Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
If you're returning to Saudi via the causeway, don't forget to empty the coolbox!
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
The nearest embassies representing Australia, Canada and Ireland are in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia. Most of the embassies are in the Diplomatic Area in Manama, between King Fais-
al Hwy and Sheikh Hamad Causeway.
Opening hours are usually 8.30am to noon. The Saudi Embassy is only open from 9am
to 11am. All embassies and consulates are closed Thursday and Friday.
French
(
17 298 600;
www.ambafrance.com.bh
; Al-Fatih Hwy)
17 530 704; fax 537 040; Al-Furdah Ave, ABN Bldg)
Handles Benelux countries.
Dutch
(
German
(
17 530 210;
www.manama.diplo.de
; Sheikh Hamad Causeway, Al-Hassaa Bldg)
Kuwaiti
(
17 534 040; fax 536 475; King Faisal Hwy)
Omani
(
17 293 663; fax 293 540; Al-Fatih Hwy)
Saudi Arabian
(
17 537 722; fax 533 261; King Faisal Hwy)
UAE
(
17 723 737; fax 17 717 724; Road 4007, off Awal Ave, Juffair)
UK
(
17 574 100;
www.ukinbahrain.fco.gov.uk
; Government Ave)
USA
(
17 272 400;
www.bahrain.usembassy.gov
;
just off Sheikh Isa bin Sulman Hwy, Al-Zinj)
FOOD
For an overview of Bahrain's cuisine,
Click here
and the Flavours of Arabia chapter
(
Click here
)
.
EATING PRICE RANGES
The following price ranges refer to a standard main course. Service charge and tax is included in the price.
$
less than BD3 (US$8)
$$
BD3-BD9 (US$8-US$24)
$$$
more than BD9 (US$24)
INTERNET ACCESS
The main internet service provider is Batelco (
Click here
)
. There are many wi-fi hot spots
around town, especially in Starbucks and McDonald's and in most hotels. Prepaid wi-fi
cards cost BD1 (two days).
There are many internet centres in Manama.
