Al Hejra

Places of Interest Nearby

Bait Al Quran

Museum

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The Beit Al Qur'an is a multi-purpose complex dedicated to the Islamic arts and is located in Hoora, Bahrain. Established in 1990, the complex is most famous for its Islamic museum, which has been acknowledged as being one of the most renowned Islamic museums in the world. Bait Al Quran is situated 1 km northeast of Al Hejra.

Bahrain National Museum

Museum

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The Bahrain National Museum is the largest and oldest public museum in Bahrain. It is situated in Manama, adjacent to the National Theatre of Bahrain. Opened on 15 December 1988 by the Emir of Bahrain Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the $30 million museum complex covers 27,800 sq meters and is the country's most popular tourist attraction. Bahrain National Museum is situated 1½ km northeast of Al Hejra.

Bahrain World Trade Center

Building

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The Bahrain World Trade Center is a 240-metre-high, 50-floor, twin tower complex located in Manama, Bahrain. Designed by the multi-national architectural firm Atkins, construction on the towers was completed in 2008. Bahrain World Trade Center is situated 660 metres north of Al Hejra.

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Al Hoora

Suburb

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Hoora is a district of Manama, the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Alongside the Central Business District, Adliya, and Juffair, Hoora is considered one of Manama's nightlife centres, with many bars, hotels, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs, and it is very popular among weekend visitors from Saudi Arabia.

Manama

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Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with its 700,000 people representing nearly half the country's population. Overshadowed by its brash Gulf neighbors Dubai and Qatar, it's often overlooked as a travel destination, but this clean, modern and safe city offers a quieter, gentler introduction to the Gulf way of life.

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