Capital Governorate is the heart of Bahrain: Manama's old souq and Bab Al Bahrain, the National Museum and Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the Adliya dining district and the waterfront towers of Bahrain Bay sit within a short taxi ride of each other.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Four Seasons Bahrain oud rituals
Oud-based spa ritual at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay; book through the spa on +973 1711 5045.
Ritz-Carlton summer rituals
Nourished Glow and Marine rituals at BHD 70 (~$186) for 60 minutes at The Ritz-Carlton Spa; book on +973 1758 6808.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book hotel spa treatments a day ahead, further ahead for weekends (Friday and Saturday).
Appointments at the Ritz-Carlton Spa need a card guarantee and cancellations within 24 hours are charged in full; the spa is for guests aged 16 and over.
Confirm whether non-guests may use pools and spa facilities; Four Seasons spa access is through membership or as a member's guest.
Avoid outdoor sightseeing between noon and 4 pm from June to September; spas make a good midday break.