Bahrain is a vibrant, modern Gulf country that's been able to strike a perfect balance between tradition and the 21st century. Famous for its pearls since time immemorial, it has been reliably established that Bahrain is the legendary Dilmun, the land of immortality, mentioned in The Epic of Gilgamesh. Today Bahrain is renowned for its hospitality, its open-minded people and its enlightened leaders. Present-day Bahrain embraces all that is new yet continues to retain much of its old world charm. As the place where oil was first discovered in the Middle East, Bahrain heralded the regional economic prosperity that has since followed. Today it is a financial centre, a tourist destination, an economic hub, a major port and home to a cosmopolitan mix of people.
Welcome to Manama
Manama, the capital of Bahrain is located at the northeastern tip of Bahrain Island. Along the city's northern edge, most hotels and official buildings sit on reclaimed land and are brand new.
The Abraj Al Lulu towers are located near the city's most prominent landmark - the Pearl Roundabout. This is arguably the most central location in the country. The newest shopping centres, cineplexes and restaurants are literally walking distance or a short five-minute drive away as are the traditional souq and government offices. Access to the downtown commercial district and embassies is just as convenient. Most places of interest are within a 10-minute drive and the international airport is barely 10 minutes away.
