I just accepted an offer in Bahrain. I am an American moving there alone. My only fear is that it will be tough to meet people. Also, I read some places that Skype is banned? If so how do I video chat with my wife and daughter back home? Also I will be living in the Juffair area. I want to get a vehicle too but I am only 22 years old so I think renting is out of the question. Do they have one year leases?
Thanks!
Hello! (American)
markj101
11 March 2015 15:40:57
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logicalindian
11 March 2015 16:23:58
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hi markj101,
Skype is not banned in Bahrain, nor any VOIP softwares and regarding the vehicle i guess renting would be a good option than leasing one. Lot of renting companies in Juffair area.
Here is a post talking more about car renting: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=405875
good luck!
T&R
premal101
11 March 2015 16:29:26
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logicalindian wrote:hi markj101,
Skype is not banned in Bahrain, nor any VOIP softwares and regarding the vehicle i guess renting would be a good option than leasing one. Lot of renting companies in Juffair area.
Here is a post talking more about car renting: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=405875
good luck!
T&R
You are not only a Logical Indian but a Helping India Also...!!! 
logicalindian
11 March 2015 16:31:29
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Thank you! premal101. 
Ocfemjc
11 March 2015 18:03:38
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Would be lots of Americans in Juffair as close to the US naval base so you'll just have to walk into any cafe bar restaurant and strike up a conversation.
You'll make friends in no time here if you're socially inclined
zolabelle
15 March 2015 11:57:50
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Hey,
Juffair is the ideal place to live in. I live in Juffair and absolutely love it. You will have just no problems in making friends. The US Navy Base is situated in Juffair and is home to almost all Americans working on Base.
Hit me up if you have any more questions that I could probably answer
raffinan
15 March 2015 17:19:17
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thanks for the info... in fact I will be working inside the US Navy base. How much is an average monthly rental car fee in Bahrain? I may have to wait for my car shipment to arrive for about a month or so...
Ocfemjc
15 March 2015 18:24:27
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Small car around BD200/month
raffinan
15 March 2015 19:35:27
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About $500/month...Wow! Thanks!
relwell
16 March 2015 04:55:34
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Check out this thread - and there are many others on the topic if you search our little forum.
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=281086
Good luck, and welcome to Bahrain!
ahmad33
23 March 2015 11:28:55
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Hello Mr Markj101. you can e-mail me with your questions about Bahrain with your contact I will be glad to answer you. Am a Bahraini native my name is Ahmed. my e-mail: [email protected] if you have skype you can send me your id. Am a real estate consultant.
mariz1990
23 March 2015 13:40:53
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I think they have .. specially in juffair area .. most of the expats there are americans .. or english people! skype here is not banned so nothing to worry you can skype with your family back home.
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