Bahrain is a very hot country, so there are many indoor activities. Malls are one of the most common activities. There’s even a joke that there are more malls than people in Bahrain. Cafes are also very popular. The menus are very similar to the ones in the United States, but there are a few differences. They might have karak, a type of tea with sugar, milk and spices, or Arabic coffee, which is rich in spices and served in a tiny cup. Cafes are also open much later here. Sometimes they are even open past midnight. The weather is much nicer at this time of year (about 65 degrees Fahrenheit on average), so there have been many outdoor festivals and events. At the festivals, there is a lot of food, music and dancing along with occasional art exhibits or games.
Besides the malls, there are many other cultural markers you can see in Bahrain, some familiar and others unique. For example, there are several delivery apps here (similar to GrubHub or Uber Eats) that people use for everything: groceries, coffee and even things like electronics. The delivery drivers ride motorcycles, and you see them everywhere.
Advertisements on the side of the highways are also common here, but they are usually smaller and closer to the road than American billboards.
