Ar Rifa`
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Riffa is the second largest city
in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Riffa is divided into two cities; East Riffa and West Riffa. The city is mainly located in the Central Governorate
, while smaller parts are in the Southern Governorate
. Most of the city's inhabitants are Sunni Muslims.
The city is growing fast and as of the 2001 census it had a population of 79,550 but the 2008 estimate is 111,000 .
, which is also known as Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmad Al Fateh Fort. The city has several shopping malls and two main shopping streets; Riffa Bazaar(in , Souk Ar Rifa) and Bukuwara Street Market. The former is larger, while the latter is more organised and modernised. Playing golf in the Royal Golf Club is considered as one of the top activities to do in the area. A new development, created by Arcapita
, called Riffa Views, is an upcoming large residential and commercial center . The project will open in stages for the public to live. The whole development will include artificial lakes, an international school , commercial districts, supermarkets, and will have access to the recently opened Royal Women's University. Lulu Hypermarket
is new addition to the rapidly increasing commercial centres in East Riffa.
East Riffa is home to Bahrain's National Stadium, where most football matches and important sports events in Bahrain take place. West Riffa and East Riffa, each has its own football club and stadium.
City
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Riffa is divided into two cities; East Riffa and West Riffa. The city is mainly located in the Central Governorate
Central Governorate
The Central Governorate is one of the five governorates of Bahrain. It includes parts of the former municipalities of Al Mintaqah al Wusta, Ar Rifa' wa al Mintaqah al Janubiyah, Madinat 'Isa, Sitrah and A'ali....
, while smaller parts are in the Southern Governorate
Southern Governorate
The Southern Governorate is the largest of the five governorates of Bahrain. It includes parts of Bahrain's old municipalities - Al Mintaqah al Gharbiyah, Ar Rifa' wa al Mintaqah al Janubiyah, and Juzur Hawar...
. Most of the city's inhabitants are Sunni Muslims.
The city is growing fast and as of the 2001 census it had a population of 79,550 but the 2008 estimate is 111,000 .
East Riffa
East Riffa has many attractions, one such attraction is Riffa FortRiffa Fort
Built as a fort during the reign of the Persian Safavid Empire of Iran over Bahrain during the 17th century, the fort was converted into a residence in the 18th century for Sh.Salman Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, in 1812, Riffa Fort or it is now named , in the Kingdom of Bahrain offers a splendid view...
, which is also known as Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmad Al Fateh Fort. The city has several shopping malls and two main shopping streets; Riffa Bazaar(in , Souk Ar Rifa) and Bukuwara Street Market. The former is larger, while the latter is more organised and modernised. Playing golf in the Royal Golf Club is considered as one of the top activities to do in the area. A new development, created by Arcapita
Arcapita
Arcapita Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated holding and real estate company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia....
, called Riffa Views, is an upcoming large residential and commercial center . The project will open in stages for the public to live. The whole development will include artificial lakes, an international school , commercial districts, supermarkets, and will have access to the recently opened Royal Women's University. Lulu Hypermarket
Lulu Hypermarket
LuLu Hypermarket is a retail venture started by EMKE Group, based in Abu Dhabi. Lulu Hypermarket has outlets in countries like UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Qatar. M.A Yusuffali is the Managing Director of EMKE Group. Lulu Hypermarket has over 20,000 employees of different nationalities...
is new addition to the rapidly increasing commercial centres in East Riffa.
West Riffa
West Riffa is predominately a residential area. Most of the ruling family, ministers and business investors live there. His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain lives there, as well as the Prime Minister, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa. Riffa’s famous clock tower is located in the centre of West Riffa.East Riffa is home to Bahrain's National Stadium, where most football matches and important sports events in Bahrain take place. West Riffa and East Riffa, each has its own football club and stadium.