# Diplomatic Area vs other Manama submarkets

> Diplomatic Area (trophy, ~BHD 120/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.5 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Manama Class A submarkets we track.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Diplomatic Area sits at trophy tier.
- Average rent BHD 120/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.5 PSF/yr USD vs city average 100.
- Compared submarkets: Bahrain Financial Harbour (trophy), Seef (prime), Juffair / Amwaj Islands (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Manama
- **submarket**: Diplomatic Area
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: BHD 120/sqm/yr · ≈ $29.5 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $25/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 17.4%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with Diplomatic Area in Manama?
Bahrain Financial Harbour, Seef, Juffair / Amwaj Islands

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/manama/diplomatic-area/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.