Manama is a very important centre for the economy thanks to the petroleum, oil refining, dhow buildings, fishing and pearl diving. The strong economy of the capital made it possible to increase the country’s major hotels, pubs, nightlife, beautiful shopping and most important tourist attractions. Manama is also very popular for its different markets where people sell their goods. Manama has an international airport on the island of Al Muharraq, which can be reached by a causeway. Further also the University of Bahrain is located in Manama, it was founded on 1986. Manama is an Arab city with a rather westernized and modern attitude.