Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula - Bahrain (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Like an oyster, Bahrain's rough exterior takes some prising open, but it is worth the effort. From the excellent National Museum in Manama to the extraordinary burial mounds at Sar, there are many fine sites to visit.
take a 16th-century view of the sea from Bahrain Fort
maps
catch the whisper of a breeze under the windtowers of Beit Sheikh Isa Bin Ali
transport
sample life in the fast lane at Bahrain's Formula One Racetrack
restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Manama, Bahrain Fort Complex, A'Ali, Sar, King Fahd Causeway, Al-Jasra, Riffa Fort, Bahrain International Circuit, Al-Areen, Tree of Life, Oil Museum, Muharraq Island, Bahrain Today, History, People & Society, Arts, Environment and Survival Guide.