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The Bahrain market report.
Week 46, 2026 · published 9 November 2026
Bahrain's property market has recorded its highest annual sales value on record, with BHD 1.6 billion in transactions during 2025 according to the official transaction registry. This sustained momentum underscores the kingdom's appeal as a destination for international property investors seeking stability and established liquidity in the Gulf.
For foreign buyers, the freehold zones continue to demonstrate robust trading activity, with Diyar Al Muharraq leading at 747 sales and BHD 86 million in total value this year. Sea Front in Manama commands the highest per-square-metre pricing at BHD 1,097/sqm across 223 transactions, signalling enduring demand for premium waterfront positions, whilst more accessible entry points remain available in established communities like Amwaj Islands at BHD 499/sqm average.
The pulse
The last 14 days on the registry.
Registered and settled sales through 3 November - 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 |
| Al Janabiyah | Flat | BHD 565,000 | BHD 568/sqm | 21 Oct |
| Al Janabiyah | Land | BHD 500,000 | BHD 50/sqm | 21 Oct |
| Al Janabiyah | Land | BHD 485,858 | BHD 226/sqm | 22 Oct |
| North Sehla | Land | BHD 478,766 | BHD 145/sqm | 2 Nov |
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 1,097/sqm | ~$2,910/sqm | 223 sales | See homes here → |
| Al Seef | BHD 715/sqm | ~$1,897/sqm | 62 sales | See homes here → |
| Manama - Aljuffair | BHD 676/sqm | ~$1,793/sqm | 50 sales | See homes here → |
| Al Fateh, Manama | BHD 660/sqm | ~$1,749/sqm | 368 sales | - |
| Diyar Al Muharraq | BHD 638/sqm | ~$1,693/sqm | 745 sales | See homes here → |
| Dilmunia | BHD 546/sqm | ~$1,447/sqm | 160 sales | See homes here → |
| Amwaj Islands | BHD 499/sqm | ~$1,324/sqm | 245 sales | See homes here → |
| Durrat Al Bahrain | BHD 396/sqm | ~$1,050/sqm | 53 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 | ~68 sqm | 469 registered sales |
| BD 60-100k ~$159k-265k | ~109 sqm | 394 registered sales |
| BD 100-150k ~$265k-398k | ~139 sqm | 156 registered sales |
| BD 150-300k ~$398k-796k | ~154 sqm | 87 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 | 745 | BHD 86M | BHD 638/sqm |
| Sea Front, Manama Freehold | 223 | BHD 74M | BHD 1,097/sqm |
| Hidd | 418 | BHD 45M | BHD 391/sqm |
| Amwaj Islands Freehold | 245 | BHD 41M | BHD 499/sqm |
| Al Janabiyah | 122 | BHD 39M | BHD 428/sqm |
| Hamala | 311 | BHD 39M | BHD 382/sqm |
| Al Fateh, Manama Freehold | 368 | BHD 23M | BHD 660/sqm |
| Damistan | 101 | BHD 23M | BHD 258/sqm |
| Madinat Hamad | 185 | BHD 22M | BHD 326/sqm |
| Riffa - Albuhair | 218 | BHD 22M | BHD 379/sqm |
What's selling
The mix.
The read
What this week's numbers mean.
The official transaction registry shows strong activity across Bahrain's key freehold zones open to foreign buyers, with Diyar Al Muharraq, Sea Front and Amwaj Islands commanding the largest transaction volumes this year. For investors seeking entry into the market, reviewing available stock in these established, liquid areas-where the registry records hundreds of completed sales annually-offers the clearest path to transacting with confidence.
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From the official transaction registry
Every real transaction in Bahrain, month by month
Not asking prices. 67,557 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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