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Amwaj Islands
Man-made islands of lagoons, marinas and beaches
Man-made islands of lagoons, marinas and beaches
The islands’ calm turquoise lagoon is the centrepiece, edged by boardwalks and open for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding in sheltered, warm water.
💡 The lagoon is calmest and prettiest in the morning.
The waterfront boardwalk lined with cafes, restaurants and moored boats is the social heart of Amwaj, buzzing on cool evenings with diners and strollers.
💡 Evenings are liveliest along the marina.
Amwaj’s open public beach offers soft sand and shallow Gulf water, one of the more accessible beaches near the capital for a relaxed swim and sunbathe.
💡 Weekdays are quieter; bring your own shade.
The islands are packed with cafes and restaurants of every cuisine, many with lagoon or marina views, making Amwaj one of Bahrain’s favourite places to eat out.
💡 Book a waterside table for sunset dining.
The sheltered lagoon and marinas make Amwaj a hub for kayaking, paddleboarding, jet-skiing and boat trips, with equipment and tours easy to arrange.
💡 Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the lagoon.
Amwaj is one of Bahrain’s best dining destinations, its boardwalk and streets lined with cafes and restaurants serving everything from Gulf seafood and Levantine and Iranian food to sushi, Italian and international brunches, many with water views. The relaxed, cosmopolitan scene is perfect for long meals and coffee by the marina. Some venues are licensed within hotels; the cafe culture is thriving.
Swim in the calm lagoon, kayak or paddleboard, and relax on the public beach in the cool of the morning.
Stroll the marina boardwalk and enjoy a long waterfront dinner as the lights come on over the water.
Amwaj is minutes from Bahrain’s airport, making it a handy first or last stop on a trip.
The beach, lagoon and boardwalk are best November to March and in the evenings.
Bahrain is largely cashless, but keep some dinars for smaller cafes and rentals.
The sheltered water is perfect for first-time kayaking and paddleboarding.
Capital Manama, heritage Muharraq, the ancient Bahrain Fort, the desert Tree of Life and the Amwaj Islands — the many sides of Bahrain.