Bahrain?
Apr 22nd 2007, 9:04 am
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Bahrain?
Anyone worked/work in Bahrain? How does it fares compared to Dubai? QoL? Packages?
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Apr 22nd 2007, 9:35 am
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Re: Bahrain?
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles.../10119263.html
I like Bahrain, would quite happily live and work there again.
I think Northern Lad has spent a ton of time there..he will probably respond in a few days when he is back from Germany.
PLease bear in mind that there are very weak rumours that they will be banning alcohol at some point.
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story...&IssueID=30027
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Apr 22nd 2007, 9:42 am
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Re: Bahrain?
Your not going for a job as a doorman are you??
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles.../10119263.html
I like Bahrain, would quite happily live and work there again.
I think Northern Lad has spent a ton of time there..he will probably respond in a few days when he is back from Germany.
PLease bear in mind that there are very weak rumours that they will be banning alcohol at some point.
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story...&IssueID=30027
Rgds
JD
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles.../10119263.html
I like Bahrain, would quite happily live and work there again.
I think Northern Lad has spent a ton of time there..he will probably respond in a few days when he is back from Germany.
PLease bear in mind that there are very weak rumours that they will be banning alcohol at some point.
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story...&IssueID=30027
Rgds
JD
I aint going there then!
Apr 22nd 2007, 4:30 pm
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Re: Bahrain?
Nah, they won't ban alcohol in Bahrain. Bahrain has the most liberal alchol laws in the ME and you don't even need a licence to buy booze here. Moreover, you don't need to be affiliated with a hotel to have a booze licence in Bahrain so you get heaps of fantastic restaurants and cafes on the high street (or highway) or in old villas etc.. and they serve booze.
There is no way they'd ban alcohol here. The Saudis would go nuts. And it's the Saudis that bankroll Bahrain.
All they've done is cut out the really seedy, 3 star hotels where they have hookers masquerading as bands. Not to worry.
I can't compare living in Dubai to living in Bahrain but from what I've heard, if you have children, people seem to prefer it in Bahrain because it is much more family-oriented (again, I don't know if that's true). I find it quite sleepy and easy. I have lots of friends who are into clubbing etc.. and they get a little bit frustrated by the lack of variety but things are apparently improving.
There is no way they'd ban alcohol here. The Saudis would go nuts. And it's the Saudis that bankroll Bahrain.
All they've done is cut out the really seedy, 3 star hotels where they have hookers masquerading as bands. Not to worry.
I can't compare living in Dubai to living in Bahrain but from what I've heard, if you have children, people seem to prefer it in Bahrain because it is much more family-oriented (again, I don't know if that's true). I find it quite sleepy and easy. I have lots of friends who are into clubbing etc.. and they get a little bit frustrated by the lack of variety but things are apparently improving.
Apr 22nd 2007, 5:17 pm
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Re: Bahrain?
Nah, they won't ban alcohol in Bahrain. Bahrain has the most liberal alchol laws in the ME and you don't even need a licence to buy booze here. Moreover, you don't need to be affiliated with a hotel to have a booze licence in Bahrain so you get heaps of fantastic restaurants and cafes on the high street (or highway) or in old villas etc.. and they serve booze.
There is no way they'd ban alcohol here. The Saudis would go nuts. And it's the Saudis that bankroll Bahrain.
All they've done is cut out the really seedy, 3 star hotels where they have hookers masquerading as bands. Not to worry.
I can't compare living in Dubai to living in Bahrain but from what I've heard, if you have children, people seem to prefer it in Bahrain because it is much more family-oriented (again, I don't know if that's true). I find it quite sleepy and easy. I have lots of friends who are into clubbing etc.. and they get a little bit frustrated by the lack of variety but things are apparently improving.
There is no way they'd ban alcohol here. The Saudis would go nuts. And it's the Saudis that bankroll Bahrain.
All they've done is cut out the really seedy, 3 star hotels where they have hookers masquerading as bands. Not to worry.
I can't compare living in Dubai to living in Bahrain but from what I've heard, if you have children, people seem to prefer it in Bahrain because it is much more family-oriented (again, I don't know if that's true). I find it quite sleepy and easy. I have lots of friends who are into clubbing etc.. and they get a little bit frustrated by the lack of variety but things are apparently improving.
At least in some of the pubs like Sherlocks they dont pester you too much.
Apr 22nd 2007, 5:18 pm
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Re: Bahrain?
4 Seasons have pulled out of building a 5 star hotel as government could not guarantee that the ban would not be extended to all hotels. There is a group of MPs who have publicly stated that they want all alcohol banned in Bahrain. They got their way over banning it during Ramadan - after long term residents I know there said it could never happen.
Yes, the Saudi tourists would be most upset, but then I was told Iran has increased its influence in Bahrain now (and that was from a Bahraini).
House prices are rising, but no where near as bad as Dubai. It is a nice place, but I prefer Dubai as somewhere to live.
Oh, and people complain about public beaches in Dubai...try finding one in Bahrain!
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Apr 22nd 2007, 5:19 pm
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Re: Bahrain?
Nah, they won't ban alcohol in Bahrain. Bahrain has the most liberal alchol laws in the ME and you don't even need a licence to buy booze here. Moreover, you don't need to be affiliated with a hotel to have a booze licence in Bahrain so you get heaps of fantastic restaurants and cafes on the high street (or highway) or in old villas etc.. and they serve booze.
There is no way they'd ban alcohol here. The Saudis would go nuts. And it's the Saudis that bankroll Bahrain.
All they've done is cut out the really seedy, 3 star hotels where they have hookers masquerading as bands. Not to worry.
I can't compare living in Dubai to living in Bahrain but from what I've heard, if you have children, people seem to prefer it in Bahrain because it is much more family-oriented (again, I don't know if that's true). I find it quite sleepy and easy. I have lots of friends who are into clubbing etc.. and they get a little bit frustrated by the lack of variety but things are apparently improving.
There is no way they'd ban alcohol here. The Saudis would go nuts. And it's the Saudis that bankroll Bahrain.
All they've done is cut out the really seedy, 3 star hotels where they have hookers masquerading as bands. Not to worry.
I can't compare living in Dubai to living in Bahrain but from what I've heard, if you have children, people seem to prefer it in Bahrain because it is much more family-oriented (again, I don't know if that's true). I find it quite sleepy and easy. I have lots of friends who are into clubbing etc.. and they get a little bit frustrated by the lack of variety but things are apparently improving.
To get rid of the hookers they will have to close almost every bar, at least in some of the bars like sherlocks they dont pester you too much
Apr 22nd 2007, 5:23 pm
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Re: Bahrain?
Is Sherlocks still there? They were renovating last year, not sure if it survived?
Apr 22nd 2007, 5:27 pm
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Apr 22nd 2007, 5:28 pm
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Re: Bahrain?
Bahrain is good for families, but for singles/couples I would say it can get a bit boring.
4 Seasons have pulled out of building a 5 star hotel as government could not guarantee that the ban would not be extended to all hotels. There is a group of MPs who have publicly stated that they want all alcohol banned in Bahrain. They got their way over banning it during Ramadan - after long term residents I know there said it could never happen.
Yes, the Saudi tourists would be most upset, but then I was told Iran has increased its influence in Bahrain now (and that was from a Bahraini).
House prices are rising, but no where near as bad as Dubai. It is a nice place, but I prefer Dubai as somewhere to live.
Oh, and people complain about public beaches in Dubai...try finding one in Bahrain!
4 Seasons have pulled out of building a 5 star hotel as government could not guarantee that the ban would not be extended to all hotels. There is a group of MPs who have publicly stated that they want all alcohol banned in Bahrain. They got their way over banning it during Ramadan - after long term residents I know there said it could never happen.
Yes, the Saudi tourists would be most upset, but then I was told Iran has increased its influence in Bahrain now (and that was from a Bahraini).
House prices are rising, but no where near as bad as Dubai. It is a nice place, but I prefer Dubai as somewhere to live.
Oh, and people complain about public beaches in Dubai...try finding one in Bahrain!
And how can Saudi kick up too much of a public fuss??.....they are muslim and none of them drink.....
Apr 22nd 2007, 5:45 pm
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Re: Bahrain?
I can't compare living in Dubai to living in Bahrain but from what I've heard, if you have children, people seem to prefer it in Bahrain because it is much more family-oriented (again, I don't know if that's true). I find it quite sleepy and easy. I have lots of friends who are into clubbing etc.. and they get a little bit frustrated by the lack of variety but things are apparently improving.
Apr 22nd 2007, 5:51 pm
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Re: Bahrain?
I moved from Dubai to Bahrain with wife and young son. It is certainly quieter, less hectic. I enjoyed both but also found both a bit "cliquey" - Dubai seemed very competitive, who was in the best beach club, who had the biggest land cruiser, etc. In Bahrain some of the long term expats seemed a bit snobby to the transient ones there for just 2-3 years. Having said that, people were generally friendly and it actually felt like living in the Gulf, unlike Dubai. If I had to choose one I would probably go with Bahrain.
