Pearl of Islands is the pick of this strip of 'antique' stores selling mostly ornate wood doors and quaint lanterns. That's not because the goods are any different from the others, but because you will have a lot of fun negotiating an agreeable price with cheeky, amiable shop owner Iqbal, who can arrange cargo delivery.
Pearl of Islands Antiques
Manama
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