Omeath
Irish expat in Bahrain
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Registration: 02 March 2014
family iquama by 1bex
I'm British currently living in Bahrain but have to go through the Saudi visa process to get my iquama, my husband already has his iquama. Do I have to travel back to the UK to get a medical or is there a way to get the medical in Bahrain?
You have to go back to the UK and fly into Dammam Read More
Causeway insurance covers what exactly? by GuestPoster95685
I often drive over to Bahrain and get the insurance on the causeway. But in a few weeks I'll be living in Bahrain and doing the commute. Obviously, I'll buy a longer insurance package for this (unless there are better ways to insure my car ...
The insurance cover is only 3rd party. You partner can drive if she has a brit license, international is better or you might have to go and check with traffic at Isa Town The causeway insurance covers the car not the driver Read More
Hair traetments and styling
Is there any recommendations for keratin please Read More
Cost of a Dental Crown by Omeath
Just returned from a prominent dentist. A crown was 400... i this the going price?
Did you get it done? what was the service like? Read More
Cost of a Dental Crown
Just returned from a prominent dentist. A crown was 400... i this the going price? Read More
Fishing
Yes I saw them. Went a drive around this weekend over to Hidd and all the way to Awaj islands. Saw a few there, may be just have to give each one a try Read More
Fishing
The weather is getting cooler. Any good places to go fishing... from the beach Read More
Tennis by bm51
New to Bahrain but keen to continue playing tennis as main means of keeping fit. Mid-40s but played Club Tennis so wondering which clubs would anyone recommend for being able to play social and semi-competitive tennis. Have Googled and found ...
Please let me know, I was looking to start playing again Ann Read More
Tennis by bm51
New to Bahrain but keen to continue playing tennis as main means of keeping fit. Mid-40s but played Club Tennis so wondering which clubs would anyone recommend for being able to play social and semi-competitive tennis. Have Googled and found ...
Did you find somewhere to play tennis? Read More
Nice Place for Dinner by Omeath
Hi everyone, any recommendations for a nice place for dinner with family. 13 year old daughter Licensed... Italian or international.
Went to Cucina in Juffair last night... will be going back there again. Read More
IKEA Any Transport?
Someone mentioned in a post there are guys tht transport form IKEA in Saudi but I cannot find the post now. Anyone know of a service? Read More
Any Ladies for Tennis?
I have not played for a while but would love to start again. Anyone have any info where how who? Read More
Nice Place for Dinner
Hi everyone, any recommendations for a nice place for dinner with family. 13 year old daughter Licensed... Italian or international. Read More
Reliable Taxi/Limosine
New to Bahrain. Can anyone recommend a reliable service to get me to and from a venue as I am sure I will be trying some of the local beverages. Read More
Good Family Dentist and GP by Omeath
Hi everyone, well we are finally taking up full time residence and I know this subject has been covered before but would be interested in any current opinions. Very simply I would like advice on a good family dentist and GP in Bahrain. Michael
Hamala But as Bahrain is not that big travel lnot be a problem Read More
What To Do About Mail
We will be living in Hamala. Can anyone advise about mail? PO Box or do they deliver? Read More
Leasing vs Renting a Car in Bahrain by brightonguy
Hello all, Could you please let me know the difference between leasing and renting a car in Bahrain based on your experience? - Why should I lease a car instead of renting it? - Can I own the car at the end of the lease term? Either for free or at ...
I have just hired a Tuscon from Toorenco for my wife. Pick up next week. The rates are reasonable, however some cars are not the latest model. I will let you know how this goes. Michael Read More
Good Family Dentist and GP
Hi everyone, well we are finally taking up full time residence and I know this subject has been covered before but would be interested in any current opinions. Very simply I would like advice on a good family dentist and GP in Bahrain. Michael Read More
4 weeks for residence and CPR by Omeath
I work in Saudi so have !qama. Recently got residence and CPR in 4 weeks Just for info for anyone that is thinking of doing it
I am male by the way and work in KSA Read More
4 weeks for residence and CPR by Omeath
I work in Saudi so have !qama. Recently got residence and CPR in 4 weeks Just for info for anyone that is thinking of doing it
Hi everyone, not much to share really. A very professional Bahraini gentlemen Give him my passport for a couple of hours He calls me to tell me the visa is done Give him my passport for a couple of hours He comes back with 5 year residence visa, ... Read More
4 weeks for residence and CPR
I work in Saudi so have !qama. Recently got residence and CPR in 4 weeks Just for info for anyone that is thinking of doing it Read More
Ramadan Rules
My wife and daughter are coming over and I am not sure how Bahrain deals with Ramadan. What happens to the shops, bars and restaurants during this time? I am aware of the procedures in Saudi and UAE, but I have not experienced Ramadan in Bahrain. Read More
Inclusive of water and electricity
I am due to sign a contract and in the lease it states that the bill will be covered up to 30BD Is this the norm? Read More
Internet Package and OSN in Hamala
Hi Everyone, can anyone give me advice on the packages and providers for the above? We will be living in Hamala, don't know if that makes too much difference. Thank you in advance Read More
Traffic On the Way To BSB by Omeath
We are in the process of looking at villas within a commuting distance to BSB. We have focused on Hamala and Jasra, however there are some lovely villas in Janabiyah and Saar that we really like also. My question: the traffic lights going over the ...
That is interesting. You certainly seem to get more for your money on the villas on that side. Can I ask why you prefer that side? I don't know either side very well. Coming from Dubai, no matter where you are there always seem to be the token ... Read More
Traffic On the Way To BSB
We are in the process of looking at villas within a commuting distance to BSB. We have focused on Hamala and Jasra, however there are some lovely villas in Janabiyah and Saar that we really like also. My question: the traffic lights going over the ... Read More
Rent Cap
Are there any restrictions on landlords increasing the rent of properties at the renewal date? Read More
Compounds Near BSB by Omeath
Hello everyone. Can anyone suggest any compounds relatively near BSB. Coming for a quick visit this weekend and wouldn't mind having a look around if you have any suggestions.
Hi, yes we agree with everything you have said. We have had 2 villas from an agent, both of them in Hamala. Both are in budget and inclusive. So we are very upbeat at the moment. We have our shipping being negotiated at the moment. The only thing ... Read More
Compounds Near BSB by Omeath
Hello everyone. Can anyone suggest any compounds relatively near BSB. Coming for a quick visit this weekend and wouldn't mind having a look around if you have any suggestions.
I have been looking at the quotes. All but one was exclusive. They would not budge over the phone. Can I take this as a guide for the 4 bed I mentioned; 1300 rent 130 gove tax 400 water/elec That would give a total of 1830 a month. Would that be ... Read More
Compounds Near BSB by Omeath
Hello everyone. Can anyone suggest any compounds relatively near BSB. Coming for a quick visit this weekend and wouldn't mind having a look around if you have any suggestions.
Hello everyone, just got back to KSA We saw a villa in Hamala views. Very nice for 1300. 4 bedroom. Exclusive of course We saw one in Ark Compound in Janabiyah for 1700 exclusive. Both were very nice and the compounds are good. Read More
Compounds Near BSB by Omeath
Hello everyone. Can anyone suggest any compounds relatively near BSB. Coming for a quick visit this weekend and wouldn't mind having a look around if you have any suggestions.
Been and looked around today, just calling in on what we saw driving around. The security were very helpful at all. But could/would nto answer questions on rent etc..... Saw a few that we would be interested in. Question: for a 3/4 bed villa... ... Read More
Schools! by -Andrea-
Hi all My husband and I and our 3 children will be relocating to Bahrain this August. I have applied to BSB and heard nothing back as yet? I have also applied to St Christophers school. My 10 year son and 7 year old daughter have completed the ...
HI Nicola. Our daughter is starting at BSB in September. Can you give me any details on your compound? Read More
Compounds Near BSB
Hello everyone. Can anyone suggest any compounds relatively near BSB. Coming for a quick visit this weekend and wouldn't mind having a look around if you have any suggestions. Read More
School panic by Js-mom
Hi my husband has been offered a job in Kobar and myself and our 3 boys are in the process of organising a move to Bahrain. I'm wondering if anyone could help me with some advise about schooling. I have seen from the forum and from contacting the ...
Sent you an e mail JS Read More
School panic by Js-mom
Hi my husband has been offered a job in Kobar and myself and our 3 boys are in the process of organising a move to Bahrain. I'm wondering if anyone could help me with some advise about schooling. I have seen from the forum and from contacting the ...
We are visiting BSB on the 8th. If thee anything you would like us to ask just PM me. We are fortunate that we have a place and we have to pay the fees by the 15th May for September. We are going to have a look around for housing when we are there ... Read More
Bahrain - Travel Ban on Children by Husband by batmobile
Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help advise here as my sister is currently in real mess. She is in the process of splitting up with her husband and he has taken it very badly and told her that he does not intend to let her or the children leave ...
No offence, but I don't think this forum is a place for this accept for some kind of support. British citizens... British Embassy..... Lawyer. I certainly do not have the knowledge to comment on such a thing. I do empathise with people in these ... Read More
School panic by Js-mom
Hi my husband has been offered a job in Kobar and myself and our 3 boys are in the process of organising a move to Bahrain. I'm wondering if anyone could help me with some advise about schooling. I have seen from the forum and from contacting the ...
Good afternoon..... we really know what you are going through. We were in a similar position both in Dubai and Bahrain. Fortunately we got a place for our daughter. We are from Ireland too so if you want a friendly chat PM my wife she will talk you ... Read More
Driving Questions by Omeath
We are moving to Bahrain in the Summer and I have a couple of questions; Which licenses can be used to hire a car in Bahrain? Which licenses can be exchanged for a Bahrain license without having to do any test? Specifically, my wife has Irish and ...
Thank you Arjun, I just need my wife to be mobile until I get the CPR done. Immediately she will rent..... may be forever as I am never to keen on buying a vehicle anymore..... one time rear smash and finish. As long as she can use UAE or Irish ... Read More
Driving Questions
We are moving to Bahrain in the Summer and I have a couple of questions; Which licenses can be used to hire a car in Bahrain? Which licenses can be exchanged for a Bahrain license without having to do any test? Specifically, my wife has Irish and ... Read More
Moving to bahrain -timeframe for moving by 1bex
Hi My husband will be relocating in August , he will be working in damman saudi and we are hoping to live in saar bahrain in a compound (commuting daily) i have few questions from personal experiences would be great please what time frame should ...
Just like to thank everyone for the replies an e mails. Everyone has been a great help. I have a much clearer picture on things now. Thanks again. Read More
Moving to bahrain -timeframe for moving by 1bex
Hi My husband will be relocating in August , he will be working in damman saudi and we are hoping to live in saar bahrain in a compound (commuting daily) i have few questions from personal experiences would be great please what time frame should ...
Thanks everyone for the replies, very informative. So as I have an Iqama I can rent the house. What about residency (CPR) for my wife and daughter? She will be going to school and we have a place, but do they a CPR to stay at the school and go ... Read More
Moving to bahrain -timeframe for moving by 1bex
Hi My husband will be relocating in August , he will be working in damman saudi and we are hoping to live in saar bahrain in a compound (commuting daily) i have few questions from personal experiences would be great please what time frame should ...
This has raised some interesting points. I am working in Saudi and have my Iqama and multiple. My intention is to move my family (Irish passports) to Bahrain and come home at the weekend. We have a school lace, so I thought I could find ... Read More
Dubai v Bahrain by Omeath
For those of you that have had experience of both, what do you think is the difference between them. The good and the bad........ it will be an interesting post I hope.
Thanks everyone, great comments and pretty much how I view it. We are leaving Dubai after a number of years and coming to Bahrain. I am really looking forward to it. We have never lived there but we visited many times when we were in Saudi so it ... Read More
Dubai v Bahrain
For those of you that have had experience of both, what do you think is the difference between them. The good and the bad........ it will be an interesting post I hope. Read More
A Room In Jubail
Hello everyone, moving to Jubail in a week and having a lot of trouble finding a bed. Has anyone out there got any ideas? Hotel, furnished apartment... sharing...... anything at the moment. I am a clean living British man of a mature age. Read More
Al-Jude 1 by MickyMICK
Anybody living in Al-Jude 1? I am working as contractor for Sadara and I will be moving there in early April. How do you like it there? We are newly weds with no kiddos. Looking to meet a few folks. I am 33 and my wife will be joining me as ...
Can you suggest any compounds please which are as close to Sadara site as you can get Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
Our daughter will be going into year 8 Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
Thank you. I did not know about that school. I must say Geraldine at BSB has been fantastic with us. We hope to get the test done here in Dubai or will go to the BSB when we visit. Thank you all for the info, it really helps. Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
Yes. However I got an e mail stating that the books are closed until April next year Read More
Coming next week to KSA
My husband has finally got word of the move to KSA. We are thinking of coming over next weekend, hiring a car and looking around. Hopefully, our daughter will get a place at BSB, although that is no where near certain yet. Can you tell me if it is ... Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
Thank you for the insight and I agree with all you have said. We are hoping that we get the school place and looking forward to moving to Bahrain. Unfortunately the school place is going to be the deciding factor. Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
Yes, we are in touch with the school. They are trying to move it online so it can be taken anywhere, however I don't think it is available yet. We have sent all the paperwork and paid the enrolment fee and we are planning to fly there soon and ... Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
Thanks Jo, yes I agree. My name is Ann by the way..... forgot to mention that in my posts. We have paid the enrolment fees for BSB, just hoping we get a place. Read More
British School of Bahrain by Omeath
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?
Thank you for the replies. Yes, we have heard it is a good school, although I have seen a post on another forum recently saying they are not renewing many contracts for the current teachers for some reason. I don't know if there is any truth in ... Read More
British School of Bahrain
Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school? Read More