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Taxis / driving   Bahrain

Taxis / driving, Bahrain

 9 Reviews  The previous tips mention the problem of taxis overcharging in Bahrain. However, just recently (end of 2008), all taxis have to put on their meters when accepting a fare and if they don't, the ride is... 

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Women   Bahrain

 2 Reviews  Women should dress appropriately according to the weather and the place they are going to. Revealing dresses in the souk will only attract unwanted attention and or propositions from men. Drink and... 

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Booze, alcohol   Bahrain

 4 Reviews  don't drink and drive... because if the police stop you... directly they take you to jail for one week and you pay around 1250 US Dollars :) i am crazy so i always drink and drive hehe i like... 

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SHOCKING VISA FEES

by DAO

I hope you don't stay here. It could really cost you. I hope you are like me and just passing through - for free - while your plane refuels. Most citizens need to pay more than $200 for a visa! Bahrain is only 665 sq km (413 sq miles). That's smaller than New York City (790 sq km, 305 sq miles). That's a lot of money to not see much. Just so you know:Citizens Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman do not need visas.Tourist visas can be obtained on arrival at huge prices for citizens of: The EU, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan or Hong Kong. Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Britain, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Japan, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong, United States of America, Portugal, Malaysia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Greece, Monaco, San Marino, Singapore, Brunei, Vatican City,...

Tree of Life

by bommiuday

It is a alert to new visitors to 'tree of life' in Bahrain. It is very difficult to find the location. The sign boards also mislead and giving difficult time for new-bahrain first time visitors. Advise is to get the route map / directions very clear before you start...

Narrow Roads and Lots of Roundabouts

by Cielo_Algaeed

Being in Riyadh for quite awhile and getting used to its wide and less traffic light streets, Bahrain Street Scenes is different. Known for so many roundabouts (almost every intersection) plus the fact their streets are narrow which often causes traffics. So expect traffic jams and lots of roundabuts and traffic lights esp at downtown Manama.

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Saudi-Bahrain Border

by Cielo_Algaeed

This is more of a reminder to those who are planning to travel by land from Saudi to Bahrain or vice versa.Expect a long queue at the immigration and customs area esp during weekend or special holidays.Prepare your passport, car registration, insurance and payment for a speedy processing.

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breathing the air

by googoosh

This article was in the Bahrain English language paper the 'Gulf Daily News' on 25-05-05POLLUTION ALERT By MOHAMMED AL A'ALIMANAMA: Pollution in parts of Bahrain is hundreds of times higher than internationally accepted levels, Parliament heard yesterday. MPs are calling for independent international experts to be brought in to check the quality of air the nation breathes.The call came after a report revealed pollution levels of nearly 700 times those accepted under global standards.Hydrocarbons (other than methane) found in the air in the Southern Governorate, which includes heavily industrialised areas, were 686 times the internationally accepted levels.Ozone levels were 51 times and inhaled particles 14 times the levels deemed acceptable elsewhere, according to a study carried out from 1993 to 2003 by the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and...

Breathing the air - part II

by googoosh

Probe into illnesses underway A PARLIAMENTARY probe is continuing into mysterious illnesses reported by people living in Ma'meer village, near Sitra. The committee, chaired by MP Ahmed Hussain, met for the fifth time yesterday since its formation in April.The meeting was attended by Bahrain University president scientific affairs councillor Dr Ahmed Yousif, who presented the committee with recent reports on pollution levels in the kingdom and the Central Governorate, where Ma'meer is located.Mr Hussain said an exact figure of residents and factory workers affected by the gas should be collected."The committee has received a number of letters with attachments from the concerned ministries and government organisations in response to questions submitted by members," he said."We haven't discussed them yet and hopefully we will be able to do so in our upcoming meetings."...

Avoid local youth crowd

by xty

For expatriates or tourists, if possible avoid local youth crowd or some specific religion denomination fanatic areas (sometimes marked with black banners or colorful flags).It happened to me few times when they knocked my car without reason while I was passing by slowly and politely. Maybe they don't like too many expatriates in Bahrain? Or specific race? Or others? I don't know.Though it's not causing any physical damage to myself or the car, but I don't feel comfortable and make me aware everytime I go somewhere. I felt 100% secure, but now 95%.

If you do get sick whilst...

by googoosh

If you do get sick whilst you're in Bahrain, go to Salmanyia Hospital (pronounced: sal-man-ee-ya). All taxis and hotels will know where it is, but just to put your mind at rest, for directions you need to go to the hospital near the dairy queen roundabout, (the DQ near the British Council and NOT exhibition road). It's the one hospital run by the government and the only one which seems to have no horror stories attached to it. Make sure you go private though, the public section is an experience not to be experienced.

Sandstorm

by travelpug

Beware of sandstorm in this region!

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Camels SPIT!

by american_tourister

You can ride them but they are surly, nasty beasts. Still, it is a neat experience. You gotta try it.

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Q:  Hi All Going to Bahrain with a cruise for one day only. Does anyone know how much the visa is please. I know I can get it when... 

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A: For most western nationalities (including the UK) the visa is 5 BD (8 GBP). But if you have a hotel voucher, often the visa is free. 

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