Al Dar Island Explained

Al Dar Islands
Map:Bahrain
Native Name Link:Arabic language
Sobriquet:Folk Islands
Location:Persian Gulf
Archipelago:Bahrain
Waterbody:Persian Gulf
Total Islands:2
Area Km2:0.04
Elevation M:0
Country:Bahrain
Country Admin Divisions:Southern Governorate
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Sub-Group
Country Admin Divisions 1:Al Dar Islands
Demonym:Bahraini
Population:0
Country Largest City:Al Dar resort
Population As Of:2016
Density Km2:0
Ethnic Groups:Bahraini, non-Bahraini
Timezone1:AST
Utc Offset1:+3
Iso Code Type:ISO code
Iso Code:BH-14

Al Dar Islands is a group of resort islands near Sitra, in the archipelago of Bahrain. They lie 12km (07miles) southeast of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.

Al Dar Island Resort is a ten-minute offshore trip from the dhow harbour Sitra fisherman's port (Bandar Al Dar). The resort offers jetskiing, snorkeling and other water sports.

There are varieties of hut accommodation areas with barbecues. The huts are built with palm leaves.

Demography

The islands are uninhabited.

Administration

The island belongs to Southern Governorate.

See also