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Bab el-Bahrain Souk

Manama, Bahrain
Ranked #2 of 5 shopping in Manama
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Neighborhoods, Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Activities: Shopping
Traveler Description: Most of the buying and selling in Manama occurs in the Bab el-Bahrain Souk district (souk means market in Arabic.) Here, stalls upon stalls are lined... more »
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Bahrain
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

traditional shopping area for gold and clothes .. there are many cheap things you can find .. crowded by Indians More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

smal back alleys with local shops selling good. it is the same stuff you see in the markets and bazaars anywhere ele in the world (i.e.: Korea, Mexico, Tibet, etc...) Some neat stuff can be found, but it is a lot of chinese amde knock off stuff (watches, sunglasses, etc...). I still enjoy them, and I really enjoy the bartering,... More

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See 6 more reviews by HiggySTL for Manama
Manama, Bahrain
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

after 2 years in Bharain it was my first time! really enjoyied walking through the tight woven street and browsing old shops! loved it More

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Manama, Bahrain
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The Souq has everything you could possibly want to buy, from tourist gifts to antiques, replica watches, cds, dvd, clothing etc , More

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Manama, Bahrain
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

loved all the different smells and cultures x great place to get presents More

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Panama City, Florida, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Initial price offerings were quite high and negotiations weren't as good as last years visit. More

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Soton
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Definitely worth a wander around.......everyone very friendly and not pushy at all! More

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Doha
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

No good for shopping although some of the old buildings are good for photos. More

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Manama
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

This is a great place not only to find a bargain but every one is friendly and you can spend hours just winding through the nook sand crannies finding stuff More

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Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Dinky shops, but most everything available at reasonable prices. Bargaining necessary! Experience the sights and sounds of Bahrain Souqs! More

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