The best of 2018: take a look at our highlights

In our blog, we cover many aspects and elements of the real estate market. Our various topics range from house prices to interior design to architecture to living in Bahrain. That is why trying to narrow down our choices for the best of 2018 was a very challenging task.

We have tried to cover several categories in our best of 2018 list, and we certainly hope you will enjoy reading them as much as we have enjoyed writing them.

Here is our choices for the best of 2018:

Bahraini lifestyle: Why I love Bahrain

Bahrain is the top destination for expats, and has been for a couple of years. We have tried to list some of the reasons why all these people love the pearl of the gulf in this article.

Education for a better future: The best schools in Bahrain

Because we know very well how important it is to find the right school for your kids, we have checked some of the best schools in Bahrain and listed them here for you.

If you are living in Bahrain or relocating to the kingdom with your family, this guide will tremendously help you.

Weird buildings in khaleeji architecture: The good the bad and the ugly

We have a passion for architecture, it is one of the most complicated forms of art. In fact, architecture is where art meets science.

Here, we take a look at Khaleeji architecture over the past decades; is the strive for uniqueness going too far?

Andalusian architecture: The glorious Islamic architecture of Andalusia

Islamic architecture is simply magnificent, especially that of Andalusia. Many prime examples of Andalusian architecture are still present today, and just as striking and imposing.

You can check the history and beauty of the Islamic architecture of Andalusia here in one of our best articles in 2018.

The real estate market in Saudi Arabia in 2018: a closer look

As the whole world stands witness to the marvelous evolution taking place in the Saudi kingdom, we couldn’t bear not to study the changes happening in the real estate market as a result of this evolution.

This extensive study is one of the articles that made a huge impact this year, and that is why it deserved a spot in our best of 2018 list.

Qiddiya Project, Red Sea Project, can Saudi Arabia turn into a tourist destination?

The kingdom of saudi arabia has been under the spotlight over the past years, and for good reason. The changes happening in the largest Gulf kingdom are just fascinating.

Only time will tell if Saudi Arabia will really turn into a tourist destination, but the kingdom is definitely playing with the right cards.

Traditional design: How to design the perfect Arabic Majlis

The Majlis is a staple in all Khaleeji houses, it is where people sit and where they welcome their guests. It is a point of Arabic pride.

So how can you design the perfect Arabic Majlis? How can you design a room that is considered to be the most important room in the house by many?

Small flat design: How to design a friendly home for one

Many people are faced with this dilemma when they start living alone, how to design a home for one?

Some people may not think of it much, but if the home is not friendly, it ceases to feel like a home. If you don’t invest enough time and effort in designing your home, you will not enjoy your solitude.

Famous houses: Iconic movie houses that we wish we can live in

This article had to make the best of 2018 list because it was one of the most enjoyable to write. Who among us have not dreamed about living in a movie, or in this case, in a movie house?

If you have ever had that dream know that you are not alone! Movie houses are often elegant and charming, and sometimes they offer the most striking surroundings.

Women in real estate: 5 ladies who raised the bar in a men-only industry

Is there such a thing as a man job anymore? We think not, and these ladies would certainly agree.

These women are the pioneers who made the dream possible for others, and that makes their stories very interesting, and deserving of a spot in our best of 2018 list!