Bahrain Travel Forum

Is it advisable for a female U.S. citizen who will be working for a short time in Bahrain to wear a Burqa or other similar attire?

Hi,
You do not need to wear a Burqua and can wear your ordinary clothes, taking into account local sensitivies. Try to keep your shoulders covered (your arms will need to be covered if you go to a mosque) and wear long trousers / skirts. I have found that the best deterent to wearing revealing clothing are the constant stares from the men around. Have a good trip.
Kim

Just normal western business clothes are normal, just make sure it's not revealing (low cut, mini-skirt etc).

You will find it hard toi even obtain a Burqa outside of Afganistan. I think you want to look at a Hijab. They can be quite trendy and are easily available.

You can wear what ever u like , skirt, shorts,open shoulders......
maximum u will get is a flirty funny stares from men :)) and we all agree that women like the attractions, so dn't worry hehe
Have a great time here.

"the maximum you will get is a flirty look from the men" is definitely in the eye of the giver, not the receiver. Having been on the receiving end of the "flirty look" I decided to cover myself completely to avoid ever getting one of those again (I was wearing baggy shorts to just above my knee).

ha ha ha ha ha

This question really made me laugh.

Bahrain is a liberal, alcohol laden country !!! relax and enjoy