Bahrain » Going Out
Things To Know
Alcohol is widely available for non-Muslim adults over the age of 18 in most top-end restaurants and hotel bars in Manama. Drinking alcohol in public outside these establishments is prohibited.
National specialities:
• Machbous: steamed fish or meat served with rice.
• Muchammar: brown, sweet rice served with sugar or dates.
• Baba ghanoush: smoked aubergine, pureed garlic, yoghurt and sesame paste.
• Shawarma: lamb or chicken carved from a rotating spit and wrapped in flat bread.
• Sambousa: crisp pastry cases filled with meat, cheese, sugar or nuts.
Social Conventions
At business and social functions, traditional Arabic coffee is served as part of the ritual welcome. Cups are held in the right hand: accept two cups - taking only one cup will embarrass the host; taking more than three will embarrass everybody else. Never pass or receive items with the left hand and avoid pointing with the soles of your feet (for example, when sitting on the ground) as this is considered an insult.
Religion
Food and Drink Overview
Regional Drinks
Arak: grape spirit flavoured with aniseed.
Gahwa: coffee, usually spiked with cardamom.
Tipping: A service charge is often added to bills in hotels and most restaurants, otherwise 10% is appropriate.
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