Jazirat al Shajirah

Jazirat al Shajirah is a minor, uninhabited island within the Hawar archipelago, situated in the Gulf of Bahrain near the maritime border with Qatar. Its terrain is characterized by low-lying limestone plateaus and rocky shores, with minimal vegetation capable of surviving the arid, saline environment. Despite its desolation, the island plays a vital role as a sanctuary for regional birdlife, particularly providing a safe nesting ground for large colonies of Socotra cormorants. The surrounding waters are part of a protected marine area, home to extensive seagrass beds that support one of the world's largest populations of dugongs. The isolation of the island, maintained partly due to its strategic location and restricted military access, has preserved its ecological integrity from modern development. While not a tourist destination in the traditional sense, it is a key site for environmental conservation and monitoring within the Gulf, representing the pristine desert-island ecosystem that once dominated the entire archipelago.

History & landmarks

Bu Sa'adah

Bu Sa'adah is one of the smaller islands in the Hawar group, known for its tranquility and isolation.

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Rubud al-Gharbiyah

Rubud al-Gharbiyah is located in the west of the Hawar Islands.

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Bu Thaur

Bu Thaur is an uninhabited island in the southern Hawar archipelago, featuring a low, sandy topography.

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Ajirah

Ajirah is a small island in the Hawar archipelago with rocky coastal sections.

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Rubud al-Sharqiyah

This eastern island of the Hawar group is characterized by flat coastal zones.

Hawar

Hawar is the main island of the archipelago of the same name.

Hawar Island

Hawar Island is the largest island in the Hawar archipelago and a crucial sanctuary for sea birds.

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Ras Mumalah

Ras Mumalah is a remote cape in southeastern Bahrain.

Nature

Umm Jalid

Umm Jalid is a small, uninhabited island in the Hawar archipelago, primarily used by nesting birds.

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Rubud al Gharbiyya

This western island of the Rubud group is a vital habitat for wading birds and other marine life.

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Rubud al Sharqiyya

Rubud al Sharqiyya island belongs to the Hawar group and is a significant sanctuary for ospreys.

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Suwad al Janubiyya

Suwad al Janubiyya is a low-lying island in the Hawar archipelago, primarily a nesting ground for sea birds.

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Suwad al Shamaliyya

This island in the Hawar archipelago is famous for its massive colonies of endangered Socotra cormorants.

Jabal al-Dukhan

Jabal al-Dukhan is the highest point in Bahrain at 134 meters elevation.

Jabal ad-Dukhan

Jabal ad-Dukhan is the highest point in Bahrain, standing at 134 meters above sea level in the desert.

Khor al Qulayah

Khor al Qulayah is a protected marine inlet that serves as an important habitat for fish and crustaceans.

More places

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Wadi al-Rammam

Wadi al-Rammam is a small desert valley near Jabal al-Dukhan.

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Al Hazm Plateau

Al Hazm Plateau is an elevated desert area near Jabal ad-Dukhan, offering expansive views of the interior.

Wadi al Buhair

Wadi al Buhair is one of the few valleys in Bahrain, known for its unique rock formations and topography.