Al Jasser Compound
Australian expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
8
About me
Australian, Single
Speaks UK English, Australian, some Arabic.
Registration: 28 September 2016
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Home sweet home by sofiacsousa
Dear all, My husband and I are looking for a quiet, lovely home for our family in the Northern Governorate area. Yesterday, though, I was looking in https://m.propertyfinder.bh and I saw a nice villa. But, in a corner of one image, I saw a black ...
Hi there Speak to agents one on one. Tell them you only want "green zones" (safe areas)... I am soon leaving Bahrain I know a few reliable agents. PM me - I will give you some contact #s Cheers - Mandy Read More
Anyone knows Bahrain?? Where to best live!? by Emadyours
Hello. Any idea what is the best place to rent a sweet apartment?? Thx in advance
Hi - great places to eat @ Reef Island. To consider "where" is best for you, think about "where" will you work? #1 question ! Also speak with one or 2 agents. Bahrain has Great zones for big $$ good zones for mid range $$ ... Read More
Cost of living in Bahrain - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Bahrain, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Most compounds have their own gym - if you can rent in a compound it's free. Property finder.bh have a huge range of accommodation from 200BD [for a flat] to the "sky is the limit" villas . . . I rent privately for 700BD [3 bed] pm ... Read More
Been offered a job: Is this salary package generous? by MattJazz
I'm a teacher/ middle leader with many years' experience. I'm from the UK. I've been offered a job with the following package p/m: 1525 BHD 650 BHD housing allowance Return flight annual End of service gratuity Will this be enough ...
Hi - your housing allowance needs to be double . . I am not a teacher, am admin for a private business. My Salary is not as high as yours. My housing allowance is 500 - I add the difference on the rent myself to be somewhere suitable to my needs. ... Read More
Chiropractor by Mythril
Are there chiropractors in Bahrain? If there are, does anyone have any personal experience and thus recommendation, for a good one? T&R
Hi there - there is also an osteopath - Dr Henry - at the German Orthopedic Hospital in Salmaniya. He is also very good. Ph # there is 1723 9988 Another Osteopathy place in SEEF called "Back on the Move" Lady practitioners mostly they ... Read More
Speaking Arabic in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Arabic is essential for a successful integration in Bahrain. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Arabic? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I agree - English is THE most important language to speak in Bahrain. I learned Arabic for 3 years [overseas] - I never use it !! Slowly now I am forgetting it. Read More
Are you happy in Bahrain? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Bahrain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
The only thing that annoys me [pet peeve] about Bahrain is the amount of LITTER left around. Coming from Australia where littering gets you 'on the spot fines' - maybe I'm just a bit oversensitive to the issue. I live not too far from ... Read More
Are you happy in Bahrain? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Bahrain? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
;) Hello, my name is Mandy. I am a mature age person, I live with my dogs. I have been coming to Bahrain [on and off] for 10 years. This time I stayed !! I have been here this time for 2 years and I am working for most of that time. Am I happy ... Read More