Royal University for Women, Riffa

#6 among attractions in Riffa

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The Royal University for Women in the Kingdom of Bahrain is the first private, purpose-built, international university in the country that is dedicated solely to educating the women of Bahrain. Established in 2005, the initial degree programmes of the university were designed in collaboration with McGill University in Canada and Middlesex University in the United Kingdom. Among the courses offered by the university are Bachelor of Arts degrees in fashion design, graphic design, and interior design; Bachelor of Science degrees in computing science; as well as Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Business degrees. ()

Local name: الجامعة الملكية للبنات Established: 2005 (19 years ago)Coordinates: 26°6'5"N, 50°32'59"E

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Riffa Bahrain

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Royal University for Women – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al Enma Mall, Riffa Fort, A'ali, Mountain of Smoke.

2.5 miNE
26°7'48"N • 50°34'27"E
Al Enma Mall, Riffa
64 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.4 miNE
Museum in a former royal fortress
Riffa Fort, Riffa
36 min walk • Riffa Fort is a fort in Riffa, Bahrain.
3.8 miN
Area
A'ali, Riffa
96 min walk • A'ali is a major town in northern Bahrain. It is a part of the Northern Governorate, although from 2001 to 2014 it lay within the Central Governorate. A'ali is famous for its ancient burial mounds, especially several very large burial mounds in the city centre.
4.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mountain of Smoke, Bahrain Island
113 min walk • The Mountain of Smoke is a hill in the Southern Governorate of Bahrain. At 134 m above mean sea level, it is the country's highest point. The Mountain of Smoke is named as such because of the haze which often surrounds it on humid days. A number of caves of indeterminate type are in the vicinity of the mountain.
4.9 miN
Town, Area
Isa Town, Manama
124 min walk • Isa Town is a middle class town located in Bahrain, in the north central part of the country.
5.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain Island
136 min walk • The Bahrain International Circuit is a 5.412 km motorsport venue opened in 2004 and used for drag racing, GP2 Series, and the annual Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. The 2004 Grand Prix was the first held in the Middle East.
3 miSW
Palace
Al-Sakhir Palace, Bahrain Island
78 min walk • Al-Sakhir Palace, also known as Sakhir Palace, is a palace in the Sakhir desert region of western Bahrain. The palace lies off the Zallaq Highway, northeast of the Bahrain International Circuit, the town of Zallaq and the University of Bahrain.
2.1 miNW
Palace
Shaikh Isa Palace, Hamad Town
53 min walk • Shaikh Isa Palace is a palace in western Bahrain. The Palace lies just northeast of Al Rawda Palace in Riffa.
2.1 miW
Palace
Al Rawda Palace, Hamad Town
53 min walk • Al Rawda Palace is a palace in western Bahrain. The Palace lies north by road from Al-Sakhir Palace and just east of Madinat Hamad in Ar-Rifa.
4 miNW
, Archaeological site, Necropolis
Dilmun Burial Mounds
103 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.
3.6 miN
Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Bahrain National Stadium, Manama
93 min walk • Bahrain National Stadium is the national stadium of Bahrain, located in Riffa. It can accommodate 28,900 seats and is used mostly for football matches. It was built in 1982 and was renovated in December 2012 for the 21st Arabian Gulf Cup.