loAf
English expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
20
About me
English
Lives in Juffair
Speaks English
Registration: 04 January 2009
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Living in Bahrain? by Lyn
My fiance may be taking a job in Bahrain this January. Do we need to get married first so that I may live with him? I'm having trouble finding that information.....Thanks!
Hi Lyn, As a rule no, altho unmarried couples living together may be frowned upon by some, and some landlords wouldnt let you rent as an unmarried couple. Having said that i live with my girlfriend and another unmarried couple without our landlords ... Read More
Searching Bahrain. by Babyboo2k
Hello everyone! I'm having a lot of difficulty finding jobs in Bahrain. I'm sure I'm not the only one! :| I was wondering if anyone would be willing to help me or give me some good tips where to search and get in touch with people? I recently ...
hey babyboo, best advice i can give is to get in touch with recruitment companies like gulf connexions, join websites like bayt and monster gulf, and check the gulf daily news' online job section every day. good luck!!! Read More
arcade games coffee house in bahrain by wegaboo
hi, i am planning to make an arcade games coffee house in bahrain where you can play all retro arcade games and also new wii, ps, xbox and all kind of board games as well. its also a coffee shop, smoking allowed, but no shisha. so i want people who ...
sounds like a great idea wegaboo, let me know when and where and i'm sure i can drag me and my mates down!!! let me know if theres anything i can help with Read More
Finally Here by megspaceuk
Hi all, Well I am finally sat here in my apartment in Juffair after all the planning and anticipation! And I'm sorry to say it, but I'm after some information again! Now that I am here I have to start looking for jobs and so far they seem VERY ...
well glad to hear your enjoying it so far!!!! Im on the countdown to our trip back home for a week, down to 11 days now:) my main concern is im goin to freeze back in the UK, but it'l b nice to see all our mates etc. anyhu, gimmi a shout if you ... Read More
Finally Here by megspaceuk
Hi all, Well I am finally sat here in my apartment in Juffair after all the planning and anticipation! And I'm sorry to say it, but I'm after some information again! Now that I am here I have to start looking for jobs and so far they seem VERY ...
haha no problem. have msgd u my email to send ur CV to, will send it out for you. with your experience you sould easily find work as a PA or something, usually fairly well paid, even if its only for the short term until you find something else. Just ... Read More
Finally Here by megspaceuk
Hi all, Well I am finally sat here in my apartment in Juffair after all the planning and anticipation! And I'm sorry to say it, but I'm after some information again! Now that I am here I have to start looking for jobs and so far they seem VERY ...
haha, your wish is my command..... Right, check the GDN website/paper everyday, it can be a bit hit and miss, but its got the highest turnover of jobs in it. Worth registering with, and trawling the websites of, Gulf Connexions, Bayt, Monster ... Read More
Re-locating to Bahrain with a family by sunshine101
I was wondering if any of you might be able to help me...... IÂ’m am trying to find some more information about relocating to Bahrain and would like to hear more from mothers who have made the move themselves. Specifically I would like to know more ...
genevieve it depends on what kind of lifesyle you want/are used to. Ignooring GBP and just working in Dinars you will find that most stuff is similarly priced in Dinar to the Uk (altho its nearly double the price in pound stirling), infact lots of ... Read More
Do and don't in Bahrain by expat.com
Are you living in Bahrain? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Bahrain? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Bahrain? Thanks!
Shopaholics right, it is very westernised, altho I would add that some ares of bahrain are very religous, so ladies in tight clothing, exposing shoulders or too much clevage can cause offence. You also may get some funny looks for eating with your ... Read More
Moving to Bahrain in 2 months! by megspaceuk
Hi all, Has been really good to read this forum and hear some honest accounts of life in Bahrain. I will shortly be relocating to Juffair as my partner has a job out there and I could really do with building up some contacts and getting some ...
No probz meg, nice to be able to help, I waz crapping my pants before we moved out here. eeek, 12th aug!! will warn you now, your arriving a week before ramadan, roughly 22nd Aug - 19th Sept, where you are not allowed to eat, drink (anything, even ... Read More
Moving to Bahrain in 2 months! by megspaceuk
Hi all, Has been really good to read this forum and hear some honest accounts of life in Bahrain. I will shortly be relocating to Juffair as my partner has a job out there and I could really do with building up some contacts and getting some ...
oop, missed the visa bit! Visas. you will need to pay 10BD (about 16quid) when you come through immigration, and that will get you a 3 month tourist visa, that says in big letters, that you cannot work out here. this is true, but you can look. All ... Read More
Moving to Bahrain in 2 months! by megspaceuk
Hi all, Has been really good to read this forum and hear some honest accounts of life in Bahrain. I will shortly be relocating to Juffair as my partner has a job out there and I could really do with building up some contacts and getting some ...
Im working for an English based company (from my home town, so i think it was fate)as Business Development/Office manager, debz is PA tothe VP of a big firm. To be fair, it was me who struggled to find work, debz had plenty of offers, and was able ... Read More
Re-locating to Bahrain with a family by sunshine101
I was wondering if any of you might be able to help me...... IÂ’m am trying to find some more information about relocating to Bahrain and would like to hear more from mothers who have made the move themselves. Specifically I would like to know more ...
afraid im no mum, infact im no dad either (maybe just a child at heart) but there are things for kids to do (bowling, cinema, water parks, you can even swim with dolphins!). One thing we have found lacking, but understandable due to the climate, is ... Read More
Moving to Bahrain in 2 months! by megspaceuk
Hi all, Has been really good to read this forum and hear some honest accounts of life in Bahrain. I will shortly be relocating to Juffair as my partner has a job out there and I could really do with building up some contacts and getting some ...
Hi meg, Job wise I suggest hitting the GDN daily (Gulf Daily News), me and my girlfreind moved here in February, and it took us between two and three months to find day jobs. Altho, with teaching experience/qualifications, you should walk into a ... Read More
moving to Bahrain by jacki1966
My husband and I are possibly making a move to Bahrain if he takes up a job offer. I am originally from South Africa and he is from the UK. We have no children, in our 40's and have 2 gorgeous cats. Can anyone please suggest where we can find a ...
Matthew, i cant answer all your questions, but i'l answer the ones i can. Ive lived here since february, and have to admit love it out here. 1. I live in Juffair, big expat area, not too pricey, lots of shops etc, but there are loads of good areas ... Read More