Bahrain is an archipelago of 33 islands which sits near the Persian Gulf’s western shores. The country is highly tolerant of other cultures and offers residents and tourists, a perfect blend of ancient heritage and modern Arabian culture.

The word Bahrain, ‘Two Seas’, means that the islands contain two kinds of water, ‘sweet’ water springs and the salty water of the sea. The country is also famous for its pearls and pearl beds and has traded pearls for over 5000 years.

Scholars claim that Bahrain is the actual location of the biblical Garden of Eden, the country enjoys a tropical climate and offers a string of luxury resorts.