Nicola302004
English looking for information about Bahrain
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Definitive Guide to Bahrain for New Expats by brightonguy
Welcome to the Island of pearls, lights, sand, lovely people and the all-year-round sunshine... Welcome to Bahrain! In this guide, [url=/forum/profile.php?id=529499]Josnuggles[/url] and I are going to do our best to answer the ...
Hi Great guide, well done. I've been here for the last year and this guide is still helpful. One thing to note is that I hire a brand new Chevrolet from Adliya car rental for 155bd month. I know many people ask about hiring cars and this was the ... Read More
Weekends
Hi I currently live in Bahrain but move to Doha mid August. At present me and my Kids go to the ex pat clubs at weekends to use the beach and pools. My son loves fishing at the beach and I like to laze about. I've googled beaches and pools in Doha ... Read More
Political situation in Bahrain today. Is it ok to relocate to Bahrain. by Arnab Bhattacharjee
Hello Friend's, I am planning moving to Bahrain by 3rd week of Jan'13. I would like to know about the political situation in Bahrain. Will it be too risky to move with my family. I got an info that expats are targeted with bomb blasts in the areas ...
Hi The trouble in Bahrain is mostly restricted to certain areas but it does cause quite a few traffic issues. I live in Saar which is lovely but getting through Budaiya can be a hassle at times, especially at tea time when they like to lay reeds or ... Read More
Here at last! by Nicola302004
Hi Well, we've arrived at last and we're settling in quite well! Got an apartment, Internet installed and a local sim card so we're almost there. Bahrain is as friendly as you all said it would be.. Now I just need to find a social life! Visited ...
Thanks Jazzy851, you're so right. I've been lost so often now that I'm starting to recognise my way home! I bought a gps but it's not that helpful unless I have the full street address... Which I rarely do. It's all good fun driving here though..l ... Read More
Here at last! by Nicola302004
Hi Well, we've arrived at last and we're settling in quite well! Got an apartment, Internet installed and a local sim card so we're almost there. Bahrain is as friendly as you all said it would be.. Now I just need to find a social life! Visited ...
Hi Brightonguy I just turned up at the Dilmun club and asked to look around. Let us in no probs, unlike the Brit Club. I explained we don't know anyone to sponsor our membership but they said we could just write a covering letter if we wanted to ... Read More
Here at last!
Hi Well, we've arrived at last and we're settling in quite well! Got an apartment, Internet installed and a local sim card so we're almost there. Bahrain is as friendly as you all said it would be.. Now I just need to find a social life! Visited ... Read More
Childcare
Hi We are arriving Tuesday and I'm starting to panic about what to do with my kids. I need some sort of childcare so I can view properties etc. I start work before the kids start school...ahhhh! All ideas and info on costs greatly appreciated. Thanks Read More
Finally Got a flight date! by CathyAnn
after organising a very complicated medical - I finally found out I move over on August 20th! Scary/Exciting/Can't wait!! Now time to pack up my life....
Hi Just ask your local gp to set it up, they usually sort it out and arrange the chest x ray etc ;) Read More
Finally Got a flight date! by CathyAnn
after organising a very complicated medical - I finally found out I move over on August 20th! Scary/Exciting/Can't wait!! Now time to pack up my life....
That's brilliant news Brightonguy, thanks for the info. We'd planned on shipping but the shipping company need a copy of my 2 year visa before our belongings leave the uk and I obviously don't have it yet. By the time I get it etc etc it's going to ... Read More
Finally Got a flight date! by CathyAnn
after organising a very complicated medical - I finally found out I move over on August 20th! Scary/Exciting/Can't wait!! Now time to pack up my life....
That's great news Brightonguy... I checked with Emirates and they charge 拢25 per kg. most shipping companies take too long. I was starting to panic! Did you send your FedEx to your place of employment? What about customs.. Was there a fee on arrival ... Read More
Finally Got a flight date! by CathyAnn
after organising a very complicated medical - I finally found out I move over on August 20th! Scary/Exciting/Can't wait!! Now time to pack up my life....
We arrive from the UK on the 20th too! I've just finished all the medical exams... Cost almost 拢300 which I thought was rather excessive! We've still got no where to live but thankfully my employer is putting us up in a hotel til we get sorted. Are ... Read More
Me again! by Nicola302004
Hi guys The big move should be happening in 6 weeks and I'm starting work in 7 weeks...still not sure where we're going to live. I'm thinking we need to spend a few days on a property hunt as soon as we arrive but I'm not sure where we're going to ...
I know all about Bahrain... Think I've read every single piece of literature ever written on the country.. That's how boring I am! Haha Thanks Read More
Me again! by Nicola302004
Hi guys The big move should be happening in 6 weeks and I'm starting work in 7 weeks...still not sure where we're going to live. I'm thinking we need to spend a few days on a property hunt as soon as we arrive but I'm not sure where we're going to ...
Thanks, I've just been looking at hotels and found some quite reasonable priced which is good. Yes I drive Brightonguy, I got my international permit last week which I think, along with my uk licence, let's me drive our there. Thanks Nicola Read More
Visa help please ;) by Nicola302004
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain soon with my 3 children to teach in a school however... My ex hubby wants to come with us for a few months to ensure our children settle in etc. he may decide to look for work and stay indefinitely. Despite researching visa ...
Thanks, I'll have another go. Fingers crossed ;) Read More
Visa help please ;) by Nicola302004
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain soon with my 3 children to teach in a school however... My ex hubby wants to come with us for a few months to ensure our children settle in etc. he may decide to look for work and stay indefinitely. Despite researching visa ...
Hi brightonguy I've looked at getting the visa online but it came up with only 5 days entry... Not sure why. Thanks Read More
Me again! by Nicola302004
Hi guys The big move should be happening in 6 weeks and I'm starting work in 7 weeks...still not sure where we're going to live. I'm thinking we need to spend a few days on a property hunt as soon as we arrive but I'm not sure where we're going to ...
Thanks, I'll look into it. Cheers Nicola Read More
Me again!
Hi guys The big move should be happening in 6 weeks and I'm starting work in 7 weeks...still not sure where we're going to live. I'm thinking we need to spend a few days on a property hunt as soon as we arrive but I'm not sure where we're going to ... Read More
Arriving soon! by Nicola302004
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain in the next few weeks with my 3 young sons. It's a big adventure for us and we're very excited. I've been avidly reading through all the expat forums for advice on settling in but I'm still unsure where to look for housing. ...
Thanks HannahMack, I must admit to being very apprehensive about the big move! I've lived in Abu Dhabi before but that was before I had children... It's much more worrying now I have them to think of too! Did you secure your apartment from home ... Read More
Arriving soon! by Nicola302004
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain in the next few weeks with my 3 young sons. It's a big adventure for us and we're very excited. I've been avidly reading through all the expat forums for advice on settling in but I'm still unsure where to look for housing. ...
Haha....see you all soon ;) Read More
Arriving soon! by Nicola302004
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain in the next few weeks with my 3 young sons. It's a big adventure for us and we're very excited. I've been avidly reading through all the expat forums for advice on settling in but I'm still unsure where to look for housing. ...
Thanks everyone, great advice. Olivier, you're fantastic...such a great help.. You're making me feel much more at ease about the move to Bahrain! Thank you... W owe you a few drinks when we arrive! Nicola Read More
Visa help please ;) by Nicola302004
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain soon with my 3 children to teach in a school however... My ex hubby wants to come with us for a few months to ensure our children settle in etc. he may decide to look for work and stay indefinitely. Despite researching visa ...
Hi again, I think entering at the airport as a tourist is his only option, thanks for your help. Thanks also for the info regarding entering as a single mum. I have a letter of consent from the children's father but am having great difficulty ... Read More
Visa help please ;) by Nicola302004
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain soon with my 3 children to teach in a school however... My ex hubby wants to come with us for a few months to ensure our children settle in etc. he may decide to look for work and stay indefinitely. Despite researching visa ...
Hi Oliver My ex hubby has a British passport but was born in Morocco ( I don't suppose that matters though). From what I understand of the visa requirement he needs to enter Bahrain with a return ticket, is that right? I'm just concerned that by ... Read More
Visa help please ;)
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain soon with my 3 children to teach in a school however... My ex hubby wants to come with us for a few months to ensure our children settle in etc. he may decide to look for work and stay indefinitely. Despite researching visa ... Read More
Arriving soon!
Hi I'm moving to Bahrain in the next few weeks with my 3 young sons. It's a big adventure for us and we're very excited. I've been avidly reading through all the expat forums for advice on settling in but I'm still unsure where to look for housing. ... Read More