Riffa is located in the Southern Governorate after the Central Governorate was abolished. It is considered the second largest city in terms of size after Manama, the capital of Bahrain, with an area of approximately 293 km², and a population of about 123,000 people.
The city of Riffa has great importance due to being the home of the ruling family in Bahrain. It contains the palace of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in addition, it contains many of the most important tourist attractions and sights in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Properties in Riffa
Perhaps the number of people looking for apartments for sale or apartments for rent in Riffa is the highest compared to the rest of the Kingdom of Bahrain. In addition to the importance of the region, the real estate sector in it is witnessing unprecedented activity, in addition to the possibility of obtaining a fully furnished apartment for a monthly rent of not more than 350 dinars. Or a four-bedroom villa with a monthly rent of about 1500 dinars, many distinctive housing projects are being implemented on an ongoing basis in the region, for example, there is the Riffa Views project, which is considered an integrated residential city, which includes many villas and affordable homes along with essential amenities such as schools, shopping malls, and parks.
Riffa Location on the Map
Services in Riffa
Here are some of the facilities in the area with the time taken to reach them by car:
Transportation
The Riffa area is distinguished by being the meeting point of many important roads in the Southern Governorate, as it is bordered by Sheikh Salman Highway and Istiklal Road, and Riffa Road passes through it, and it contains many buses stop to serve the residents and pioneers of the area.
Restaurants
| Place Name | Distance/By Car |
| Albaik | 11 minutes. |
| Omai Tour | 9 minutes. |
| Seaframe Shawarma | 6 minutes. |
| Bidding Restaurant for Mansaf and Jordanian Food | 8 minutes. |
| Kahramana Baghdad Restaurant | 9 minutes. |
| Frio Creamery | 7 minutes. |
| Ont Donut Cafe | 4 minutes. |
| Lathaith Bojohr Restaurant | 9 minutes. |
| Cortado Cafe | 10 minutes. |
| Street Shawarma | 4 minutes. |
| Transcendent Restaurant | 8 minutes. |
| Starbucks | 4 minutes. |
| ama Al-Deira Restaurant | 3 minutes. |
Shopping Centers
| Place Name | Distance/By Car |
| Reem Center | 7 minutes |
| Montazah Markets | 5 minutes |
| Short Cobra | 4 minutes |
| Short Cobra | 9 minutes |
| Carrefour Market Riffa | 13 minutes |
Schools
The presence of many schools of different nationalities may be an additional incentive for those looking for apartments for sale or apartments for rent in Riffa. Examples of such schools include:
| Place Name | Distance/By Car |
| Ibn Khaldoun National School | 8 minutes |
| Wisdom International School | 10 minutes |
| Indian School | 5 minutes |
| American School of Bahrain | 8 minutes |
| Al-Naseem International School | 5 minutes |
Parks and Attractions
- Khalifa Bin Salman Grand Park: One of the most beautiful places to spend fun times with the family, as it contains many green spaces next to a place for children to play, and it is about 8 minutes away from the heart of Riffa.
- Bahrain National Stadium: One of the most important sports facilities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, where the most important matches of Bahraini clubs or the Bahraini national team are held, and it is about 7 minutes away from the center of Riffa.
- Awali Golf Club: This club attracts many golf enthusiasts from the Riffa area and beyond, as it contains a legal golf course in addition to providing all the necessary services for the game, and the Awali Golf Club is approximately 14 minutes away from the heart of the Riffa area.
- Bahrain Military Museum: One of the most important landmarks in the Riffa area is this museum, which was opened in 2013, and attracts many visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom of Bahrain, for those who wish to learn about the history of the Kingdom of Bahrain in different eras, and see some historical documents and pictures of the most important figures in the history of the Kingdom. The Military Museum is only about 7 minutes away from the heart of Riffa.
