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Bahrain World Trade Center

Manama's iconic twin towers shaped like sails, linked by three bridges holding giant wind turbines — the first skyscraper to integrate them.

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Time needed
30 min
Entry
Free to view
Best time
Evening
Area
Sanabis

Twin sail towers linked by giant wind turbines.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: King Faisal Highway, Manama

  • Taxi: 5 minutes from central Manama.
  • Location: On King Faisal Highway, next to Moda Mall.
  • Viewpoint: Best seen from the corniche.

The story of Bahrain World Trade Center

Completed in 2008, the 240-metre towers were the first skyscraper in the world to build large wind turbines into their design.

The towers house offices, while the Moda Mall at their base has luxury shops and cafés.

Best time to visit

Best season

November to March.

Best time of day

Sunset and night, when lit in colour.

Summer

Visit the mall during the day.

Tips before you go

  • Best at night when the towers are lit.
  • Photograph the towers from across the water.
  • Combine with dinner at Bahrain Bay.

Best hotels near Bahrain World Trade Center

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

Luxury hotel on its own island.

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Hotels in Juffair

Central and lively.

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Hotels in Manama

All price ranges.

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All hotels near Bahrain World Trade Center

What's around Bahrain World Trade Center

  • Moda MallAt the base.
  • Bahrain Bay5 minutes.
  • King Faisal CornicheRight outside.

Questions travellers ask

Can I go up?

The towers are offices; the mall is open.

Do the turbines work?

They were designed to generate part of the towers' power.

How tall is it?

About 240 metres.

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