There truly is no better place to spend your days than in one of the many shopping malls in Bahrain (if you exclude all the historical sites, the amazing restaurants and beautiful spas).
But with so many across the Kingdom, it can be difficult to know where to go, especially if you’re planning to spend a whole afternoon or evening there.
There are plenty of options, from luxury to convenience, and Time Out Bahrain has rounded up the top shopping malls in Bahrain to try.
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20 of the best malls in Bahrain are:
Al Aali Mall
Designed with a nod to all things Arabesque, Al Aali is one of the shopping malls in Bahrain that houses luxury and boutique brands including Muse, Rocco Couture and The Wardrobe. It’s a good spot for gifts, with various jewellers, florists and chocolatiers.
When it comes to dining there’s loads of choice, from Cafe Lilou and Fatto to Bateel and Pickl.
Daily 10am-10pm, Seef, alaalimall.com (1758 1000).
Al Liwan
Al Liwan by Seef Properties has gained popularity quickly in recent years making it among the top attractions in Bahrain. This mixed-use destination in Hamala features nearly 120 retail units including restaurants, cafes, gift shops, a supermarket, a cinema, and an indoor amusement park. You can expect to find several locals and tourists visiting this location, especially on the weekends. It’s beautiful architecture makes it a standout among the malls in Bahrain.
Open daily, 10am-10pm. Hamala. @alliwanbh (3511 1155).
Atrium
This is one of the shopping malls in Bahrain that’s really hard to miss, standing tall right by the highway. The mall makes up the lower floors while the two towering buildings comprise of residential apartments on one side and (get this) The British University of Bahrain on the other. Talk about a jack of all trades.
In the mall you will find the well-known LuLu Hypermarket, a food court, lots of restaurants by the fountain, and retail shops.
Open daily 8am-1pm. Atrium Mall, Saar. @theatriummall_bh (3399 0000).
City Centre Bahrain
This is one of the biggest shopping mall in Bahrain, and with 340 different stores you’re bound to find everything you need. There’s a Carrefour for your groceries, a VOX Cinema, and there’s even a Saks Fifth Avenue for all your designer goods.
It’s a great place for families too, with heaps of eateries and Magic Planet and Yalla! Bowling good for entertaining the whole gang.
Daily 10am-midnight. Road 4650, Manama citycentrebahrain.com (1717 7771).
Dana Mall
This small mall, known for its stained glass ceilings, opened some 22 years ago and now houses 100+ brands including a Lulu hypermarket, Fabyland kids’ soft play centre and Epix Cinema.
There’s also a Diday Men Spa and DS Angel Spa for ladies.
8am-midnight, Seef danamallbh.com (1755 6665).
Dragon City
Dragon City is very aptly named as this massive Chinese-themed shopping mall may as well be a mini city, complete with more than 700 commercial units and a 50,000 sq m market.
The traders here are wholesale, and the owners, China Middle East Investment and Trade Promotion Centre, aim to showcase Chinese products in the region.
This is one of the biggest shopping malls in Bahrain for all sorts of finds from cute toys, clothes, shoes, and home furniture and equipment.
Sat-Wed 10am-10pm; Thu-Fri 10am-midnight. Road 6347, Diyar Al Muharraq dragoncity.bh (3939 3131).
El Balcon
We definitely love open-air malls in Bahrain (mainly during the cooler season) and if you happen to be roaming around in Seef District, head to this cosy terrace-like spot.
El Balcon features a lovely mix of casual dining restaurants, cafés, salons, and more including La Reine, Cupcake Boutique, Black Drop Caffe, and Meat Moot.
Open 24 hours. Seef District. elbalconmall.com (1756 7556).
El Mercado
Neighbouring the Atrium, El Mercado is one of the malls in Bahrain that is typically a go-to for the residents of Janabiya and Saar when it comes to groceries and for a quick meal. It is home to the Alosra supermarket, Boots pharmacy, and various restaurants and cafes, as well as a fitness and recovery centre, kids play centre, salon, and more.
Open 24 hours daily. 108 Avenue 79, Saar. @elmercadoj (1756 7554).
Enma Mall
This family-friendly mall in Riffa is a good choice if you live nearby and want to keep the kids occupied for the afternoon. There’s Toys R Us and Mothercare, plus My Litte World Children’s Games activity centre, My Little World Kids Salon and Magic Planet.
Sun-Wed, 10am-10pm; Thu-Sat, 10am-11pm. Riffa enma-mall.com (7760 6060).
Juffair Mall
LuLu Hypermarkets turn even the best of us into little kids thanks to the size and quantity of goods on offer, so the fact that Juffair Mall has one inside is a huge draw.
On top of this, it also hosts a Mukta A2 cinema, meaning you can stop off and enjoy all the latest Indian movies after a day of shopping.
Daily 8am-midnight. Awal Avenue, Juffair (1736 0088).
Lagoon Bahrain
Not a typical mall in Bahrain, The Lagoon is a two kilometre waterfront in Amwaj lined with shops and restaurants. One to explore in the cooler months when you fancy a stroll and some fresh air.
Sat-Wed 9am-10pm; Fri-Sat 9am-midnight. Muharraq, @thelagoonbh.
Marassi Galleria Mall
This is one of the most stunning and and largest shopping malls in Bahrain that lets you shop with a view of the sea. As well as being home to both premium and high street brands, it’s also a great leisure destination with Adventure Park, Marassi Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and Reel Cinemas among the attractions.
Sat-Wed 10am-11pm; Thu-Fri 10am-midnight. Marassi, marassigalleria.bh (7793 8888).
Marina Mall
One of the older shopping malls in Bahrain having opened in 2001, Marina Mall is where you’ll find Splash, Centrepoint and Homebox, plus a food court and Fun City amusement park
Daily 10am-10pm. Manama (1711 6281).
MODA Mall
If luxury goods is what you’re after, MODA Mall is the best option. This shopping mall in Bahrain is located inside the iconic Bahrain World Trade Centre and has everything from Louis Vuitton to Dior.
After a day of maxing out your credit card, head up to Maki for award-winning Japanese sushi.
Daily 10am-10pm. Bahrain World Trade Centre, King Faisal Highway (1721 1398).
Seef Mall
Seef Mall is the second largest of the shopping malls in Bahrain, but it doesn’t mean it’s second rate. Head here for more than 300 retail stores and seven department stores. For Brits missing home, make sure you visit the Marks and Spencer inside, and for everybody else, go anyway for high-quality goods.
Sat-Wed 10am-10pm; Thu-Fri 10am-11pm. Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Highway, Seef, Manama (7791 1113).
Sitra Mall
Completely refurbished, Sitra Mall is a community shopping centre with 200+ outlets. After its glow-up, it is almost unrecognisable, making it one of the new must-visit shopping malls in Bahrain. Curious to see how much it has changed? Think modern and sleek. But you’ll have to pay a visit to see for yourself.
Daily 7.30am-midnight. Sitra (3209 9993).
The Avenues
There aren’t many shopping malls in Bahrain that come with a fantastic view, but The Avenues in Bahrain Bay certainly ticks all the boxes. Sure, the 130 stores inside are appealing, but what really makes this place a winner is the 1.5 km of seafront it curves alongside. Admire the view, without the sweltering heat.
Sun-Thu 10am-10pm; Thu-Fri 10am-midnight. Road 4660, Manama (1715 1060).
The Bahrain Mall
Among one of the oldest shopping malls in Bahrain, and still the go-to for many of the residents for their groceries (especially when looking to avoid the crowd at City Centre) is The Bahrain Mall.
It is home to the world’s largest multi-level indoor e-karting track – Trax – where you can zoom through all of its 500 metres of racing space across three levels. In addition to that, Trax also has a small roller skating rink, obstacle course, wall climbing, and mirror maze activities to enjoy.
It is also home to Padel+ Academy, an indoor court for padel, badminton, and pickle ball. You can also find Hoi Jeon (Revolving) Moo Sool (Martial Art) training centre here, focussed on (as the name suggests) diverting your opponent’s power against you with turning techniques.
Other services you can find at this mall include currency exchange, pharmacy, the Bahrain Post, OSN, optical shops, and photography services.
Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am. Sanabis. @thebahrainmall (1755 8181).
The Courtyard
This is one of the trendy-looking open air malls in Bahrain. It may seem small at first glance, but it is packed with amazing things to do, food to eat, and services to check out. Housing terrific brands including Nomad, Cantine, F45 Gym, Nova Dental Centre, Greek Street, and more – The Courtyard also doubles as a brilliant residential spot in the city.
Open 24 hours. Seef District. @thecourtyardbh (1710 7000).
The Flagship
By now you’ve realised that it’s quite a popular choice to have open-air malls in Bahrain. The Flagship, tucked away in Seef District is home to fabulous restaurants, cafès, specialty burger joints, salons, flowershops, and more. It’s a terrific spot for hangouts, dates, and family get togethers.
Sat-Thu 7am-1am, Fri 4pm-11pm. Seef District. (1311 5566).
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