Amwaj Islands
A group of man-made islands off the coast of Muharraq, with a waterfront promenade, a marina, beaches and cafes. It is a modern residential area visited for sea views and a relaxed stroll.
Amwaj Islands
These man-made islands have a marina, beach resorts and a lagoon on the waterfront that is lined with cafes and restaurants.
Attractive locations
Airports
Bahrain International Airport BAH
It is about 4 km in a straight line from Amwaj Islands.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Bahrain page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan18.5 °C12 mm
- Feb18.6 °C8 mm
- Mar20.8 °C7 mm
- Apr24.3 °C7 mm
- May28.8 °C0 mm
- Jun31.7 °C0 mm
- Jul33.5 °C0 mm
- Aug34.1 °C0 mm
- Sep33.0 °C0 mm
- Oct30.3 °C2 mm
- Nov25.6 °C16 mm
- Dec21.1 °C16 mm
Driest months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Wettest months: Jan, Nov, Dec.
Costs
Prices here are about 43% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
999 for police, ambulance and fire.
local government
Emergency number 999 (police, ambulance, civil defence)
Helps with: Bahrain's government emergency directory lists 999 for police rescue, ambulance and civil defence, and a separate police hotline on 80008008. No tourist police unit is shown there.
Who qualifies: Anyone in Bahrain who needs the police, an ambulance or civil defence, including visitors.
Phone: 999
local government
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA)
Helps with: Bahrain's tourism authority. Its contact page gives a general phone line and email for enquiries. No separate tourist helpline is listed there.
Who qualifies: Anyone visiting Bahrain or planning a trip there.
Phone: +973 1755 8800
Email: info@btea.bh
Address: Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, Building 158, Avenue 28, Sanabis
ngo
Bahrain Red Crescent Society
Helps with: Bahrain's national Red Crescent society, a volunteer organisation. Its programmes include social and humanitarian assistance, first aid, blood donation and restoring family links.
Who qualifies: People in Bahrain who need its humanitarian, first aid or family-links services.
Phone: +973-1729 3171
Address: Building 25, Road 1901, Block 319, Manama