The Al-Fateh Grand Mosque (also known as Al-Fateh Islamic Center) is one of the largest mosques in the world, capable accommodating over 7,000 worshippers at a time. The mosque is the largest place of worship in Bahrain. It is located next to the King Faisal Highway in Juffair, which is a town located in the capital city of Manama. The huge dome built on top of the Al-Fateh Mosque is made of pure fibreglass Weighting over 60 t (60,000 kg), the dome is currently the world’s largest fibreglass dome. The mosque was built by the late Sheikh Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifa in 1987. It is named after Ahmed Al Fateh, the conqueror of Bahrain. Al-Fateh now includes the new National Library which opened to the public in 2006. Non Muslims are welcome to visit the mosque, it is important to dress appropriately.

Arad Fort (Qal'at 'Arad) is a 15th century fort in Arad, Bahrain. It was built in a typical Arab style. Close to the Bahrain International airport, the fort has been extensively renovated and presents a magnificent sight when it is illuminated at night. It is believed that the fort was used by the Omanis during their brief occupation of Bahrain in 1800, and it is located adjacent to the strategic waterways between Bahrain Island and Muharraq Island. Little is known of the fort's history, and there is no firm evidence of the precise date of construction. Arad fort was the protection for Muharraq bay in the east while Abu Mahir fort formed the protection towards the west. Larger boats tempted to attack Muharraq could not sail for the south because of reefs and rocks, so they would have to steer a course close enough to come under fire that is between 200-250 meters from the fort.

A'Ali Burial mounds, the largest prehistoric cemetery in the world. There were some 170,000 burial mounds in Bahrain dating to between 3000BC and 600AD. Each mound contains a stone built chamber which formed a grave for a person buried in the foetal position along with various elements presumably believed to be needed in the next world. The best preserved of the mounds, including tall mounds referred to as Royal Mounds.

Al Dar Island, for over 20 years the islands were visited only by a few private boats for their leisure. Today, it has been made possible for anyone to have the experience of an exotic island get-away and yet take it easy on their lesiure budget. You can enjoy at Al Dar Islands - A perfect lazy day by the beach or a place to chill out with your friends taking part in one of the many activities that will enrich your Al Dar experience.

Abdulla Al Zayed House a dramatic transformation. The home of late Abdulla Al Zayed, publisher of the country's first daily newspaper and a leading intellectual, had fallen into extreme disrepair before it came to the attention of Saikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa. Shaikha Mai decided to buy and renovate the house, staying close to the original design including the arched doorway, painted ceiling and old-style stained-glass windows.

The Bahrain National Museum is the largest museum in Bahrain. It is constructed near the king faisal highway in Manama. The museum posses a rich collection of Bahrain's ancient archaeological artifacts and covers 6000 years of Bahrain's history. The museum includes three halls devoted to archaeology and the ancient civilization of Dilmun, while two other halls depict the culture and lifestyle of Bahrain's recent pre-industrial past. In 1993 a further hall was opened, the natural history hall, focusing on the natural environment of Bahrain. Among the exhibits in the ancient history section is an actual burial mound which was transported from its site in the desert and reassembled in the museum.

Bait al Quran. It is a unique museum dedicated solely to the Holy Book and works of art inspired by it. The museum itself has distinctively Islamic architecture. Don’t miss peeking into the mosque and looking at the beautiful rotund. Many copies of the Quran you’ll see are works of art themselves including an illuminated 12th century Persian masterpiece or a gold-lettered, eight sided 16th century edition. Some miniature copies of the Quran fit into the palm of the hand and Quranic verses have been inscribed on a grain of rice.

Bahrain International Circuit, the region's premier Formula One and drag racing venue. Enjoy an introduction to the remarkable circuit, called BIC for short, with visits to track highlights such as the landmark eight-storey Sakir Tower, the control room, and the grandstand, with an exhilarating hummer ride on the circuit's course called Arabian 4x4 Adventure. This 180 million dollar facility is a perfect example of traditional design and the most modern track. It offers a unique range of facility that are unparallel not only in the middle east but in the world. BIC has the Media centre which is biggest in the world which can accommodates 500 Journalist with 260 television sets.

Bahrain Fort historically is one of Bahrain’s most important & archaeological sites located in Bahrain. The Fort itself was built in the 14th century by the Portuguese but excavations at the site reveal six other distinct eras of the place dating back to the Dilmun era, or around 3000 BC during which time it may have been the island’s capital. It is composed of an artificial mound created by human inhabitants from 2300 BC up to the 1700's. Among other things, it was once the capital of the Dilmun civilization, and more recently served as a Portuguese fort. For these reasons, it was inscribed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2005. Qal`at al-Bahrain is a typical artificial mound created by many successive layers of human occupation.

Bahrain World Trade Center. At a height of nearly 800 feet, the two iconic towers offer spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf and Manama cityscape. Each tower features state-of-the-art office accommodations, with impressive double-height entrance lobby, high-speed passenger lifts and balconies on every floor. Voted at the best building for 2008 in the Middle East and North Africa it is a marvel of engineering with part of its energy requirement power by wing.

A privately owned Camel Farm at Janabiya is a must for people whose only contact with camels has been at a zoo or on television. Camels are a way of life in Bahrain. Several of the busiest highways have special lights and crossings posts (similar to those at train tracks) in which to stop traffic to allow camels herds to cross busy roads. These camels are at the Janabiya camel farm at the village of al-Janabiya. There are over 200 camels at this farm and it's a sight worth seeing to have all 200 plus camels return to the farm art sunset. In olden days the camels were the mode of transport in the region to go from one place to another. Camels used to carry the load on their back to the market place along the desert.

Capital Mall was opened in 2007 by Her Highness Shaikha Sabeeka Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Woman Council. The project, considered to be one of the MoSD's most ambitions initiatives, in unique to the GCC, and aims to nuture, develop, and integrate micro-projects started by Bahraini families into the national economy. The mall also provides locations for these families to display and market their products which helps grow their business and attract tourism.

First Oil Well, which as the name suggests, is the first oil well in the Arabian Gulf and is located in the desert of Bahrain. The well is situated below Jebel Dukhan. It was operated by Bahrain Petroleum Company BAPCO. Black gold first spurted from the well on 16 October 1931, and the well finally began to produce oil on the morning of 2 June 1932. The initial oil flow rate was 400 barrels per day; by the 1970s the well produced 70,000 bpd, and after that it stabilized at 35,000 bpd. At the Oil Museum, view some of the exhibits including drilling equipment, documents, old photographs and a working model of an oil rig.

Jabal Al Dukhan, the romantically monikered 'Mountain of smoke' is the highest point in Bahrain. It is a peak located approximately 45 minutes from the city. Jabal Al Dukhan rises to an elevation of 450 feet. The low lying hills of the jebel are located at the most central point of the island, and are a popular destination for overnight camping trips for those who want to make a day out of it. Its name comes from the misty haze that often surrounds the mountain on a hot, humid day.

Kurar House is a former craft centre. This recently renovated house was once a small scale production centre for unique local embroidery as well as handicrafts by women artisans before it fell into disrepair. Al-Kurar, is a handicraft that was practised at home by women in the City of Muharraq and is based on team work. The job is carried out in the presence of a head woman (called Qataba) and two or three other women (called Dawakheel).

Royal Golf Club is Bahrain’s first international 18 hole grass golf course located just 15 minutes or so from the country’s capital Manama and the King Fahad Causeway link with Saudi Arabia. It is beautifully landscaped with desert-sand rough offering a challenging game to all. Open to membes and visitors, the Course, designed by world-renowned Course-Designer Colin Montgomerie, has already been acclaimed as challenging but fair. Royal Golf Club boasts a stunning clubhouse and offers golfers the very highest international standards of service and facilities. The course will feature a high-tech floodloght allowing players to enjoy their golf well in to the night. The Royal Golf Club forms the centerpiece of Riffa Views, a luxury lifestyle community in the heart of Bahrain.

Riffa Fort, built by Sh.Salman Bin Ahmed (al fateh) Al Khalifa, in 1812, Riffa Fort (Qal'at ar-Rifa') is now named (Sh.Salman bin Ahmed fort), in the Kingdom of Bahrain offers a splendid view across the Hunanaiya valley. With Riffa being home to the seat of government until 1869, this fort was strategically important at the time.

Shaikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa House is located in Muharraq, the old capital of Bahrain, the old residence of the ruling Khalifa family. The house, considered to be the oldest in Bahrain, was built in the 1800 as a private residence for Shaikh Hassan bin Abdallah, the grandson of Shaikh Ahmed Ali Fatih (reg. 1783-1794), conqeror of Bahrain. The house is rectangular in shape and occupies a complete city block between the Shaykh Abdallah & Kharu districts. It is bordered by Shaikh Aballah Street on the south and the great mosque of the city on the east constructed of mud bricks covered with gypsum, its exterior walls are up to one meter thick, moderating the extreme climatic conditions. The house is divided into four quarters, each arranged around a courtyard. The house has two entrances, the family entrance to the north and the guest entrance to the east. The majority of the rooms occupy the first floor, while the summer rooms are found on the second floor terrace.

Shaikh Ebrahim House inspired by the past. This is a new building with a traditional facade in the heart of old Muharraq. It was built on a plot of and that was originally part of the house and forum of Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, an intellectual and man of letters, in the early 20th century. The design incorporates a large Islamic arch, mashrabiya (traditional windows) and gypsum panels with Arabic calligraphy. A variety of lectures, poetry recitals and cultural evenings are held there, and the houseis also open to visitors and researchers during the day.

The Tree of Life in Bahrain is one of the mysteries of world which is bound to be in your sightseeing list while in this Middle Eastern country. The Tree of Life in Bahrain is four century old mesquite tree which survives in the midst of desert. The mystery of the survival of the tree has made it a legend. People fromall over the Middle East and the world make it a point to visit this place to see this magic of nature. The name 'tree of life' is absolutely appropriate for the tree as it truly represents the magic of life.