@steviehouse
English expat in Bahrain
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About me
English
Lives in Al Juffair, Manama
Speaks English, Dutch
Registration: 22 September 2013
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Expat Club Coffee Chat! by Krishire
Hi All! As I'm sure most have you seen lately, I'm working with a MeetUp group to get a monthly gig going. The group is called The Expat Club https://www.meetup.com/Weekends-fun-and-travel-in-Dubai/events/235346935/ The first start up ...
shame its in Seef on a saturday evening. Might turn up if I'm able to Read More
Pets in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Bahrain have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Bahrain? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
I have a Jack Russell puppy, 6 months old. got her in Bahrain from an expat who has Jack Russells and regularly lets them have puppies Read More
Driving in bahrain by Shammiroshan
I am in bahrain on a visit visa.i have valid uae driving licence can i drive with that.and for how long.
if you are here on a visit visa, you can drive with your UAE license as long as your visa is valid, but if you are transferring to work visa and getting residence, once you have residence you should be driving with a bahrain license. although there ... Read More
Tyres for my car by GuestPoster95685
So... should I get a new set of tyres in Bahrain or in Saudi? Anyone know the best places to get these fitted in either Bahrain or Khobar? I have a set of Toyo brand tyres which have done really well considering the car is 3 years old and has done ...
typically tyres are cheaper in Saudi than Bahrain but quality of service is usually better in Bahrain. I find RMK tyres and Tyre Plus (both in Bahrain) to have very good service and well priced tyres. Just last week had tyres changed at RMK in ... Read More
Buying a car from Dubai shipping to Bahrain? by hmalij
Anyone did this and is the process difficult?
Not sure on the exact process but my colleague has just done this. Of course the car must not be older than 5 years and you must have all appropriate documents and export licenses etc. The car of my colleague took 1-2 weeks to arrive by road ... Read More
CPR/Residency by dadofduck
Hi, I have a job starting in Al Khobar and my Wife has a job starting in Bahrain. We plan on living in Bahrain along with our Daughter who is 6 years old. The company my Wife will be working for are having difficulty organising sponsorship for ...
My Colleague, working in Saudi and Living in Bahrain has just brought his family over from home. As he is sponsored by a company in KSA, the family first had to come to KSA and obtain Iqama for all family members. Once you have an Iqama you can ... Read More
buying a car in Bahrain by flying_circus
Hi, so far I've been renting a car for past 2 years, and now decided it's time to stop throwing significant amount towards rental place, and put the same amount into buying a car with loan. So, I'm after a car that is big enough to fit 2 ...
Ramadan is usually the best time to buy New with the best deals, but there can be other decent deals at other times Read More
Driving in Bahrain by joshua.holland
Hi, My partner and I will be moving to Bahrain in August. I have been learning to drive but have not yet passed, and will be unable to do so before we move (due to no test dates being available before we leave). Is it possible for me to do a ...
I would strongly advise, as others have, to pass the test in the uk before coming to Bahrain. If you do, then once you are here all you need to do is submit your uk license and they will convert it to a Bahraini one for a small fee. Read More
fine for overstaying by suhraaz
My cousin' visa got expired and he has got a new offer but previous company did not cancel his visa .Now its two months since hus visa got expired. Now he wants to go back to india.what will be the fine he has to pay in airport for ...
from my experience of my friends you have to pay 50BD per month that you are overstayed. This is based on the normal cost of 25BD per two weeks for extending your visa or a new arrival visa. However I have read news recently that the Visa cost for ... Read More
Getting a causeway book for travel via the Saudi - Bahrain causeway by GuestPoster95685
Just did this today so thought I'd post the details in case it's useful. The whole process takes about 5 minutes if you do your photocopying in advance. NB: this is for commuters who have Saudi residence (iqama/muqeem) and employment but ...
Your employer in Saudi should also be able to help. I asked my Government Representative office in my company about the Causeway book and they arranged everything for me after providing the necessary copies of passport, visa and iqama and a photo. Read More
A Must See PS4 Debut..!! by 3dnan
So here is a link of what PS4 can do (maybe like, this is just 1% of it).. but have to say, it is quite the thing!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hUUsqhetX4 So.. Anyone coming from US? i need one badly!!! (drooling)
as much as I want PS4, I'm not buying until I finish GTA5. Read More
Expenses from saudi to dubai? by boredomsucks
I am planning to visit dubai how much it will cost for ticket from saudi to dubai (by plane or by bus) and do they required visa? how much it cost and how long can i stay there? please i need answers..thank you!
you can get flights for about 400SAR from flydubai.com They have a promotion on until end of november I'm not sure on Visa, but I think for your nationality you will. Read More
PS3 Gamers! gathering? by Animex
Hello and welcome! planning to start a gamers topic! as i can not live without gaming it seems.... we could do a gathering for gamers around! so i would like to meet & discuss stuff around gaming etc... to make things exciting here we could start ...
big thanks to Animex for helping me get my hands on a copy of GTA 5 Read More
New comer in Jubail - any romanians on this site by mmm RO
Hi, I am from Romania, and I am just arrived in KSA - Jubail working in the oil bussines. Are there any Romanians on this site, and if there are I would like to exchange thoughts and maybe make this stay away from my family as pleasant as can ...
welcome to Jubail ce faci? I have a few romanian friends, but all still in europe Read More
Looking for a Halloween party in KSA! by Weezzy
Hi everyone! Ive recently moved to Saudi, and instantly regret my decision. Although in the mean time, I heard that there are parties and fun in Aramco or other big compounds; therefore I would really like to visit Aramco! Is there anyone here ...
I was also in Bahrain for Halloween. I try to get to Bahrain once a weekend to relieve the stress Read More