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Forum: Middle East

Nov 28th 2007, 9:55 pm

Replies: 39

Moving to Bahrain

Views: 18,363

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: Moving to Bahrain

Thank you shiftdelete !

Forum: Middle East

Nov 25th 2007, 10:41 am

Replies: 39

Moving to Bahrain

Views: 18,363

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: Moving to Bahrain

Hi,

Here's a question for some of the expats on the ground. What is the usual rental standard procedure on the island?

- How many months deposit is required?
- How many months advance...

Forum: Middle East

Nov 25th 2007, 10:17 am

Replies: 39

Moving to Bahrain

Views: 18,363

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: Moving to Bahrain

oh sorry...I forgot to mention....my girlfriend will be following 3-4 months into my posting...we intend to wear a ring just to make things look normal...

Forum: Middle East

Nov 25th 2007, 10:16 am

Replies: 39

Moving to Bahrain

Views: 18,363

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: Moving to Bahrain

Hi,

I'm moving to Bahrain next week so I've been inquiring into some of the things you mention. Regarding the car, a friend who lived there for 18 monts says that buying a second hand car might...

Forum: The Sand Pit

Nov 22nd 2007, 6:46 am

Replies: 24

bored in Bahrain

Views: 2,658

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: bored in Bahrain

Hello Rog_Rams !

Electricity and Water...where the action is !...I've been doing work for them on a consultancy basis these past 3 years (thus my ocassional excursions into Blue Elephant.....).

Forum: The Sand Pit

Nov 21st 2007, 10:04 am

Replies: 24

bored in Bahrain

Views: 2,658

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: bored in Bahrain

Hi Rog !!

No wonder the fellow is bored in Bahrain.....Trader Vic´s is a nice substitute although in my opinion a little classier than the Blue Elephant.

I just got my ticket so I'm all set to...

Forum: The Sand Pit

Nov 20th 2007, 10:03 pm

Replies: 24

bored in Bahrain

Views: 2,658

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: bored in Bahrain

I've travelled to Bahrain on four ocassions since 2004.....For entertainment I usually go to the Blue Elephant (a lively Colombian Band..) or Likwid (a Bahraini band last time I visited in 2006...)...

Forum: Middle East

Nov 16th 2007, 12:59 pm

Replies: 2

Bahrain Rental Query

Views: 1,600

Posted By danielcfdz

Bahrain Rental Query

Hi Guys,

Just a short question related to a pending move to Bahrain. What is the most practical way to go about looking for rent? Can anyone recommend an agent?
Is the gulf news site the...

Forum: Middle East

Nov 15th 2007, 1:40 pm

Replies: 8

Financial questions on Bahrain

Views: 2,361

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: Financial questions on Bahrain

Thank you for laying it out as it is Rog_rams. The practical advice is much appreciated.=)

She will eventually be coming to work and try to look for a job in her field (law, women, human rights)....

Forum: Middle East

Nov 14th 2007, 6:08 pm

Replies: 8

Financial questions on Bahrain

Views: 2,361

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: Financial questions on Bahrain

Just a thought on the marriage issue......Would wearing a ring and telling people we're married do? Or does the government carry out spot checks? I'll be working with one of the ministries if this...

Forum: Middle East

Nov 14th 2007, 6:04 pm

Replies: 8

Financial questions on Bahrain

Views: 2,361

Posted By danielcfdz

Re: Financial questions on Bahrain

Thank you both Rog_Rams and lionheart.=)

uhoh.....Marriage hasn't crossed my mind, at least not at this stage. Is it highly unusual for people to cohabit? What problems have expats faced?

Forum: Middle East

Nov 13th 2007, 8:32 pm

Replies: 8

Financial questions on Bahrain

Views: 2,361

Posted By danielcfdz

Financial questions on Bahrain

Hi,

I'll be moving to Bahrain at the beginning of next month. Initially I'll be on a two year contract. I have the following financial related doubts I'd appreciate some help on:

- Is...

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