@bartowel
English expat in Bahrain
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Lives in Landed in Bahrain
Registration: 16 February 2009
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Where to live for 600BD by bartowel
Hello, I will receive 600BD a month for housing. I would prefer a villa (as I have children). Any ideas on areas, what this amount will get me (number of bedrooms etc)? Thanks
Thanks Olivier. I will certainly be happy to share ideas / informations / advice with others. I doubt, however, I will be able to match the quantity and quality of your posts! Thanks to you and everyone else for the advice and comments of the last ... Read More
Where to live for 600BD by bartowel
Hello, I will receive 600BD a month for housing. I would prefer a villa (as I have children). Any ideas on areas, what this amount will get me (number of bedrooms etc)? Thanks
Thanks for the advice folks. Been on the island since September - in a nice compound not far from Al Osra on Budaiya Hwy. As mentioned, I managed to get a good deal, with bills included, so that all worked out well? May have something to do with the ... Read More
Request for advice from the Forum Members [Renting Flat] by Ali Imran
Dear Forum Members I have found this forum and the always supportive Expat Members on this forum to be very informative and gracious in their advice. I ill be shifting to Bahrain in December and thus would like to your advice on the following: 1. ...
Hi Ali, I think you have the understanding of the Diplomatic Clause the wrong way round. I have such a clause in my tenancy agreement for the villa I live in. Basically, you sign a rental agreement, usually 2 years, but have the option to terminate ... Read More
Child day care: any ideas.....
Hi there, I have two children, a 4 year old, and a 21/2 year old. My wife is currently not working but looking to head back to work in next few months. Most day care options seem to finish around 12-1pm, but we would need daycare / nursery until ... Read More
Driving with UK licence in Bahrain by jazzy851
Hello, I want to know more or better, the legal side about driving in Bahrain with a UK License. I have been using my UK International driving license to hire and drive cars here in Bahrain this year. The rental companies have never questioned me ...
Thanks Olivier - as helpful as ever. My employer told me the CPR office is in ISA Town. I will double check.... Thanks Read More
Driving with UK licence in Bahrain by jazzy851
Hello, I want to know more or better, the legal side about driving in Bahrain with a UK License. I have been using my UK International driving license to hire and drive cars here in Bahrain this year. The rental companies have never questioned me ...
Hey there, great advice and tips. One question: where is the Traffic department located? I need to get a licence this week!!! Also, if anyone has a GPS reference or good directions to the office in ISA Town where they issue CPR cards that would be ... Read More
Ritz CArlton Membership fees
Hey, anyone know how much it costs for a family to join the Ritz Carlton club, with access to beach, pool etc? Thanks Read More
1% Bahraini Tax on offer letter by bartowel
Hello to all, I have received an offer letter for a position with a government agency in Bahrain. The offer states that my salary will incur a 1% Bahraini Tax - is this normal? I thought income was fully tax free. Thank you
OK, I answered my own question with an online search!! :rolleyes: The tax is levied on all salaries to cover social security for Bahraini nationals - it makes sense. Dan Read More
Where to live for 600BD
Hello, I will receive 600BD a month for housing. I would prefer a villa (as I have children). Any ideas on areas, what this amount will get me (number of bedrooms etc)? Thanks Read More
1% Bahraini Tax on offer letter
Hello to all, I have received an offer letter for a position with a government agency in Bahrain. The offer states that my salary will incur a 1% Bahraini Tax - is this normal? I thought income was fully tax free. Thank you Read More
Vehicle rental / lease vs. buying
Hi everyone, As usual, I am turning to the wisdom of the Forum to get some advice and information regarding vehicle rental / lease in Bahrain. I will be moving over with my family (wife and 2 small children). We are moving from the US, but lived ... Read More
what is the current situation in Bahrain? by aleinad
Dear All, Can anyone tell me please what's the situation now in Bahrain? has the life got back to normal? i am considering moving to bahrain but i do not know what to do. i am afraid of another unrest.... i would highly appreciate your ...
Hi there American Monk, I understand your concerns - we are too preparing to move to Bahrain from the US (although we have spent the last 6 years in the UAE, so know the region). The article you linked to is over a month old, dated 16th March, and ... Read More
British family looking for Fillapina maid!! by Tina36
Hi, We're new to Bahrain and looking for full time maid (pref Fillapina) and someone already here in Bahrain as can provide visa & accomodation. If you know of anyone who's looking for full time position or visa about to expire pls get in touch!
Hi Tina36, I cannot help with the maid question, but wanted to know how you found moving over to Bahrain recently, what with the current situation? We are in a similar situation but are holding off the move until we get further information. We ... Read More
University of Bahrain / living & working by bartowel
Hi everyone, I am considering moving to Bahrain to work. I have lived for 6 years in the Gulf (UAE & Qatar), so am quite familiar with the region. My question involves the University of Bahrain (UoB). Does anyone have any information regarding ...
Hi everyone, and especially Olivier-France, for all your help and advice. I have just returned from the US after a week at a conference in the UAE, and met a few folks from Bahrain, who were leaving the island for the short term, to see how things ... Read More
University of Bahrain / living & working by bartowel
Hi everyone, I am considering moving to Bahrain to work. I have lived for 6 years in the Gulf (UAE & Qatar), so am quite familiar with the region. My question involves the University of Bahrain (UoB). Does anyone have any information regarding ...
Hey there - just been offered a position at the University of Bahrain, and am going to accept - so I should be arriving with the family mid-August (that will be fun in the heat!!). Looking forward to becoming part of the Island! Dan Read More