvous lounge can host up to 100 delegates for meetings, receptions, cocktails, product launches and private functions.
Regency InterContinental Hotel
Tel: 17227777, Fax: 17229929
No. of rooms: 327
No. of suites: 32
Dining Outlets
Versailles restaurant, Al Berdaouni, Le Bistro, Clipper room, Al Noor lounge
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Summit executive floors featuring executive lounge, suites and rooms. 5 meeting rooms ( 600 theatre style, 300 classroom, 800 reception, 440 banquet). Ballroom can be divided into 3 sections
Recreational Facilities
Health Club, outdoor swimming pool, Sauna, massage, beauty salon, changing rooms/shower facilities, air-conditioned squash court, Aerobic classes with fully qualified fitness instructors, 2 floodlit tennis courts.
Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa
Tel: 17580000, Fax: 17580333
No. of rooms: 264
No. of suites: 22
Dining Outlets
Burlington Club, La Mediteranee, the Lobby Lounge, Nirvana, Overlook Cafe, Plantation Terrace, Plums, Primavera, Spa Cafe
Banqueting /Conference facilities
Over 3,500 sq mt of conference and banqueting facilities including 2 ballrooms and 4 individual meeting rooms, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and high-speed internet laptop access. The hotel can accommodate conferences for up to 900 people.
Recreational facilities
600 meters of secluded beach on a private island, extensive fitness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, hammam saunas, squash court, 4 floodlit tennis courts, water sports, including fishing and water skiing and The Ritz Carlton Spa.
Sheraton Bahrain Hotel & Towers
Tel: 17533533, Fax: 17534069
No. of rooms and suites: 256
Dining outlets
Soie Chinese restaurant, Poolside restaurant (seasonal), Golestan Iranian restaurant, Les Palmes lobby, Al Safir restaurant, Al Layali discotheque, Al Nada cocktail lounge
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Six meeting rooms (8-800 capacity) with business centre and all conference facilities
Recreational facilities
Steam bath/room, tennis, games room, outdoor heated pools (seasonal)
Travel Agents
Al Gosaibi Travel
Tel: 17212333
Dadabhai Travel
Tel: 17223181, Fax: 17210191
Kanoo Travel
Tel: 17220220, Fax: 17229122
House of Travel
Tel: 17217070 Fax: 17216216
Manama Travel Centre
Tel: 17222633, Fax: 17211638
World Travel Service
Tel: 17225650, Fax: 17210277