Manama's Government Avenue hosts Britain's historic embassy to Bahrain where deep military and commercial ties reflect centuries of British influence in the Gulf. The mission supports Britain's substantial military presence—Royal Navy's HMS Juffair base serves as permanent Middle East headquarters hosting destroyers, mine hunters, and support vessels protecting Gulf shipping lanes. British defense contractors maintain strong relationships with Bahrain's armed forces while UK companies engage in Bahrain's financial services sector that dominates the island kingdom's economy as regional banking hub. The embassy facilitates British business interests across tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors serving Bahrain's wealthy Gulf visitors and expatriate communities, while supporting infrastructure projects including Bahrain's causeways and real estate developments. British expats form substantial community working in Bahrain's finance sector, oil and gas industries, and education institutions, enjoying tax-free salaries and proximity to Saudi Arabian markets. British tourists visit Bahrain as Gulf gateway—experiencing Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, exploring Bahrain Fort and ancient Dilmun archaeological sites, and shopping in modern malls. The embassy provides consular services including emergency assistance, passport renewals for expats, and visa facilitation for Bahraini business travelers and students heading to Britain.