Umm as Sabaan

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Umm as Sabaan is an islet in Bahrain. It lies off the north western corner of Bahrain Island, near Budaiya village, and east of Jidda Island, located in the Persian Gulf. It lies 15 km west of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island. ()

Local name: جزيرة أم الصبان Area: 44.48 acres (0.0695 mi²)Maximum elevation: 16 ftArchipelago: BahrainCoordinates: 26°11'56"N, 50°26'11"E

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NorthernBahrain

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Nearby attractions include: Bahrain Fort, Saar Mall Bahrain, King Fahd Causeway, Diraz Temple.

5.7 miNE
Ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese fort
Bahrain Fort, Manama
146 min walk • Bahrain Fort, also known as Qal'at al-Bahrain, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of Manama, Bahrain. This archaeological site, located on the northern shore of the island, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a remarkable example of an...
3.8 miE
26°12'2"N • 50°29'54"E
Saar Mall Bahrain, Bahrain Island
98 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.2 miW
Bridge
King Fahd Causeway
134 min walk • The King Fahd Causeway is a 25 km long series of bridges and causeways connecting Khobar, Saudi Arabia and Al Jasra, Bahrain. Its five bridges rest on 536 concrete pylons, with seven embankments in the Gulf's shallower water.
2.7 miNE
Ruins, Archaeological site
Diraz Temple, Manama
69 min walk • The Diraz Temple is located on the side of Budaiya Highway, in the village of Diraz in Bahrain. No concrete evidence has been found to determine which god the temple was dedicated for.
3.5 miNE
Dilmun temple ruins from 3000 BCE
Barbar Temple, Manama
90 min walk • The Barbar Temple is an archaeological site located in the village of Barbar, Bahrain, considered to be part of the Dilmun culture. The most recent of the three Barbar temples was rediscovered by a Danish archaeological team in 1954. A further two temples were discovered on the site with the oldest dating back to 3000 BC.
2.6 miNE
Archaeological site
Ain Umm Sujoor, Bahrain Island
67 min walk • The Ain Umm Sujoor is an archaeological site located in the village of Diraz, Bahrain. Believed to have been built during the 3rd millennium BC, the site consists of an oval hollow, approximately 60x30 meters, with two wells, several rooms and ovens.
7.7 miSE
Palace
Shaikh Isa Palace, Hamad Town
196 min walk • Shaikh Isa Palace is a palace in western Bahrain. The Palace lies just northeast of Al Rawda Palace in Riffa.
5.8 miSE
, Archaeological site, Necropolis
Dilmun Burial Mounds
149 min walk • The Dilmun Burial Mounds are a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising necropolis areas on the main island of Bahrain dating back to the Dilmun and the Umm al-Nar culture.
5.1 miE
Universities and schools
AMA International University, Bahrain Island
131 min walk • University of Technology Bahrain is a Bahrain-based university previously known as AMA International University of Bahrain, The University has been rebranded in 2021 after the acquisition deal by GFH financial group in Bahrain, the university provides many program in Business...