Soon to be Brunei Newbie

bruneinewbie · 2013-02-16T12:30:42+01:00

Get essential tips for living in Brunei, like gym and spa options, weekend activities, yacht club access, and expat hangouts.

bruneinewbie Member

Member since 16 February 2013

bruneinewbieMember16 February 2013 10:30:42

Hello to everyone,

Just like most of you, I will be moving to Brunei for work next month. I have read some of the threads about living in Brunei, do's and don'ts, and I guess it could be a tough little place to live.

I would appreciate if anyone can still provide more information for me about gyms and spas. How anyone pass their time during the weekends? Is it easy to be a member of the Yacht club or take on golf? Where do expats normally hang out?

Just looking for some basic insider tips from all of you and I look forward to hearing from everyone on this group.

Cheers,
Brunei Newbie

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP18 February 2013 05:35:46

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Hi Brunei Newbie,

Welcome to 禁漫天堂!

August Choong Active member

Member since 13 January 2013

August ChoongActive member19 February 2013 03:04:23

Where will u stay? Bandar or Seria?

I stay in bandar..

sallythoe Member

Member since 12 August 2012

sallythoeMember19 February 2013 03:23:45

Hi Brunei Newbie!聽 It is better to stay in Bandar or Gadong area as it is pretty near to shopping malls, supermarkets and restaurants or if you are an outdoor person, the park in Bandar is a good place to go for hikes and walks!聽 Brunei is not a tough place to live but a pleasant laid back country with lots to do.聽 Just be yourself, respect the people and the religion and learn to entertain yourself.聽 You'll love Brunei!

August Choong Active member

Member since 13 January 2013

August ChoongActive member19 February 2013 04:34:41

I agree with Sallythoe. Gadong area a bit expensive. What I can say is maybe you can rent a room/house in Kg. Mata-Mata (just less than 2km from the main shopping mall).

I am currently living in Brunei..

bruneinewbie Member

Member since 16 February 2013

bruneinewbieMember20 February 2013 10:39:25

Thanks for all the tips! Much appreciated!

suvidhya Member

Member since 10 March 2013

suvidhyaMember10 March 2013 02:45:20

I am planning to settle down in kb.could someone guide me to the schooling procedures for my son to join in class 9.whether any music classes or football classes are available there? what abt the schools? do we have to go to bsb or jis only for the schools. how do they commute from kb? apart from this any other tip for a new comer in kb?

dhallare Member

Member since 18 January 2013

dhallareMember12 March 2013 07:55:56

If you look at the google map, KB is quite far from JIS or ISB, If your sending your kids to any of this schools, get a place in Jerudong or Muara, or talk to an housing agent, visit bruneiproperty.com.bn.