Zinj, Bahrain

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Zinj (Arabic: الزنج) is comprised of two areas, Old Zinj and New Zing. New Zinj is a new suburb of Manama city in Bahrain, comprised of spacious villas many overlooking the sea front and the Tubli Bay. Old Zinj is an old suburb of Manama adjacent to the large village of "Bilad Al Qadee" (Arabic: بلاد القديم)

Old Zinj houses many historical places which are really worth visiting such as Al-Saboor Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Bahrain. Al Saboor Mosque is uniquely known to have no ceiling since all efforts to built one has failed in the past and the constructed ceilings keep tumbling. PizzaHut, La Maison du cafe are also found in the vicinity.

One of the most prominent retail landmarks of New Zinj is the local Starbucks, a popular hang out for trendy young Bahrainis. AlJazeera is also a very popular hypermarket located in the area. The International Circus and Jasmis Fast Food Restaurant are also a prominent hangout. People of all ages can enjoy themselves visiting these places especially at night. Currently, the number of shops in this area has been increased amazingly. Nationwide famous shops and restaurants such as "Shawarama Express" have recently opened in the area.

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In respect to sport landmarks, Al Ahli Sports club and stadium are also located in Zinj. AlAhli Stadium usually holds League A and B football matches during the national football season. AlAhli Sports club is also one of the oldest and most respected sports club in the country and Region. The club is famous for winning various regional competitions in football, basketball, and volleyball. The club is also famous for being the club the shot out worldwide famous player: Ala'a Hubail, who currently plays with a Qatari football team. AlAhli club is also known for its sponsor for many cultural and educational events throughout the years.

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Zinj is also home of several foreign embassies including the Embassy of the United States of America, the largest Embassy compound in Bahrain, and the Russian embassy. Mainly due to regional tension towards the United States and large violent demonstrations at 2003 held near the embassy, where a Bahraini citizen was killed by riot police, several roads in Zinj remain barricade with concrete blocks and special security forces are frequently seen circling the area at night.

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