Security Guard Services in Manama

Details of coverage across the kingdom are on the Bahrain page.

Retail and Business Districts in Manama

Commercial and office activity in Manama is spread across several locations, including:

• Seef district
• City Centre Bahrain
• The Avenues Bahrain
• Manama Souq and Bab Al Bahrain
• Bahrain Financial Harbour
• Diplomatic Area

Security Considerations in Manama

Luxury brand stores in the Seef district malls and The Avenues need a calm security presence that meets the expectations of Gulf customers and visitors from Saudi Arabia arriving over the King Fahd Causeway, as traffic rises on the Friday and Saturday weekend. During Ramadan, opening hours run late into the night, which requires adjusted shift schedules and closer attention at closing and when receiving goods.

The towers of Bahrain Financial Harbour and the Diplomatic Area house the headquarters of banks and companies and regional offices that require organized visitor management and access control in lobbies and parking areas. Officers are expected to be fluent in Arabic and English, and languages widely spoken among workers and residents, such as Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, are clearly useful. High summer heat and humidity also require work periods at exposed posts to be organized in line with Bahrain’s midday work ban.

Bahrain hosts exhibitions, conferences, sporting events and product launches throughout the year, and many of its guests stay in Manama hotels, especially during the mild winter months. These periods require advance planning for travel between hotels and event venues given traffic congestion, and coordination with hotel and mall management on VIP arrivals and entry and exit points.

How Coverage Works in Manama

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the presentation and service standards, oversees performance and reports to the client.

The scope of service, licensing and insurance for each site are confirmed before any proposal is issued. Licensing details for Bahrain are on the Bahrain page.

Services in Manama

Common Questions

Can Coverage Be Adjusted During Ramadan, the Eid Holidays and Public Holidays?

Shift schedules are reviewed before Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and National Day in December to match store and office hours. Post Orders are updated to cover late closing times and access arrangements, and any additional coverage is agreed in writing before it begins.

How Are Security Guard Services Priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray provides a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a higher rate.