This weekend gives you plenty to work with, whether you fancy something active, something creative, or a long lunch with the family. There’s a clothing swap in Muharraq, a combined run and kayak session down by the sea, a neurographic art workshop in Adliya, and a walkathon taking over Seef Mall. Out on the water, sunset kayak tours run all weekend from Bahrain Bay, while The Big Bounce Arabia keeps its giant inflatables open at Exhibition World Bahrain. On the food front, expect seafood nights and weekend brunches across the island, from La Perle to Legendz and Circa.
Football Fever also kicks off in Bahrain this week, with venues around the country screening matches throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026. For the full rundown of where to watch, see our football screening guide.
A first for Bahrain, and a quietly clever way to rethink the wardrobe. Drop in to The Art Station with the pieces you no longer wear, browse what others have brought along, and leave with something that feels new without spending a thing. It’s a relaxed, community-minded evening that turns the usual shopping habit on its head, equal parts sustainable and social.
A two-part endurance session that takes the workout from the sand straight onto the water. BreezeRun teams up with Beach Culture for a 3K run followed by a 3K kayak, the kind of pairing that asks something different from your body across both halves. Spots are limited, keeping the group small and the energy properly social.
A slow, mindful Saturday afternoon shaped around the kind of art that quietly settles the mind. Led by Fatima Jalil at Arte de Café, this beginner-friendly workshop walks participants through neurographic art, transforming lines and colours into expressive pieces with a meditative pace woven through. Materials and rounds of herbal tea are included, easing the session into something closer to a proper exhale than a typical class.
A bright Saturday morning built around movement, good energy, and a bit of friendly competition. The Haraka Baraka Walkathon takes over Seef Mall with cash prizes sponsored by the mall and the kind of upbeat atmosphere that pulls families, walkers, and weekend regulars into the mix. Turn up ready to move.
A gentle, golden-hour way to round off the weekend on the water. Island Activities reopens its sunset kayak tours from Bahrain Bay Beach, with a 90-minute paddle led by a guide and a few quiet perks tucked in along the way, water and ice cream included as the light turns soft over the bay. It’s an easy, low-effort outing that lands somewhere between sport and a proper sunset moment.
Extended by popular demand, and bigger than just about anything else this summer. The Big Bounce Arabia will remain at the Exhibition World Bahrain for an extended run from 10 – 20 June, with its 16,000-square-metre spread of giant slides, oversized obstacle courses, and properly action-packed inflatables built for kids and grown-ups alike. With ten days on the calendar this time, there’s plenty of room to fit it in.
A weekly date with the freshest catches from the local fish market, laid out across a properly indulgent spread. La Perle at Novotel Al Dana Resort opens its Thursday seafood buffet with the kind of variety that rewards a slow, well-paced visit, easing the room into the weekend on a coastal note. A quiet favourite for anyone who likes their Thursday with a sea view.
Ready to taste some fresh catch this weekend? Head over to Hilton Bahrain’s famed Seafood Night for a satiating dinner. Get hooked on freshness and stay for the live cooking stations delivering your favourites.
The Brunch Affair returns with à la carte signature dishes, surf and turf beef fillet with béarnaise, teriyaki glazed duck leg, slow-cooked BBQ Angus beef brisket, and miso hamachi finished with Korean chilli, sitting alongside a vibrant buffet of seafood, BBQ, and burrata stations. Expertly crafted cocktails like the spicy jalapeño margarita and espresso martini round out the spread, with a live pianist setting the mood for the long, easy afternoon.
A long, easy Friday lunch built for the whole table. Al Waha at The Gulf Hotel sets out a spread of flavours to share, with live entertainment running through the afternoon to keep younger guests just as happy as the grown-ups. It’s the kind of brunch that turns a regular weekend into something a little more memorable.
Fridays at Circa lean into the rhythm of a full-blown South American celebration. Expect bold Latin flavours from the kitchen, a live band setting the tempo, a DJ to carry the night, and dazzling performers weaving through it all. It’s the kind of long, loud, joyful afternoon that turns lunch into something closer to a carnival.
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