Looking for Indian Expats in Manama?

Thinking about moving to Manama as an Indian? These pros and cons come from the InterNations Expat Insider survey, in which thousands of expats around the world share what they like and don't like about life abroad each year. Country-level percentages aren't broken out for Manama, so the points below reflect what Indian expats there wrote in their own words.

• It's affordable. Indians single out low rent, cheap food, and an affordable cost of living, alongside affordable education options.

• People are warm and open. A friendly, open social culture and welcoming locals come up again and again.

• It's safe and peaceful. Indians describe Bahrain as calm and peaceful — for many, it feels like a home away from home.

• The infrastructure and balance appeal. Good infrastructure and a comfortable work-life balance round out the appeal.

• The job market is tight. Indians describe a market that runs on referrals, with limited opportunities and low starting salaries for expats.

• Costs are creeping up. VAT and rising utility bills — water and electricity — are eroding the affordability that drew people in.

• Public transport is limited. Getting around without a car is hard, and Indians wish for better options.

• Some daily gaps frustrate. A shortage of good-value Indian and Pakistani restaurants and poor roads in older parts of Manama come up.

For Indians, Manama offers affordability, warm people, safety, and a peaceful, familiar life in the Gulf. The trade-offs are a tight, referral-driven job market and costs that are slowly climbing. It rewards those who arrive with a role lined up and value community and calm.

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Indian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

InterNations is a place where Indian expats in Manama exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The modern capital of independent Bahrain can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

• Browse our Members Network to get to know Manama’s Indian expats.
• Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Indian expats in Manama.
• Use the Expat Guide for Manama to find information on your host city.

Our community in Manama is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Manama’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Indian expats to explore the coral reefs of the rocky northern coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from India in your local community as well as Indians in Bahrain nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Indians living in Manama!