Sakhir
Sakhir (Template:Langx) is a desert area located in the Southern Governorate of Bahrain, near Zallaq.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It contains the Al-Sakhir Palace, built in either 1870 or 1901 depending on different sources.<ref name="KilnerWallace1978">Template:Cite book</ref><ref name="Rollitt">Template:Cite web</ref> It also is the current location of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Formula One, the Bahrain International Circuit
Camping in Sakhir during the winter months is a popular activity in the country.<ref>Bahrain wilderness draws families and youth</ref>
Notable sites
In the early 2000s, the area saw many changes such as the creation of the University of Bahrain main campus and Bahrain International Circuit, the home of Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix. During the 2020 Formula One season, the track hosted a second race, the Sakhir Grand Prix, using an alternate track layout.
Sakhir is also the location of the biannual Bahrain International Airshow<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> as well as the Al Areen Wildlife Park, the only nature reserve and zoo located on land in Bahrain.
Bell Sports, an American manufacturer of bicycle and motorsport helmets, has a showroom located near Bahrain International Circuit.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>