Bahrain, a very expensive country, and as a result, the overwhelming number of things prices will be not cheap, but this does not mean that lovers stroll through shops and markets, there is nothing to catch there. Some things still can be bought, and much cheaper than in the homeland, especially, stores, shopping centers and markets here are a great set, and the bargaining is appropriate almost everywhere, with the exception of large malls and shopping centers.
Schedule of outlets
Before you go shopping in Manama, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the schedule of work stores is different from us. Almost all the outlets (with the exception of shopping centers) work with 8 in the morning and to half the 7th evening with a break for lunch, which lasts two and a half hours and begins at 12:30. Such a large lunch break is due to the exhausting heat, which, as a rule, falls precisely for this watch.
Large shopping centers
- "Moda Mall" Superior shopping complex located on the first floor of the world famous Bahrain WTC. Here is the largest (more than 160) in Manama expensive boutiques of famous world brands. We wander and look at this fair the vanity, is definitely interesting, but here prices here are far from the pocket.
- "Marina Mall" It is also in Like a fashion mall in the World Trade Center, but only on the underground floor. Prices are somewhat lower here, but brands are less famous than the neighbor from above. All in this shopping complex is about 120 stores.
- "Bahrain Mall" and "Dana Mall" Both shopping complex are located in the new Sanabis shopping area, and are largely similar to each other. A large number of shopping stores, both clothing of one brand and multi-brand. Big plus, this is the proximity of these Molls to each other, which allows you to make all the necessary purchases for a few hours, and not spend this for several days. Compared to "Moda Mall" more democratic at prices.
- "Seef Mall" A very interesting shopping complex made in the traditional Arab style, but attention attracts more by its entertainment complex located on the first floor. Entertainment Park in Sif Mall, is the largest indoor park in the Middle East. In the same shopping complex there are more than 300 stores. Located in the area of Sif.
Markets
And if the shopping centers and megamollah manama are mostly available to wealthy citizens, then simple tourists of the city markets will be much more. Markets in Manama a lot and they have their own specialization.
- Golden Suk One of the most famous gold markets in the region where the inconspicuous many jewelry created both in Bahrain and brought from neighboring countries and India are sold. That's it here, unlike shopping centers, it is possible to bargain and ultimately acquire, often exclusive jewelry, in very and very competitive prices. Special attention should be paid to the products with pearls, the prey of which is the island state. It is very profitable to buy gold jewelry with precious stones. Located in the old part of the capital of Bahrain.
- Klos-Suk A huge textile market, which is famous for the whole region of the Persian Gulf by the richest assortment of tissues, silk and products from them. A great place to update your wardrobe, in very reasonable prices, truth with a reasonable bargaining. It is necessary to bargain a lot and actively. Here you can order tailoring to order in numerous local workshops, the deadline for the execution of such orders rarely exceeds 2-3 days.
- Yatama-Suk The cursively small market whose specialization is pottery. Great place to buy souvenirs and gifts for yourself and your loved ones.