Ra’s al Busaytīn
Ra’s al Busaytīn is a point in Muharraq, Bahrain. Ra’s al Busaytīn is situated nearby to the town Busaiteen, as well as near the locality Ad Dayr.Places of Interest
Highlights include Bahrain International Airport and Arad Fort.
Bahrain International Airport
Aerodrome
Bahrain International Airport is the international airport of Bahrain. Located on Muharraq Island, adjacent to the capital Manama and the city of Muharraq, it serves as the hub for the national carrier Gulf Air. Bahrain International Airport is situated 2½ km east of Ra’s al Busaytīn.
Arad Fort
Photo: Abadi Moustapha, CC BY 2.0.
Arad Fort is a 15th-century fort in Arad, Bahrain. Formerly guarding a separate island of its own, the fort and its surroundings have since been joined to Muharraq Island through land reclamation. Arad Fort is situated 3 km southeast of Ra’s al Busaytīn.
Al Muharraq Stadium
Stadium
Al Muharraq Stadium, also known as the Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium, is a multi-use stadium situated in Arad, Bahrain. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Muharraq Club and Bahrain SC. Al Muharraq Stadium is situated 2½ km southeast of Ra’s al Busaytīn.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Busaiteen and Al Dair.
Busaiteen
Town
Busaiteen or Beseytin is a small town in northern Bahrain. It is located on Muharraq Island, just north of Muharraq City. The town is historically a Sunni-majority area, although in recent years some Shi’ite residents have started moving into Busaiteen.
Al Dair
Village
Al Dair is a village in Bahrain on the northern coast of Muharraq Island. It lies north of the Bahrain International Airport, and north west of Samaheej village.
Samaheej
Village
Samaheej is a village in Bahrain on the northern coast of Muharraq Island. Al Dair village lies to its northwest, while Galali lies to its southeast. It is north of Bahrain International Airport. Samaheej is situated 2½ km east of Ra’s al Busaytīn.
Ra’s al Busaytīn
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Ra’s al Busaytin” and “Ras Busaitin”
- Category: landform
- Location: Muharraq, Bahrain, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
26.27611° or 26° 16′ 34″ northLongitude
50.60972° or 50° 36′ 35″ eastElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
7HRG7JG5+CVGeoNames ID
290272
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Ra’s al Busaytīn” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “رَأْس اَلْبُسَيْتِين”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ra’s ad Dayr and Muharraq Island.
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