Bahrain Travel Forum

Hi can anyone help please?
We are planning on going to the Bahrain Grand Prix next year and want to spend 3 days before the race weekend sight seeing. Can anyone please tell us if there is anything to keep the two boys amused? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Is there any other cheap hotel in hawar? (other then the "hawar resort hotel")

I have heard that there are beach huts available with A/C, kitchen, washroom, bedroom etc. with extremely cheap prices.
Is that true?
Any experience?

Hi all, Im thinking of visiting Bahrain for a holiday sometime soon - just wondering on what the requirements for getting driving lessons and a licence are - do you need residency or can you get one on a tourist visa? I don't hold any licenses at the moment. Any help would be appreciated, I'm sure you'll be a lot more clearer than the Traffic Directorate site :)

I am an Expat working in Bahrain and travelling to UAE for holidays; can I drive there with Bahraini licence? Please advice?

Hi,
I hope somebody can inform me about the procedures on this issue. My boyfriend will go to Manama/ Bahrain in January 2008 and work there as a diplomat for 2 years. I would like to join him. The thing is, we are a couple, but not married. He is American and I'm German. Please let me know, what we can do in order to be able to live there together for the next 2 years. And how do I get a work permit? All his visa and work permit issues are already taken care of through the embassy. But the actual problem is, that nobody here officially knows that we are a couple and until he leaves nobody is supposed to know that either. I guess I'll have to wait until my boyfriend gets there and once he settles down he can arrange for me to follow him??? Will it be very difficult for him to get me there? Can I try it on my own maybe?
Any advises or information on this is really appreciated!!!
Thanks in advance.

can anyone give me price range for 24k gold that sold in gold souk/mall ?

Hi,
I'm flying via Bahrain and have a 7 hour long stop there.
Is there anything worth shopping for, which would be a lot cheaper then in europe?
(particularly interested in electronic equipment)

Thank,
Joachim

Hi,

I wanted to ask, My husband is going to Bahrain in the first week of
NOV.... Can you tell the procedure to arrange visa for family.. how long it usually takes
I think we need NOC and CPR.. How long does that take? I would be grateful

I also wanted to ask the time limit of arranging visa....like could it take 1-2 months.. or less or
more to arrange visa?

Secondly can u kindly also tell that how much would a furnished studio/1BR flat
cost?
And also are there international calling cabins and internet cafes??

Thanks in advance,

Hi,

Just a short query on what is the usual hiring process in Bahrain.

I´m a Spanish national and have been (verbally...) offered a post with one of the Ministries. Upon requesting some sort of written agreement, a few days after I was contacted by one of the Ministry staff to submit a whole lot of documentation - passport copies, college diplomas, photos, recommendation letters and so on. And apparently, the Ministry has sent a medical and application form by post. During this whole process, a formal written agreement - job offer has yet to be made.

3 Questions:

1. Is this hiring process normal? Is the formal job offer the LAST step in the whole process? What is a typical hiring process in Bahrain?

2. At what stage, can I SAFELY resign from my current job. What documentation should I have in my power?

3. Is a medical exam required in the country of origin (Spain being my case..)? I thought that medical exams were carried out in Bahrain.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Hi just wondered if anyone had any advice about a single female travelling alone to bahrain from UK. Will be for four days where I am meeting a male friend (also british but who works in Saudi Arabia),but was told by the embassy not to say this?? I will be staying for four days for a short holiday and I am concerned about going through immigration alone.

Has anyone ever been on there own as a female?? If so, How did you find it?

hi.i am from romania and i want to know how i can get a visa for bahrain.my boyfriend works there and i want to see him.i tried to get visa but i didnt received from nowhere.i tried almost evething.they told me i can get visa from the airport but when i arrived there they sent me back they said that its not posible to get visa from there that i need to have a sponsor.my boyfriend searched for sponsors but they all said they cant do nothing.plz i need some help.i dont understand why i dont get visa.anybody can help me plz.i realy want to see my boyfriend i miss him alot.thank u very much.bye

My partner and I look like we will be moving from Australia to Bahrain for approx. six months in Jan 08, for his work. We will also be travelling to Dubai, Saudi & Jordon, but based in Bahrain. There is only one real issue that I cannot sort the truth from;
Q:I have long curly blonde hair & blue eyes and I have been told I may need my
own bodyguard or a strong male figure to go out side with because I am a high
risk of being kidnapped. I am a confident, independent person and this is unnerving even for me. I have read some books and they have stated that in Bahrain I may get a few followers, but then some website have said Western Women (in particular blonde/blue eyes) would be safer with a bodyguard of some sort. Can anyone confirm & give me a straight answer?

does anyone know if the hotel bars are open during ramadam. ie like sherlock holmes, diggers , harvester etc. as out for two weeks working and was told you good only get alcohol in your room during the relligeous festival

I recently met a very pretty Bahraini girl and would like to meet with her. The problem is that she is from a very conservative family and she can hardly go alone outside the house. I am seeking advices from expatriates living in Bahrain as to where can I find a secure place such as hotel or apartment to be with her without getting her into troubles. Any hint you can give is greatly appreciated. Is it true that hotels in the Middle East only allow married couple to be in same room?
How about renting apartment for a day or two is it possible and safe.

I am from France

I need help guys, I guess am falling for her

I get to know this Thai girl who is holding Permanent Residence in Bahrain.I'm going to visit her as well as taking this time to enjoy myself in Middle East country which i have never been before.Can she help me to apply the 1 month visit visa as she is only the PR.Pls advise..
Thanks so much

Anyone know why the thread i post does not appear?pls advise
Thanks.

Dear friends,

I will move to Bahrain from Dubai by end of this month with my wife.Now I own a car and want to drive to Bahrain, heard that it is possible but not really sure.So, someone can give the exactly advice to us?..

Moreover, my wife is Vietnamese, is it easy for her to have a job in Bahrain?

Highly appreciate for those who gives us advices.Thanks a alot

Is it possible to drive from Bahrain to Dubai/ Can I rent a car one way. If not, what land transport can I use for said trek. If I fly in to Dubai, can I drive to Bahrain in a rental and return to Dubai. How far is the drive, etc. Are there other more interesting ways to go to Bahrain and back. I must be in BAH oct24-27 and in DXB on nov 1-3, also how much for a rental 1 week. Thank's to all.

Hi everyone!

Can anyone tell me if there is a Formula One Driving School for people who just want a chance to try it out? I have also heard of a BMW driving school out in the desert... any contact info?

Thanks!

How muh will a car cost in Bahraini dinnars?

Hey all,

Anyone likes to ride ATV around Bodaye area ? give me a shout.
I am middle aged male.

Thanks,
Sam,

I'm a chinese holding a China passport, now I have stayed in Bahrain for almost 4 weeks (entry visa for 2 weeks + first extention of 2 weeks). Before I came here, I read from Bahrain offcial website where says tourist can request the second extention of 1 month at a cost of 40 BHD, but now was told by the immigration and passport ministry saying no more entention to be granted. does anyone now how to get another extention? my return ticket is at end of July, so I need stay in Bahrain for at least 5 more days after expire of my first extention... need advices urgently. thanks in advance!

hi. im going to bahrain soon for vacation and i was wondering if anyone knows a fun, awesome night club for teens of age 16 and over. plz reply with an address and name of it. thanks...
waiting for the reply

hey there...has anybody any idea if there are any cheap flights from bahrain to muscat? the ones i looked up with gulf air or qatar airw. are quite expensive for a one way ticket (432 USD and £285 the other) any help? thanks guys.....mike

hello,
Is there any bus services from Dubai to Bahrain?
My friend wants to go by bus but since we are in Oman it is somewhat difficult to ask about Dubai bus services.
Any help is appreciated.
thanks in advance :)

hi,
i would like to know what is a average salary/wages, life costs, apartment rental and similar in Bahrain?
thanks

Hi,

Im coming over with my partner and because we arent married yet he cant sponsor me under his visa. I know that I can get a three month visit visa but can I get this extended? If so how long do extensions last and do I need to leave the country to get it extended?

Thanks

hi, can anyone recommend a best restaurant for buffet dinner in Bahrain? Thx a lot!

Hi All,
Do you know if there's any Ukranian embassy/consulate in Bahrain?

Cheers

Do we have Cyprus Embassy in Bahrain???????
does anyone know the exact address? :)

Thans a lot.

Patche