- From RiyadhAbout 1 h by air, or drive via Dammam and the causeway
- LinkKing Fahd Causeway, about 25 km
- SeeBahrain Fort (UNESCO), Manama souq
Bahrain is a compact island kingdom just off Saudi Arabia's east coast. The King Fahd Causeway connects it with Khobar, so many Saudi residents pop over for a weekend. From Riyadh it is about an hour by air.
Highlights include Qal'at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort), a UNESCO site, the Manama souq and the pearling heritage of Muharraq. Check visa rules for your nationality before crossing.
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