Block 338
- Category
- Culture & Art
- Area
- Adliya
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- Timing:
- Al Riwaq: Daily, 10:00am-10:00pm Al Bareh: Sat - Thur, 10:00am - 4:00pm, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Contact
- 17717441
17717707
Located in the heart of Adliya, Block 338 is a charming pedestrian quarter crammed with international restaurants, art galleries, and small boutiques. As Bahrain’s hot dining district, Block 338 offers a wide range of cuisine that is sure to appeal to all tastes. Whether you are in the mood for a fancy feast, a more traditional Bahraini dish, or just a soothing drink and a chat, there is something for everyone.
In addition to the culinary delights, Block 338 boasts a number of interesting retail opportunities tucked away in the side streets that encourages a stroll around as an opportunity for discovery and has also grown over the years as a vibrant center for emerging artists. It is here that Al Riwaq Gallery exhibits works originating from up and coming artists in Bahrain, the Gulf, and internationally. Al Riwaq also has a very popular café in which patrons can enjoy a drink while discussing the latest in the art world.
Al Bareh Gallery can be found in the opposite corner of Adliya and is a notable private arts center that hosts exhibitions by leading regional artists. A diverse program of exhibitions runs throughout the year in the gallery while an adjoining space is devoted to a non-profit initiative, ABCAD (Al Bareh Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture). Devoted to artistic experimentation, ABCAD breaks art out of its human confines through work-shops, design focused film nights, and an outdoor graffiti wall. There is also a café with outdoor and indoor seating.
