Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Bahrain, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Moving Services
One of the delights of living in Bahrain is that you will never have to pack up your home. For a fee of BD100-300 you can obtain the services of one of many packing and moving companies... read more
Furnishing Accommodation
Homes in Bahrain come fully furnished, semi-furnished or unfurnished. Most expats take a semi-furnished property unless they are in Bahrain for a short period. Semi-furnished means that... read more
Household Insurance
Unfortunately Bahrain is not as safe as it once was. Although security has been greatly enhanced in both compounds and apartment blocks you are advised to get some level of household... read more
Laundry Services
There are numerous laundry and dry cleaning companies in Bahrain and in most residential areas in town they can be found on every other street. You can, as you would imagine, get clothes... read more
Domestic Help
One of the luxuries of living in Bahrain is the ready availability of excellent home help. Most expats resort to the services of at least a part-time housemaid. You have a choice at... read more
Babysitting & Childcare
Bahraini residents tend to use their housemaids or nannies to act as baby sitters. There are no other real options other than friends and families. There is no organised child minder... read more
Domestic Services
You will find that the maintenance office of your landlord should cover most of your urgent requirements. If you want something specially done then you should probably still speak to... read more
Pets
If you have all of the right certificates and vaccinations, bringing your pet to Bahrain is relatively simple. Bahrain has signed up to the PETS scheme, allowing micro-chipped and... read more
