Way 3 of 3

Buy off-plan on a payment plan.

Buy a new-build home on the developer's payment plan. Your residency is granted once you have paid BHD 130,000 towards it.

Example: a 3 bedroom at Tivoli Residences for BHD 220,500 reaches BHD 130,000 paid after 4 years 4 months. Pay more upfront to get there sooner.

When each project gets you there.

The cheapest qualifying home in each project, and when its plan reaches BHD 130,000 paid.

ProjectHomePricePlanBHD 130,000 paid
Bahrain Marina2BR - Museum ViewBHD 184,73110% down, 10% on handover, 80% over 7 years after handover53 months after handover
Tivoli ResidencesPenthouseBHD 401,00010% down, 80% over 7 years, 10% at the endAfter 2 years
Tilal Al Areen3 Bedroom Townhouse 2BHD 215,81610% down, construction-linked, 40% over 4 years after handover1 month after handover
Marina Bay SignatureLarge Pool DuplexBHD 601,75010% down, then about 1% a month for 90 monthsAfter 1 year
Melia Branded ResidencesBeachfront Townhouse · 4 BedroomBHD 534,01915% down, 70% over 7 years, 15% at the endAfter 1 year
Marassi Views4 bedroomBHD 383,88810% every 5 months, 20% on handoverAfter 1 year 3 months

Work out your own timeline.