Travel Safety in Bahrain

There are few security risks in Bahrain. Demonstrations take place throughout the country and have the potential to turn violent. Acts of terrorism carried out by domestic and regional groups have resulted in small but fatal explosions occurring in public places such as shopping malls and motorways. Crime is rare throughout the country and usually of a petty and opportunistic nature. Kidnappings are not likely to occur in Bahrain.

While not involved in any inter- or intra-state conflict, Bahrain has previously been targeted in rocket attacks by the government of Iran due its perceived alignment to the United States and Israel. Drones emanating from Iran have targeted United States military infrastructure in Manama, in addition to civilian interests such as the Bahrain International Airport on Muharraq Island. A peace agreement between the US and Iran has lowered the risk of a regional conflict; however, the accord is tentative and could be breached at any time. This could see a resurgence of conflict in the Middle East which could directly impact the UAE, particularly with respect to commercial air travel.