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Awali
ℹ️Practical info — Awali
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- Access is mostly restricted or monitored due to being a private Bapco oil company town, so always carry your ID.
- The town is remarkably green compared to the rest of Bahrain.
- Traffic rules are strictly enforced here, pay close attention to speed limits.
- It is best to visit during the cooler winter months.
- Look out for the colonial-style company houses, which are unusual for this region.
🍽 Food
Try the national dish at local cafeterias near the administration buildings.
Available in sweet shops around the main streets.
Enjoy a hot cup at a roadside tea stall.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A small market for basic daily needs and snacks.
Look for them in craft centers just outside the town.
A green oasis excellent for a quiet evening walk.
Quiet walking paths near the local golf club.
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Awali is a small municipality in the center of Bahrain that is significantly different from the country's other towns. It was founded in the 1930s by the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) as a residential area for its expatriate employees. The town is known for its quiet, green, and well-ordered environment, reminiscent of a British or American suburb. The streets are named after trees and birds, and the architecture consists mainly of colonial-style bungalows and villas. Awali is a self-contained community with its own facilities, such as a hospital, schools, a cinema, and sports clubs. It has a unique, almost surreal atmosphere in contrast to the surrounding desert landscape. Although originally built for expats, many Bahraini families also live in Awali today. The town is a living monument to the history of the oil industry in Bahrain.
- Location: Bahrain
- Nearby: Hamad Town (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Feb, Mar, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Rain mm | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 8 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded in the 1930s.
- BAPCO settlement.
- Many green spaces.
- Centrally located.
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