Visitor guides

Practical background for visitors: how to plan a first trip, when to come, how to get around and how to behave as a considerate guest; the deep history of Dilmun and the pearling economy; food, souqs and dates; and the venues where concerts, races and exhibitions take place. Every guide is written independently and kept deliberately general. Where something changes often, such as opening times, entry rules or event dates, we point you to official sources rather than repeating details that might go out of date.