IndieDarling
Canadian expat in Bahrain
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Canadian
Lives in Manama
Registration: 24 December 2013
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Playing pool by live.ali
Hi all, Are there any good places with pool tables around. A friend and i felt like playing pool last night and went to fun land on the corniche to hangout however the pool tables there are crap. Any suggestions? br,
There are also some pool tables at the Ramee hotel where Buffalo's is. Adliya has a pool hall in Adliya, but not sure exactly where... :) Read More
Stay in singapore or move to bahrain? by sgguy
Hi all I have been offered a position in bahrain.pay around 2300 bhd including accommodation and car allowance. Insurance nd 1 family ticket back home a year. I am with my wife and 2 year old son. Its the Same company I am currently working with in ...
Hello, Have you searched the site yet? There have been a TON of postings about this! Check out: /forum/410-22-cost-of-living-in-bahrain.html Hope this helps! :) Read More
Library by krseetha
Is there any public library available for expats in Bahrain. I saw one public library near a training center in adiliya but I understood that it is not for the general public.
Hiya, Along Shawarma Alley, there is a building with a bunch of shops inside. They sell wooden things, touristy stuff, and knick-knacks. It is almost directly across from the Ferrari Center. Anyway, there is a store with a selection of used books. ... Read More
A question about schools by Mangelesvt
Hi everybody. I'm from Spain, and we have 3 daughters. I'm looking for school for them by internet. We are expected to move to Bahrain next summer (2015), so we are starting to prepare things. Your posts have helped me very much to choose ...
I would either: call/email the school and ask, or just send it with the application form. :) Read More
Some advice please! by ESLTutor
Hello! I currently live in the UK and work as an English Language lecturer at the local university. I have been offered a job as an English Teacher at a new government facility in Bahrain (don't have an address yet), the pay and benefits seem ...
Here is a list of English schools, you might want to check out... http://www.expatwoman.com/bahrain/monthly_bahrain_education_Schools_list_11550.aspx :) Read More
Salary by NIkkinikki
I'm nikki from Nigeria, am single lady and a graduate with one year experience, have been offered a job with 160BD plus free accommodation and free transportation to work place. Please can this salary be enough for me and even save from. Please ...
Unfortunately, I don't have any experience in that area, so I cannot give you an average salary. Perhaps someone else on the forum can advise you :/ Read More
Salary by NIkkinikki
I'm nikki from Nigeria, am single lady and a graduate with one year experience, have been offered a job with 160BD plus free accommodation and free transportation to work place. Please can this salary be enough for me and even save from. Please ...
Without knowing what your occupation is, or your schooling, it is impossible to say what a minimum salary would be. Read More
Salary by NIkkinikki
I'm nikki from Nigeria, am single lady and a graduate with one year experience, have been offered a job with 160BD plus free accommodation and free transportation to work place. Please can this salary be enough for me and even save from. Please ...
No, I do not think this is enough to be able to save money to live off of and send home. Sorry :( Read More
Some advice please! by ESLTutor
Hello! I currently live in the UK and work as an English Language lecturer at the local university. I have been offered a job as an English Teacher at a new government facility in Bahrain (don't have an address yet), the pay and benefits seem ...
Hello, With regards to St.Christopher, I am pretty sure there is a waiting list so I suggest contacting the school as soon as possible. Here is a link to their application procedure: http://home.st-chris.net/application-form For housing, I do not ... Read More
How can I find out if I have a travel ban in Bahrain ? by mnahmed
Hello, I would like to know what is the procedure to able to find out if I have a travel ban from any of the creditors in Bahrain ? I am planning to visit my home country next week which is very necessary and just wondering if have a travel ban from ...
Farhaz, you have A LOT of patience! :gloria Read More
is 150BD pm salary enough for a single person? by nishuT
Hello, I have got a job offer from Bahrain to work as a salesman in a ready made garment company(Red Tag) for a salary of 150BD pm(free accommodation and transportation but no idea about free electricity and water). Kindly advise if this ...
I agree, 150BD is not enough even with accommodation and transportation provided. Read More
Wanted to know about the cost of living in bahrain by rahul7777
i have been offered a job for a salary of 600BD/month. Its inclusive off everything from accomodation, transportation etc. I'm single man. I don't do much shoppings and all. I would be staying some where near manama i guess. I wanted you to ...
Personally, I would not move here with an offer of 600BD. That is simply not enough if you need to find accommodation, arrange transportation, and want to send money home. Best of luck Read More
Living in Bahrain- Is $1200 salary enough to live and save? by JayCredo23
HI! I'm new in this blog.. I have an offer in Bahrain for a teaching job. Monthly salary is $ 1,200. Is that salary sufficient for me? Can I save some for myself with that amount? Thanks in advance for those who'll reply to this message.
Hello there, I realize that "sets" of schools pay differently and that unfortunately, types of offers often depend on your nationality, but I wouldn't accept this offer unless it came with: - a furnished apartment -round trip airfare ... Read More
Moving to bahrain by Maleficient
How is working in Bahrain being expats from pakistan in hospital as consultant or senior registrar?? How is schooling for kids around 6 to 8 yrs of age??? Me and my husband are being offered 2900 and 3500 BD as both are doctors at King Hamad ...
Some schools have long waiting lists, but others might be easier to get into... Schools that use the British curriculum include: British School of Bahrain St. Christopher's Nadeen School Talent International Dilmun School and Scared Heart If ... Read More
Moving to bahrain by Maleficient
How is working in Bahrain being expats from pakistan in hospital as consultant or senior registrar?? How is schooling for kids around 6 to 8 yrs of age??? Me and my husband are being offered 2900 and 3500 BD as both are doctors at King Hamad ...
Hello Maleficient, There are a lot of private schools on the island, what kind of education program are you looking for (British curriculum, PYP/MYP)? If you are interested there is a Pakistani School here, but I don't know much about it, ... Read More