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Tree of Life (Shajarat-al-Hayat) Tours and Tickets

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1. The Tree of Life, also known as Shajarat-al-Hayat, is a famous tree located in the middle of the desert in Bahrain. It is approximately 400 years old and stands alone in an otherwise barren landscape, making it a symbol of resilience and endurance. The tree is believed to have survived for so long due to its deep roots reaching underground water sources.

2. The Tree of Life is located about 2 kilometers from the Jebel Dukhan (Mountain of Smoke) and is accessible to visitors at any time of the day. There is no entrance fee to visit the tree. Unfortunately, there is no specific phone number available for the tree itself.

3. To reach the Tree of Life, visitors can take a taxi or drive themselves. It is recommended to have a GPS or map handy as the tree is located in a somewhat remote area. There are no specific ticket restrictions to visit the tree, and it is a popular tourist destination in Bahrain due to its unique and mystical presence in the desert.

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TheTree of Life (Shajarat-al-Hayat) is a lone mesquite tree that stands in the desert atop a sandy hill near the highest point in Bahrain. Approximately 400 years-old and standing at almost 10 meters tall, the tree has continued to grow despite the extreme temperatures and lack of any apparent water source for miles around.The tree’s source of water is a mystery and the fact that it has thrived for so long has made it something of a mystical legend in Bahrain. The locals believe that the tree is looked after by Enki, the mythical God of water, and some believe that it is the last vestige from the Garden of Eden. Presumably, the old tree has tapped into an underground spring somewhere, a feat of nature that is impressive even without the legends and myths.Both its age and location make the Tree of Life a true natural survivor, although the sheer volume of visitors it attracts might be its eventual downfall; spray paint and etchings are clearly visible on its old bark, and a protective circular fence now surrounds the tree in an attempt to preserve it.The best way to see the Tree of Life is to join a short tour that also takes in other attractions in the desert, including the Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al-Fateh Fort and the first ever oil well, plus the Oil Museum next to it.The Tree of Life is located in the desert around a 45-minute drive from Manama. The best way to reach it is as part of an organized tour, but if driving yourself, take the Zallaq Highway heading east, which becomes the Muaskar Highway. Take a right turn by Khuff Gas Well 371 and then turn right again along the power lines. Be careful not to drive in the soft sand.

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