The south is
where Bahrain comes alive.
الجنوب، حيث تنبض البحرين بالحياة
Formula 1 under the lights, the best natural beach in the kingdom, desert camps, wild islands, championship golf and the new communities shaping Bahrain's future. Everything in the south of Bahrain, in one place.
One region. Everything.
From the circuit to the coast, it's all in the south.
South Bahrain is the guide to the Southern Governorate and Sakhir: every beach, attraction, event, hotel, community, university and school across the south-west coast, Sakhir and Al Areen, Riffa, the south-east and the Hawar Islands.
Explore by mood
What are you in the mood for?
Thrills & Events
الإثارة والفعالياتBeaches & Water
الشواطئ والبحر
5 places
Desert & Nature
الصحراء والطبيعة
11 places
Golf & Riding
الغولف والفروسية
5 places
Heritage
التراث
5 places
Stay
الإقامة
6 places
Learn
التعليم
7 places
Live in the South
السكن في الجنوب
4 places
Shop & Dine
التسوق والمطاعمWhat's on
Coming up in the south.
23OctTUL8TE Live at Beyon Al Dana
حفل تووليت في مسرح بيون الدانة23 Oct 2026 · The Desert Garden, Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre
23OctBIC Open Track Season
23 Oct 2026 to 29 Apr 2027 (16 dates) · Bahrain International Circuit
24OctDar Al Riffa Al Ouda
دار الرفاع العودة24 Oct 2026 · Dar Al Riffa
30OctShawn Chidiac Live
عرض شون شدياق الكوميدي30 Oct 2026 · Grand Hall, Exhibition World Bahrain
30OctNational Race Day Series
30 Oct 2026 to 29 Jan 2027 · Bahrain International Circuit
30OctBahrain Horse Racing Season 2026-27
30 Oct 2026 to 16 Apr 2027 · Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club
6NovBahrain Comic Con 2026
كوميك كون البحرين 20266 to 7 Nov 2026 · Bahrain International Circuit
6NovRoyal Bahrain Concours 2026
رويال كونكورس البحرين 20266 to 7 Nov 2026 · Royal Golf Club
7NovDar Shabab Al Riffa Band
فرقة دار شباب الرفاع7 Nov 2026 · Dar Al Riffa
12NovBryson Tiller
12 Nov 2026 · Terminal 4 by Beyon, Exhibition World BahrainSeasons
The south's year.
Race weekends, desert camps, concerts in a quarry and the surf park on the way.
SpringFormula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
سباق جائزة البحرين الكبرىSakhir
WinterDesert camping season
موسم التخييمSakhir
Autumn to springConcerts at Al Dana
حفلات الدانةSakhir
2026Bahrain Surf Park opens
افتتاح منتزه البحرين للأمواجBilaj Al Jazayer
Cooler monthsRacing season
موسم سباق الخيلSakhir
Year-roundIndoor skydiving at Gravity
القفز الحر الداخلي في جرافيتيZallaq
WinterEndurance riding season
موسم سباقات القدرةSakhir
October to MaySunsets on the Zallaq coast
غروب ساحل الزلاقZallaqLive in the south
The future of Bahrain is being built here.
Gated green villas five minutes from the beach. Apartments on the natural beach next to the surf park. The south is where Bahrain is growing next.
Live in the SouthTilal Al Areen
تلال العرينA private, green, gated villa community five minutes from the beach. Freehold.
Al Areen · South-west coast
Live in the SouthTivoli Residences
مساكن تيفوليThe only new apartment project in the south, on Bahrain's natural beach. Handover February 2027.
Al Jazayer · South-west coastStay
Desert palaces, beach resorts and island hideaways.
StayRaffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain
رافلز قصر العرين البحرينAn all-villa Raffles resort in the Al Areen desert, with private pools and butler service in every villa.
Al Areen · South-west coast
StayJumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort and Spa
جميرا خليج البحرين منتجع وسباA beach resort on Jazaer Beach in Zallaq, opened in late 2022, with a Talise spa and family facilities.
Zallaq · South-west coast
StaySofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa
سوفيتيل البحرين الزلاق ثالاسا للبحر والسباA beachfront resort on the west coast with a Thalassa seawater spa and a private beach.
Zallaq · South-west coast
StayHawar Resort by Mantis
منتجع حوار من مانتيسAn island resort on Hawar, opened in January 2025, reached by a 25-minute boat ride from Durrat Al Bahrain.
Hawar Islands · Hawar IslandsStayAvani and Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer resorts
منتجعا أفاني وتيفولي بلاج الجزائرTwo Minor Hotels resorts under development on the Bilaj Al Jazayer waterfront. Not yet open.
Bilaj Al Jazayer · South-west coastThe map
Everything, on one map.
South-west coast, Sakhir and Riffa, the south-east and the Hawar Islands. Every place, pinned.
Learn
Universities and schools in the south.
LearnUniversity of Bahrain, Sakhir campus
جامعة البحرين، حرم الصخيرThe kingdom's national university, with its main campus in Sakhir near Bahrain International Circuit.
Sakhir · Central south
LearnRoyal University for Women
الجامعة الملكية للبناتBahrain's first private university for women, on a 224,000 square metre campus off Muaskar Highway.
West Riffa · Central south
LearnSt Christopher's School, Senior School
مدرسة سانت كريستوفر، القسم الثانويSt Christopher's new senior campus in the Riffa area, opened in September 2026 after the Isa Town campus closed.
Riffa · Central south
LearnRiffa Views International School
مدرسة رفاع فيوز الدوليةAn American-standards international school located inside the Riffa Views community.
Riffa Views · Central south
LearnAmerican University of Bahrain
الجامعة الأمريكية في البحرينA private American-style university in Riffa with a 75,000 square metre campus and sports centre.
Riffa · Central south
LearnAmerican School of Bahrain
المدرسة الأمريكية في البحرينAn American-curriculum school in North Riffa, close to the Bahrain National Stadium.
Riffa · Central south