West Riffa is predominately a residential area. Most of the ruling family and other high ranking families, ministers and business investors live there. His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain lives there, as well as the Prime Minister, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa. Riffa’s famous clock tower is located in the centre of West Riffa.
West Riffa is home to the National Stadium, where most football matches and important sports events in Bahrain take place. West Riffa and East Riffa each have their own football clubs with their own stadiums.
