Hello! (American)

markj101 · 2015-03-11T15:40:57+01:00

Discover life in Bahrain as an American expat in Juffair. Get tips on meeting new people, video chat options, and vehicle leasing for young renters.

markj101 Member

Member since 11 March 2015

markj101Member11 March 2015 13:40:57

I just accepted an offer in Bahrain. I am an American moving there alone. My only fear is that it will be tough to meet people. Also, I read some places that Skype is banned? If so how do I video chat with my wife and daughter back home? Also I will be living in the Juffair area. I want to get a vehicle too but I am only 22 years old so I think renting is out of the question. Do they have one year leases?

Thanks!

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert11 March 2015 14:23:58

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hi markj101,

Skype is not banned in Bahrain, nor any VOIP softwares and regarding the vehicle i聽 guess renting would be a good option than leasing one. Lot of renting companies in Juffair area.

Here is a post talking more about car renting: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=405875

good luck!

T&R

premal101 Member

Member since 11 December 2014

premal101Member11 March 2015 14:29:26

logicalindian wrote:
hi markj101,

Skype is not banned in Bahrain, nor any VOIP softwares and regarding the vehicle i聽 guess renting would be a good option than leasing one. Lot of renting companies in Juffair area.

Here is a post talking more about car renting: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=405875

good luck!

T&R

You are not only a Logical Indian but a Helping India Also...!!!

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert11 March 2015 14:31:29

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Thank you! premal101.聽

Ocfemjc Serial expat

Member since 09 August 2014

OcfemjcSerial expat11 March 2015 16:03:38

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Would be lots of Americans in Juffair as close to the US naval base so you'll just have to walk into any cafe bar restaurant and strike up a conversation.
You'll make friends in no time here if you're socially inclined

zolabelle Member

Member since 08 March 2015

zolabelleMember15 March 2015 09:57:50

Hey,
Juffair is the ideal place to live in. I live in Juffair and absolutely love it. You will have just no problems in making friends. The US Navy Base is situated in Juffair and is home to almost all Americans working on Base.
Hit me up if you have any more questions that I could probably answer

raffinan Member

Member since 05 July 2011

raffinanMember15 March 2015 15:19:17

thanks for the info... in fact I will be working inside the US Navy base. How much is an average monthly rental car fee in Bahrain? I may have to wait for my car shipment to arrive for about a month or so...

Ocfemjc Serial expat

Member since 09 August 2014

OcfemjcSerial expat15 March 2015 16:24:27

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Small car around BD200/month

raffinan Member

Member since 05 July 2011

raffinanMember15 March 2015 17:35:27

About $500/month...Wow! Thanks!

relwell Serial expat

Member since 27 January 2014

relwellSerial expat16 March 2015 02:55:34

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Check out this thread - and there are many others on the topic if you search our little forum.

/forum/viewtopic.php?id=281086

Good luck, and welcome to Bahrain!

ahmad33 Guest

ahmad33Guest23 March 2015 09:28:55

#11

Hello Mr Markj101. you can e-mail me with your questions about Bahrain with your contact I will be glad to answer you. Am a Bahraini native my name is Ahmed. my e-mail: leqqah@gmail.com if you have skype you can send me your id. Am a real estate consultant.

mariz1990 Member

Member since 27 November 2014

mariz1990Member23 March 2015 11:40:53

#12

I think they have .. specially in juffair area .. most of the expats there are americans .. or english people! skype here is not banned so nothing to worry you can skype with your family back home.