Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach
شاطئ بلاج الجزائر
Bilaj Al Jazayer is a 3 km public beach on Bahrain's south-west coast, temporarily closed since 13 April 2026 for a major upgrade.
About Bilaj Al Jazayer Beach
Bilaj Al Jazayer, often called Jazayer or Jazaer Beach, stretches about 3 km along the south-western coast, around 40 km from Manama. It has long been one of the country's most popular public beaches, with white sand, clear shallow water and a weekend crowd of families and friends. Before the closure the beach had lifeguard towers, showers and toilets, a prayer area, a first aid clinic, food stalls, a children's play area, a long bike path and rentable chalets, sun loungers, boats and jet skis.
The beach is part of Edamah's Bilaj Al Jazayer masterplan of about 1.6 million square metres. Edamah closed the public beach on 13 April 2026 to start phase one, covering over 80,000 square metres with shaded walkways, cycling and jogging tracks, a playground, fitness zones, food and retail units, landscaping and more parking. The masterplan also includes the planned Bahrain Surf Park and Azure Beach Club.
Edamah has said the reopening date will be announced through the project's official channels. Until then, nearby options include the resort beaches of Zallaq and Janat Dilmun water park. Bahrain's tourism authority has described the beach as one of the country's largest and most secluded public beaches, with shallow water suited to children. When it reopens, expect new paths and shade rather than the old layout.
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Highlights
- About 3 km of white sand on the south-west coast
- Clear, shallow water suited to families (after reopening)
- Planned cycling and jogging tracks
- New playground and fitness zones in phase one
- Sunsets over the Gulf of Bahrain
Good to know
- The public beach has been closed since 13 April 2026; no reopening date had been announced by October 2026.
- Follow Edamah and bilajbeach.com for reopening news.
- Modest swimwear is expected on Bahrain's public beaches.
- Shade is limited; bring water and sun protection when it reopens.
Getting there
On the south-west coast south of Zallaq, about 40 km from Manama; reached by car via Zallaq Highway
Questions people ask
Is Bilaj Al Jazayer beach open?
No. Edamah closed the public beach on 13 April 2026 for phase one of an upgrade, and no reopening date had been announced by October 2026.
What is being built at Bilaj Al Jazayer beach?
Phase one covers more than 80,000 square metres with shaded walkways, cycling and jogging tracks, a playground, fitness zones, food and retail units and more parking.
How long is Bilaj Al Jazayer beach?
The beach stretches about 3 km along Bahrain's south-western coast.
