Paul
@boltonboy
English looking for information about Bahrain
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51
About me
English
Lives in Manchester
Speaks English, American, Australian, Irish.
Registration: 27 April 2013
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Service apartments? by boltonboy
I need a service apartment 2 bedrooms for 1 month starting 5 December. Needs to be clean. Does anyone have any ideas where to try? Paul
Please can you pm me his email Jo, I will drop him a message! Read More
Service apartments? by boltonboy
I need a service apartment 2 bedrooms for 1 month starting 5 December. Needs to be clean. Does anyone have any ideas where to try? Paul
Thanks Jo, but it's over Xmas. Karina and daughter flying in on x,as day night, they want Xmas eve in UK and Xmas night in bahrain. My mum is coming out early dec for my birthday hence the need for a month! I don't know who or what bilal is?? Read More
Service apartments?
I need a service apartment 2 bedrooms for 1 month starting 5 December. Needs to be clean. Does anyone have any ideas where to try? Paul Read More
Any Al Ventura neighbors??? by JST4FUN
Just got in Wed and getting settled in. So is there anyone here from the Al Ventura Compound??
I only arrived 3 days ago myself! I will ask at my company tomorrow for you! Read More
Any Al Ventura neighbors??? by JST4FUN
Just got in Wed and getting settled in. So is there anyone here from the Al Ventura Compound??
Can't fault it steviehouse, place is superb. Read More
Any Al Ventura neighbors??? by JST4FUN
Just got in Wed and getting settled in. So is there anyone here from the Al Ventura Compound??
MohSwellem, The compound is fantastic, I understand one of the best in the area. Food is great, laundry on site, reception very helpful, good gym an pool. Everyone very friendly. You have done very well to get in, the waiting list is huge. Read More
Any Al Ventura neighbors??? by JST4FUN
Just got in Wed and getting settled in. So is there anyone here from the Al Ventura Compound??
Can anyone shed any light on what this compound is like? I may be a resident here in 4/6 weeks! Thanks in advance. Read More
Abaya by pajaroflor
OK gals! Please send your fave abaya shops, tailor/seamstress, boutique , whatever....Gotta get my KSA " wardrobe" ready. I'm rather tall 5'10" and its been a problem on previous trips...I have all these abayas that are SHORTer than they should ...
Hi All, I don't want to hijack the tread but as it relates to the title I have added a couple of questions. I am due to arrive in Saudi in October, residing in Bahrain from mid next year along with my wife. Whilst I spend a few months in Saudi my ... Read More
Business visa
Hi all, Does anyone know any details about Business Visa's (issued for Saudi)?. Specifically the process of whether I can still get into bahrain from saudi with one until my full visa is issued? Thanks. Read More
Car Export Germany - Saudi Arabi. Looking for Partners in Saudi Arabia by Isam M.
My name is Isam M. I was born in Syria in 1978 and have been living in Cologne / Germany since 1989. I have been dealing in new and used cars for 15 years and have long-established contacts to major car dealers in Cologne, Bonn and the rest of ...
Air con is not a problem, just needs a different sort of gas, not expensive at all!! Read More
Working out monthly costings by Mummywatson
Hi, I have read through a lot of the cost of living threads. Is it possible to just check the rough costs of the following please: I would want to hire a car for the cildren and myself, from what I have heard the driving is a tad scary in Bahrain ...
Farhaz, Very informative. Very interested in the club costs, that's interesting to know that membership in one helps you get into another. Is there any info online or more details elsewhere regarding this? Paul. Read More
Nervous about potential move to Bahrain by Mummywatson
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can give me any advice about moving to Bahrain and settling in. My husband has potentially got a new job and it would be a good salary, I have read through a lot of the cost of living threads and think we should be ok ...
Mummywatson, You are in the right place for advice, I too will be moving in 7 weeks ( however for the first 8months I am moving alone). There are many a group to help you settle in. I am sure you will get all the help you need right here on ... Read More
New laws regarding CPR for women who's husbands work in Saudi by Josnuggles
It was announced a week ago that NO CPR's will be given to women who's husbands work in Saudi Arabia without the woman (and children) having an Iqama first. This have been fought against since implemented, hence me not posting earlier but to no ...
To follow on from Jo's post- What is the protocol of living in bahrain but working in saudi? My employer (i think) will get my family and I a residence permit for saudi, but I have it in my contract they are allowing me to live in Bahrain. I ... Read More
Best Dermatologist for Hair care in Bahrain? by SafeAce
Hey guys, I recently moved from Toronto, Canada to Bahrain. Enjoying life so far, but the water here doesn't seem to be suiting my hair. I'm losing hair on a consistent basis and was hoping to go to a good dermatologist for hair loss prevention. ...
My wife has just read this post! She has asked me to find out what the problem is causing hair loss as she is moving over to Bahrain shortly. Can anyone on the forum shed any light, is this a common issue? Paul Read More
Newbie seeking general advice by Ayaledahir
Greetings all, I am Ayale, also known as Lee, from England. I shall be moving to Manama within the next couple of days to work as a teacher. I was hoping I could get some answers to several lingering questions in my head. Well...strangely enough ...
Lee/Ayale, You are not alone in your questions as i am also in the transition of a move from UK to Bahrain in a couple of months. However back to your questions, this Bahrain forum is one of the best ones on the whole site, there are some very ... Read More