Weekend Guide: What To Do in Bahrain [17 – 19 September]

This week’s calendar in Bahrain leans straight into what a good weekend should feel like: a reason to slow down, get outside, and try something new. A handful of brunches make Friday afternoons easy to plan around, while a couple of ladies’ nights bring cocktails and live music into the mix. For a more active pace, a walkathon and longer karting hours give you plenty of ways to move, while a splash-friendly afternoon at the water park suits anyone after a lazier day out.

Creativity gets a look in too, from a hands-on baking class to a sketching session through a local art exhibition, plus an open mic for poetry and spoken word. Families get a cinema afternoon built around crafts and storytelling, and gamers get an early look at a title made by local talent. However you like to spend a weekend, this one has plenty to fill it.

10 Things To Check Out in Bahrain This Weekend [17 – 19 September]

After Hours by Scoop Creamery

If you haven’t checked this one out yet, don’t wait any longer! For a limited time only, Scoop Creamery is hosting After Hours – by sunset, a lounge, an experimental kitchen, and Bahrain’s first dessert omakase. Head over to enjoy a special kind of Bahraini evening.

• Date: All Weekend
• Location: Harbour Heights Gate 1
• Details: Click here

More Track Time at Bahrain International Karting Circuit

Karting hours just got a lot more generous. Starting September 1st, there’s more time than ever to hit the track and challenge friends or family to the ultimate racing showdown, with extended hours running through most of the week.

• Date: All Weekend
• Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 pm
• Location: Bahrain International Karting Circuit
• Details: Book at bahraingp.com or call 17450000

Thai Drunch at Thai Lounge

An unlimited spread of Thai tapas paired with house beverages, two hours built entirely around indulgence. Thai Drunch runs every Thursday at Thai Lounge, with September birthday guests dining free with valid ID, a nice bonus for anyone celebrating this month.

• Date: Thursday | 17 September
• Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Location: Thai Lounge
• Price: BHD 45 per person (minimum 2 guests per booking)
• Details: 17586499 | Click here

Pink Thursday Ladies Night at Bo.Sabi

A warm weekend wind-down with a touch of indulgence woven in. Bo.Sabi is hosting its Pink Thursday with two complimentary cocktails for ladies and a generous platter to share, bringing together sushi, spring rolls, gyoza, tempura shrimp, and chicken skewers. Live band entertainment fills out the evening, the kind of easy, music-led atmosphere that makes Thursday feel like the proper start of the weekend.

• Date: Thursday | 17 September
• Time: 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
• Location: Bo.Sabi
• Price: BHD 12 per platter (includes 2 complimentary cocktails for ladies)
• Details: Click here

Ladies Thursdays at Janat Dilmun Waterpark

Thursdays remain a girls-only escape at Janat Dilmun Waterpark, with complete privacy to swim, splash, and enjoy the park exactly the way you want. An easy weekly fixture worth building into the routine.

• Date: Thursday | 17 September
• Time: 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Location: Janat Dilmun Waterpark
• Details: Click here

Crochet Workshop with Mushy Crochet at The Art Station

A relaxed introduction to crochet for anyone ready to pick up a new hobby. Learn how to create your own piece from scratch, whatever your level or age, with all materials included to make it easy to just show up and start.

• Date: Thursday | 17 September
• Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Location: The Art Station, Muharraq
• Price: BHD 10 (includes materials)
• Details: Click here

Independence Day Celebration at Margarita Mexicana

¡Viva México! Three days of proper fiesta to mark Mexican Independence Day. Margarita Mexicana lays out unlimited tacos, live ceviche, Chile en Nogada, margaritas, and sangria, with live music and Polaroid moments keeping the celebration going well into the evening.

• Date: Thursday and Friday | 17 and 18 September
• Location: The Gulf Hotel Bahrain
• Details: Click here

Ube Afternoon Tea at Al Noor Lounge

A luxurious twist on the classic afternoon tea, this time with the vibrant, distinctive flavours of ube running through the spread. A slow, pretty way to fill the hours between lunch and dinner.

• Date: Thursday and Friday | 17 and 18 September
• Time: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Location: Al Noor Lounge
• Price: BHD 8
• Contact: +973 1722 7777 | WhatsApp +973 3696 7701
• Details: Click here

Mall Miles: Fuelled by Flavour at Marassi Galleria

An early Friday run with a tasty reward waiting at the finish line. Not A Cult social run club teams up with Wing Stop for a 30-minute run through Marassi Galleria, easing straight into wings and good company once the running’s done.

• Date: Friday | 18 September
• Time: 8:00 am onwards
• Location: Marassi Galleria
• Price: Free
• Details: Click here

University Fair 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain

A one-stop opportunity for students and parents to explore higher education pathways and connect directly with top universities, all under one roof. A useful afternoon for anyone weighing up what comes after school.

• Date: Friday | 18 September
• Time: 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Location: Grand Hall, Exhibition World Bahrain
• Details: Click here

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