We’re halfway through May but not nearly to the end of pre-Summer activities. The outdoors are beckoning all weekend as musical evenings, kayaking, horse camps, beach cleanups, and more take over. From insightful talks to photowalks and golden hour escapes, find fun things you can check out on the island under WHAT TO DO.
For the foodies, this guide brings you a list of brunches, breakfasts, dinners, ladies’ nights and happy hours happening in Bahrain. It’s going to be a busy weekend for the social butterfly in you. Find out what’s happening across the island’s hospitality and dining hubs under WHERE TO EAT & DRINK.
If you’ve been curious about horse riding and the quieter rituals that come with it, this one’s worth a look. Hosted at the Muharraq Equestrian Academy in partnership with Sporsista, the session goes beyond the saddle. Participants get hands-on time learning to groom, bathe, and feed the horses, the kind of slow, attentive care that makes these creatures so loved across Bahrain.
A quiet evening set aside for the kind of conversation that doesn’t often find space in a busy week. Hosted in partnership with Living Water, this workshop invites you to sit with questions of identity, what shapes it, what holds it, and how we grow into it, alongside others doing the same. Expect reflection, honest exchange, and a setting by the water that lends itself to slowing down.
A night built around live music and the easy rhythm of a good local venue. The Deck 002 brings together some of Bahrain’s favourite musicians for a set at GB Café, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis and a room that tends to fill up quickly. Tickets are best secured ahead, though a limited number may be available at the door.
It’s time to do your bit for the environment, and there’s no better way than joining Clean Up Bahrain, a community-driven organisation behind some of the country’s most consistent grassroots clean-up efforts. This weekend brings two chances to pitch in, one inland and one by the shore, with good company and a shared sense of purpose.
Spend an afternoon looking at Gufool a little more closely than usual. Led by Al Riwaq Art Space, this guided photowalk introduces participants to photographic typology, a way of documenting place through repetition and series. Each person receives a visual assignment to capture the details and spatial patterns that give the neighbourhood its character. Back at the studio, the group gathers to curate the images into a printed zine cataloguing the rhythms and forms of Gufool.
A bright, easy way to spend a Saturday afternoon on the water. Pinnacle Fitness teams up with Beach Culture for a free kayaking and paddleboarding session in Bahrain Bay, open to active members and the friends or family they bring along. Spots are limited, so a quick message ahead goes a long way.
Set along the waterfront, Lyra brings a modern Greek sensibility to the table, recognised among MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants. The acclaimed Friday Brunch at Lyra is now back, with dishes you come back for: the Cretan salad, Lyra’s perfect egg, and shrimp saganaki, followed by mains like moussaka, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, or butternut squash risotto.
Think endless Sushi spreads, an array of Japanese and Pan-Asian flavours, and vibrant entertainment: that’s what the Friday Brunch at Bushido by Buddha-Bar is all about. Don’t miss this weekend treat.
Enjoy a warm and refined start to your day at Al Waha, perfect for sharing moments with the family! The most important meal of the day includes a selection of Bahraini and continental breakfast items, eggs made to order, and fresh juices.
An easy way to round off the weekend with something a little more atmospheric. Every Friday and Saturday, Elements Pool & Lounge hosts Oud & Roses Ladies Night, where the live oudist sets a soulful pace, and ladies are welcomed with a complimentary drink. Choose between sparkling, red, or white wine, or the cocktail of the night, Layali Rose, a fragrant mix of gin, saffron syrup, lime juice, and rose water that leans into the evening’s mood.
The Weekend Brunch Fiesta offers an indulgent Mexican set menu, served family-style to create a more generous, social way of dining, with flowing beverages and a festive energy that builds throughout the afternoon.
Step into a vibrant, elevated brunch at WILD, where every detail is designed to be shared, savored, and celebrated. Indulge in premium sharing-style dishes, a freshly shucked oyster bar, handcrafted cocktails, and live entertainment that builds the energy into an unforgettable afternoon.
Enjoy a Japanese-style happy hour with curated bites and a refined social setting at Sumosan this weekend. The concept leans into the Japanese tradition of after-work drinks, and the atmosphere is designed to feel relaxed rather than rushed.
Adliya has a new after-dark address worth knowing about. De Secret Garden leans into atmosphere over everything else, the kind of place built for slow weekend nights, good company, and the unhurried buzz that Block 338 does so well. Drop in to see what the fuss is about.
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