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Moving to Bahrain

Middle East • Rank #105 for American Expats

65
Overall Score

Overview

Bahrain is the most liberal Gulf state where alcohol is allowed, with lower costs than Dubai and a Golden Residency program.

✅ Highlights

  • ✓Most liberal Gulf state
  • ✓Alcohol allowed
  • ✓English widely spoken
  • ✓Good healthcare
  • ✓F1 Grand Prix
  • ✓Lower cost than UAE

⚠️ Challenges

  • !Summer heat extreme
  • !Limited freedoms still
  • !Small country
  • !Regional tensions

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