Gold Souq

Hotels near Gold Souq, Manama, Bahrain .

Known as one of the popular bazaars that can be found in Bahrain’s capital, Gold Souq has become a tourist attraction that sells hallmarked and pure gold, ranging from 18 to 21 karat gold items. It is part of the bustling marketplace called Manama Souq, which is located in the north of Manama Peninsula.

Aside from gold items, Manama Souq offers a wide variety of traditional and modern shops in the heart of the city. There are various items being sold here including spices, kaftans, thobes, handicrafts, souvenirs, fabrics, dried fruits, and nuts.

Locals visiting the Gold Souq consist mostly of Bahraini traders but there are expatriates from India, Pakistan, Egypt, and Bangladesh as well. This is a very popular marketplace for traders because one can get gold jewelry items for low cost and can even haggle with the price. Custom-made gold jewelry pieces are also available in this shopping attraction.

If you intend to visit this shopping area, you can check in at some accommodations nearby such as the Aljazira Hotel, Mashtan Hotel, Gulf Pearl Hotel, City Center Hotel, Delmon International Hotel and Intercontinental Regency Bahrain. Accommodation rates on the following hotels cost around BHD 25 up to BHD 65.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manama_Souq
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event.detail&event_id=189432
http://www.lastminute.com/site/find/World/Middle-East/Bahrain/Manama/WOW-Attraction-83998.html

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