Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
Nov 25th 2008, 7:03 pm
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Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
I have got potential job offers in these 3 places can anybody tell me which is the best location for a young couple in their late 20s?!? ie Nightlife, things to do etc
Nov 25th 2008, 7:50 pm
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Re: Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
Qatar is the 'up and coming' place in the region in many ways, but that's a work-related view only.
Oman is full of nice people who think that, if something needs to be done in the next week, it is perfectly OK not to even start doing it for the next six and a half days...........
Nov 25th 2008, 9:07 pm
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Re: Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
To make money probably Qatar.
But if you want to live in place full of diverse yet similarly warm, friendly and amazingly genuine people, a place that also has natural beauty that is diverse and unmatched in the Gulf then Oman is the one.
Also, unlike other gulf states, most western expat jobs in Oman are usually only in senior management roles so maybe salaries will be higher then the locals I know, but either way I was told 1000 OR=£700-800 per month is enough to live like a king, and some of my friends in Salalah are getting 300-400 or per month and driving new cars and have money in their pockets.
So, its common knowledge that Omanis are the best lot in the Gulf?
But if you want to live in place full of diverse yet similarly warm, friendly and amazingly genuine people, a place that also has natural beauty that is diverse and unmatched in the Gulf then Oman is the one.
Also, unlike other gulf states, most western expat jobs in Oman are usually only in senior management roles so maybe salaries will be higher then the locals I know, but either way I was told 1000 OR=£700-800 per month is enough to live like a king, and some of my friends in Salalah are getting 300-400 or per month and driving new cars and have money in their pockets.
So, its common knowledge that Omanis are the best lot in the Gulf?
Nov 30th 2008, 3:55 am
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Re: Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
Oman is great, a big Country lost of variety with the Scenery and the Omanis have not been touched by the hand of greed and averace like Qatar and Dubai.
Dec 1st 2008, 12:52 am
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Re: Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
Slow down there hoss! Not to the same extent but it is leaking in. Oman watched Dubai grow next door but also watched them make mistakes and have probably learned a lot for good and bad.
Dec 1st 2008, 11:05 am
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Re: Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
Oman is a great place but for somebody in the their 20's who likes to go out, you will soon get bored, there is a handful of decent pubs (may be 5) in the whole of Muscat and 1 decent "club". Its not really that lively but don't let that put you off!
Dec 1st 2008, 11:13 am
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Re: Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
The first thing you mention in your post is nightlife, not the great outdoors.
Therefore, of the three, Bahrain is for you.
Therefore, of the three, Bahrain is for you.
Dec 1st 2008, 12:15 pm
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Re: Bahrain, Qatar or Oman??
Agree Bahrain for the nightlife, Muscat didn't seem to really have any "buzz" when I visited in 2006.
Qatar has one decent club, actually that's probably a lie, although they are making an effort with the Dip Club and Hed Kandi has been in doha a few times but over all Bahrain has more going on and is more established.
Qatar has one decent club, actually that's probably a lie, although they are making an effort with the Dip Club and Hed Kandi has been in doha a few times but over all Bahrain has more going on and is more established.
