Escape for the weekend! Quick trips to Dubai, Doha, Saudi Arabia, and beyond — all easily accessible from Bahrain.
Last updated: 2026-02-24
Al Khobar (drive), Doha (30min)
Al Khobar (no flight!), Doha
Dubai
Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Doha
Muscat, Jeddah (Red Sea)
Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Easy weekend escapes from Bahrain.
UAE • 45min flight / 5hr drive
Visa: GCC residents: free on arrival
Best for: Shopping, nightlife, family fun
💡 Thursday night flight, return Saturday. Many expat favorites.
Qatar • 30min flight
Visa: GCC residents: free on arrival
Best for: Culture, sports events, quick escape
💡 Shortest flight. Great for long weekend. World Cup infrastructure excellent.
Saudi Arabia • 30min drive (King Fahd Causeway)
Visa: eVisa or GCC residents free
Best for: Day trip or quick overnight, shopping
💡 Easiest trip - just drive! Weekend causeway can be busy.
UAE • 1hr flight
Visa: GCC residents: free on arrival
Best for: Culture, theme parks, luxury
💡 Combine with Dubai for longer trip. More relaxed than Dubai.
Oman • 1hr 15min flight
Visa: GCC residents: free / Others: eVisa
Best for: Nature, adventure, authentic Arabia
💡 Beautiful scenery. Rent car to explore wadis. Very different vibe.
Kuwait • 45min flight
Visa: GCC residents: free on arrival
Best for: Food, culture, quick visit
💡 Excellent food scene. Hot summers like Bahrain.
Saudi Arabia • 2hr flight
Visa: eVisa or GCC residents
Best for: History, beach, Saudi experiences
💡 Saudi is transforming. New entertainment options. Red Sea beautiful.
Saudi Arabia • 1.5hr flight
Visa: eVisa or GCC residents
Best for: New Saudi, events, business combo
💡 Capital city transformation. Major events/concerts. Edge of the World stunning.
Flights to Dubai spike for weekends. Book 2-4 weeks ahead.
Leave Thursday evening, maximize your weekend time.
Al Khobar: causeway busy Thu evening/Sat night. Plan timing.
GCC residents can enter Gulf countries without visa. Huge advantage!
Weekend trips = carry-on only. Skip baggage wait.
Download Uber/Careem for destination before you go.
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia — just 30 minutes drive over the King Fahd Causeway. No flights needed!
Yes! GCC residents (not just citizens) can enter UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi without visa.
Doha (30min flight) or Al Khobar (drive) for shortest trips. Dubai for most to do.