Heritage Festival
2015

Al Souq


   
Al-Noor Dates

Al-Noor Dates

Specializing in selling delicious traditional Arabian dates, a staple of the Arabian Peninsula diet, Al-Noor Dates offers a splendid collection of the highest quality Bahraini dates and date-related products, from sweets to pastries, and more.

   
   
Areej Perfumes

Areej Perfumes

Bahrain has long been a thriving commercial hub thanks to its strategic position at the crossroads of ancient main trading routes, with perfumes and fragrances among the commonly traded goods. Areej Perfumes continues that heritage with their selection of quality incense and other traditional fragrances.

   
   
Zeej

Zeej

Established by ambitious young enterprising fashion designers from Bahrain, Zeej sells unique and innovative clothing that pay homage to traditional Bahraini clothing, from stylish modern kaftans to colorful jalabiyas and more.

 

   
   
Al-Heef Coffee

Al-Heef Coffee

Traditional Arabic gahwa (coffee) holds a special place in the hearts of Bahrainis and Arabs in general, served at special occasions and casual social gatherings. Al-Heef Coffee is renowned for its special blends from original Arabic coffee to royal spice-infused coffee.

   
   
Spices and Achar

Spices and Achar

Renowned for its wide variety of delicious national dishes and sweets, spices used in Bahraini cuisine illustrate the influences of neighboring cultures on the country. The finest varieties of these spices can be found here, at Spice and Achar.

   
   
Fatima Textiles

Fatima Textiles

The design process begins with selecting the perfect fabric, the foundation of all beautiful traditional dresses and jalabiyas. These contemporary materials are suitable for home decorating as well. A large selection of designs is on offer with different colors, patterns and prints to satisfy all creative needs.

   
   
JJ_s Shop

 JJ’s Shop

A creative touch to home accessories. JJ’s shop use colors and traditional prints on different products. A dash of fun that can be added to gatherings. Sadu, a traditional weaving heritage in the Arabic culture, can also be found in some of the products offered by JJ’s Shop.

   
   
Al Jaser Factory

Al Jaser Factory

Established in 1978, Al-Jaser is best known for the extraction of pure palm water from Bahrain’s bountiful palm trees. Palm water is locally known as Ma’a Luqah, is used as home remedies, and as a popular additive to tea and local drinks. Their wide range of products includes pressed rose water, orange blossom water, and mint water.

   
   
Green Bar Inc

Green Bar Inc.

Specialized in blending a variety of exotic botanical oils. A 100% pure range of treatments made of local cedar, rosewater , henna, lavender and many more creatively infused combinations to moisture and care for the body. “We simply take the most beautiful and natural ingredients and celebrate them.” On the occassion of the Heritage Festival, Green Bar debuts new products.

   
   
Fruits & Vegtables

Fruits & Vegtables

Agriculture in Bahrain flourished since ancient times thanks to its temperate climate and abundant natural sweet water springs, where farmers are able to grow a wide range of fruits and vegetables year round. This wonderful variety of fresh local produce is available at this beautiful stall.

   
   
Printo

Printo

A wonderful selection of one-of-a-kind decorative items, beautifully adorned with fine Arabic calligraphy of different phrases and words. From cushions to home accessories and more, Printo’s innovative designs are sure to add a touch of refined class to any home.

   
   
Cold Store

Cold Store

Go back in time in this local cold store (known as a barada) that stocks its shelves with various kinds of vintage potato chips, chocolates, sweets, drinks, and other products that we used to spend our allowances on as children.

   
   
Photogram

Photogram

Keep and share your memories forever in this photo booth where people can take entertaining selfie pictures with backdrops containing local phrases and cut-outs inspired by Bahraini culture and heritage.

   
   
Fabric Gallery

Fabric Gallery

Bahraini is widely known for its advanced textile industry and finely crafted and expertly adorned traditional garments and costumes. This tradition lives on AMAMS Textiles, where the very best kinds of these luxurious fabrics and textiles are available.

   
   
Traditional Games

Traditional Games

Before the advent of modern electronic games, Bahraini youth relied on their ingenuity, imagination, and a few simple raw materials for entertainment. This tradition lives on in this shop, which sells a range of traditional games that our forefathers used to play in communities and alleyways across the island.