Gioxx
Italian expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
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About me
Italian
Lives in Manama
Speaks English - Italian
Registration: 06 April 2013
Moving to Bahrain by Himanshi Mehta
Hi All, I am an architect working in New Delhi,India. I am considering moving to Bahrain.Is it safe for girls?Are the people quite liberal?What kind of running expenses am I looking at?
Hi Himanshi, Bahrain is a very safe country. So no worries at all if you are considering to move here. By the way, read this guide prepared by Brightonguy and Josnuggles. It is very useful and gives an idea about life in Bahrain: 大咖福利影院 Guide ... Read More
Used car: pre-buying check
I have to do a technical check to a car I would like to buy. Is anyone knowing a garage where I can do this? Area: Muharraq/Arad/Hidd/Amwaj. Thanks! Read More
A question for smokers... by Gioxx
Hello everyone, Does anyone know where I can find fuel liquid for my zippo lighter? It seems impossible so maybe some more "experienced" smoker knows where I can go... I have already been in Bahrain city center mall, seef mall and supermarkets, ...
Thanks Farhaz. I tried the one at bcc but they don't stock it. I will try in other outlets... ;) Read More
A question for smokers...
Hello everyone, Does anyone know where I can find fuel liquid for my zippo lighter? It seems impossible so maybe some more "experienced" smoker knows where I can go... I have already been in Bahrain city center mall, seef mall and supermarkets, ... Read More
Expat-blog Meet Up Part IV: Winter Edition by brightonguy
Hello all, It has been a while since the last Expat-blog meet-up was organised in Ramadan so I thought it's time to organise another one. This time, [url=/forum/profile.php?id=721222]Gioxx[/url] and I are hosting the fourth ...
Hi HamadM, table is booked under Expat-blog name. Someone will bring you to the right table ;) Read More
Expat-blog Meet Up Part IV: Winter Edition by brightonguy
Hello all, It has been a while since the last Expat-blog meet-up was organised in Ramadan so I thought it's time to organise another one. This time, [url=/forum/profile.php?id=721222]Gioxx[/url] and I are hosting the fourth ...
Hello chunks!! Looking forward to seeing you next week! Read More
Expat-blog Meet Up Part IV: Winter Edition by brightonguy
Hello all, It has been a while since the last Expat-blog meet-up was organised in Ramadan so I thought it's time to organise another one. This time, [url=/forum/profile.php?id=721222]Gioxx[/url] and I are hosting the fourth ...
Now there are 19 (including me and you!) Read More
Expat-blog Meet Up Part IV: Winter Edition by brightonguy
Hello all, It has been a while since the last Expat-blog meet-up was organised in Ramadan so I thought it's time to organise another one. This time, [url=/forum/profile.php?id=721222]Gioxx[/url] and I are hosting the fourth ...
Great! See you there! @Syed: I am sure we will do it again! ;) Read More
Compound or rented apartment??? by Mummywatson
Hi, I asked a few questions a couple of weeks ago and I got some really helpful responses. My husband has now been given a job offer ( I am freaking out a bit). In his offer he has been given 900 bd for housing. When we move out we will have two ...
Of course it depends on what area you feel as your 'home'. Also Saar, Reef Island and Amwaj Island are very good places to live. They have security at the entrance (Reef Islands and some 'amwaj' islands have double security check points as ... Read More
Foosball Competition by Nawafo
Hi everyone I love foosball, and I am thinking of making a mini competition somewhere in Juffair. anyone interested? let me know :)
How to say no to Table football? :) My wife and I are in. Read More
Looking for some information by dudeinvta
Hello all! I know some of these questions have been posted already, but searching through the forum I could not find them. 1) I just moved to Bahrain and need a car. Where is a good car rental/lease place in Bahrain? 2) I believe I have settled ...
Hello dudeinvta, Welcome to Bahrain! Trying to give you some more info.. 1) I found a very good service/deal for my car here: Adliya Cars, Mr. Naryan 39926683 2) I have a couple of people that can help you. I live in Amwaj and I found my flat ... Read More
What am I doing wrong? Indian Marketing Professional looking for job by Aurora8
Hello Everyone,:) I have Masters degrees from two of the top universities in SE Asia, over 4 years of Marketing/Communications/PR/Branding experience in the competitive Indian market in very reputable companies. I'm female, under 30, married, ...
Just sent you a PM. Send me your cv and I can see if there is any open position suitable for you. Good luck for you search! Read More
Arabic lessons by Farhaz
I am interested in learning spoken Arabic (as spoke in the Gulf). Can anyone recommend any institute or teacher? I will be grateful for any leads.
Sad to see you didn't like the Gulf Hotel! :D Jokings apart... Unfortunately we can't make it. As discussed for very long time together, Saar is not convenient for us. This(at least for me and my wife) would mean to cross all the island and we ... Read More
Arabic lessons by Farhaz
I am interested in learning spoken Arabic (as spoke in the Gulf). Can anyone recommend any institute or teacher? I will be grateful for any leads.
Yesterday we went to the gulf hotel Less smokey... ;) Read More
Arabic lessons by Farhaz
I am interested in learning spoken Arabic (as spoke in the Gulf). Can anyone recommend any institute or teacher? I will be grateful for any leads.
Well... I agree that a lot of things could be improved having a whiteboard, doing more conversation (rather than only writing words), preparing a more focused class, etc. However we have to consider that we only pay 3 BD for every session. And to ... Read More
Looking for Native Italian Speakers by haseebahm
Hi Guys, I am planning a visit to Italy and want to learn some basic Italian language skills. I am not really fond of reading books and don't have time for proper language courses. :( I'm looking for a native Italian speaker who could help me in ...
@ Farhaz: Just have a look here... :D Italian Gestures - Chapter 1 Read More
Best Place to Watch Football (soccer) Matches? by TheDhanjeeMan
Hi All, I moved to Bahrain a couple months ago. Love it so far, but I'm finding it difficult to find a good place to watch football matches! I've been to JJ's and Warbler, both being terrible. At least in JJ's there was sound! Zero atmosphere in ...
I agree with ihsanozbakir that the best place depends on what you look for. I can add - Sherlock at Gulf Hotel: they show ALL matches on TV, even on request! Yesterday I watched Verona-AC Milan on a "private" TV Screen while the rest of the pub ... Read More
Restaurants open during Ramadan by malcolmr10
Hello, I wanted to quickly ask. Does anyone know of any restaurants that deliver during ramadan? I know a few places are open and you can order to pick it up but not eat there. Does anyone know of any restaurants that will deliver food to a ...
If I am not wrong, Cucina - if you like italian - should deliver food at your home (at least pizzas) Read More
Help needed- Studying and london & need help for accomodation by Daisy_bahrain
Hi everyone on this board I`m from bahrain, no expat here, but I thought I could benefit from the knowledge of some of the expats here on this board, so here I go :) I`m a 28 yr old bahraini female, I will be studying in the UK for my masters ...
Gumtree Spareroom Try these websites. A lot of private ads to rent rooms into sharing flats. Even with short term contract. Read More
Opening a bank account - Suggestions by Gioxx
Hello everyone, Quick question about opening a bank account: following your experience, which is/are the best bank/s for you? Criteria: - time required to open it - service offered - easiness - reliability - costs Then we can add this tobic to ...
Thanks everyone for your help. Maybe I have found a solution... May be... :) Read More
Opening a bank account - Suggestions
Hello everyone, Quick question about opening a bank account: following your experience, which is/are the best bank/s for you? Criteria: - time required to open it - service offered - easiness - reliability - costs Then we can add this tobic to ... Read More
Looking for professional and honest real estate agency by egarti
I need a help to find good real estate agency t that deal with renting flat to expat in Juffair . I have one flat and I am looking for good tenant ))) I need all the help I can get))
[moderated: no free ad on the forum. Thanks.] Read More
Expat-blog Meet-up Part III: Ramadan Edition, 12/07/2013 8PM in Seef by brightonguy
Hello all, As Ramadan approaches, it is time for all of us to meet up and get to know each other. It has been a long time since the last one. Agenda as follows: [b]Date[/b]: 12/07/2013 Friday, 8PM [b]Location[/b]: Al Bandeira Cafe in between Seef ...
I'm in. See you there Read More
Cost of utilities by Gioxx
Hello Expat-bloggers, I am a new expat just moved to Bahrain last Sunday. Currently I am searching for a new flat for me and my wife and we found a fantastic apartment in Amwaj Island. We only have one concern about the draft contract we received. ...
Well... Thanks to all of you for all your advices! At the end, we found and negotiate an all inclusive lease contract! So... There's no problem of electricity bills to host the next expat party! :D Read More
Cost of utilities by Gioxx
Hello Expat-bloggers, I am a new expat just moved to Bahrain last Sunday. Currently I am searching for a new flat for me and my wife and we found a fantastic apartment in Amwaj Island. We only have one concern about the draft contract we received. ...
Thanks for your quick reply but I am not sure what you mean with last sentence. Thanks again! Read More
Cost of utilities
Hello Expat-bloggers, I am a new expat just moved to Bahrain last Sunday. Currently I am searching for a new flat for me and my wife and we found a fantastic apartment in Amwaj Island. We only have one concern about the draft contract we received. ... Read More