Originally Posted by Robinlee

Hi everyone,

I have posted this (a bit) on the welcome section.

I have been offered a job I. Bahrain and it's not a part of the world I know. I have travelled on holidays to various places but never worked outside of the uk (or even England).

There are many questions that may not be able to be answered because I don't know enough about Bahrain. However if I ask the questions and people need more information I will pass on as much as possible. Also questions will help me because it's something I can ask my new employer.

What does it cost to rent/buy a property in a safe area with say three - four bedrooms?

What areas are good?

What us Bahrain going to be like for my wife? She wouldn't be working (taking care of a 2year old and another on the way)

What's the education like?

What's the cost of living there?

What are the roads like?

I will ask more but, it's dinner time.


Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by Robinlee

Hi everyone,

I have posted this (a bit) on the welcome section.

I have been offered a job I. Bahrain and it's not a part of the world I know. I have travelled on holidays to various places but never worked outside of the uk (or even England).

There are many questions that may not be able to be answered because I don't know enough about Bahrain. However if I ask the questions and people need more information I will pass on as much as possible. Also questions will help me because it's something I can ask my new employer.

What does it cost to rent/buy a property in a safe area with say three - four bedrooms? There are areas where you can buy but renting is more the norm - depends on the property but for 3/4 bedrooms in expat dominated area expect to pay somewhere starting from BHD 1,000 per month up to whatever you want to pay. Generally, can negotiate an all inclusive deal where Electricity, Water and Municipal Taxes are included. Have a look a bahrainpropertyworld

What areas are good? Depends on where you will be working - For the expat clubs - Rugby Club, Dilmun there are lots of compounds in Saar, Budaiya, Janabiya - also close to St. Christopher's School and British School of Bahrain. British Club is in Adliya which is the main restaurant area and home to Nadeem School. In reality Bahrain is tiny so it doesn't really matter where you live as no commute is enormous. Other areas popular with expats are Riffa Views, on the Golf Course and Amwaj Islands

What us Bahrain going to be like for my wife? She wouldn't be working (taking care of a 2year old and another on the way) - Bahrain has somewhere between 8-10,000 British expats, many wives don't work - kids once they are in school will keep her busy enough with after school activities - swimming, horse riding, ice skating, football, rugby, tennis, choir, dance to name but a few - plenty of social get togethers all over the island - tell the Mrs to have a look a Mums In Bahrain on Facebook

What's the education like? Education is good, British style schools being St. Chris, BSB and Nadeem (personal choice would be in that order - my daughter is at St. Chris) waiting lists for them so need to get your little one on the list as soon as you get here.

What's the cost of living there? Slightly more expensive than the UK - pretty much everything is imported but then no tax and petrol at 16p a litre do somewhat make up for that

What are the roads like? Generally good, there is still some trouble hung over from the Arab Spring in 2011 so the dis-loyals do still occasionally burn tyres on the roads but honestly it's nothing to worry about.

I will ask more but, it's dinner time. Go for it


Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by reading_1979

Hi All,

I am originally from India and have lived in England for more than 7 years and is currently holding a British Passport. My employer in the UK has offered me a position in Bahrain and therefore, considering a relocation along with my young family(3 year old son).

Having lived in England for sometime and previously worked in other countries, such as, India, Mongolia and Maldives, I am in an opinion that I have always been treated fairly and with respect. I have heard some horror stories about how Indians are treated in that part of the world. However, my colleagues(White Westerners) have praised Bahrain and the feedback received so far has been very good.

Due to my ethnic background, I am slightly concerned about how we will be treated there. I don't want to expose my family to a vulnerable environment where a certain ethnic group is treated differently than others. This is one of the important consideration of my relocation and would appreciate any comment.

Also, please can you suggest the current situation in Bahrain in terms of security. Is it safe to move with a young family.

Thank you in anticipation of your response.

Originally Posted by Robinlee

Hi everyone,

I have posted this (a bit) on the welcome section.

I have been offered a job I. Bahrain and it's not a part of the world I know. I have travelled on holidays to various places but never worked outside of the uk (or even England).

There are many questions that may not be able to be answered because I don't know enough about Bahrain. However if I ask the questions and people need more information I will pass on as much as possible. Also questions will help me because it's something I can ask my new employer.

What does it cost to rent/buy a property in a safe area with say three - four bedrooms?

What areas are good?

What us Bahrain going to be like for my wife? She wouldn't be working (taking care of a 2year old and another on the way)

What's the education like?

What's the cost of living there?

What are the roads like?

I will ask more but, it's dinner time.


Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by reading_1979

Hi All,

I am originally from India and have lived in England for more than 7 years and is currently holding a British Passport. My employer in the UK has offered me a position in Bahrain and therefore, considering a relocation along with my young family(3 year old son).

Having lived in England for sometime and previously worked in other countries, such as, India, Mongolia and Maldives, I am in an opinion that I have always been treated fairly and with respect. I have heard some horror stories about how Indians are treated in that part of the world. However, my colleagues(White Westerners) have praised Bahrain and the feedback received so far has been very good.

Due to my ethnic background, I am slightly concerned about how we will be treated there. I don't want to expose my family to a vulnerable environment where a certain ethnic group is treated differently than others. This is one of the important consideration of my relocation and would appreciate any comment.

Also, please can you suggest the current situation in Bahrain in terms of security. Is it safe to move with a young family.

Thank you in anticipation of your response.

Originally Posted by Robinlee

Thanks everyone for your input. I am almost set on Bahrain (99%) although I just found out my wife pregnant with our second.......it seems a difficult decision can never be difficult enough!!!!

Originally Posted by redShark

There does exist this stigma about the Indians in the Gulf in general, but once they know that you are from the west they will adjust to that. Mind you Bahrain is a far cry from Dubai in terms of family life. Good luck any way

Originally Posted by NorthernLad

And how do you know this?

Bahrain was great for family life when we were there.

I have a few guys working for me in Bahrain and they love it, they turned down the option to relocate to Dubai recently as they prefer Bahrain.