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Muharraq Nights Festival
1 – 3 December 2022 & 8 – 10 December 2022
5 - 9 pm

Muharraq Nights is a two-weekend celebration in Muharraq organized by the Pearling

Path and the Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture & Research.
The festival will be a celebration of art, design, fashion, crafts, music, cinema, food,
activities and tours, taking place across the historic neighborhoods of the city, from Siyadi
Majlis in the north until Qal’at Bu Mahir at the southern tip of the Island. The festival will
be hosted in different venues across Muharraq, from the Shaikh Ebrahim Center to the
Archaeologies of Green pavilion, Amarat Fakhro to Suq Al Qaysariyyah and the Bu Mahir
Seashore, which will be accessible from Muharraq through the pedestrian bridge.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy’ embodies
the legacy of Bahrain’s pearling era. Through the rehabilitation of the city’s architectural
and urban heritage as well as the conservation of the only remaining original shoreline
and three oyster beds, the pearling narrative is perpetuated through a culturally-led urban
development. All aspects of the pearling economy and culture, from the diver’s life to
that of the grand pearl merchant, are illustrated through 16 properties, spread across a 3.5
kilometer pedestrian trail in the town of Muharraq.
Arts
Art

The Pearling Path: Pearling

Testimony of an Island Economy
Pearling Path Visitors Centre
Avenue 10, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/gyoMs9jGjfiwhGibA

Bahrain has long been famous for its beautiful

pearls, globally known to be the finest in
the world in terms of colour, luster, size and
abundance. The country’s history with pearl
diving began over 5000 years ago – and the
oldest surviving pearls found in Bahrain today
date back to approximately 2000 BC. Bahrain
was a prosperous pearling center in the Roman
and Islamic eras, and its pearling industry
continued to play an important role in its
economy between the 18th and 20th centuries
AD; serving a global market stretching from
China to the USA.

What She Sees

Mhairi Boyle
Pearling Path Visitors Centre
Avenue 10, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/gyoMs9jGjfiwhGibA

First presented at the Kingdom of Bahrain's

pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, What She Sees
exhibition showcases Bahrain’s physical
environments and tangible heritage through the
eyes of Bahrain-based textile designer Mhairi
Boyle. Experimenting with the archipelago’s
resources, the designer extracts natural colors
from collected samples of leaves, date skins,
pebbles, and seaweed from various coastal areas.
She uses these extracted pigments to dye wool,
linen, and cotton, creating woven panels at the
Bani Jamrah textile factory; where traditional
weaving has been practiced and passed on for
generations.
Art

Post-Fiction: Manama
Al Riwaq Art Space
Amarat Al Doi
Tujjar Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/5GYSn9vn7iAdZGcs7

Post-Fiction: Manama is an exhibition that

highlights the common narratives, personal
perceptions, and known history of Manama
through the eyes of five artists with unique
voices. The exhibition presents Manama as both
a tangible space and an abstract sphere open
to interpretation, inviting the viewer to consider
the different possible versions of Manama. The
exhibition will present works by Jaafar Al Oraibi,
Ali Mirza, Mariam Al Noaimi, and Hasan Hujairi.

Studio Antrift
Suq Al Qaysariyyah
Bu Mahir Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/a8npJ5z18dZntuQw7

Studio Antrift is an interdisciplinary studio

providing diverse, yet interrelated services such
as branding and interior design. The studio’s
practice focuses on creating sensory stimulating
spatial designs and creating timeless brand
identities and user experiences.
Art

Studio ZJ
Suq Al Qaysariyyah
Bu Mahir Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/a8npJ5z18dZntuQw7

Studio ZJ offers interior and landscape design

services, it also sources furniture from creative
hotspots around the globe. The head designer
aims to design spaces keeping sustainability and
authenticity in mind. The studio, with the help
of its driven all-female design team, helps in
delivering one-of-a-kind spaces for its clients.

To the Rhythm of Pearls

Ishaq Madan
Between Amarat Fakhro I & II
Road 1551, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/UDs3U6xRT9oAMyUMA

Bahrain’s Pearl diving community lived

surrounded by folkloric Fjiri songs that mirror
the community’s experiences and bonds through
its hypnotic rhythms of motion and sound. To
the Rhythm of Pearls follows the rhythm of Fjiri,
capturing the movements of Fjiri performers
at Dar Al Muharraq through long exposure
photography, creating surreal scenes depicting
the motions of Fjiri performances.
Art

Solid Design Studio

Amarat Fakhro II
Road 1551, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/hPzr19sxotuBgZ9E6

Solid is a multidisciplinary design studio founded

in 2017. The design studio aims to show clients
the right direction and lead them through bumpy
roads to the beautiful paradise of successful
brands!

LAST
My Sorrow, How Fleeting are
Those Years
Last Oil Well

OIL
The Exhibition Space
House 103, Lane 1309, Block 213
https://goo.gl/maps/hLpad74jvMQj8nbf9

Oh, how we forget what once was. This exhibition

WELL
is a journey of exploration into the past. Executed
by a group of anonymous collaborators, the
artwork invites us to explore the memories we
forgot to cherish, the memories embedded deep
within our minds.
Art

At the Edge
Memory of the Place - Bin Matar House
Road 1129, Block 211
https://goo.gl/maps/KbQ6ZLWuLi3kdJD69
Exhibition opening: 1 December, 7 pm

At The Edge is an art exhibition curated by a

community of artists exploring the significance
of Bahrain’s shoreline and the changes it
witnessed along the years through photography,
mixed media and installation art. The artists
attempt to address questions such as what does
the shore represent beyond basic sustenance
and real-estate wealth? And how did our
relationship with the sea change over time?

All-Purpose
AAU Anastas
House of Architectural Heritage
Lane 918, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/WhA5J9wxezkzZ5CK7
1 – 3 December 2022

First presented in the 17th Venice Architecture

Biennale that ran from May to November 2021,
All-Purpose is a project that proposes the
implementation of a new type of residential
architecture inspired by local Palestinian
architecture; in which shared spaces are not
only essential but also adaptable. The proposed
structure consists of a residence characterized
by two main spaces with domed rooftops,
separated by a shared common space.
Art

Otolithe
Hasan Hujairi & Christine Rebet
Fusoos Square
Lane 918, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/yamHtsmYvft71wBJ8
9 & 10 December 2022

Otolithe is an ode to the world’s oldest jewel,

the pearl. Inspired by Fjiri, the traditional songs
of pearl divers in the Gulf region, Otolithe is
an animation by Christine Rebit that portrays
ancestral practices as known in the collective
memory. Artist and musician Hasan Hujairi
composed remarkable audio performances for
each presentation, which will be followed by a
Otolithe film Trip to the pearl @Blaise Adilon panel discussion about this artistic collaboration.

Art Dikakeen
May Hejiri, Khalid Abbas,
Ali Merza, Noof AlRefaei
Sh. Mohamed Avenue, Block 211
https://goo.gl/maps/UsnpXQ8xDDUSaNJMA

Every Dikkan (store) in Muharraq is an

immersive experience of the city’s historical
and urban realities. In Art Dikakeen, four artists
express their unique styles in their very own
Dikakeen. Find May Hejiri’s “Azzaly”, Khalid
Abbas’ “Cut from the Same Cloth”, Ali Merza’s
“Road Conditions”, and Noof AlRefaei’s “Light”
on Block 211.
Art

Belonging
Marwa Rashid Al Khalifa
Archaeologies of Green
Sh. Abdullah Avenue, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/JXX7sBdody9dB1fP6

Marwa Rashid Al Khalifa presents a number of

installations as an homage to the Dilmun Burial
Mounds. As life imitates art, and art imitates life,
the instillations blend with nature in the location
to tell the story of Bahrain’s long history.

Ta’a House
House 773, Road 935, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/kGgJKopTbqr9uFfbA

Ta’a Al Shabab is a youth-oriented cultural

project Founded by the late Mohammed Albanki
in 2009 and supported by the Bahrain Authority
for Culture and Antiquities. Since its inception,
Ta’a has woven together cultural, literary, and
artistic projects for youths. Today, Ta’a has found
in Muharraq a permanent home for its cultural
activity, and a permanent home for the dreams
and ambitions of youths.
Art

Studio Anne Holtrop, Muharraq

House 763z, Lane 936, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/2Jt4xmJFDtprHDgbA
3 & 9 December 2022, 5 - 9 pm

Open studio of architectural practice involved in

some of the restoration projects in Muharraq and
Manama. The studio will be open for visitors to
view miniature models and material samples.

Enki Sculpture
Khalil Al Hashimi
House 119, Road 911, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/vZjbqTYnANFxm54LA

After receiving his education in Fine Arts from

Russia, Khalil Al Hashimi soon became one of
the most prominent sculptors in the Kingdom
of Bahrain. The artist finds himself inspired by
different textures, materials, and artistic schools.
However, he found his artistic voice in wood,
bronze, and stone sculptures; which constitute
the majority of his work. In addition to holding
personal exhibitions at the Bahrain National
Museum, Bin Matar House, and Al Bareh Gallery,
Khalil’s artwork has also been widely exhibited
across the Middle East and Europe.
Art

Busaad Art Gallery

Sh. Isa Avenue, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/SrqyD4EbXbFCVBSC7
4 - 8 pm

Busaad Art Gallery is an art space dedicated to

Bahraini artist Ebrahim Mohammed Busaad’s
artwork. This project started with the renovation
of Busaad’s grandfather’s 1930s house, in which
the artist was born. The renovated house, in all its
traditional architecture glory, officially opened its
doors as a gallery on the 13th of April, 2014.

Street Installation
Sara Ali
Along the Pearling Path

From being the capital of Bahrain during the

boom of the pearling trade from 1810 to 1923 to
being a cultural landmark, Old Muharraq has kept
its charm and significance throughout the years.
Celebrate the beauty of the second-largest
island in Bahrain and feast your eyes on a set of
interactive art installations for kids, that lines the
Pearling Path on your way to Muharraq Nights’
activities.
Design
Design

Suq Nights
Amarat Fakhro I
Tujjar Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/kcZ1E978QgWnD2yz5

Amarat Fakhro II
Road 1551, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/hPzr19sxotuBgZ9E6

Stay awake for Muharraq Nights and check out the various
creative products of designers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Find
our Suq Nights at Amarat Fakhro, where there is something for
everyone!

Architects Read I Am Aura Qirtas

Ash + Aspen Kaia Flowers Rumman
Basics By Nature Kenshō Solid Design Studio
Beyond the Stars Lulwa Al Amin The Spatialist’s
Candleology Made in Bahrain Third Culture Co
Desert Plant Maryam Alamin X SAI Zufa
Faïence Me meraki
Green Bar Minimal
Gul NadaT
Gyxture Netaj
Hala Kaiksow NS by Noof
Harika Objects

Architects Read
A reading community for architecture, design, and everything in
between that strives to create spaces of knowledge enriched with
ideas and discussions.
Design

Ash + Aspen
ash & aspen Born from deep connection with the earthy tones of nature. Ash
+ Aspen’s signature clothing is made of 100% natural materials
(cotton, linen etc.). The simplicity of Ash + Aspen’s designs make
them a timeless addition to modern women's clothing.

Basics By Nature
Basics by Nature is an Ethical brand focusing on Natural clothing
free from Chemicals and toxins. All products are natural,
sustainable, local, and creative, and 90% of them is handmade.

Beyond the Stars

The brand designs crafted and carefully curated natural textiles
that reflect modern sensibilities, assimilating the principles of
longevity and sustainability.

Candleology
Giving customers the experience of a beautiful candle that is
aesthetically pleasing, safe for the environment and free of toxins.
Design

Desert Plant
Bringing Bahrain's tradition to our modern homes through lively
plants potted in handmade Bahraini clay pots.

Faïence
A Bahraini project that produces artistic products of cups, incense
burners, and other ceramic products decorated with quotes that
are engraved by skilled Omani craftsmen.

Green Bar
A Bahraini company with its own facility where they
conceptualize, manufacture, and sell a full range of face, body,
and home products, as well as spa experiences to share and re-
discover the Arabian Peninsula’s healing culture.

Gul
Founded by Fatima AlQaed and Fatima Engineer, GUL emphasizes
women’s delicacy and femininity through its minimal yet
distinctive timeless styles.
Design

Gyxture
Customized handmade artwork focusing on contemporary,
abstract, and minimal modern designs with high attention to
detail. Materials include, but are not limited to, gypsum, plaster,
wood, fabrics, and paint.

Hala Kaiksow
A clothing and homeware brand that specializes in creating one-
of-a-kind items that celebrate the handmade.

Harika
A Bahraini abaya brand that is minimalist, timeless, and ethical.

I Am Aura
A brand that tailor’s each piece to complement your Aura. I Am
Aura uses 18k gold and precious stones that vibrates positive
energy and can work with what you manifest in your day-to-
day life. The products are designed and made in Bahrain, using
Bahraini pearls and more.
Design

Kaia Flowers
A floral and home décor concept store based in the Kingdom of
Bahrain. From beautiful bouquets to preserved fresh flowers, each
arrangement is handpicked from the rarest of flowers to tell a
special story tailored to each individual.

Kenshō
Bahrain based astrology themed brand with products ranging
from loungewear to candles and decorative cushions. The brand
has a clear preference of using sustainable materials in an effort to
lower carbon footprint.

Lulwa Al Amin
Lulwa Al Amin will be showcasing her latest winter collection
inspired by the endangered Arabian Leopard alongside
T-shirts adorned with images of Bahrain by different Bahraini
photographers and embellished by Bahraini artisans.

Made in Bahrain
“Made in Bahrain” is a brand launched by the Bahrain Authority for
Culture and Antiquities to support local Bahraini craftspeople and
promote their work. The brand celebrates Bahrain’s identity and
the creative efforts of its people.
Design

Maryam Alamin X SAI

X A furniture brand from interior design studio Salwa Amin Interiors.
Led by Designer Maryam Alamin, the brand aims to create
functional, sculptural, and practical furniture.

Me meraki
An expression used to describe an activity that was accomplished
with soulful passion. Me meraki is a concept store that appreciates
the passion put into every single piece, inviting you to admire all
the unique artist's work.

qQ Minimal
Handmade home products such as incense burners and home
accessories. Minimal is characterized by simplicity and luxury,
each piece a unique artwork made using a variety of different
materials and techniques.

NadaT
A Bahraini brand known for its easy-to-wear dresses and kaftans,
using unique prints and comfortable fabrics. NadaT designs fun,
passionate, and timeless clothing that make women shine, with
a passion for textiles, craftsmanship, and a commitment to make
timeless garments.

Design

Netaj
Powered by the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, this project is a
platform that celebrates the success of the orphans and widows
who created artistic handmade pieces with love and passion.

NS by Noof
A product of passion by Bahraini designer Noof Al Shekar, NS
provides custom-made clutches, minaudières and bags designed
by Noof in her Bahrain atelier.

Objects
At Objects, you can find contemporary, custom made objects
made by local artisans that blend natural resources and minimalist
designs.

Qirtas
A stationery and concept store based in Bahrain. Qirtas Shop by
AlMawred, locally designs stationery and concept products as
well as curates stationery from selected independent designers
globally. Qirtas believes in the innovation and drama that comes
from putting pen to paper.
Design

Rumman
A clothing brand with a modern, laid-back approach to daily
dressing. Founded by two best friends with a shared vision for
high quality fabrics and unique designs, Rumman is an expression
of sisterhood, authenticity & style.

The Spatialist’s
Modern, seamless contours are what defines the luxury of The
Spatialist’s handcrafted displays. TSW is a spatial and architectural
design practice that pushes the boundaries of design, making the
once impossible, possible.

Third Culture Co
Exploring identity and culture through conscious consumption.

Zufa
Merging traditional craftsmanship and modern design, design
studio Zufa aims to push boundaries with its products. Each
object, created by a team of craftsmen and designers, has a story
masterly woven from concept to existence where intricate and
delicate traditional methods are used, keeping the old Damascene
charm alive.
Design

Suq Al Qaysariyyah
Suq Al Qaysariyyah Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/qRsxx2mAuaD9sorC9

One of the Pearling Path jewels, Suq Al Qaysariyyah is a striking

symbol of the rich tangible heritage and architectural history of
Muharraq city. In May 2021, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and
Antiquities inaugurated the modern stores designed by Studio
Anne Holtrop at the heart of the historic city.

56 Art Gallery
Al Hajar Gate Accessories
Amal Almajed Jewellery
Bolt Art Space
Bukhnag Boutique
Dar Almusk Jewellery
Kunuz Bahrain Jewellery
Maxi Fancy Fashions
Studio Antrift
Studio ZJ
Zuhoor Alsayegh Jewellery
Crafts
Crafts

Depaj Swords Workshop

Road 1557, Block 215
https://g.page/depaj-jewellery?share

For hundreds of years, we have been nurturing a

special bond with the ancient weapon of warfare,
the sword. Inspired by the centuries-old art of
sword making, Depaj continue to honor its rich
heritage. At Depaj, swords are forged according
to the ways of ancient tradition, rendering
swords of superior quality and craftsmanship
made using precious metals such as gold, silver,
and platinum.

Goldsmiths & Jewelers

Bu Mahir Avenue, Block 213 and 215
Suq Al Qaysariyyah Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/Bc4GvapcjaojhEm18

Goldsmiths and jewelers use gold and silver

to manufacture many types of jewelry and
ornaments relying on their skill, artistic taste and
long experience. Goldsmiths typically smelt old
jewelry to create new pieces or use gold bars
imported from India and Europe.
Crafts

Hussain Showaiter Halwa

Factory
Muharraq Souq
Block 211
https://goo.gl/maps/oaN5KX4nbru3Xu4k6

Bahraini Halwa, one of the Kingdom’s most

famous desserts, dates back to the mid-
nineteenth century. Its artisanship began in the
souq of Old Muharraq by Hussain Showaiter.
Since then, the artisanship of Bahraini Halwa has
gained a significance parallel to other traditional
handicrafts such as weaving and pottery.

Al Darwasa Carpentry - Jamal

Shaheen
Road 1125, Block 211
https://goo.gl/maps/B3TrFPCm9QpiGiPh6

The carpenter provided Bahraini homes with all

the wooden furnishings they needed, all of which
manufactured using simple tools and what was
available in the local market such as pine wood,
red wood and others. Among the products they
made were doors, windows, chairs, beds, and
incense burners. Pay a visit to Jamal Shaheen’s
Al Darwasa Carpentry for locally made wooden
goods.
Crafts

Bu Zaboon Antiques
Road 1125, Block 211
https://goo.gl/maps/dTwJLfTfU155AxdQ7

From impressively large models with intricate

details to tiny ones that fit in the palms of your
hands, Abdullah Bu Zaboon has managed to
demonstrate great skill and craftsmanship in
his work on Bahraini sailboat models. Visit his
personal store Bu Zaboon Antiques for a trip into
the past - and perhaps some souvenirs.

Kurar
The Kurar House
Lane 918, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/2kMtetqGYyxWBmvKA

Traditional Kurar embroidery produces beautiful

handmade ribbons of gold zeri, silver zeri, and
briesam to decorate clothing. The technique,
which is kept alive by an initiative led by the
Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa
Centre for Culture and Research, is a group
effort in which the width of the final product
depends on the number of women involved
in the process. The Qataba leads the group of
women she sits opposite to. Her partners, who
assume the role of the Doakhil, weave the strings
she holds directly onto garments.
Food
Food
Calexico
Share Snack Bar Rêve Café
Qal’at Bu Mahir, Block 216 Fusoos Square, Lane 918, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/AJekgRAAP29RVcBD8 https://goo.gl/maps/yamHtsmYvft71wBJ8

Our Old House Restaurant Razji

Sh. Abdullah bin Hamad Avenue, Block 214 House of Coffee, Lane 918, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/eDCanyVDjR1qCWTQ9 https://goo.gl/maps/UWVniufBecAysivt8

Al Rayyan Traditional Restaurant Dona’s Wonders

Muharraq Souq, Avenue 10, Block 215 Lugmatina, Lane 917, Block 209
https://g.page/alrayyancafe?share https://goo.gl/maps/12uWFYMaXD7wd27t8

NOMAD Urban Eatery Higher Grounds Café

Pearling Path Visitors Centre Archaeologies of Green
Avenue 10, Block 215 Sh. Abdullah Avenue, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/gyoMs9jGjfiwhGibA https://goo.gl/maps/JXX7sBdody9dB1fP6

Fresh Superfood Café Bu Khalaf Coffee Shop

Biscotto Road 916, Block 209
Bon Chocolates https://goo.gl/maps/Prwevex6kDBD4sQV9
Amarat Fakhro I, Tujjar Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/kcZ1E978QgWnD2yz5
Suq Al Dana
Al Dana Square, Road 911, Block 209
Razji https://goo.gl/maps/dE57Nb6mVTfvoexD8
Siyadi Shop Al Dana Square has a Suq in its name,
Suq Al Qaysariyyah Avenue, Block 215 welcoming social entrepreneurs and local
https://goo.gl/maps/5KanDRDJJn8C8r1W7 vendors, and offering products and food that
will be accompanied by traditional folklore and
Al Raed Traditional Café contemporary music.

Suq Al Qaysariyyah Garden

Tujjar Avenue, Block 215 Alhaif Coffee Roast
https://goo.gl/maps/2iSdoNCQimrSG8feA Alnoor for Dates Five Degrees
Kamoon Artisan Ice Cream
Lolo Kitchen Whirl
Sophia Bookstore Café
Nakahaat With the Fries
CupCream Oats Pot
Suq Al Qaysariyyah Um Ebrahim Tea & Coffee
Suq Al Qaysariyyah Avenue, Block 215 Um Tariq Spices
https://goo.gl/maps/qRsxx2mAuaD9sorC9
Music
Music

Qal’at Bu Mahir Amarat Fakhro I

Traditional Folklore Contemporary Music
Block 216 Tujjar Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/AJekgRAAP29RVcBD8 https://goo.gl/maps/kcZ1E978QgWnD2yz5

1 December: Qalali Folk Band 1 December: Ahmed Al Qasim

2 December: Dar bin Harban Band 2 December: Mohamed Aseeri
3 December: Ismaeel Dawas Band 3 December: Mahmood Al Hashemi
8 December: Dar bin Harban Band & Zeyad Sabt
9 December: Qalali Folk Band 8 December: Ahmed Al Basri
10 December: Shabab Al Hidd Band 9 December: Mohamed Aseeri
10 December: Ahmed Al Qasim
Dar Al Muharraq
Traditional Folklore Fusoos Square
Only Saturdays, 8 pm Contemporary Music
Block 216 Lane 918, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/i6fhphyvMQPB3DaU9 https://goo.gl/maps/yamHtsmYvft71wBJ8

3 December: Shabab Al Hidd Band 1 December: Mohammed Jabbari

10 December: Dar bin Harban Band 2 December: Nabil Mohamed
3 December: Nabil Mohamed
Mohammed Bin Faris Music Hall
Fan Al Sut Al Dana Square
Only Thursdays, 8 pm Traditional Folklore / Contemporary Music
Block 213 Road 911, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/1mE3BpH7gCJrcruV6 https://goo.gl/maps/dE57Nb6mVTfvoexD8

Pearling Path Visitors Centre 1 December: Sami Al Malood Band

2 December: Mohammed Jabbari
Traditional Folklore
3 December: Mohammed bin Faris Band
Avenue 10, Block 215
8 December: Ertijal Band
https://goo.gl/maps/gyoMs9jGjfiwhGibA 9 December: Mohammed bin Faris Band
10 December: Mahmood Al Hashemi
1 December: Ismaeel Dawas Band & Zeyad Sabt
2 December: Mohammed bin Faris Band
3 December: Dar Shabab Al Riffa Band
8 December: Dar Al Riffa Al Sagheera Band
9 December: Dar Al Riffa Al Ouda Band
10 December: Mohammed bin Faris Band
Cinema
Cinema

1 December, 7 pm

‫ﻧﺎدي اﻟﺒﺤـﺮﻳﻦ ﻟﻠﺴـﻴﻨﻤﺎ‬

Bahrain Cinema Club

Bahrain Cinema Club A Bahraini Tale

(91 minutes)
Pearling Path Visitors Centre
By Bassam Al Thawadi
Avenue 10, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/gyoMs9jGjfiwhGibA

2 December, 7 pm

Sound of Feathers This is London Abu Al-Fa’ayel: The Life of

(11 minutes) (16 Minutes) Artist Salman Zaiman
By Maryam Abdulghaffar By Mohammed Buali (38 minutes)
By Ahmed Al Fardan
Cinema

3 December, 7 pm

The Fish Trap The Cage Ambassadors Undercover

(10 minutes) (25 Minutes) (11 minutes)
By Salman Yousif By Hussain Al Riffaei By Khalifa Al Sherooqi

8 December, 7 pm

Sokoon Voices Women of Muharraq

(18 minutes) (4 Minutes) (8 minutes)
By Ammar Al Kooheji By Hussain Al Riffaei By Dr. Nooh Khalifa
Cinema

9 December, 7 pm

Zainab Steps The Lost Memory

(17 minutes) (8 Minutes) (7 Minutes)
By Mohammed Ebrahim By Salman Yousif By Mohammed Ebrahim
Mohammed Mohammed

10 December, 7 pm
Seminar: The Importance of Cinema in the Memory of Cities
By a number of Bahraini filmmakers and critics
Cinema

Oral History
Suq Al Qaysariyyah
Bu Mahir Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/a8npJ5z18dZntuQw7

An initiative aiming to revive distinctive elements

of Bahrain's culture and rich heritage through
Oral History which records the testimony of
leading national figures in the fields of culture,
heritage, arts, music, literature, and archeology.
Recording memoirs in a person’s own voice is
not only a way to document personal statements,
contributions, and recollections for generations
to come, but also to shed light on a period of
time in the collective memory of a nation.

Family Movie Nights

Qal’at Bu Mahir
Block 216
https://goo.gl/maps/AJekgRAAP29RVcBD8
6:30 - 8 pm

Spend your weekend watching family-friendly

movies in the open air on the historical shoreline
of Qal’at Bu Mahir!
Activities
Activities

Kayak by Kashta Tours

Qal’at Bu Mahir
Block 216
https://goo.gl/maps/AJekgRAAP29RVcBD8

9 am - 5 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on kashtatours.com

Kashta Tours’ kayaks start sailing from the shoreline of Qal’at

Bu Mahir, setting out on an exceptional experience. Join us and
sail through the beautiful scenery of Muharraq Island and the
horizon of Manama City! Remember to bring along appropriate,
waterproof shoes, a hat and a waterproof bag for your phone.

Oyster Flicking
Qal’at Bu Mahir
Block 216
https://goo.gl/maps/AJekgRAAP29RVcBD8

Oyster flicking is the interval stage between pearl diving and

pearl testing and selling. The oysters are collected and kept until
the dawn of the second day so that their muscles relax, making it
easier to flick them open and check if they contain pearls.
Activities

Kids Activity Corner

Qal’at Bu Mahir
Block 216
https://goo.gl/maps/AJekgRAAP29RVcBD8
5 - 6:30 pm

The Pearling Path into the Past Muharraq: City of Pearls

1 & 8 December 3 & 10 December
Age: 6-12 years Age: 6-12 years

The Pearling Path follows the trail of the last What would pearls say to those small hands?
period from a 7000 year old pearling economy What secrets would they share about Muharraq?
in the Arabian Gulf. The Path starts from Find out in this Enkiru Kids Club workshop that
the shoreline of Qal’at Bu Mahir and ends at introduces children to beauty hidden beneath
Siyadi Majlis, including a number of historical the waves of Bahrain’s sea. The workshop goes
buildings. In this workshop, Enkiru Kids Club over types of pearls and their local names, in
guides children through activities that result in a addition to ways in which women used to wear
decoupage artwork representing the Path. them. At the end of the workshop, kids get to
make their very own pearl necklaces.
Sailing My Boat
2 December The Stories These Houses Tell
Age: 6-12 years 9 December
Age: 6-12 years
Muharraq Island has a long history with pearls
and pearling ships. It was once considered the The houses of Old Muharraq tell a story of
pearling capital of the Arabian Gulf, home to resilience and progression. The architectural
the largest number of pearl divers, and the land advancements and stone structuring that the city
from which the largest number of pearling ships witnessed remain, to this day, historical symbols
depart. In this workshop by Enkiru Kids Club, of survival and progress scattered across the
your kids can model their own sailboat on the Pearling Path of Muharraq. To ensure the stories
same historical shoreline of Bu Mahir. behind these houses live on, Enkiru Kids Club is
organizing a workshop that introduces children
to the ins and outs of houses on the Pearling
Path. At the end of the workshop, children will
be able to construct their own model of an old
Bahraini house.
Activities

Cycling in Muharraq by Kashta Tours

Meeting point: Pearling Path Pedestrian Bridge
https://goo.gl/maps/Bi4jusVdGX5pdsds6
6 - 8 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on kashtatours.com

Muharraq Nights feel different when you’re cycling through

them. Join Kashta Tours on an exciting adventure cycling through
the historical city of Muharraq, passing through the Pearling
Path. Don’t forget to have a comfortable sportswear and a pair of
appropriate shoes on!

Sophia Library Program

Suq Al Qaysariyyah
Suq Al Qaysariyyah Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/qRsxx2mAuaD9sorC9

Sofia is a Kuwaiti Library and Publishing House that expanded

to Bahrain and Riyadh, aiming to create a productive cultural
environment in the Arab world. Suq Al Qaysariyyah Branch
of Sofia includes its own coffee shop and an outdoor space
overlooking the architecture of Muharraq. For more details about
their program, visit the library’s Instagram account @sofia.bahrain

1-3 December 8-10 December

Writing competition “Letters to Muharraq” is Friendly youth-centered meetings set to

held for children from 6 to 10 years old, along create core memories of Muharraq: reading
with a series of creativity-boosting workshops on camp, inauguration of Diwaniyat Huroof, and
reading and writing skills. discussions on the stories written for the “Letters
to Muharraq” competition.
Activities

Al Khalifiyah Library Program

Al Khalifiyah Library
Shaikh Hamad Avenue, Block 211
https://goo.gl/maps/eF6eNhHRnD1Qjjwm9
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on pearlingpath.bh

Storytelling of “Mariam’s Desserts” Storytelling of “The Enchanted Island of Jarada”

1 December, 5:30 pm 3 December, 6 pm
Age: 3-9 years Age: 3-9 years

A reading of Mariam Qutami’s short story In collaboration with Bahrain Trust Foundation,
“Mariam’s Desserts” is held at the library in the library hosts a reading of Amna Al Ahmed’s
collaboration with Bahrain Trust Foundation. short story “The Enchanted Island of Jarada”.
The story brings forth simple and foundational After listening to this story about the beautiful
entrepreneurial ideas and terminology to help Bahraini Island Jarada and all the pearls
children explore their creativity in the world of hidden within it, the children get to unleash
business. In addition to listening to the reading, their creativity and create a design of Jarada
attending children will be given the opportunity themselves.
to handcraft sparkly, candy-shaped greeting
cards! Poetic Expression Workshop
8 December, 4:30 pm
Storytelling of “Who’s Yelling: I’m Hungry?” Age: 6-14 years
2 December, 6 pm
Held in collaboration with Sard Child's Cultural
Age: 6-12 years
House, this workshop will be conducted
A reading of Nada Fardan’s “Who’s Yelling: I’m by Zahraa Isa and Bahraini director Hasan
Hungry?” - a short story that promotes reading Abdulrahim, where children will explore their
and visiting libraries. At the end of the reading, poetic creativity through engaging both their
children are not only taught how to make artistic imagination and linguistic expression. The
bookmarks, they also get to leave with a number workshop begins with a reading of a seemingly
of books gifted by the author. unfinished poem that the children will be asked
to complete. Then, in groups, the children will act
out scenes from the poem.
Activities

Storytelling of “Why Do We Read?” Images and Imaginations Workshop

9 December, 6 pm 10 December, 10 am
Age: 6-12 years Age: 6-14 years

Nada Fardan’s short story “Why Do We Read?” In collaboration with Sard Child's Cultural
introduces children to the many benefits of House, Zahraa Isa and Bahraini director Hasan
reading. In addition, it guides them to understand Abdulrahim give a workshop that engages
the power of knowledge through a number of children’s imagination and writing skills. In the
mind games that show how reading develops the Images and Imaginations workshop, children will
brain and builds neural connections. be presented with a number of images that they
will collectively describe and discuss. Then, the
children will write and act out a short sketch and
dialogue inspired by the images they’ve seen.

Outdoor Painting by Calmmess

Fusoos Square
Lane 918, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/yamHtsmYvft71wBJ8
1-3 December, 5 - 9 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on Instagram
at @calm.mess

Hosting unique workshops across scenic places, creating the

perfect ambiance with lights and beautiful setups for all art lovers
across the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Design Majlis Talks

House of Architectural Heritage
Lane 918, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/WhA5J9wxezkzZ5CK7
7 pm
8 December - Jafaar Al Haddad
9 December - Camile Zakharia
10 December - Fatema Abdulnabi

Design Majlis 2022 is a series of design lectures and workshops

facilitated by local leading names in the field. It will explore
topics such as urban heritage and design, architecture, historical
documentation, photography, and creative writing through
different methods of experimentation and exploration.
Activities

Preserving Gypsum Panels Workshop

Jamsheer House
Lane 936, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/LUK84r1iUuYk1zrw9
3 December, 9 am - 12 pm
Conducted by Shady Fouzi, Tamer Nasar, Yehya Hassan
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on pearlingpath.bh

This workshop introduces participants to the traditional gypsum

motifs found in historical buildings and provides a hands-on
application of cleaning and restoration gypsum elements under
the supervision of specialists.

Preserving Wooden Panels Workshop

Jamsheer House
Lane 936, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/LUK84r1iUuYk1zrw9
10 December, 9 am - 12 pm
Conducted by Shady Fouzi, Tamer Nasar, Yehya Hassan
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on pearlingpath.bh

Participants in this workshop are introduced to the different types

of wood and wooden elements used traditional architecture. Then,
they are provided with a hands-on application of wood restoration
techniques.
Tours
Tours

Pearling Path Tour

2 & 7 December, 3 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on
pearlingpath.bh

At the heart of Muharraq, Bahrain’s former

capital, the world heritage site “Pearling,
Testimony of an Island Economy” relates the
unique legacy of Bahrain’s pearling era, through
the architecture and the urban heritage of the old
city of Muharraq. Starting from Qal’at Bu Mahir,
the Pearling Path tour will take you through the
old alleyways of Muharraq to rediscover the old
pearling capital of the Gulf.

Fakhro House: Muharraq’s

Architecture History Through
A Building
8 December, 4 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on
pearlingpath.bh

Fakhro House was the luxury residence of Yousif

Abdulrahman Fakhro. The original scale and rich detail
of this house is a wonderful example of the elaborate
houses built by the grand pearl merchants. The house
also offers a unique example of a family home gradually
expanded over time. This tour will focus on Fakhro
House to explain the history of Muharraq, its coastal
development and its traditional architecture during
the 19th and 20th centuries. The talk will present how
materials trading and the external influences shaped
Bahraini buildings from the local Barasti to modernity.
Tours

Siyadi Majlis & Murad House:

Progress Tour
3 December, 3:30 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on
pearlingpath.bh

Tour of Siyadi Majlis & Murad House under

construction after the completion of first phase
of restoration and building extensions to both
buildings. The tour will highlight the historic
significance of both projects as well as the
additions and future use. The tour will start from
Siyadi Majlis and will stop in Siyadi mosque
nearby then we’ll walk to Murad House and end
there with a session of informal discussion.

Pearling Path Multistory

Parking Buildings: Engineering
& Architecture
9 December, 3:30 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on
pearlingpath.bh

An Architectural site visit to the Pearling Path’s

Multistory Parking Buildings. As part of the
pearling project, 4 multistory parking buildings
in Muharraq designed by Christian Kerez are
being built to be a public space within the city.
Their open and wide structure offers a new urban
attraction and adds new qualities to the historic
city center. The new Muharraq parking buildings
offer a different spatial experience on each level,
making them easily recognizable.
Tours

Muharraq Nights Photography

Walk with FotoBH
3 December, 4 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on
pearlingpath.bh

Qal’at Bu Mahir first appeared in an official

document on a 1635 Portuguese map, where
its strategic position which facilitated the
pearling industry can be clearly observed. The
photography walk’s starting point will be at the
Pearling Path Visitors Centre, passing through
Suq Al Qaysariyyah, and heading towards Qal’at
Bu Mahir to capture the seashore at sunset.

Muharraq Food Walk by

The Food Menu
3 & 10 December, 6 pm
*Applicable Fees. Registration is required on
Instagram at @thefoodmenu.bh

Cuisine and traditional dishes are among the

most important aspects of intangible cultural
heritage. Thanks to Bahrain’s strategic location
and the many civilizations it held, the Bahraini
cuisine has various unique traditional dishes.
Join us on this tour with The Food Menu’s Zainab
Akbar to explore the many delicious dishes of
Muharraq along the Pearling Path, starting with
Our Old House restaurant and ending it with
halwa and gahwa at Bu Khalaf Coffee Shop.
Cultural Venues

Qal’at Bu Mahir Bu Mahir Visitors Pearling Path Visitors Al Khalifiyah Library

Centre Centre

Archaeologies of Dar Al Muharraq

Green
Cultural Venues

Shaikh Ebrahim bin Abdullah Al Zayed Mohammed bin Faris Iqra

Mohammed Al Khalifa House for Bahraini House for Sut Music Childrens’ Library
Center for Culture & Press Heritage
Research

Kurar House Memory of the Place - Al Nukhida House Mohamed bin Faris
Bin Matar House Music Hall

Memory of the House House of Art House of Architectural

Heritage
Muharraq Nights

Amarat Fakhro I
Tujjar Avenue, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/kcZ1E978QgWnD2yz5

A station by the Ministry of Health to collect samples from

visitors. This national project aims to enhance the quality of health
services in the Kingdom and increase the chances of a healthy
life for current and future generations, through prevention from
genetic diseases and more, in addition to developing effective
medicine for treatment.
Parking

Street Parking - Bu Mahir

Road 1655, Block 216
https://goo.gl/maps/uYJKZeE6zMJ9by9J9

Al Hala Club Parking

Shaikh Isa Avenue, Block 216
https://goo.gl/maps/wUVyG14vBqNRVpah9

Al Isteqlal Secondary Girls School

Avenue 10, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/gGmNV1oqhzbnDesk6

Abdulrahman Al Nasser Primary and Intermediate Boys School

Road 1045, Block 210
https://goo.gl/maps/v6HrsqE7KYHSDa8L7

Maryam bint Omran Primary Girls School

Shaikh Isa Avenue, Block 213
https://goo.gl/maps/SiiSggKFtV2zJKmPA

Parking Plot (front of Pearling Path Visitors Centre)

Avenue 10, Block 215
https://goo.gl/maps/gSvauhVSu7798Dxs9

Khadija Al Kubra Intermediate Girls School

Shaikh Mohamed Avenue, Block 211
https://goo.gl/maps/bFq6LPzc1hRvUMfPA

Pearling Path Parking

Shaikh Isa Avenue, Block 211
https://goo.gl/maps/hLgmFogrYsiuFgVFA

Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa Primary Boys School

Road 916, Block 209
https://goo.gl/maps/8fYgY1XLWQiZVNU87
Muharraq Nights