On the Lash in Bahrain
Jun 11th 2010, 5:48 pm
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On the Lash in Bahrain
Folks
Can anyone post the cheap airlines which fly from Riyadh to Bahrain?
Also, has anyone attempted driving? Any thoughts?
Cheers
DE
Can anyone post the cheap airlines which fly from Riyadh to Bahrain?
Also, has anyone attempted driving? Any thoughts?
Cheers
DE
Jun 11th 2010, 6:11 pm
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
Driving is fine.................. I lived on Kingdom City which is exactly 444km from the first causeway toll booths. Avoid Wed afternoon and evening though......
Jun 12th 2010, 9:15 am
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
I've driven a couple of times, but recommend flying - much less hassle, especially at the borders. AirArabia?
Jun 12th 2010, 9:40 am
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
to be honest there is very little hassle at the border if you avoid the rush hours and days. like Dean said don't try to cross Wednesday afternoon or Thursday midday and you'll be fine...although I do cross those times once a week and it isn't that bad.
Jun 12th 2010, 11:20 am
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
Gulf Air is cheap enough
All those 6 figure salaries being earned in the magic kingdom and still guys want to save 100 SAR on a cheap flight. Thats a couple of beers in Bahrain in a cheap bar and a beer and a bag of nuts somewhere posh
Go on go mad, book Gulf Air economy for a treat and start the weekend on the lash off in style.
You gonna arrive far more relaxed and ready for the lash than driving all that way
On a separate note has anyone driven Jeddah to Yanbu recently. The flight times are shite on the return leg to Bahrain and am thinking about hiring a car and driving myself to and from Jeddah. Is it the Same shit standard of Saudi driving as in Eastern province or am I deluding myself that things may chill out on the red sea side
All those 6 figure salaries being earned in the magic kingdom and still guys want to save 100 SAR on a cheap flight. Thats a couple of beers in Bahrain in a cheap bar and a beer and a bag of nuts somewhere posh
Go on go mad, book Gulf Air economy for a treat and start the weekend on the lash off in style.
You gonna arrive far more relaxed and ready for the lash than driving all that way
On a separate note has anyone driven Jeddah to Yanbu recently. The flight times are shite on the return leg to Bahrain and am thinking about hiring a car and driving myself to and from Jeddah. Is it the Same shit standard of Saudi driving as in Eastern province or am I deluding myself that things may chill out on the red sea side
Jun 12th 2010, 11:27 am
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
I haven't been to Western Region to check it out for myself, but from what I hear Eastern Province has good driving standards compared to the rest of the Kingdom...
Jun 12th 2010, 1:21 pm
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
Lmao Norsk
looks like I will fly from Jeddah to Yanbu then and put up with the long journey back by air
Leave Yanbu at 0730 and get back into Manama at 1600 crazy. Cant even get a beer at the airport to break the wait up
looks like I will fly from Jeddah to Yanbu then and put up with the long journey back by air
Leave Yanbu at 0730 and get back into Manama at 1600 crazy. Cant even get a beer at the airport to break the wait up
Jun 12th 2010, 1:36 pm
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
Oh by the way, you can get beer - it will however be alcohol free and apple, strawberry or (retch) mango flavoured...
Jun 12th 2010, 1:39 pm
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
On a separate note has anyone driven Jeddah to Yanbu recently. The flight times are shite on the return leg to Bahrain and am thinking about hiring a car and driving myself to and from Jeddah. Is it the Same shit standard of Saudi driving as in Eastern province or am I deluding myself that things may chill out on the red sea side
Jeddah - Yanbu by road has no special issues, and at least from Jeddah airport you are on the right side of the city, so straight out onto the highway - not as bad as urban driving.
Jun 12th 2010, 1:42 pm
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
On a separate note has anyone driven Jeddah to Yanbu recently. The flight times are shite on the return leg to Bahrain and am thinking about hiring a car and driving myself to and from Jeddah. Is it the Same shit standard of Saudi driving as in Eastern province or am I deluding myself that things may chill out on the red sea side
Jun 12th 2010, 3:31 pm
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
Thanks folks
looks like I might as well fly and be relaxed if bored in Jeddah airport rather than 2.5 hours on the road each way
Nae bother. Strawberry flavored non alcholic beer it is
also means 2 nights staying in Yanbu. Not sure my liver is ready for 2 consecutive alcohol free days !!
looks like I might as well fly and be relaxed if bored in Jeddah airport rather than 2.5 hours on the road each way
Nae bother. Strawberry flavored non alcholic beer it is
also means 2 nights staying in Yanbu. Not sure my liver is ready for 2 consecutive alcohol free days !!
Jun 12th 2010, 3:39 pm
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Re: On the Lash in Bahrain
WTF are you compaining about? I would often drive between Jeddah and Yanbu, no problem. As for the allegedly long hours, how about leaving Dubai at 6.45am for a day of business in Doha, returning at 10.30pm?
