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GMT: +4 hours Bahrain.
+3 hours Doha.
FLIGHT TIME: Approximately 7 Hours.
CURRENCY: Bahraini Dinar.
Qatari Riyals.
CLIMATE: June to October is hot and humid with temperatures
reaching 42°C. November to May is milder with
temperatures around 10 - 20°C. Rainfall is slight and
occurs mainly in winter.
BAHRAIN & DOHA
DINING
Bahrain's reputation as a relatively liberal modern Gulf state has In Bahrain most dining hotspots are in or attached to hotels.
made it a favourite of travellers. The Ritz-Carlton, for example, is home to two – the dramatically
modern Plums restaurant and the luxurious Lobby Lounge.
Doha the capital of Qatar is a laid-back city, where the national Doha’s best dishes are always the seafood. The city centre serves
pastime seems to be sitting in waterfront cafés on the picturesque a mix of Qatari and international cooking.
palm-lined Doha Corniche.
CULTURE
The Royal Tombs are the largest and most impressive of Bahrain's
85,000 burial mounds. For a spiritual high, visit the Barbar Temples
built between 3000 and 2000 BC.
Qatar National Museum displays beautiful Bedouin treasures.
Like horses? Ride an Arabian stallion at Al Shaqab Stud Farm.
SHOPPING
From souks to supermalls, Bahrain has much to offer the shopping
addict. Shopping is big business in Doha. The three main malls are
The City Centre, The Mall and The Landmark Mall – all tax-free.
GETTING AROUND
Parts of central Manama, Bahrain are best explored on foot.
Buses or taxis are best for farther-flung attractions.
For Doha the excellent public transport service is known as
Mowasalat and green Karwa taxis are everywhere.
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