Travel time
1 hour 10 minutes
How to get there
Etihad Airways flies to Bahrain daily with Jul-Sep fares currently starting at Dhs1,005
Hot hotel deals
Novotel Al Dana: This resort, with its traditional Arabic architecture and modern touches, is located right by the beach and so you’ll want to stay here a while. This is ideal as, if you book a week-long stay before September 6, 2010, you will receive a huge 50 per cent off your rates.
+973 17 298 008; www.novotel.com
The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain: One of Bahrain’s top hotels, with its world-class cuisine and spa, The Ritz will upgrade your reservation to a Club Suite if you book a Club Room during the summer. This means a better view, additional Bulgari bath amenities and more, while saving up to BD100 (around Dhs1,000). Offer valid until September 4, 2010 – get in there while you can.
+973 17 580 000; www.ritz-carlton.com
Sheraton Bahrain: Right by the impressive Bahrain World Trade Centre, this five-star hotel is offering discounted rates for all their suites until August 31, 2010. You can save more than 30 per cent off normal rates, plus receive a complimentary, exclusive breakfast, free refreshments and enjoy a happy hour daily from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
+973 17 533 533; www.starwoodhotels.com
Mövenpick Bahrain: If you stay at this relaxing hotel on the Bahraini coastline this summer, you will receive a voucher worth 50 per cent off your room bill redeemable on your next stay, before September 10, 2010.
+973 17 460 000; www.movenpick-hotels.com
Five must dos
1 Go pearl diving: Bahrain is one of the only places in the world where you can still dive for natural pearls.
Scuba Master (+973 3969 2266)
2 Get oiled up: Bahrain was the first Gulf state to strike oil – visit the first oil well and its museum to see where it all started.
Bahrain National Museums (+973 1729 8777)
3 Delve into the Kingdom’s history: The Portuguese-built Bahrain Fort and museum give some idea of the Kingdom’s strategic importance during the age of European empires.
Bahrain Fort Museum (+973 1756 7177)
4 Sail away: Bahrain’s waters are a haven for dolphins, turtles and even the occasional endangered sea cow (dugong).
Bahrain Yacht Club (+973 1770 0677)
5 Get stuffed: Adliya’s streets are lined with some of the best restaurants in the country.
See www.timeoutbahrain.com
