More and more expatriates working in Saudi Arabia are planning to make Bahrain their retirement home following the announcement by the Bahraini government to offer new residence permits to foreigners over 55 years of age. The Bahraini decision is, in certain ways, similar to the UAE’s policy under which affluent foreigners can obtain life-long visas, which allows them to settle down in Dubai or in other emirates.
Not sure if i would consider it an ideal retirement destination
Mutt.