Tubli, Bahrain

Bahrain's eastern coast is dotted with villages like Tubli, but don't expect a glamorous seaside escape. Illegal land reclamation has damaged the local marine ecosystem, and the area's largest employer is a wastewater treatment plant expanding to process 400,000 cubic metres daily. The Capital Trustees Board plans to relocate its offices here by 2025, but that's likely to bring more bureaucratic headaches than benefits for residents. Unless you're eager to live near Bahrain's industrial heart, Tubli is best avoided.