Is smoking banned in public places in Bahrain?
Comprehensive ban
Bahrain bans smoking in all closed public places, including restaurants, cafes, and public transport.
Bahrain is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- United Arab Emirates
- Varies by region Smoking restrictions in the UAE vary by emirate, with Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, and Sharjah leading regulations in malls and beaches.
- Kuwait
- Partial ban Kuwait bans indoor smoking in public places but exempts shisha parlours and has specific rules for malls.
- Saudi Arabia
- Partial ban Saudi Arabia bans smoking in many public places and workplaces but allows it in some areas like private homes and certain venues.
- Iran
- Comprehensive ban Iran has banned smoking in all public places, including state bodies, hotels, and restaurants, since 2007.
- Jordan
- Partial ban Jordan bans smoking in specific public buildings and transport but does not cover all enclosed public places like bars.
- Syria
- Comprehensive ban Syria bans smoking inside all public places, including foodservice establishments and public transport.
Other laws in Bahrain
- Driving Age
- 18+
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