Friday is the official rest day. However on Friday morning a few of the smaller shops are open until midday. These are comparatively expensive in Bahrain. International driving licences are accepted only after confirmation from the Traffic and Licensing Directorate near Isa Town. Otherwise, you must hold a Bahrain driving licence in order to drive in Bahrain legally.
Sunglasses are necessary.
A Sea Port Duty Free Shop is situated in Mina Sulman port area close to the cargo berths and is open from 0800-2200hrs. Head of State His Highness the Amir, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa Capital Manama, the main business Centre. Bahrain Finance Co, Bahrain India International Exchange. Bahrain International Airport - approximately .kms from the Manama city. The Government hospital is Salmaniya Medical Centre.