Planning a family day out and looking for brilliant things to do with kids in Bahrain?
After a great venue for a kids’ party, a fab soft play spot, or a super large playground?
Or seeking something different for the little ones to try, whether that be cultural experiences or a new sport?
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do with kids in Bahrain and we’ve got the top picks right here, from attractions just for kids to places that are perfect for family days out in Bahrain.
As any parent knows, keeping the kids busy and the teens amused is the key to an enjoyable life, so save this list of fab things to do with kids in Bahrain now.
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Who knows? You might even get a few minutes’ peace while they enjoy themselves.
These are the top things to do with kids in Bahrain:
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Family days out in Bahrain
Enjoy the rides at Adhari Park
There are a few zones and attractions at Bahrain’s theme park designed to elicit squeals of excitement from children.
Circle around on a gentle carousel and play crazy golf in Groovy Town, get dizzy on a roller coaster in Discovery Village, splash down the log flume in Sports Camp and see much more besides.
There are around 40 indoor and outdoor rides with each measured for thrill and speed rating, meaning you can select something suitable for the child you’re riding with (and make sure you don’t get too scared as well).
Open daily 4pm-midnight. Adhari Park, Manama (17 407 300).
Get lost at Bahrain’s biggest waterpark
If you’re looking for thrills and a place to keep cool, the Lost Paradise of Dilmun waterpark in Hawrat Ingah is worth checking out. Themed around the ancient history of Bahrain, you’ll find more than 20 slides and attractions to make the most of your family days out in Bahrain.
For a proper adrenaline rush, head for the Boomerango, Super Bowl and Family Raft rides. When it comes to things to do with kids in Bahrain, this is a fab choice.
Lost Paradise of Dilmun: BHD10 (guests below 1.2m in height), BHD20 (guests above 1.2m). Sun-Wed 10am-8pm; Thu 10am-6pm, 7pm-11.30pm; Sat, 10am-9pm. Hawrat Ingah, lpodwaterpark.com (1784 5100).
Go under the sea at this huge aquarium
Young and old alike will be delighted by Marassi Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, which makes for one of the best family days out in Bahrain.
It’s split into different habitats and experiences, including the Aquarium Tunnel, Ocean Trench and Rainforest Lagoon, all designed to give you incredible viewing access of tropical fish, stingray, sharks and more.
If you want to get closer to the underwater world, book the kids into a session at the Lab of the Future and let them learn more about how to protect our oceans.
BHD6 (regular pass); BHD9 (ultimate pass); BHD20 (annual pass). Sat-Wed 10am-10pm; Thu-Fri 10am-midnight. Marassi Galleria Mall, marassiaquarium.bh.
Kids soft plays and parks in Bahrain
All aboard the Yellow Submarine
There is an underwater theme to Saar Mall’s soft play area that kids seem to enjoy. They are also rather partial to the ball pools, ball canons, slides, building blocks and assault courses as well.
This is one of the more relaxed things to do for families in Bahrain, plus a large party room is a popular option for birthdays on the toddler society circuit.
Daily 9am-11pm. Yellow Submarine, Saar Mall, Saar @yellowsubmarinebh (1700 0037).
Enjoy all the games at Funscape
If you spend most weekends in soft plays (we feel you), it’s time to check out one of Bahrain’s awesome kids’ attractions, Funscape at Dilmunia Mall.
Some of the best things to do for families in Bahrain is get on the ice rink, go trampolining, get on amusement rides, and play games to gether.
A visit to the aquarium here will also have your kids remembering this trip as one of their favourite family days out in Bahrain.
Sun-Wed 10am-10pm, Thu-Sat 10am-11pm. Mall of Dilmunia, funscape.bh (1330 0220).
Enter the Matrix
A perfect space to unleash your inner child (with your child), Matrix is an indoor amusement park featuring a range of fun zones like roller skating, Ninja Warior, bowling, obstacle courses, and more.
This is one of the terrific things to do with kids in Bahrain. You’ll be fully entertained and with the variety of activities, you’ll surely have a blast.
Open daily noon-midnight. Juffair Mall, Juffair. @matrix.bh (3617 2477).
Head to Kids Kingdom
Whether you’re a local or an expat who has spent most of your life in Bahrain, a visit to Kids Kingdom would have likely been one of your most favourite things to do for family days out in Bahrain.
Now, you can take your little ones too, to this iconic children’s play city which features tons of rides both indoors and outdoors right by the Marina Beach.
Sun-Wed 4pm-11pm, Thu-Sat 4pm-12am. Manama. @kidskingdombh (1722 7476).
Picnic in the park
For more relaxed family days out in Bahrain, head to the park. A day out with kids doesn’t need to mean splashing cash. A few homemade sandwiches, a rug to sit on and a ball to chase after is close to a child’s image of what bliss looks like. Especially if you throw in an ice cream.
At Prince Khalifa bin Salman Park there are play areas, a small boating lake, cycle track and food kiosks to keep you entertained and away from malls and video games.
BHD0.3 (kids above 2 years), free (kids 2 years and below). Open daily 4pm-11pm. Prince Khalifa Park, off Prince Khalifa bin Salman causeway, @pkp_bh.
Ride and play at Yabeela
Getting on rides and playing games has to be one of the best things to do with kids in Bahrain. Who says playgrounds aren’t for grown ups? Just because you see rides and games, doesn’t mean adults can’t play along.
Enter: Yabeela. The spirit of joy knows no age and those that are young at heart will prove this any time, including their family days out in Bahrain.
Sun-Wed 12pm-10pm, Thu 11am-11pm, Fri 10am-11pm, Sat 10am-10pm. Al Liwan, Hamala. @yabeela.bh (7791 1221).
Ride high at Fabyland
Combining fairground-type rides and a soft play, Fabyland has plenty of fun things to do for families in Bahrain.
Jumping into the foam pit is one of our favourite things to do, just make sure no one is watching as you haul yourself out of it.
Sun- Wed 10am-10pm; Thu-Sat 10am-11pm. Dana Mall. danamallbh.com (1365 6669).
Visit a Magic Island
Like to go large on your family days out in Bahrain? Get this: there are 4,300 square metres and more than 20 rides and play areas for kids, plus 150 arcade games and traditional games in Seef entertainment centre Magic Island.
It’s little surprise you’ll find hordes of children that buzz around with smiles on their faces as they pass between ball pools, flight simulators and other indoor fun. Did somebody say LED underwater theme bowling alley? You’ll find it here.
If you’re looking for fabulous things to do for families in Bahrain, this is a brilliant option.
Sat-Wed 10am-10pm, Thu-Fri 10am-11pm. Magic Island, Seef Mall, Seef @magicislandbh (7791 1211).
Sporty things to do with kids in Bahrain
Become a Padi bubblemaker
Some of the best family days out in Bahrain are spent under the water.
Living on an island means thoughts of the sea are never far away. So why not let children’s thoughts take on a fantastical edge by introducing them to an underwater world through scuba diving lessons?
Dive schools around Bahrain such as Experience Bahrain have certified courses for children like the PADI bubblemaker, seal team, snorkelling or junior master diver awards.
@experiencebahrain.bh, padi.com.
Get your go kart on
The Bahrain Grand Prix is the sporting highlight of the year and kids can get their own speed thrills on a specially constructed go-karting track at the world-class Bahrain International Circuit.
Around 300 metres long, and designed to be safe for children as young as seven, a drive round the Bahrain International Karting Circuit is the first step to a lifelong adrenalin addiction and makes for amazing family days out in Bahrain.
Parents of mini petrolheads can get on the F1 track and try the Ultimate Track Experiences, either driving or being driven around in a variety of nippy sports cars.
Sun-Mon 4pm-11.30pm, Tue-Sat 10am-11.30pm. Sakhir, bahraingp.com (1745 0000).
Play a round at the Wee Monty course
Tiger Woods was swinging a golf club before he was two years old. Consider that for a moment while you watch your child eating crayons.
You might not need to follow the devotion to the game of golf of young Tiger, but a visit to the Royal Golf Club’s Wee Monty pitch and putt course is a way for sporty youngsters to develop their swing on quality greens.
Designed by pro Colin Montgomerie, the nine holes are between 60 and 140 yards and it’s a walking course with some challenges. Various junior lessons and programmes are available.
Open daily, 6am-midnight. Royal Golf Club, Riffa, theroyalgolfclub.com (1775 0777).
Take your first skydive (indoors)
Vertical wind tunnels may sound like some swish engineering equipment, but at Gravity Indoor Skydiving, strap on a flight suit, pull on a crash helmet and for anybody over the age of four it becomes a thrill ride.
Controlled and solo indoor skydives are what it’s all about for anybody wanting to simulate a plane jump without, you know, actually jumping out of a plane. An extreme sport with an excellent safety record, this is one of the best sporty things to do with kids in Bahrain.
Open Tue-Thu noon-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun-Mon, closed. Gravity Indoor Skydiving, Zallaq gravitybah.com (1310 0000).
Cultural things to do with kids in Bahrain
Discover Bahrain’s ancient history
From its ancient Dilmun civilisation to its fascinating pearl diving heritage, Bahrain’s history is bound to fascinate curious young minds.
Get the sprogs one step ahead at school with a tour of the Bahrain National Museum, one of the top family days out in Bahrain.
You can spend hours in the 27,000 sq m museum checking out the various exhibitions, have lunch at the Darseen Cafe, and if you time it right, even catch a show afterwards at the National Theatre of Bahrain, located right next door.
BHD1 (tourists and residents), 500fils (Bahriani citizens). Wed-Mon 9am-8pm; Tue, closed. Shaikh Hamad Causeway, Manama, culture.gov.bh (1729 8777).
Feed their imaginations at Bahrain Fort
More commonly known as Bahrain Fort, the Qal’at Al Bahrain site dates back nearly 5,000 years and is one of Bahrain’s three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Let young imaginations run wild as you wander through the ruins of the ancient capital of the Dilmun civilisation in Bahrain and feed their brains with a trip to the on-site museum.
You’ll also find a café and that all-important gift shop.
BHD2 (tourists and residents), BHD1 (Bahriani citizens). Open daily 8am-8pm. Bahrain Fort Museum, near Karbabad (1729 8777).
Pick up a pearl
You can’t visit Bahrain or live in the Kingdom and not explore its pearling heritage and traditions, so you may as well start them young.
At 3.5 kilometres in length, the pearling route, also called the Muharraq Pearling Path, is just long enough (or should we say, short enough) for little legs and makes for both an adventurous and educational day out for the whole family.
Engage their inner explorer with the historic homes and warehouses and check out the visitor and experience centre for more info. Treat them to the most treasured of souvenirs –their very first pearl.
Wed-Mon, 10am-6pm; Tue, closed. Muharraq, pearlingpath.bh.
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