From luxury boutiques to bargain finds — discover Bahrain's best shopping malls, entertainment centers, and retail destinations.
Last updated: 2026-02-24
Marassi Galleria, Moda Mall, The Avenues
City Centre, Seef Mall, Marassi Galleria
Dragon City, Bahrain Mall, Dana Mall
Marassi Galleria, The Avenues, Souq Al Baraha
Complete directory of shopping malls with hours, brands, and facilities.
Seef District • Mega Mall
Bahrain's largest and most popular mall with world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment including Wahooo! Waterpark, Magic Planet, and 20-screen Cineco cinema.
Popular Brands: Zara, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Apple, Nike, Sephora, Virgin Megastore
View Complete GuideSize: 158,000 sqm
Dining: Food court + 60+ restaurants
Parking: 7,000+ spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 10AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 10AM-12AM
Best for: One-stop shopping, families, entertainment
Seef District, Muharraq, Isa Town • Premium Mall
Bahrain's first authentic mall (opened 1997) and premier family shopping destination. Now with 3 locations across the Kingdom, each featuring Magic Island entertainment and cinemas.
Popular Brands: Massimo Dutti, Mango, Next, Marks & Spencer, Pottery Barn, Bath & Body Works
View Complete GuideSize: 135,000 sqm (Seef District)
Dining: Food court + restaurants
Parking: 5,000+ spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 10AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 10AM-12AM
Best for: Family shopping, mid-range brands, entertainment
Diyar Al Muharraq • Luxury Mall
Bahrain's premier beachfront luxury destination featuring high-end brands, the Kingdom's largest aquarium, diverse dining, and connected to 5-star hotels.
Popular Brands: Al Fardan Jewellery, Aigner, ALDO, Ajmal Perfumes, AZADEA brands
View Complete GuideSize: 200,000 sqm
Dining: Premium restaurants + international cuisine
Parking: Covered parking (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 10AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 10AM-12AM
Best for: Luxury shopping, beachfront dining, family entertainment
Bahrain Bay • Lifestyle Mall
Premium waterfront lifestyle destination along 1.5km seafront with stunning Bahrain Bay views. Single-floor design with outdoor promenade, Below Zero ice rink, and water taxi service.
Popular Brands: Christian Dior, Swarovski, H&M, Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack
View Complete GuideSize: 273,000 sqm total (38,000 sqm retail)
Dining: Premium restaurants + waterfront cafes (50% of outlets)
Parking: 1,400+ spaces
Hours: Sat-Wed 10AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 10AM-12AM
Best for: Waterfront dining, ice skating, evening strolls
Bahrain World Trade Centre • Luxury Mall
Bahrain's premier luxury shopping destination housed in the iconic World Trade Centre with its famous wind turbines. Features the Kingdom's largest portfolio of high-end fashion and jewelry brands.
Popular Brands: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Bvlgari, Rolex, Cartier
View Complete GuideSize: 45,000 sqm
Dining: Premium restaurants + cafes
Parking: BWTC parking (paid)
Hours: Sat-Thu 10AM-10PM, Fri 2PM-10PM
Best for: Luxury shopping, business travelers
Seef District / Sanabis • Community Mall
One of Bahrain's first malls (opened 2002) featuring Lulu Hypermarket as anchor store (the first LuLu in Bahrain) and EPIX Cinemas with 10 screens.
Popular Brands: Max, Splash, Lifestyle, Shoe Mart, various retail
Size: 65,000 sqm
Dining: Food court + restaurants
Parking: 1,800 spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 9AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 9AM-11PM
Best for: Grocery shopping, cinema, local community
Sanabis • Community Mall
Popular family-friendly mall with good value shopping, a large Carrefour hypermarket, and family entertainment including Fun Zone for kids.
Popular Brands: Centrepoint, Max, Splash, Home Centre, LC Waikiki
View Complete GuideSize: 70,000 sqm
Dining: Food court + restaurants
Parking: 1,600+ spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 9AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 9AM-11PM
Best for: Budget shopping, families with kids
Juffair • Community Mall
Convenient neighborhood mall in Juffair with everyday shopping, dining, and services. Popular with expat community.
Popular Brands: Lifestyle, Shoe Mart, Sports Corner, Claire's
View Complete GuideSize: 35,000 sqm
Dining: Food court + casual dining
Parking: 1,500+ spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 9AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 9AM-11PM
Best for: Juffair residents, quick shopping
Riffa • Community Mall
Riffa's main shopping destination serving the southern communities with family-friendly shopping and entertainment.
Popular Brands: Centrepoint, Mothercare, Payless, Claire's
View Complete GuideSize: 30,000 sqm
Dining: Food court
Parking: 2,000+ spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 9AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 9AM-11PM
Best for: Riffa residents, family shopping
Riffa • Community Mall
Modern shopping destination in Riffa with a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options serving the southern governorate.
Popular Brands: Centrepoint, Max, Lifestyle, various retail
Size: 45,000 sqm
Dining: Food court + restaurants
Parking: 2,000+ spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 10AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 10AM-11PM
Best for: Riffa residents, family shopping
Saar • Community Mall
Convenient neighborhood mall serving Saar and surrounding residential areas with everyday shopping needs.
Popular Brands: Various local and international retailers
Size: 25,000 sqm
Dining: Cafes + restaurants
Parking: 500+ spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Wed 9AM-10PM, Thu-Fri 9AM-11PM
Best for: Saar residents, convenience shopping
Diyar Al Muharraq • Wholesale Mall
Bahrain's largest wholesale market featuring Chinese goods at bargain prices — electronics, fashion, home goods, and more. Popular for bulk buying.
Popular Brands: Various wholesale vendors
View Complete GuideSize: 70,000 sqm
Dining: Chinese restaurants + food stalls
Parking: 3,000+ spaces (free)
Hours: Sat-Thu 10AM-10PM, Fri 4PM-10PM
Best for: Bargain hunting, bulk buying, electronics
Diyar Al Muharraq • Traditional Souq
Charming traditional-style waterfront souq with Bahraini architecture, boutiques, restaurants, and a scenic promenade overlooking the water.
Popular Brands: Local boutiques, traditional shops
View Complete GuideSize: Open-air waterfront
Dining: Waterfront restaurants + cafes
Parking: 500+ spaces (free)
Hours: Daily 10AM-10PM, Thu-Fri until 12AM
Best for: Waterfront dining, evening walks, photography
Major sales happen during Shop Bahrain (Jan-Feb), Ramadan, and year-end. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are increasingly popular.
Bahrain has no sales tax (VAT-free), making it great value compared to UAE's 5%. What you see is what you pay.
Weekday mornings are quietest. Friday afternoons and Saturday evenings are busiest. Ramadan hours differ (often 9PM-2AM).
For gold jewelry, visit Gold City in Manama Souq for traditional shopping with negotiation. Malls have fixed prices but more variety.
Explore traditional markets and unique shopping experiences.
City Centre Bahrain is the largest mall with 158,000 sqm of retail space, 350+ stores, and entertainment including Wahooo! Waterpark, Magic Planet, and a 20-screen Cineco cinema.
Moda Mall (inside Bahrain World Trade Centre) and Marassi Galleria are the top destinations for luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Rolex, and Cartier.
Bahrain has 0% VAT on retail shopping (as of 2026), making it excellent value compared to UAE's 5% VAT. What you see is what you pay.
Most malls open 10AM-10PM Saturday-Wednesday, and 10AM-12AM on Thursday-Friday. Moda Mall opens at 2PM on Fridays. Hypermarkets often open earlier (9AM).