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Nurana Islands

Nurana Islands

The Nurana Islands consist of two artificial islands situated 9km west of Manama. Visitors go here to experience a planned island landscape and the coastal environment of the Persian Gulf, located east of Northern City.

Getting There

The islands are accessible from Manama city centre via car or taxi. The drive typically takes about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Duration of Visit

Depending on the activity, allow 2 to 4 hours to explore the area and the surrounding coastline.

When to Visit

The most suitable time to visit is during the cooler months from November to March to avoid the extreme summer heat. Early morning or late afternoon is recommended to avoid peak midday temperatures.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its location, the islands can be combined with other sites in the western part of the capital region:

  • Qal’at al Bahrain: 2.7km
  • Barbar Temple: 3.1km
  • Salman City: 3.2km
  • Almoayyed Tower: 4.5km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Qal’at al Bahrain

Heritage & monuments

Qal’at al Bahrain

This archaeological site was once the capital of the prehistoric Dilmun civilization, with layered ruins left behind by successive cultures from the Kassites to the Portuguese. Regarded as the oldest fort in the Persian Gulf, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

2.7 km away
Barbar Temple

Temples & religious sites

Barbar Temple

Barbar Temple is an ancient temple site bearing traces of the Dilmun civilization, where layers of shrines dating back to 3000 BCE have been excavated. You can get a close look at the ruins, built from Jidda Island limestone.

3.1 km away
Salman City

Nature

Salman City

Salman City is a new town built on reclaimed land in northwestern Bahrain, about 9 km west of Manama. It's known as one of the country's largest public housing developments.

3.2 km away
Almoayyed Tower

Views & landmarks

Almoayyed Tower

A 172-meter commercial skyscraper in Manama's Seef District, notable for its dark facade. Once Bahrain's tallest building, it remains a great spot to take in the city skyline.

4.5 km away
Abraj Al Lulu

Views & landmarks

Abraj Al Lulu

A high-rise residential complex made up of three towers—two with 50 floors and one with 40. It stands along King Faisal Highway alongside landmarks such as Bahrain World Trade Center and Bahrain Financial Harbour.

6.3 km away
Pearl Roundabout

Parks & gardens

Pearl Roundabout

Pearl Roundabout was a square and traffic circle near Manama's central financial district. It was the focal point of Bahrain's 2011 pro-democracy protests, and the Pearl Monument that once symbolized them was later demolished.

6.5 km away