Island Fun and Festivities

Al Bander Resort

The ultimate guide to spending Eid in Bahrain.

What better way to enjoy the Eid break than to escape to Bahrain, a small island with a variety of fun activities?

Beach Resorts:

As the season turns its leaf to summer, Eid holidays are a great opportunity to make the best of the sea, surf and sand.

• Al Bander Resort: You can’t help, but feel serene as you walk through Al Bander Resort. Located on the east coast, Al Bander is perfect for water sports, swimming and boat rides.

Location: Near Bahrain Yacht Club, Um Al Saad Ave., Sitra
Web: albander.com
Email: reservation@albander.com
Tel: +973-17701201

• Al Dar Islands: A short 10-minute boat ride from the mainland and you can get away from the city to spend a relaxing day on the beach, barbecuing and engaging in light sports, or you can book one of the numerous watersport activities. You can even rent a chalet for the entire holiday.

Location: 20 min.-drive from Manama city to Sitra Fisherman’s Port and then 10 min. by sea taxi.
Web: aldarislands.com
Email: info@aldarislands.com
Tel: +973-17704600
Tickets:
Adult – BD 6
Child (1 – 15 years old) – BD 3
Original valid ID/CPR, Passport or driving license is required for coast guard registration.

• Lagoona Beach Resort: Lagoona Beach Resort is located only five minutes off the King Fahd Causeway. Whether you’re alone or travelling with a large family, there are a number of accommodation options and activities for all ages and interests.

Location: Entrance 26; Ave. 63, Block 555, Budaiya
Web: lagoonabeachbahrain.com
Email: reservations@lagoonabeachbahrain.com
Tel: +973-16630000

Brunches:

A late start to Eid day means you can indulge in a scrumptious brunch buffet. With the following amazing choices, selecting a brunch venue could be challenging.

• Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

One of the most popular brunches, the Movenpick hotel offers a wide variety of stations to choose from, with a touch of Middle Eastern cuisine.

Location: 143 Rd. 2403, Muharraq
Web: movenpick.com/en/middle-east/bahrain
Email: Hotel.bahrain@moevenpick.com
Tel: +973-17460017
Info: Brunch served at 12.30 – 4 p.m.; BD 31 per person

• Sofitel Bahrain

From Asian to Italian and seafood to Middle Eastern, Sofitel hotel’s buffet will get you dazed with delicious delight.

Location: 105 Zallaq Highway, Building 2015, Block 1055, Zallaq
Web: sofitel.com
Email: H6722@sofitel.com
Tel: +973-17636363
Info: Brunch served at 12.30 – 4 p.m., BD 24 per person with soft drinks

Shopping

With loads of stores, entertainment options, cinemas, children’s indoor playgrounds and restaurants, Seef Mall and City Centre Bahrain are the all-in-one destinations for families. They all open on the first morning of Eid.

Seef Mall

Location: Rd. No. 2819, Manama
Web: seefmall.com.bh
Tel: +973-77911111

City Centre Bahrain

Location: Rd. No. 2819, Manama
Web: citycentrebahrain.com
Tel: +973-17177711