Brunei is a Muslim country therefore western style nightlife is limited and there are no official pubs or nightclubs. The lack of such establishments means that people tend to organise more events/parties themselves. There is a wide variety of clubs and societies you can join to meet people depending on your interests. There are a number of good cinemas showing the latest Hollywood blockbusters. There are a large number of restaurants of all types and budgets and it is easy to go over the border into Malaysia which is more liberal with good hotels, bars etc. Non-Muslim teachers are also allowed to bring in 12 cans of beer and two bottles of wine or spirits every 48 hours, and the border is not usually more than an hour’s drive away.

In general, Brunei is a more family-oriented place with many events revolving round children’s activities. However, many single teachers find that they can socialise with other singles and go into the neighbouring states quite easily, making Brunei quite doable for single people.