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The Bahrain market report.
Week 45, 2026 · published 2 November 2026
Bahrain's property market has recorded 7,620 transactions in 2026 so far, according to the official transaction registry, demonstrating sustained momentum across the islands. For foreign investors, the freehold zones open to international ownership remain the primary vehicle for real estate acquisition, with Diyar Al Muharraq, Sea Front in Manama, and Amwaj Islands continuing to attract consistent buyer activity.
The freehold market shows genuine depth, with five major zones each recording over 150 sales this year and combined transaction values exceeding BHD 235 million. This level of activity suggests a market with genuine liquidity and choice for overseas buyers seeking either residential or investment exposure in Bahrain.
The pulse
The last 14 days on the registry.
Registered and settled sales through 29 October - not asking prices, money that actually moved.
The biggest tickets of the fortnight
| Area | Type | Registered price | Rate | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Front, Manama | Flat | BHD 920,000 | BHD 1,691/sqm | 27 Oct |
| Sea Front, Manama | Flat | BHD 647,000 | BHD 2,418/sqm | 19 Oct |
| Sea Front, Manama | Flat | BHD 600,000 | BHD 2,235/sqm | 17 Oct |
| Al Janabiyah | Flat | BHD 565,000 | BHD 568/sqm | 21 Oct |
| Ras Zuwayed | Land | BHD 521,259 | BHD 183/sqm | 20 Oct |
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 1,096/sqm | ~$2,906/sqm | 219 sales | See homes here → |
| Al Seef | BHD 715/sqm | ~$1,897/sqm | 62 sales | See homes here → |
| Manama - Aljuffair | BHD 660/sqm | ~$1,749/sqm | 46 sales | See homes here → |
| Al Fateh, Manama | BHD 659/sqm | ~$1,749/sqm | 360 sales | - |
| Diyar Al Muharraq | BHD 629/sqm | ~$1,667/sqm | 729 sales | See homes here → |
| Dilmunia | BHD 551/sqm | ~$1,462/sqm | 155 sales | See homes here → |
| Amwaj Islands | BHD 502/sqm | ~$1,333/sqm | 236 sales | See homes here → |
| Durrat Al Bahrain | BHD 396/sqm | ~$1,051/sqm | 52 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 | 451 registered sales |
| BD 60-100k ~$159k-265k | ~110 sqm | 382 registered sales |
| BD 100-150k ~$265k-398k | ~141 sqm | 151 registered sales |
| BD 150-300k ~$398k-796k | ~169 sqm | 84 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 | 729 | BHD 84M | BHD 629/sqm |
| Sea Front, Manama Freehold | 219 | BHD 74M | BHD 1,096/sqm |
| Hidd | 403 | BHD 43M | BHD 390/sqm |
| Amwaj Islands Freehold | 236 | BHD 41M | BHD 502/sqm |
| Hamala | 304 | BHD 38M | BHD 378/sqm |
| Al Janabiyah | 115 | BHD 37M | BHD 424/sqm |
| Damistan | 100 | BHD 23M | BHD 255/sqm |
| Al Fateh, Manama Freehold | 360 | BHD 22M | BHD 659/sqm |
| Madinat Hamad | 184 | BHD 22M | BHD 327/sqm |
| Riffa - Albuhair | 217 | BHD 22M | BHD 380/sqm |
What's selling
The mix.
The read
What this week's numbers mean.
**The Registry Speaks: Your Next Move**
Bahrain's official land registry shows 7,620 sales recorded in 2026 with over BHD 660 million transacted in the first half alone, confirming sustained activity across the freehold zones open to foreign buyers. Diyar Al Muharraq continues as the volume leader at 729 sales, whilst Sea Front delivers the highest per-square-metre valuations at BHD 1,096/sqm-the data points to genuine buyer demand in established communities where foreign investment finds its strongest footing.
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From the official transaction registry
Every real transaction in Bahrain, month by month
Not asking prices. 67,361 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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