The Bahrain Diplomatic Area office is in the heart of Manama's Diplomatic Area, next to ministries, major banks, embassies and international hotels. This prestigious building is strategically positioned on a corner plot with magnificent visibility. The Diplomatic Area is the Bahrain capital's financial district, home to hundreds of banks, investment firms and Takaful societies that serve the entire Persian Gulf region. It is mainly composed of office blocks and government buildings and is part of the Central Business District, where many of the city's hotels, office buildings, shops and restaurants are located. Tourism is also important to Bahrain with over eight million tourists a year. Most are from other Arab states, but there is an increasing number from outside the region. The airport is just a short drive away from the office.