Another weekend is right around the corner, and as always, Bahrain delivers! If you’re someone who’s looking for interesting and fun things to do on the island, this guide covers the unmissable ones. Whether you’re after a delicious buffet dinner or brunch, looking to get groovy with music, paint and unwind, learn a new craft, or get in shape for the summer, this list brings terrific events happening all over Bahrain to you.
Happy weekend, Bahrain!
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A weekly once buffet spread built around the bold, casual flavours of Asian street food. Olivos lays out a generous line-up of dishes to graze through at your own pace, from steaming noodles to skewers and small plates, the kind of buffet that rewards going back for seconds and thirds. Bring a big appetite.
A single-night set menu built around the idea of comfort food done properly. Chef William and Chef Hessa Al Kalifa bring elevated flavours, refined techniques, and thoughtfully crafted dishes to the table for an evening that’s part familiar, part reimagined.
The Brunch Affair returns with à la carte signature dishes, including surf-and-turf beef fillet with béarnaise, teriyaki-glazed duck leg, slow-cooked BBQ Angus beef brisket, and miso hamachi finished with Korean chilli, 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.
An early Friday start with an easy pace and an even easier finish. City Centre and Not A Cult Run Club team up for Mall Miles, with a post-run hang featuring reels and pretzels from Auntie Anne’s to reward the effort. A relaxed way to open the day before the weekend properly begins.
A relaxed Friday afternoon of painting, no experience needed. Artsy Space guides participants through a vibrant Red Poppy Floral piece at The Secret Garden, with all materials and step-by-step guidance provided, so everyone leaves with a finished piece of their own. Gather the friends and settle in for an easy creative escape.
A Friday morning built around movement and good company, open to complete beginners and seasoned runners alike. UFC GYM’s Run Club takes over The Avenues for a 40-minute indoor run, starting with a warm-up briefing and finishing with a cool down and refreshments courtesy of Matcha Bar. An easy, welcoming way to kick-start the day.
GoodFellas marks two years with a proper anniversary night in Adliya, headlined by UK-born selector Hartley, whose sound has evolved into minimal, deep and tech house built on rolling grooves and dancefloor pressure. With a résumé running through Cafe Mambo Ibiza, the Pacha Group, Elrow, and Defected Records, plus support slots for Fisher and consecutive UNUM Festival appearances, Hartley brings punchy groove and floor control to the night. She’s joined by DeWalta, Sam Gino, Rashed Al Dhaen, and Ali Salam for a full night that starts early and runs late.
Saturdays call for a slower pace and a proper Bellini, so La Terrace makes it two. Unwind beneath the open sky with an elegantly crafted champagne pairing, made to be shared and lingered over well into the evening.
A drop-in creative experience running through the summer at Exhibition World Bahrain. Artly’s Imagination Station invites visitors of all ages to create their own colourful Fluid Bear masterpiece, a fun, hands-on session that needs no booking and no prior experience, just a willingness to get a little creative.
Back by popular demand, the second run of Sewing 101 walks complete beginners through the fundamentals of sewing in a relaxed, hands-on setting. A good one for anyone who’s always meant to pick up a needle and thread but never quite got round to it.
A choice of sunrise or sunset for this girls-only paddle out on the bay, whichever suits your mood better. Either way, it’s an easy, scenic way to spend part of the day on the water with good company alongside.
Sherlock Holmes is a long‑time favourite for live sport, known for its cosy interiors and unmistakable British pub character. For the World Cup, the venue is upping its game with 25 screens spread across the pub, so you are never far from the action. Whether you’re following the Brazil vs. Scotland game or wondering who rises in the England vs. Panama one, settle in, order classic pub bites, and watch every moment from kickoff to the final whistle.
Have you dined at Avli by tashas at the Bahrain Financial Harbour yet? You go for the relaxed long lunches or breezy dinners that spill onto the terrace, and stay for the uninterrupted views across the water as the sun sets over the Manama skyline, as you enjoy Greek flavours.
The Bahrain Summer Toy Festival returns for a second edition, bigger than ever this time. It brings together themed adventure islands, beloved characters, live shows, gaming, and shopping under one roof, with activities aimed at kids, teens, and families alike.
A football-themed pop-up worth building a mall visit around. Spend BHD 15 or more at The Avenues and unlock access to the Fan Zone at The Dome, packed with challenges, games, and the kind of electric football energy that carries a crowd through the weekend. Running all the way through to mid-July, there’s plenty of time to catch it, but no reason to put it off.
An intensive week for anyone drawn to the slower, more deliberate craft of film photography. Daniah Develops leads participants through the full analogue process at Youth City 2030, from understanding your camera to developing your own film by hand. Whether you’re completely new to film or looking to go deeper, the workshop is built to leave you confident shooting, developing, and appreciating photography the analogue way. Spots are limited, so early registration is worth it.
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