Restaurants in Bahrain Hope to benefit from a major Soccer event

Restaurants in Bahrain are hoping to cash in as thousands of football fans descend on Bahrain for a major tournament.

They have already made preparations to accommodate coverage of the 21st Gulf Cup which is being held from today until January 18 at the National Stadium, Riffa.

Popular outlets have also put up additional screens and created special offers in anticipation of the expected rush.

An official at a popular Lebanese restaurant on the Exhibition Avenue said additional television screens were being put up to show the games live.

Three-star hotels in the same area also hope a major boost in business as they expect hundreds of visitors from neighbouring countries to stay in the area.

Another hotel manager, also on the Exhibition Avenue, said he was optimistic there would be huge rush in hotel bookings over the next few weeks.