Information and background for travelers and expatriates includes a brief history and description of Bahrain, along with facts about the food, language, culture, and pastimes to help the "shocked" function in society, business, and residence.

First impressions --Land and history of Bahrain -- Who are the Bahrainis? -- Socialising with Bahrainis -- Settling in -- Food and entertaining -- Culture and travel in Bahrain -- Learning Arabic -- Doing business in Bahrain -- Bharain at a glance.