Populated coastal places in Bahrain

Manama ( '''', Bahrani pronunciation: ) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 743,066 as of 2025 estimate. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and a short invasion from the ruling dynasty of Saudi Arabia, followed by a longer invasion by Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation in 1971 following a period of British hegemony.

Al Budaiya () is a coastal town located in the northwestern region of Bahrain Island, in the Northern Governorate of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It neighbors the villages of Diraz and Bani Jamra.

human settlement in Bahrain

Diraz (, also spelled Duraz) is the biggest and most populated village on the northwest coast of Bahrain. It lies to the east of Budaiya, west of Barbar and north of Bani Jamra. Two Dilmun-era archaeological sites, namely Diraz Temple and Ain Umm Sujoor, and Ain Umm Aldajaj are located in this village. Duraz is also known for its people's unique Bahraini dialect, which is quite different from that of its neighbouring villages.

Karzakan () is a village in Bahrain. It lies along the western coast of Bahrain Island. The seventeenth-century theologian Salih Al-Karzakani hailed from this village. The village is several kilometers to the right of King Fahd Causeway.

human settlement in Bahrain

village in Bahrain

thumb|Starbucks in Juffair's Shabab Avenue Juffair () is a district situated south of central Manama, Bahrain. It was originally a village separate from Manama, but it has since been absorbed by the suburban expansion of Manama in the 20th century, and presently includes large parts of land reclaimed from the sea. It is home to many hotels, restaurants, flats, and villas. It is regarded as one of Bahrain's main nightlife hotspots as it is also home to numerous nightclubs and bars.

human settlement in Bahrain

Hoora () a district of Manama, the capital of Bahrain.

human settlement in Bahrain

Seef () is a commercial district in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain.