flying_circus
Croatian expat in Bahrain
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Croatian
Lives in Manama
Speaks croatian, english, spanish
Registration: 22 March 2012
Cycling in Manama by ahellers
Hello, I'm relocating to Manama for a year from Northern California. From everything I read Bahrain seems pretty westernized. I'm trying to figure out if it would be appropriate to bring my road bike with me. Is cycling something that people are in ...
TriLife bike shop rents bikes (maybe even Skate Shack), but you better hurry up as they rent quickly as soon as the race dates is out. Read More
Cycling in Manama by ahellers
Hello, I'm relocating to Manama for a year from Northern California. From everything I read Bahrain seems pretty westernized. I'm trying to figure out if it would be appropriate to bring my road bike with me. Is cycling something that people are in ...
Murph, Weelers are dead, but there are more cycling groups then ever before. The most common meeting place is TriLife shop in Zallaq close to Sofitel, and you'll see many cyclists start from there early weekend mornings. Read More
buying a car in Bahrain by flying_circus
Hi, so far I've been renting a car for past 2 years, and now decided it's time to stop throwing significant amount towards rental place, and put the same amount into buying a car with loan. So, I'm after a car that is big enough to fit 2 ...
Thanks guys, so I'll wait for dealers to announce deals over Ramadan. Read More
buying a car in Bahrain
Hi, so far I've been renting a car for past 2 years, and now decided it's time to stop throwing significant amount towards rental place, and put the same amount into buying a car with loan. So, I'm after a car that is big enough to fit 2 ... Read More
Super Bowl in Bahrain by flying_circus
Is there any organized watching of SuperBowl in bahrain, any good bars that will broadcast it at wee hours of the morning?
tmarti0920, you stumbled at the topic from 2 years ago. I won't be coming to Ric's tonight, so if you are, please check with them if they'll be showing it... My Cardinals didn't make it, so if I watch it, it will be from home... Read More
Superbowl
Hi, any American Football fans here? I would like to watch Superbowl with a likeminded people but struggled to find any places that would broadcast the game in the wee hours of the morning. If you know any place, please post. Go Cardinals! Read More
party resources
Hi, I'm putting together my (round number) birthday party, and so far I did get DJ, sound system and decoration, but I'm still looking for a cocktail mixer guy and catering restaurant or shawarma place (like they do it in rugby club). So if you ... Read More
manama post office move by flying_circus
Hi, just went to Manama post office this morning and found a notice on the door that they moved. Quoting: I have moved all postal services to the new building Delomn 1 behind united bank opposite awal library. I googled all 3 landmarks and couldn't ...
Farhaz, it's exactly where you said, great directions, thank you so much. Read More
manama post office move by flying_circus
Hi, just went to Manama post office this morning and found a notice on the door that they moved. Quoting: I have moved all postal services to the new building Delomn 1 behind united bank opposite awal library. I googled all 3 landmarks and couldn't ...
Farhaz, this is great, I know exactly where it is now, thanks a lot. I'll go there tomorrow morning. Cheers. Read More
manama post office move by flying_circus
Hi, just went to Manama post office this morning and found a notice on the door that they moved. Quoting: I have moved all postal services to the new building Delomn 1 behind united bank opposite awal library. I googled all 3 landmarks and couldn't ...
Cheers Jos, I'll ring them up tomorrow morning, I'm in Saudi now. Read More
manama post office move by flying_circus
Hi, just went to Manama post office this morning and found a notice on the door that they moved. Quoting: I have moved all postal services to the new building Delomn 1 behind united bank opposite awal library. I googled all 3 landmarks and couldn't ...
I do use other post offices often, but now I received the package and it's in the manama branch, I can't pick it up anywhere else... Read More
manama post office move
Hi, just went to Manama post office this morning and found a notice on the door that they moved. Quoting: I have moved all postal services to the new building Delomn 1 behind united bank opposite awal library. I googled all 3 landmarks and couldn't ... Read More
Super Bowl in Bahrain by flying_circus
Is there any organized watching of SuperBowl in bahrain, any good bars that will broadcast it at wee hours of the morning?
Brighton, I don't question the bar's equipment, I'm just saying that id doesn't look like a sports bar, and few times that I went there, there is no crowd watching sports although games were on TV. I'll skip Ramee and go straight to Ric's as I just ... Read More
Super Bowl in Bahrain by flying_circus
Is there any organized watching of SuperBowl in bahrain, any good bars that will broadcast it at wee hours of the morning?
Ramee Grand in Seef? New one? Their sports bar is more like lounge bar, nothing sporty about it but lots of TVs, and I doubt they'll have good crowd for it. Since I live in Seef I think I might try that, and if it has no atmosphere, at halftime I'll ... Read More
Cycling in Manama by ahellers
Hello, I'm relocating to Manama for a year from Northern California. From everything I read Bahrain seems pretty westernized. I'm trying to figure out if it would be appropriate to bring my road bike with me. Is cycling something that people are in ...
Jo, there are a lot of shops, but non that are good for road bikes. Sun and Sands has some bikes, but only recreational bikes, and no road bikes for this level. There is Skate Shack, but they only carry Trek, so yes, you can get a good road bike, ... Read More
Cycling in Manama by ahellers
Hello, I'm relocating to Manama for a year from Northern California. From everything I read Bahrain seems pretty westernized. I'm trying to figure out if it would be appropriate to bring my road bike with me. Is cycling something that people are in ...
Mate, there are cyclists here. Every Friday morning Awali Wheelers get together for a ride, now in the summer it's 6am start and goes only for about 40km, while Saturday morning Bahrain RoadRunners cycle and they are more social cyclists with slower ... Read More
Super Bowl in Bahrain by flying_circus
Is there any organized watching of SuperBowl in bahrain, any good bars that will broadcast it at wee hours of the morning?
I watched parts on line, but the connection was bad so I went to sleep. Watched sportscenter and highlights in the morning instead. Now focus turns to 6 nations. Read More
Super Bowl in Bahrain by flying_circus
Is there any organized watching of SuperBowl in bahrain, any good bars that will broadcast it at wee hours of the morning?
I can watch it live on the net, but thought it would be more fun watching it with a crowd. :) Read More
Super Bowl in Bahrain by flying_circus
Is there any organized watching of SuperBowl in bahrain, any good bars that will broadcast it at wee hours of the morning?
Dave, I wouldn't be so sure I'll find it, since the SuperBowl starts at 3 am Bahrain time, so I doubt it will be easy to stumble upon a place. Americans will probably watch it in their base. Sylvie, I'll check with Ric's, thanks. Jo, Dilmun and ... Read More
female kitten for adoption/purchase by sayd freedom
I am looking for one female kitten for adoption or purchase Thank you . SAYD
or you can save some pats from here: http://www.bspca.org Read More
FOOTBALL by GH21
Hi all, I have just arrived in Manama from Athens and am keen to get out and see some football games. Can anyone shed some light on where the Al Ahli club plays its games, I have decided to support them on the basis of their colours and club emblem ...
original21, now you have gulf cup going on. I went to see opening game between Bahrain and Oman, and wasn't impressed with a quality. As a football fan myself I will skip the Bahrain premier league and stick with football on TV. And if you are in ... Read More
Super Bowl in Bahrain
Is there any organized watching of SuperBowl in bahrain, any good bars that will broadcast it at wee hours of the morning? Read More
causeway yearly permit ?
No monthly or yearly, but 50 trip pass. So instead of 1000 SAR for those 50 trips you pay 850, which makes it 17 rial per trip. there is a little building in the middle of the parking lot on Saudi side, where McDonalds, bank and Kudu are, and you ... Read More
Live in Bahrain and work in Saudi by jamesroy
Hello everyone I'm afraid this has already been asked but I can't seem to get a full answer. I'm a UK Citizen with a Saudi residency (Iqama) work in khobar due to family life and better schools i would like to live in Bahrain and cross the ...
I also work in Saudi and live in Bahrain. I don't have CPR and didn't see a need for one. I do have a roommate who works in Bahrain and has CPR, so he rents apartment and I live there, so I wouldn't know if anyone would rent you an apartment without ... Read More
Visit visa Bahrain by Khaima
Hi there, My wife is going to fly to Bahrain on December 4th to join me. I don't have a CPR yet as I am in the process of getting my Iqama (i work in Saudi and live in Bahrain) Upon arrival She should get a visit visa valid 15 days? I understand ...
thanks tariqd, i checked online and you are spot on. Another fact. She works for a Bahraini company (we were targeting only Bahraini company so she can come here and work), but they told here to work from home. Why would company do that? How much ... Read More
Visit visa Bahrain by Khaima
Hi there, My wife is going to fly to Bahrain on December 4th to join me. I don't have a CPR yet as I am in the process of getting my Iqama (i work in Saudi and live in Bahrain) Upon arrival She should get a visit visa valid 15 days? I understand ...
Don't want to open a new topic since it's so similar. I'm working in Saudi and living in Bahrain as well, and would like to bring my fiancé here. I'm Croatian, so is she. I do have Saudi Iqama but not Bahraini CPR. Will getting a CPR help me, and if ... Read More
commuting between Bahrain and Khobar
Thank you. Great, helpful info. Read More
commuting between Bahrain and Khobar
Hi, I've been for a while in Khobar and decided to move to Bahrain and live there while keep working in Khobar. I already found an apartment in Manama, and will move in in 2 weeks. Qs: 1. Is there a way of saving on bridge toll... 4BD each day ... Read More
Hairdresser by ManuelGomez
Hi friends, This week I am looking for hairdressers. I am not looking for any kind of them but a "european" style one. I have medium/long hair and I would like to take care about my hair style. I have discovered one on 16th street, VOGUE, but he ...
I'm on similar hunt, any hair cutting place that someone can recommend would be nice. Cheers. Manuel, did you find any in the meantime, or you are growing an afro :) Read More
Khobar bound - some Q's by flying_circus
Hi, I'm Croatian coming to work in Khobar for a Saudi company. I will be responsible for finding my own accommodation. I'm single looking for a small modest place. What are advantages of compound over regular apartments? Did you use real estate ...
settled in a suites apartments for now, will take my time looking for apartment, as coming after hard day of work I just want to relax. Tomorrow morning I'll go running (cross fit) at Cornish (how short can my shorts be???), and in the afternoon ... Read More
working in Khobar, living in Bahrain - is that an option?
Thank you guys. Just got email from my company saying they'll help me find an apartment in Khobar. So for now I'll be in Khobar. Read More
working in Khobar, living in Bahrain - is that an option?
Prince Miqrin St and 7th Street. Close to 10th school. I'm after studio/one bedroom apartment. Cheers mate. Read More
working in Khobar, living in Bahrain - is that an option?
Anyone doing that? What's the average time you need from Bahrain to Khobar? Do you loose lots of time on the border? I'm coming to Al Khobar to work for 3 months initially, maybe stain more. I don't have allowance for hosing, so need to find it ... Read More
Khobar bound - some Q's by flying_circus
Hi, I'm Croatian coming to work in Khobar for a Saudi company. I will be responsible for finding my own accommodation. I'm single looking for a small modest place. What are advantages of compound over regular apartments? Did you use real estate ...
Gracias Juan. really helpful info. Is there many expats living out of compounds, is that common? The company that is hiring me is small, so no allowance, just a paycheck and I have to set money aside for accommodation. Where would I start looking ... Read More
Khobar bound - some Q's
Hi, I'm Croatian coming to work in Khobar for a Saudi company. I will be responsible for finding my own accommodation. I'm single looking for a small modest place. What are advantages of compound over regular apartments? Did you use real estate ... Read More