Johnny English
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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24
About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 30 May 2010
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Few Days in Riyadh by anil.soni
Hello Friends, I will be leaving Riyadh on 1st Dec and will not return back. It was a great having friends like you and knowing you all in a better way, without you all it would not have been possible to survive in country like Saudi Arabia for 5 ...
All the best dude, you're a top man and it was fun. I still havent recovered from the other night yet ;-) Read More
2 weeks by DesertDog
In 2 weeks I get to feel cold water again In 2 weeks I get to pack my own shopping again In 2 weeks I have to fuel my car at over10x the cost to save the planet again In 2 weeks I am off work again In 2 weeks I see rain and cold wind again In 2 ...
I hope you have a decent pair of wellies ! Read More
Mattress Suggestions by beezer
So, the compound I'm at provides us with p.o.s mattress' and I get them changed every year, and they pretty much start hurting the body after 3 months time. No matter how much I flip'em. While I was in the mall today, I figured I'd drop by Back ...
Beezer, why dont you just go to IKEA ? /they have an excellent range of quality mattresses and mattress toppers at a fraction of the price you are talking about. Read More
indian food in riyadh by k4khalifa
is there anyone who provide or supply indian food daily in riyadh?
I will try the Malaz this evening. I have been making some of my own so far but they just never taste as good, even with fresh green chillies thrown in. I have a very shall we say, "basic" one around the corner from where Im staying at the moment ... Read More
Saudi - medical and visa by Johnny English
Hi all, following a formal job offer, The HR dept from the company I am going to work for in Riyadh have advised me I need to have my medical now, prior to visa application but havent advised me of how this process should work. I have found a ...
Finally made it here and hoteling it in Olaya for the moment, nearly got run over on Olaya Sreet already this evening and had my first visit to a Mall - Al Faisaliah. Enjoying it so far. Bring on 50deg C. Nelson, I'm sending you a PM, cheers. Read More
Saudi - medical and visa by Johnny English
Hi all, following a formal job offer, The HR dept from the company I am going to work for in Riyadh have advised me I need to have my medical now, prior to visa application but havent advised me of how this process should work. I have found a ...
Ok will do, thanks Nelson Read More
Outdoor Swimming pools in Riyadh by Johnny English
Hi, if I am not going to live in a compound are there any clubs I can join in Riyadh which have outdoor pools to swim in, sunbathe by ? If not, could I use a hotel one as a non resident ?
Thinking about this, I'm going to open up a new thread to ask this very question to (hopefully) a broader audience... Read More
Outdoor Swimming pools in Riyadh by Johnny English
Hi, if I am not going to live in a compound are there any clubs I can join in Riyadh which have outdoor pools to swim in, sunbathe by ? If not, could I use a hotel one as a non resident ?
Hmmm, doesn't paint a pretty picture does it ? But what you are implying - please correct me if I'm wrong here - is that affordability is the issue, rather than availability ? Do you think if I try hard enough I could get a studio/small flat or room ... Read More
Saudi - medical and visa by Johnny English
Hi all, following a formal job offer, The HR dept from the company I am going to work for in Riyadh have advised me I need to have my medical now, prior to visa application but havent advised me of how this process should work. I have found a ...
Ok, good to know, thanks MadMaz, I will be chasing them up about it on Saturday. Read More
Outdoor Swimming pools in Riyadh by Johnny English
Hi, if I am not going to live in a compound are there any clubs I can join in Riyadh which have outdoor pools to swim in, sunbathe by ? If not, could I use a hotel one as a non resident ?
Hey Stevie, to be honest with you I would much prefer to live in a compound but I am quite sceptical about my chances of finding a place in one because of the severe lack of availability, hence my resignation almost, to living outside. Read More
Saudi - medical and visa
Hi all, following a formal job offer, The HR dept from the company I am going to work for in Riyadh have advised me I need to have my medical now, prior to visa application but havent advised me of how this process should work. I have found a ... Read More
Outdoor Swimming pools in Riyadh by Johnny English
Hi, if I am not going to live in a compound are there any clubs I can join in Riyadh which have outdoor pools to swim in, sunbathe by ? If not, could I use a hotel one as a non resident ?
Thanks musicman Read More
Outdoor Swimming pools in Riyadh
Hi, if I am not going to live in a compound are there any clubs I can join in Riyadh which have outdoor pools to swim in, sunbathe by ? If not, could I use a hotel one as a non resident ? Read More
Compound or Diplomatic Quarters by papajerimun
Dear all First, let me say thanks for the Blog. You are making me think our experience in Riyadh will actually be much better than we first thought it could be :)And I feel like I already know some of you well. Now, to my question: my husband was ...
Also, would it be ill advised to have male or female guests staying over in an offcompound flat ? Read More
Compound or Diplomatic Quarters by papajerimun
Dear all First, let me say thanks for the Blog. You are making me think our experience in Riyadh will actually be much better than we first thought it could be :)And I feel like I already know some of you well. Now, to my question: my husband was ...
Hi, I am an English, single guy, will shortly be arriving in Riyadh and I was wondering if I live outside a compound can I join a club with an outside swimming pool ? Thanks Read More