The world’s largest underwater theme park

For more than 2,000 years, Bahraini pearls have been prized as some of the best natural pearls in the world. Hunt for pearls in the temperate waters of the Gulf, and discover how pearl divers of the past spent months at sea searching for these underwater treasures. Steps: 1. Get a ticket online at www.btea.bh. 2. Attend a briefing workshop. 3. Departure from Ras Rayyah with a licensed company. 4. Collect up to 60 oysters 5. Open your oysters on the boat and on the return trip. 6. Have your pearls appraised for value and quality.

Even if you are not a motor racing fan, you will be caught up in the thrill and excitement of the world’s biggest racing event, Formula One, an annual part of Bahrain’s sporting scene since April 2004. Bahrain’s Grand Prix made history as the first Formula One Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East, and was awarded the “Best Organized Grand Prix” by FIA. Even when the Formula One is not taking center stage at the Bahrain International Circuit, visitors can take the wheel themselves on its state of the art karting track or enjoy a thrilling ride in the passenger seat of a Hummer on its Extreme 4x4 course. A visit to the circuit is a must, so as not to miss the opportunity to test drive a race car on the F1 track itself.