What are timeshares?
Timeshares allow multiple individuals/parties to own and
occupy a vacation property for a recurring and predetermined period
of time. It confers an advantage to those who wish to benefit from
repeated use of a familiar, high-standard vacation property (such
as resorts and homes) without the costs associated with full
ownership. It is distinct from traditional 'joint
ownership' as a timeshare beneficiary enjoys exclusive
ownership rights for a specific time period.
Timeshare Licensing & Registration
On 20 February 2025, Bahrain implemented Law No. 1/2025 on the
Regulation of Timeshares (the "Timeshare
Law"). Under the Timeshare Law, no property may be
used for timeshare purposes without (i) obtaining a license from
Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority
("BTEA") after submitting the required
documents and particulars and (ii) annotating the property's
register before the Survey and Land Registration Bureau
("SLRB"). A BTEA license may not
