Resting on the western shores of the Persian Gulf, the small island Kingdom of Bahrain offers an intriguing blend of modern Arab culture and the archaeological legacy of five thousand years of civilisation.

This rich historical heritage is evident at every turn and is showcased in numerous fascinating museums including the Bahrain National Museum, which houses artefacts dating back to 9000 years ago; and the Beit Al Quran which exhibits ancient Islamic artefacts of the Qur'an.

The kingdom is renowned as a bird lover’s paradise with over 330 distinct species of bird, 26 species of which breed in the country.

Other popular tourist activities include: scuba diving, horse riding and shopping in the luxury boutiques and state-of-the-art malls in the capital city of Manama.