Bahrain Block 338

The National
  • Bahrain's Block 338 is located in Qudaibiya and is home to a range of restaurants and bars. George Raphel for The National
    Bahrain's Block 338 is located in Qudaibiya and is home to a range of restaurants and bars. George Raphel for The National
  • The area is largely pedestrianised, so people can safely walk around. George Raphel for The National
    The area is largely pedestrianised, so people can safely walk around. George Raphel for The National
  • Amid the pandemic, restaurants and cafes, such as stalwart Coco's, pictured here, were forced to focus on staying afloat via their takeaway business. George Raphel for The National
    Amid the pandemic, restaurants and cafes, such as stalwart Coco's, pictured here, were forced to focus on staying afloat via their takeaway business. George Raphel for The National
  • Once home to local businesses, the area has seen a rise in big-name brands over the past decade or so. George Raphel for The National
    Once home to local businesses, the area has seen a rise in big-name brands over the past decade or so. George Raphel for The National
  • A number of restaurants have closed during the pandemic, with more and more spaces available to rent. George Raphel for The National
    A number of restaurants have closed during the pandemic, with more and more spaces available to rent. George Raphel for The National
  • Strict Covid-19 restrictions were implemented across Bahrain amid the pandemic, including the closing of restaurants and mandatory mask wearing. George Raphel for The National
    Strict Covid-19 restrictions were implemented across Bahrain amid the pandemic, including the closing of restaurants and mandatory mask wearing. George Raphel for The National
  • Restaurants boast colourful facades looking to attract customers in a fiercely competitive market. George Raphel for The National
    Restaurants boast colourful facades looking to attract customers in a fiercely competitive market. George Raphel for The National
  • The area has always been a hub for artists, too, with annual creative festivals held here. George Raphel for The National
    The area has always been a hub for artists, too, with annual creative festivals held here. George Raphel for The National
  • While The Terminal offers parking spaces to customers, finding a space for cars has always been an issue in this congested area. George Raphel for The National
    While The Terminal offers parking spaces to customers, finding a space for cars has always been an issue in this congested area. George Raphel for The National
  • Colourful murals and graffiti artwork are found throughout the area. George Raphel for The National
    Colourful murals and graffiti artwork are found throughout the area. George Raphel for The National
  • The original Blaze Burgers was born here. George Raphel for The National
    The original Blaze Burgers was born here. George Raphel for The National
  • Artwork on the walls in Block 338. George Raphel for The National
    Artwork on the walls in Block 338. George Raphel for The National
  • Unique architecture can be seen in the area. George Raphel for The National
    Unique architecture can be seen in the area. George Raphel for The National
  • Al Riwaq Art Gallery, which was once a hub for artists in the area, was forced to leave in 2017. George Raphel for The National
    Al Riwaq Art Gallery, which was once a hub for artists in the area, was forced to leave in 2017. George Raphel for The National
  • Torino Restaurant & Lounge, a Mediterranean-inspired steakhouse. George Raphel for The National
    Torino Restaurant & Lounge, a Mediterranean-inspired steakhouse. George Raphel for The National
  • Block 338 is home to restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine, from Greek to Japanese. George Raphel for The National
    Block 338 is home to restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine, from Greek to Japanese. George Raphel for The National
  • Camelot restaurant and the Irish Village, which expanded from Dubai. George Raphel for The National
    Camelot restaurant and the Irish Village, which expanded from Dubai. George Raphel for The National
  • Restaurants with outdoor seating areas have fared better than those without. George Raphel for The National
    Restaurants with outdoor seating areas have fared better than those without. George Raphel for The National
  • Brands from across the world have opened branches in Bahrain's Block 338. George Raphel for The National
    Brands from across the world have opened branches in Bahrain's Block 338. George Raphel for The National
  • Pedestrianised areas and colourful artworks make the area unique in Bahrain. George Raphel for The National
    Pedestrianised areas and colourful artworks make the area unique in Bahrain. George Raphel for The National