About This Place
The Tree of Life is one of Bahrain's best-known landmarks: a tree roughly 400 years old standing alone in the southern desert, with no other tree anywhere in sight. Many legends have grown up around how it survives there.
Its branches spread much wider than photos suggest, and against the bare desert it photographs well from every side.
Before You Visit
- Entry: a public natural site, and entry is free.
- Protection: the tree is surrounded by a railing that marks a protected zone, and a caretaker looks after the site and asks visitors to respect that zone and not go close to the tree.
- Lighting: the site is lit, so you can visit after sunset.
- Best time: the cooler hours, since it is open desert.
- Booking: no advance booking is needed.
- Tours: tour companies offer paid tours that include the tree along with other sights, priced from around 27 to 233 BHD depending on length and programme.
Near the Tree
- Viii cafe: a cafe inside the Tree of Life site, with outdoor seating, takeaway and a restroom, and good for working on a laptop. Open daily 10am - 2am (Thu & Fri until 3am). Phone: 17665550 · Location on the map
- Sabrah: a nearby cafe serving coffee, desserts and tea, with a quiet atmosphere, indoor seating and takeaway. Location on the map
- Alzain Market: a grocery open 24 hours, with water, drinks and kids' toys. Phone: 35373995 · Location on the map · Instagram
These are not the only options in the area; around the tree there are other restaurants, cafes and shops, as well as camps for rent for anyone who wants to spend longer in the desert. Parking around the cafes is free.