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Situated on the north of the Persian Gulf, the capital city of Bahrain is one of the few cities that is fast promoting itself into a major tourist destination. Though initially the economic base of the city is mainly based on petroleum, oil refining, fishing and pearl industry, it is the tourism industry that is gradually blooming into a major income generator. Though efforts have been made to preserve the old sites, plans to develop new tourist attractions sites are on. So that the tourists traveling in different parts of Manama do have to face any hazards the city is trying to build a well developed transportation system. The city is served by the Bahrain International Airport that has been recently renovated to facilitate diverse facilities to its travelers. In addition to promote Manama tourism the numbers of cars rentals and taxis have also been increased so as to ensure the best comfort. As the concept of Manama tourism is a newer one, the city officials and authorities is fast trying to cater the needs of the guests. As accommodation option is a must, the city is trying to meet this requirement of all its business and leisure guests. A number of budget and luxurious hotels have been built that ensure the finest comfort. To offer the best to its boarders, the hotels and the resorts offer a number of facilities that assure you the best. In order to cater to the dining needs of the visitors a number of restaurants have opened. Taste the traditional cuisines and the numerous international dishes that are prepared with extreme care. As Manama is a duty free zone innumerable travelers visit this part of the world to buy cigarettes, perfumes and small gifts that are available at a cheaper price. The Bab el-Baharain Souk district is the main place where you can buy a number of things of your choice. Buy the designer fabrics, the fashionable dress materials, the jewelry, and the high quality gold and pearl. In addition to the numerous retail outlets, there are a good number of standard shopping malls.
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