Expats Can Now Buy Property in More Areas of Bahrain

Foreign nationals can now own real estate in newly designated zones, including scenic Bilaj Al Jazayer and northern Diyar Al Muharraq.

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Expats Can Now Buy Property in More Areas of Bahrain

Bahrain is leveling up its real estate game for foreign investors. A new decision by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, officially expands property ownership rights for expatriates in the Kingdom — and it's a big deal.

Bilaj Al Jazayer, a coastal gem that's now officially classified as a tourism and investment zone, is now open for foreign ownership. That means expats can finally invest or purchase homes in one of Bahrain’s most scenic seaside destinations.

But that's not all. The announcement also brings a significant update for Diyar Al Muharraq, one of the Kingdom’s largest and fastest-developing residential hubs. While expats were previously restricted to select parts of the project, the entire northern section of the islands is now accessible for foreign real estate ownership.

This move marks a shift in Bahrain’s property policy — one aimed at encouraging more long-term investment and expanding the scope of the real estate market for non-Bahraini residents.

The expansion is expected to boost both the tourism and investment sectors, giving expats more flexibility to settle, invest, or diversify their property portfolios in one of the Gulf’s most accessible markets.

With this decision now in effect, the Kingdom continues to position itself as a regional leader in inclusive urban development, offering more accessible pathways for expats to own a piece of its future.

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Expats Can Now Buy Property in More Areas of Bahrain

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