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  • Get information in our Bahrain guide

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  • Alain Nguyen

    I used the InterNations community to find a partner for my tennis matches in Bahrain and it worked very well.

InterNations – The Place for South Africans Living in Bahrain

Want to connect with the expat community of South Africans in Bahrain? Looking for South African compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other South African expats to go on an excursion to the coral reefs of the rocky northern coast with?

InterNations Bahrain offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Bahrain or are still in South Africa planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of South African expats in Bahrain is going very strong, with members having roots all across South Africa - from Durban, over Johannesburg to Cape Town.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Meet other South Africans at our events in Bahrain

Attend our monthly events and activities for South Africans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Oct 25, 2024, 6:30 PM
7 attendees
Ladies and Gents! You are warmly invited to a delightful Turkish dinner this Friday! Expect an array of authentic Turkish dishes, including delicious vegetarian options. You’ll also have the chance to
Nov 23, 2024, 4:31 PM
11 attendees
Like the famous Sony “Walk like an Egyptian “why first to eat like an Egyptian I am sure it’s better especially we can still walk afterwards around the seaside ! Overlooking to a Beautiful view of

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    From South Africa, living in Manama
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    From South Africa, living in Manama
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    From South Africa, living in Manama
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    From South Africa, living in Manama
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    From South Africa, living in Manama

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Tips and Advice on Bahrain from Your Fellow South African Expats

Obviously, expat life in Bahrain goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Bahraini mentality and way of life. South Africans in Bahrain are a part of our community, calling cities such as Hamad Town, Muharraq, Manama, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow South Africans in Manama, for example.

Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Bahraini InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
  • On the Bahrain Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Manama, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Bahrain has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.

From the coral reefs of the rocky northern coast to the sprawling cityscape, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in Bahrain on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Bahrain

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Bahrain. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Bahraini muhammar, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Manama’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Bahrain? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the Qala'at al-Bahrain and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Bahrain!