A new steering committee aims to overcome the area s myriad issues after
restrictions hit businesses hard
Bahrain s Block 338 is located in Qudaibiya and is home to a range of restaurants and bars. George Raphel for The National
The area is largely pedestrianised, so people can safely walk around. George Raphel for The National
Amid the pandemic, restaurants and cafes, such as stalwart Coco s, pictured here, were forced to focus on staying afloat via their takeaway business. George Raphel for The National
Once home to local businesses, the area has seen a rise in big-name brands over the past decade or so. George Raphel for The National