Sakhir, Desert expanse in Southern Governorate, Bahrain.
The Sakhir desert extends across an area of sandy terrain with limestone formations, creating a typical Middle Eastern desert landscape with minimal vegetation.
The desert region gained international recognition in 2004 with the construction of the Bahrain International Circuit, transforming this natural landscape into a motorsport destination.
The presence of the Tree of Life in the desert demonstrates the adaptability of nature in extreme conditions, becoming a symbol of survival for local inhabitants.
The Sakhir desert temperature reaches 46°C during summer months, requiring visitors to carry sufficient water and sun protection equipment.
The desert contains the University of Bahrain campus, where students pursue higher education surrounded by sand dunes and modern architecture.
GPS coordinates: 26.03333,50.51667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
Bahrain International Circuit
618 m
King Fahd Causeway
24.5 km
Tree of Life
8 km
Bahrain World Trade Center
23.8 km
Qal’at al Bahrain
22.3 km
Al Fateh Grand Mosque
22.2 km
Khamis Mosque
19.7 km
Bahrain National Stadium
13.7 km
Al Areen Wildlife Park
2.9 km
Dilmun Burial Mounds
13 km
Bab Al Bahrain
23.1 km
Arad Fort
26.8 km
Mountain of Smoke
2.6 km
Passport Island
25.5 km
Bahrain Pearling Trail
25.9 km
Barbar Temple
21.7 km
Manama Souq
22.8 km
Beit Al Quran
24.2 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia
5.8 km
Riffa Fort
10.5 km
Al-Sakhir Palace
3.4 km
Bahrain Synagogue
22.7 km
Al-Qudaibiya Palace
21.8 km
Sacred Heart Church
22.5 km
National Theatre of Bahrain
24.7 km
Siyadi House
26.5 km
Shaikh Isa Causeway
25.7 km
Abu Subh Beach
22 kmReviews
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