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The Bahrain market report.
Week 31, 2026 · published 27 July 2026
Bahrain's property market has recorded 5,003 sales worth BHD 669 million in the first seven months of 2026, representing an 18 per cent increase in transaction volume and a 21 per cent jump in total value compared to the same period last year, according to the official transaction registry. This acceleration reflects sustained confidence among both local and international buyers navigating Bahrain's freehold zones.
For foreign investors, the momentum is most pronounced in the designated freehold areas where international ownership is permitted. Diyar Al Muharraq continues to lead by volume with 486 sales totalling BHD 53 million, whilst newer opportunities in Dilmunia have surged 232 per cent in activity this year, and coastal positions like Sea Front, Manama command premium valuations at BHD 1,016 per square metre-signalling strong buyer appetite for premium waterfront freehold stock.
The pulse
The last 14 days on the registry.
Registered and settled sales through 14 July - not asking prices, money that actually moved.
The biggest tickets of the fortnight
| Area | Type | Registered price | Rate | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busaiteen | Building | BHD 1,368,187 | BHD 1,173/sqm | 7 Jul |
| Al Janabiyah | House | BHD 1,250,000 | BHD 926/sqm | 5 Jul |
| Al Janabiyah | Land | BHD 1,150,000 | BHD 329/sqm | 7 Jul |
| Al Fateh, Manama | Building | BHD 850,000 | BHD 915/sqm | 12 Jul |
| Al Markh | Land | BHD 763,043 | BHD 151/sqm | 2 Jul |
Where foreigners can buy
Freehold zones on the rise.
Registered sales in the zones open to foreign ownership, against the same period last year.
The benchmark
What a fair price looks like.
The average registered rate in every freehold zone this year. Use it to judge any listing you're sent: priced under the zone's registry average, it deserves a viewing - fast.
| Freehold zone | Registry avg (2026) | In USD | Depth | Live homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Front, Manama | BHD 1,016/sqm | ~$2,695/sqm | 136 sales | See homes here → |
| Al Seef | BHD 730/sqm | ~$1,935/sqm | 43 sales | See homes here → |
| Manama - Aljuffair | BHD 668/sqm | ~$1,771/sqm | 34 sales | See homes here → |
| Al Fateh, Manama | BHD 647/sqm | ~$1,717/sqm | 266 sales | - |
| Diyar Al Muharraq | BHD 590/sqm | ~$1,564/sqm | 486 sales | See homes here → |
| Dilmunia | BHD 555/sqm | ~$1,472/sqm | 123 sales | See homes here → |
| Amwaj Islands | BHD 520/sqm | ~$1,378/sqm | 158 sales | See homes here → |
| Durrat Al Bahrain | BHD 389/sqm | ~$1,031/sqm | 41 sales | - |
Your budget, translated
What your money actually bought.
Median size of registered freehold apartment sales in 2026, by price band - real completions, not brochure promises.
| Budget | Typical apartment | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| BD 30-60k ~$80k-159k | ~67 sqm | 329 registered sales |
| BD 60-100k ~$159k-265k | ~115 sqm | 269 registered sales |
| BD 100-150k ~$265k-398k | ~152 sqm | 110 registered sales |
| BD 150-300k ~$398k-796k | ~143 sqm | 48 registered sales |
The whole market
Where the money went this year.
The busiest areas by registered value in 2026. Green marks the zones foreign buyers can own in.
| Area | Sales (2026) | Total value | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diyar Al Muharraq Freehold | 486 | BHD 53M | BHD 590/sqm |
| Sea Front, Manama Freehold | 136 | BHD 37M | BHD 1,016/sqm |
| Amwaj Islands Freehold | 158 | BHD 32M | BHD 520/sqm |
| Hidd | 278 | BHD 31M | BHD 390/sqm |
| Hamala | 204 | BHD 30M | BHD 379/sqm |
| Al Janabiyah | 64 | BHD 22M | BHD 453/sqm |
| Damistan | 70 | BHD 18M | BHD 253/sqm |
| Al Fateh, Manama Freehold | 266 | BHD 18M | BHD 647/sqm |
| Riffa - Albuhair | 162 | BHD 16M | BHD 383/sqm |
| Madinat Hamad | 124 | BHD 15M | BHD 334/sqm |
What's selling
The mix.
The read
What this week's numbers mean.
Bahrain's official land registry shows foreign investors are moving decisively into freehold zones, with transaction volumes up 18 per cent and total values up 21 per cent year on year through July 2026 - signalling sustained demand across established destinations like Diyar Al Muharraq, Sea Front Manama, and Amwaj Islands. The opportunity lies in acting on this momentum: the registry data confirms these are the zones where capital is genuinely flowing, and early positioning in growing markets like Dilmunia (activity up 232 per cent) continues to reward those who move first.
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From the official transaction registry
Every real transaction in Bahrain, month by month
Not asking prices. 65,660 registered sales since 2019 - what sold, where, and for how much. Every month gets its own page: the property mix, the busiest areas, the price bands and the biggest cheques.
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