Bahrain which translates to “two seas” in Arabic is a growing tourist destination in the Middle East. The best time to visit this destination is during the cooler months from October to March. This island nation in the region, will have you spoilt for choice when it comes to leisure and adventure activities to choose from.
Indoor Sky Diving at Gravity
Experience the adrenaline and thrilling feeling of jumping out of an airplane without doing so only at Gravity,Bahrain’s first indoor skydiving facility.This facility has one of the tallest wind tunnels in the world, which has an overall height of 12 metres, and it made from tempered glass.
You participate in a specialised training session after arriving and checking in before getting ready to fly. Experienced instructors will teach you the technique and way to fly once you have geared up. Each individual will jump into the tunnel separately and will be guided by the instructors at all times.
If you want to take it up a notch, then you can for an additional cost experience a HI FLY! This is an exhilarating experience wherein your instructor will take you to the top of the tunnel and back down in a twister motion.
Once your class is over, you will then receive your flight certificate, evaluated, and signed by your instructor!
Bahrain International Circuit(BIC) and Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC)
Bahrain is home to the grand Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) which is a world-class venue for motorsports. It is located in the heart of Sakhir desert. This marvellous venue was designed by the renowned German engineer Hermann Tllke.
BIC features five FIA certified track layouts, more than anywhere else in the world. The 5.412-kilometre Grand Prix Track regularly hosts international races, including the Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, the FIA World Endurance Championship Six Hours of Bahrain, races in the GP2 Series and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.BIC was the first-ever track in the Middle East to host the FIA Formula One World Championship.
Apart from watching these spectacular races in the destination, one can also enjoy the experience of go-karting with friends, family and even with kids at the Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC). This facility is over throughout the year. It is the ideal place for someone who would like to get their very first taste of the fast-paced life in motorsport.BIKC exists as the only operating location in the world that can accommodate international tournaments at night.
Jarada Island
The disappearing island is famous for several things, including its diminutive size, location in the centre of the bay, and the fact that it floats to the surface occasionally. At night, it is totally submerged in water. As Jarada Island only appears at specific times of the dayand then vanishes owing to tidal forces, some people refer to it as the hidden or disappearing island.
Boat Trip
The primary purpose of a boat tour is to enjoy the day while touring in the island. A boat tour is a brief boat journey that is taken for touristic purposes, and it often starts and ends in the same area on the same day. Due to the island's exclusivity and ways for disappearing, boat trips across the island's sparkling clear seas add to the intrigue of exploring Bahrain's waters and lure more visitors.
Pearl Shucking and Pearl diving around the islands of Bahrain
Opening the oyster and searching for pearls within is known as pearl shucking. Shucking is a skilful procedure that involves opening the oyster with a specially made, blunt knife in broad daylight and then intricately searching the flesh inside for any pearls. If you're visiting the islands of Bahrain, this is one of the things you should consider doing.
For those who prefer to try finding their own pearl straight from the oyster beds in the Arabian Gulf, pearl diving is the activity for you. Dive into the crystal clear blue waters and pick up your own oysters, the best part if that in Bahrain they have something they called ‘Finder’s Keepers’ which means if you are lucky and find a pearl it’s yours to keep.