Situated only some meters from where Bahrain’s first oil well was found in 1932 near Jebel Dukhan, (Mountain of Smoke), the Oil Museum was formally opened in 1992.It contains used drilling gear, underground rock samples, maps and information about the companies that initiated oil exploration in Bahrain which was the first country in the Arabian Gulf to find oil.Timings: Thurs and Fri: 9am-6pm A...
This Palace was built in the 1740s by the Governor of Syria, Asad Pasha Al Azem. It incorporates the traditional architectural styles visible around the city of Damascus- that of striped stonework- alternately layered limestone and black asphalt. The interior is much more extravagant. The ceilings of the rooms are painted beautifully with intricate tile work on the floors and wood paneling on the ...
Built in the foothills of Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE, is the Middle East’s first manmade white-water rafting, kayaking and surfing facility. The park has three world class kayaking channel networks, with a total length of 1,133m. It also has a surf pool capable of making 3.3 meter high waves every 90 seconds, a rope course, climbing wall and zip line, along with food a...
This place is a former pearl trader’s home and a lush example of early Emirati architecture. Phone: 568 1738 Opening Times: Sat-Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 4-8pm Fees: Adult AED5, Child free, Family AED10...