Sunday 19 April 2009

Modern architecture in Manama

This picture is already more than a week old; but I wanted to share it with you anyway. It's in Manama, capital of Bahrain.

Even though the city is by far not aiming for records like Dubai does, there still are some impressive buildings in an atmosphere that feels much more European (while still being distinctive Arabian) even than the liberal Dubai. Just walk the streets, see the shops, see the people, have a wine in a restaurant... On weekends, Saudi Arabians flock into Manama to party, while numerous Western people choose to live in Manama even though they work in neighboring Saudi-Arabia - because life there is generally considered to be easier for Europeans.


Größere Kartenansicht

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