Hamad Town Area Guide in the Northern Governorate, Bahrain

Hamad Town Area Guide in the Northern Governorate, Bahrain

Although the city of Hamad has just been established in the recent few years, it has become one of the best and most important cities in the Kingdom of Bahrain due to the continuous development and improvement done by the government. In the past, the city was named after King Hamad bin Isa Khalifa of Bahrain. The town was also a part of the municipality of Al Rifaa, before it was eventually separated in the early 1990s to have its own municipality.

Highlights 

  • A residential area known for its affordable prices.
  • Has all the necessary basic amenities such as shopping malls and restaurants. 
  • Has quite a number of national and international schools.
  • Close to the Arab Gulf coastline as well as many other famous tourist attractions in Bahrain.

Hamad Town Location

Hamad Town is located in the west of Bahrain, 18 km away from the capital city, Manama. Hamad Town has many villages such as: Dar Kulaib, Shahrakkan, Sadad, Damistan, Al-Hamla, Zallaq, and Sakhir. 

Surrounding Areas to Hamad Town

Hamad Town is bounded to the north by Al Rifaa, Sar, and Al Janabiyah. To the south by Zallaq, to the east by Al Rifaa, and to the west by the Arab Gulf coastline.

Landmarks Near Hamad Town

Name of LandmarksDistance/by car
The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club 11.2 km
Al-Sakhir Palace 11.6km
Al Rawda Palace9.7km 
Bahrain Defence Force 6 km
Oil Museum 19 km 
Bahrain International Circuit13.6km
Bahrain royal equestrian and endurance federation18km

Transportation in Hamad Town 

Name of station Location
Bus stations 1Lawzi-51/Roundabout 7
Bus station 2Lawzi-47/Roundabout 7
Bus station 3Al Rawda 12/ Roundabout 10
Bus station 4Lawzi-43/Roundabout 4
Bus station 5Al Rawda 17/ Roundabout 7
Bus station 6Al Rawda 5/ Roundabout 9
Bus station 7Al- wadi 9/ police station 
Bus station 8Nuzha-39/Roundabout 4
Bus station 9Nuzha-2/Roundabout 18
Bus station 10Zaid Bin Omaira Hwy-4
Bus station 11Wadi-2/Roundabout 14
Bus station 12Zaid Bin Omaira Hwy-2
Bus station 13Wali Al Ahed Hwy-1/Souq Waqif
Bus station 14Al Rawda 7/ Roundabout 10
Bus station 15Wali Al Ahed Highway-4/Buri
Bus station 16Nuzha-7/Roundabout 22
Bus station 17Reef Mall-4/Sadad

Hamad Town on The Map 

Get to Know to Hamad Town

Historical Background of Hamad Town

Hamad Town was built in the 1980s , specifically in 1984. The Bahraini government aim was to establish residential complexes, provided with all basic amenities and with reasonable prices. As time went by, the area witnessed a surge in both Bahraini citizens and migrants. In the early 2000s, Hamad Town had a population of 166,000 people.  

Advantages of Living in Hamad Town

The process of building and developing the area is nonstop even though Hamad Town has quite a number of residential areas with various unit sizes. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning is currently constructing the project of 1212 complexes on 29 hectares of land. As a result, providing more residential units with multiple nearby facilities.

Basic and recreational Facilities in Hamad Town 

Hamad Town is known for having many basic facilities such as shopping malls, restaurants, schools, and cafes. 

The town is in a close proximity to many recreational areas such as The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, Arab Gulf coastline, and Bahrain International Circuit.

Restaurants and Cafes 

Restaurants 

Restaurants  Type of food 
Sufrat Al Iraq RestaurantIraqi 
Kuzbarah RestaurantBahraini 
khair_zaman_bh1 Kabab/ grills 
Marseilia RestaurantGrills/ sea food 
Aseer Star Restaurant And GrillArabian 
ghareeb_express Grills 
Almaifarah restaurant Arabian 
al_haseer_restaurantGrills/ sandwiches 
Hassan Abul GrillsGrills 
Al Zaeem Iraqi RestaurantIraqi/ grills 
Alhateem restaurantPizza/ pastries 
Almudeef RestaurantPizza/ pastries
Lacasa Italian PastaItalian 
Marvelous by fajerFast food/ sandwiches 
Gourmet BurgerFast food/ sandwiches

Cafes 

  • Derby café. 
  • Tropica café.
  • Solo Café. 
  • La casa dolce café.
  • NAZIM CAFÉ.
  • Rosario Café.
  • Phantom café. 
  • Caribou Coffee. 
  • Jamaica café.
  • Al Arab Shisha Café.
  • Kream’s CAFÉ.
  • Wanasa café.
  • Crepele Crepe & Waffle.
  • Crispus Cafe & Sweets.
  • Happiness dose.
  • Massaya Coffee Shop And Restaurant.
  • Tea Time.

Shopping Malls and Markets 

Shopping Malls 

  • Kingdom Mall.
  • Ramli Mall.
  • Sultan Mall. 
  • Wadi Alsail Mall. 
  • El Mercado. 
  • Riyadat Mall.
  • Oasis Mall.

Markets 

  • Eastern Jalabiyat.
  • Noor AlMehna Boutique.
  • Your Design Shop.
  • Khoyout al joud for abayas and jalabiyat.
  • Malikan.
  • Al Riyah supermarket.
  • Al Muntazah Market.
  • Labbaik supermarket. 
  • Alshahd market. 
  • Yum Yum supermarket. 
  • Ozone store.

Gardens and Parks 

  • Hope garden. 
  • Hamad town park 1205. 
  • A’ali Alkubra Garden.
  • Al Hoor garden.
  • Abu Ruqayya Park.
  • shifaa garden. 
  • Playground and Walking Area of Malkiyah Beach.
  • Wadi al sail garden.
  • Zayed Town Garden.
  • Merci club.
  • Etihad Reef Club. 
  • Al-Malkiya Club.  
  • KARZAKKAN YOUTH CENTER.
  • Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club.

Schools and Universities 

  • Al Farabi Elementary School for Boys.
  • Al-Manar Private School.
  • Al Ahad Al Zaher Girls Secondary School.
  • Saad bin Abi Waqas Primary Boys School.
  • GHAZI AL QUSAIBI SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
  • Al Wadi Primary Boys School.
  • Al Rawdah elementary boys school.
  • National charter intermediate boys school , al meethaq intermediate boys school.
  • Hamad Town Secondary Boys School.
  • Hamad Town Primary Girls School.
  • Al Qayrawan Intermediate girls School.
  • Al Nuzha Primary Girls School. 
  • Ibn Tufail Elementary Boys School.
  • Al Manhal Primary Girls School.
  • Hamad Town Intermediate Boys School.
  • Osama Bin Zaid Boys School.
  • Hamad Town Secondary Girls School.
  • Tulaitola Primary Girls School.
  • Imam Ghazali Preparatory Boys School.
  • University of Bahrain.
  • Royal University for Women.
  • Arab Open University.

Hospitals and Clinics 

  • Kanoo Health Center. 
  • The Health House Centre.
  • Al Amal Hospital. 
  • GP Clinic BDF Hospital. 
  • Hamad town ambulance station.
  • Burn Unit BDF Hospital.
  • Mohamed Jassim Kanoo health centre.
  • Bahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services.
  • Kuwait health center.
  • Ibn Hayan Medical Center.
  • Bahrain Specialist Hospital clinics. 
  • King Hamad American Mission Hospital, A’ali.
  • BHS Clinics.
  • Royal Hospital For Women and Children.
  • AlSalam Specialist Hospital.
  • Balsam Pediatric Clinic.
  • Rasaael Dental Clinic.
  • American Mission Hospital.
  • International Medical Centre.
  • Yousef Abdulrahman Engineer Health Center.
  • Al Hilal Multispecialty Medical Centre Salmabad.

Hotels 

  • Oriental hotel.
  • Bahrain Beach Bay Resort.
  • Al Areen Palace And Spa.
  • Wyndham Grand Manama.
  • Royal Phoenicia Hotel.
  • The Westin City Centre Bahrain.

Tourist Attractions 

  • Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort.
  • AlMalkiya Beach.
  • Oil museum.
  • Aali Burial Mounds.

Properties in Hamad Town

There are a number of residential complexes with units of different sizes in Hamad Town. OpenSooq has various apartments for sale advertisement in Hamad Town which feature the following amenities:

Number of rooms

  • 5 bedrooms.
  • 3 bedroom. 
  • 4 bedrooms.

Number of bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms.
  • 3 bathrooms.
  • 5 bathrooms.

Floors 

  • Second floor. 
  • Third floor.
  • Ground floor.
  • First floor.
  • Fourth floor.

Furnished/unfurnished

  • Unfurnished. 

Payment method

  • Cash only.
  • Cash/Payments
  • Payments only.

Find the latest advertisements for apartments for sale in Hamad Town or apartments for rent in Hamad Town. For more please visit OpenSooq.com. 

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