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Like I said - it's not a bad place, but it's not the best place. I did make some very good friends, some of whom I would even consider going to visit in the future. If you have to go to the Middle East, this is definitely one of the better places to go. - Apr 2017
Enjoy and make the most of it. Bring a positive attitude and leave frequently to have a rest from the dust and the frustrations of a Muslim country :) Enjoy the sunshine and food! - Sep 2016
Bahrain is no longer the Pearl of the Middle East that it was considered pre-2011. You should give strong consideration before moving here. - Aug 2014
Bahrain is a very cosmopolitan place. It's not as glitzy and urban as its Gulf neighbor Dubai, but Bahrain has more of a settled, greener, feel and can be a very pleasant place to live. Many of the resident expats have been here upwards of 15 years and they still love it. That said, most places are what you make of them, and Bahrain is no different...If you've been to other Gulf countries, however, you'll realize what a pearl Bahrain really is. - Apr 2010
It is almost impossible to be outdoors from June through August. Most expats go home for the summer months. Skip the "Tree of Life" visit. Manama is a permanent vacation, but one that you get tired of quickly. Learn to enjoy family time, and get together with friends, and this will be a nice post. Travel to Asia, Africa or other ME countries for culture and interesting activities. - Jun 2009
You can survive here. You just have to have a good support system. Before coming here, stop shopping at your fav. stores for 30 days. When you go back in, look at everything that you put in your shopping cart - that is what you'll need here as your comfort items. If after 30 days you really look forward to Dove soap, bounce sheets, Zataran's, yellow rice, etc, then bring it with you. - Aug 2008
