Unmarried man and woman traveling together in a car

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arandomguy New member

Member since 24 May 2021

arandomguyNew member08 June 2022 17:59:30

Hi,

That's exactly my question. I'm planning a travel to Bahrain with a female friend but I was wondering whether I could have any issues with the police, as we aren't related to each other.

Also, do you think I will have any issues booking a room together in Bahrain?

Thanks.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert08 June 2022 18:07:16

11798

No issues anywhere.

Bahrain you can show up at a hotel with three woman to stay, in one room and they won't bat an eyelid (except charge you extra for guests) 馃槀..... Excluding the family hotels frequented by saudis.

arandomguy New member

Member since 24 May 2021

arandomguyNew member08 June 2022 18:12:52

@XTang脗聽But, won't we have issues traveling by car within Saudi Arabia?We both are expats, no tourists, both as well with Iqama. I'm afraid of this:https://stepfeed.com/saudi-police-arrest-unmarried-couple-who-were-in-a-car-together-5674I don't want to get arrested and deported just for sharing a car with a female friend!Thanks a lot!

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert08 June 2022 18:20:00

11798

In the past, there were issues. Not anymore.

arandomguy New member

Member since 24 May 2021

arandomguyNew member08 June 2022 18:54:10

God bless you. You've helped me so many times. A big THANKS!

mwilliamson22 New member

Member since 19 May 2022

mwilliamson22New member09 June 2022 07:56:20

@arandomguy

Generally Bahrain won't ask if husband/wife etc they will just give you same is also in dubai.

In saudi you cant and traveling together not聽 an issue like before when mutawa had power.

mohd_961 Member

Member since 11 February 2018

mohd_961Member25 December 2022 07:03:54

Bro what happened with you? Did you travel with you girlfriend to Bahrain?

babusa418 Member

Member since 29 September 2022

babusa418Member25 December 2022 22:15:47

I think it would be better to get the marriage certificate

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