Bahrain GuideThe Kingdom of Bahrain is a Middle Eastern archipelago in the Persian Gulf, tucked into a pocket of the sea flanked by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. It's an oasis of social liberalism – or at least Western-friendly moderation – among the Muslim countries of the region. HotelsFind hotels in Manama, Muharraq, Manama and more. ManamaManama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain with an approximate population of 155,000 people, roughly a quarter of the country's population. MuharraqMuharraq is a metropolitan area in Bahrain, an island connected to the northeast of the capital of Manama. RiffaRiffa is the second largest city in Bahrain. East Riffa is home to Bahrain's National Stadium, where most football matches and important sports events in Bahrain take place. Hawar IslandsThe Hawar Islands are in Bahrain, southeast of the main island near Qatar. In 2002, Bahrain applied to have the Hawar islands recognised as a World Heritage Site, due to their unique environment and habitat for endangered species. Isa TownIsa Town is in Bahrain. It is famous for the traditional marketplace. Adhari Park located close to the Isa town junction on the Shaikh Isa bin Salman highway.