An island with without any beaches? It doesn't seem possible yet somewhow Bahrain manages to acheive it.
A tiny island attached to the vastness of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain is a Kingdom with big plans. Like many of the other Gulf countries, it is a melting pot of cultures and there's always something to be looking at - women entirely covered in veils showing only their stunning eyes, Indian workers spending their Friday relaxing on the grass in the middle of a roundabout, young Arab boys in their teens driving new Porsche's - the list goes on.
As a holiday destination I would be reluctent to recommend it unless you were timing it with the Grand Prix or visiting someone you know. I think there are other Gulf countries offering more to the tourist, including the UAE and Oman. There aren't many tourist attractions, there's a couple of museums and the odd souk, but not a great deal more.
Thursday nights are fun to 'watch' though as Bahrain become alive with people who have driven across the causeway from Saudi in a bid for a weekend of freedom. Beer, women and partying are all on the agenda and when money is no issue, you can be sure these guys are set for a good time!
So for a holiday perhaps no, for a 24 hour sstop over - why not!
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Jul 3rd, 2007
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