@steamsmyclams
English expat in Bahrain
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Lives in Manama
Registration: 31 March 2014
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Life as a female expat in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
Here's an interesting blog post on this topic: https://expatpanda.com/2018/06/20/life-in-the-middle-east-expat-women-speak-out/ Full disclosure, I am one of them interviewed in this blog post. Read More
How to save money in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Bahrain? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Highly recommend using YNAB to keep a budget, and keep track of your spending. The first step is just getting an insight into how much you're spending and on what. Read More
Speaking Arabic in Bahrain by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Arabic is essential for a successful integration in Bahrain. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Arabic? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
If there was one language I'd recommend people learn to speak before they came to Bahrain it'd be Hindi, not Arabic. I get by fine with just English though. Though I do wish I could pick up a little bit of the language past "thank ... Read More
Bahrain Visa Expiration Date - Leave Before or After? by steamsmyclams
I feel like this is an utterly stupid question, but one I can't find an answer to even when I try and call someone to find out. The expiration date on a visit visa, say it's the 5th March 2015. Does that mean leave before the 5th or one ...
Great, thank you very much for replying and putting my mind at ease! Read More
Products I can't seem to get by Ocfemjc
Random question. Been looking for baking powder & Apple cider vinegar in bulk. ACV seems to not exist here & can only get the tiny baking soda tins,imported so exxy. Need it to wash my hair 😢 Anywhere I may get it?
I just had to quit going no-poo :( Was doing great for nearly 3 months and then my scalp decided to hate it :/ Now on the hunt for a nice SLS free shampoo. Though, going poo free was doing wonders for my hair! Just not the skin on my head. Read More
Products I can't seem to get by Ocfemjc
Random question. Been looking for baking powder & Apple cider vinegar in bulk. ACV seems to not exist here & can only get the tiny baking soda tins,imported so exxy. Need it to wash my hair 😢 Anywhere I may get it?
Don't think it's anywhere near that cheap here. But it's not too dear. Sorry I can't put a number on it! Read More
Products I can't seem to get by Ocfemjc
Random question. Been looking for baking powder & Apple cider vinegar in bulk. ACV seems to not exist here & can only get the tiny baking soda tins,imported so exxy. Need it to wash my hair 😢 Anywhere I may get it?
Haha, yeah. We tend to stock up on some things too. Couldn't find Weetabix brand Bran Flakes for months, then Al Jazira had some stock in and we bought 4 packs! You never know when you're going to be able to find it again. Read More
Products I can't seem to get by Ocfemjc
Random question. Been looking for baking powder & Apple cider vinegar in bulk. ACV seems to not exist here & can only get the tiny baking soda tins,imported so exxy. Need it to wash my hair 😢 Anywhere I may get it?
Yep, it was the Zinj branch that I managed to get the pretty massive bottle of it. Think a couple of litres. Read More
Products I can't seem to get by Ocfemjc
Random question. Been looking for baking powder & Apple cider vinegar in bulk. ACV seems to not exist here & can only get the tiny baking soda tins,imported so exxy. Need it to wash my hair 😢 Anywhere I may get it?
Managed to get BIG bottles of ACV in Al Jazira. (PS Also been using BS and ACV to wash my hair!) Read More
Bahrain Visa Expiration Date - Leave Before or After?
I feel like this is an utterly stupid question, but one I can't find an answer to even when I try and call someone to find out. The expiration date on a visit visa, say it's the 5th March 2015. Does that mean leave before the 5th or one ... Read More
Extend VOA visa? by steamsmyclams
Going to be heading off to Bahrain soon. I usually do a visit on arrival visa, the last three times I've been. However this time, thinking about doing an eVisa because I might have to extend my stay. Have heard some woeful stories on the eVisa ...
Heh, have got looks before while over there and sort of what I expected. Doesn't bother me in the least. Josnuggles - I take it the form is similar to the one you gotta fill in at the airport. Correct? Thanks for the tips guys :) Read More
What are salaries really like? by steamsmyclams
So I'm going to be in Bahrain soon and will be looking to be employed by a local company. I recently got an offer for a role within a marketing agency but have turned it down for a variety of reasons. However, I want to gauge what salaries are ...
Scottrace - I pretty much figured that would be part of the thing as well. So expected a bit of that. If I can at least get a salary matching what I make in the UK, I'd be okay with that. Moving to be with my SO. He'll be out in Bahrain for a good ... Read More
Extend VOA visa? by steamsmyclams
Going to be heading off to Bahrain soon. I usually do a visit on arrival visa, the last three times I've been. However this time, thinking about doing an eVisa because I might have to extend my stay. Have heard some woeful stories on the eVisa ...
Thanks for the update, smooch303! Good to hear it all went smoothly for you. Hoping, if and when I need to do the same, I have a similar outcome. Read More
What are salaries really like? by steamsmyclams
So I'm going to be in Bahrain soon and will be looking to be employed by a local company. I recently got an offer for a role within a marketing agency but have turned it down for a variety of reasons. However, I want to gauge what salaries are ...
Thanks, brightonguy. My experience is quite varied, but I do have around 8 years experience in the digital area. It's solid experience in a bunch of different sectors. Over here I've always been told never to undersell my experience, but because I ... Read More
What are salaries really like?
So I'm going to be in Bahrain soon and will be looking to be employed by a local company. I recently got an offer for a role within a marketing agency but have turned it down for a variety of reasons. However, I want to gauge what salaries are ... Read More