Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ambulance, Fire & Police
(
999)
INTERNET ACCESS
There are many internet centres scattered around Manama.
8am-1am)
Centrally located alongside Gold
Hawar Internet Centre
(Manama St; per hour 400 fils;
City, this facility has voice chat with webcam.
Internet Plus Services Centre
(Government Ave, 1st fl, Batelco Commercial Centre; per hour 500 fils;
8am-8pm)
MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical treatment is easy to obtain in Bahrain and the standard of care is high. Medical
services or supplies are available at the following facilities:
American Mission Hospital
( 17 253 447;
www.amh.org.bh
;
Sheikh Isa al-Khebir Ave)
Over 100 years old,
this is the oldest and smallest hospital in Manama, but it is well equipped.
International Hospital of Bahrain
(
17 598 222;
www.ihb.net
; just off Budaiya Hwy)
24hr)
Located near McDonald's, off Exhib-
Jaffar Pharmacy
(
17 291 039; Tarfa bin al-Abd Ave;
ition Ave.
Salmaniya Medical Complex
( 17 288 888; Salmaniya Ave)
Emergency treatment is available for
residents and expats at a nominal fee of BD3.
MONEY
There are a number of banks and money changers on Government Ave between Bab al-
Bahrain and the Delmon International Hotel. There are ATMs at most banks including
HSBC.
American Express
(Al-Furdah Ave, ABN-Amro Bank Bldg; 7.30am-3pm Sun-Thu)
Exchanges currency.
No Noo Money Changer
(behind Bab al-Bahrain Ave)
Don't be put off by the name; this establishment
has grown from a hole in the wall to a fully fledged office. It still keeps late but unspeci-
fied hours.
POST
7am-7.30pm Sat-Thu)
Poste restante
Central Post Office
(Government Ave, opposite Bab al-Bahrain Ave;
facilities are available.
TELEPHONE
There are phone booths and payphones for local and international calls located all over the
city.
17 881 111;
www.batelco.com.bh
; Government Ave)
International calls can
Batelco Commercial Centre
(
also be made from here.
