Top Local Tips for Manama

Haggle, Haggle, Haggle Decide a price before you go anywhere - most will haggle with you

Ramadan - Avoid IT Do not go to Bahrain during Ramadan if you want to drink and relax - the Kingdom has banned all alcohol - no clubs open - no liquor store open - during the month of Ramadan.

Don't get robbed by taxi drivers Local taxi drivers speak perfect English until they want to start an argument about price. Don't fall for their trick of agreeing the price when you are in the car, you must do it beforehand to avoid being basically robbed by them. Thankfully, Bahrain Limo and Speedy Motors are great, provide receipts and are reliable. Call them in advance to ensure you get a good deal in a good car. They are cheaper than the other taxi companies because they are fair and honest - likely to make great tips because they are so good. Bahrain is a wonderful place and the only negative is the lying and cheating taxi drivers. If Bahrain is to succeed as a tourist destination it must sort out the taxis. Bad news travels fast! Last week a taxi driver asked me for 3 dinars when we set off only to tell me upon arrival at the destination that he meant 8 dinars. Wath out for these people and book your taxi from your hotel where possible and get the concierge to agree the price in advance.

Other names for Radisson SAS Diplomat Hotel

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• Address: Po Box 5243, Diplomatic Area - Manama - 5243 - Bahrain