racetrack
Bahrain International Circuit
The Middle East's first Formula 1 venue, a floodlit desert circuit at Sakhir that races at night; karting, drag racing, and track experiences run through the cooler months.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Southern Governorate, Bahrain · Asia
Ar Rifā‘ is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Madīnat ‘Īsá, 50km from Al Zubarah Archaeological Site.
Ar Rifā‘ is a city located in Southern Governorate, Bahrain. With a population of 115,495, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ar Rifā‘ sits in Bahrain. It's in the Asia/Bahrain time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ar Rifā‘ to your route.
Riffa (Arabic: الرفاع, romanized: Ar-Rifāʿ) is the second-largest city in the Kingdom of Bahrain in terms of area. The city is divided into three parts: East Riffa, West Riffa and North Riffa. All three parts are located in the Southern Governorate.
The city is growing fast: during the 2001 census, the population wasRead more
recorded as 79,550, which was estimated at 111,000 by 2008.
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Ar Rifā‘ is located in Southern Governorate, Bahrain, Asia. The coordinates are 26.1300 latitude, 50.5550 longitude.
Ar Rifā‘ has a population of approximately 115,495 people, making it a city in Bahrain.
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racetrack
The Middle East's first Formula 1 venue, a floodlit desert circuit at Sakhir that races at night; karting, drag racing, and track experiences run through the cooler months.
12 km · about 20 min drive
ancient ruins
The excavated remains of an 18th-century pearling and trading town on Qatar's northwest coast, one of the best-preserved settlements of its era in the Gulf, with a 1938 fort standing alongside.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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