Muharraq, BH
Part of the Bahrain market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
BD5.3k
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 BD5•
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
11 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
BD11
12 mo avg
↓35%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bahrain market data as of June 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +BHD 3,059 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (12.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.6 nights)
1 bedroom (7.8 nights)
Studio (6.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
Studio (BHD 82)
4+ bedrooms (BHD 43)
3 bedrooms (BHD 40)
2 bedrooms (BHD 34)
1 bedroom (BHD 19)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
As of June 2026, Manama, Muharraq, Riffa have 760 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 21% increase from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Bahrain generates BHD4K per year. High-performing properties earn BHD12K/year, while low-performing properties earn BHD2K/year. This wide revenue spread highlights a significant performance gap where top-tier units capture disproportionate market share despite recent aggregate revenue declines.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Bahrain. Average annual revenue is BHD4K with 21% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to BHD12K/year. The 21% occupancy rate reflects a challenging environment where supply expansion is currently outpacing demand, limiting overall yield potential for the average host.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bahrain is 21%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of BHD59, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of BHD9 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Bahrain, with annual revenue of BHD12K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Bahrain market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Bahrain area. Manama: Lenient. Tourism authority registration recommended but rarely enforced. No owner-occupancy rules or rental caps. Minimal enforcement; many hosts operate informally without registration. Muharraq: Lenient. Similar to Manama - registration exists but enforcement is light. No significant restrictions. Informal rentals common. Riffa: Lenient. Primarily residential but short-term rentals tolerated. Minimal formal requirements or enforcement. Hosts operate with little oversight. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Bahrain Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing oversaturated conditions. Supply has grown 21% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 26%. This indicates supply growth outpacing demand, pressuring returns. Such negative RevPAR trends suggest that the influx of new inventory is diluting earnings across the existing portfolio.
Launch around August, 2-3 months before peak winter season (November peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -46% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-February) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Bahrain listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Tv (100%), Kitchen (100%), Washing Machine (92%), Pool (84%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Bbq, Lake Access, with Pool properties earning approximately 39% more (BHD9K/year vs BHD6K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Bahrain over the last 12 months: May: BHD289, June: BHD320, July: BHD268, August: BHD292, September: BHD224, October: BHD309, November: BHD409, December: BHD419, January: BHD381, February: BHD146, March: BHD217, April: BHD199. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Bahrain is BHD59, up 8% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average BHD43/night, 2-bedroom properties average BHD70/night, 3-bedroom properties average BHD91/night, 4+ bedroom properties average BHD189/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in February.
Guests in Bahrain book an average of 12 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 11 days, 2-bedroom: 11 days, 3-bedroom: 15 days, 4+ bedroom: 15 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Bahrain Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 21%, revenue per listing decreased 26%, occupancy fell 18%, average nightly rates increased 8%, and lead time decreased 25%. The combination of rising rates and falling occupancy points to a market struggling to absorb additional inventory.
In Bahrain, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekends show 17% higher occupancy than weekdays.