mrthoth
Scottish expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 13 April 2013
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Best western compound by skoop
Good morning, I am wondering which are the best western oriented compounds in Riyadh and among those, which have the best family facilities and activities going on. My family will join me soon and I'll move out from the hotel where I am staying ...
I think if I was starting again I'd probably avoid the compounds for now. Most are either not quite western i.e. "western passport holders" or they're breaking what were family homes into 1 bedroom apartments for single ... Read More
compound for single young professionals in Riyadh.? by Romello
Currently searching and trying to narrow down my choices for compounds in Riyadh, and I see alot of compounds that cater to families. I was wondering if there was any compounds that cater to young professionals.? If so, please let me know. As, I ...
No shortage of compounds, some will even let people sub-let so you end up with 5 single guys in one house. As long as you pay the rent they'll all accommodate you. A lot of the newer compounds mentioned are very pretty marble silent prisons ... Read More
Riyadh Car Fahas or MVPI - my experience by awa-banday
Salam / Hi to all frndz, Today i had the "pleasure" to go for fahas or MVPI ( motor vehicle periodic inspection ). Want to share a few things/ tips i learned so that others can avoid /adopt them to complete process smoothly . ( Google maps ...
Maybe a few things to add to getting the istimara renewed First thing maybe to find the "Sequence number" for your vehicle if you haven't logged into or registered on the MOI portal. Login - MOI - Vehicle Services - find the car - ... Read More
Needs Shoots Locations by Asadesigner
I am a freelance Photographer and its very hard like impossible for me to shoot outdoor doors. If somebody here who can arrange good locations in Riyadh like compounds Etc, where I can shoot my photo shoots without any hassle I will be very ...
Down Riyadh river, neer heet cave on the mountain, very few people there. Maybe an occasional old Saudi date farmer or camel herder. Excellent locations and sunny. Don't think anyone would complain in the DQ. No point in a compound just streets. Read More
How long before expat TEFLers are extinct? by Fred
Skype is into real time translation and Google translate is getting better by the day, now able to translate photos of Japanese and Korean text into English. I know it's still far from perfect but I see massive leaps forward in the next two or ...
As long as you call them "teachers" instead of instructors someone will be hiring them. Beppi has a point, I've yet to meet one who has a real passion for teaching. Read More
Place to meet your girl friend by Maged.Seddik
Hi Everybody, I know what I will ask about is something that has been discussed millions of times here and there but I am looking fro some experts here. I live here in Riyadh and I have a friend who is a girl and I wanted to meet her at some place. ...
Here's an idea, why don't you actually pay to live in a compound instead of expecting to take advantage of the facilities by being invited in as a guest, maybe put your hand in your pocket and pay the rent. I grew up here (GCC) , British ... Read More
Average teaching salaries in Riyadh by Samantha35
Hi everyone. I have received a job offer from an international school. What is the average teaching salary in Riyadh for someone with 14 yrs teaching exp and a BA degree and PGCE?
Maybe you just haven't met the ones who actually live on the various compounds, I know at lease two independently singles. Or maybe as they are not expecting accommodation, flights, visas............... and have husbands working here they get ... Read More
Please help me learn English by Wala8
Hello I want accented English come to my house and give me intense lessons..
Fred, You have the advantage of being British, and as such can understand anyone's English. This is Saudi Arabia, so the choices are not as elaborate. Let's consider a few of the options today: 1. Learn English from an American who will ... Read More
Please help me learn English by Wala8
Hello I want accented English come to my house and give me intense lessons..
Wala, Just my opinion but your probably best doing the same as most, watch American/Americanised TV. In all my time here I have only heard one English & English teacher who speaks properly, Mary Poppins style (she's moved to Dubai). The ... Read More
From Riyadh to Bahrain by TonyLB
Hello folks! I'm willing to spend the coming weekend in Bahrain, and would love to hear your recommendations. I'm new in Riyadh so I aint much familiar with available options for renting cars..etc I also heard that there is a metro from ...
Remember to tell the rental company you plan on going to Bahrain, else the might not let you leave the country with the car. Read More
New in Riyadh.Safe for Expats? Price in Al Hamra compound? by Maronitis
.Does anybody knows how much it costs a 3 bedroom villa in al hamra compound? Is it dangerous for an expat renting an apartment outside compound?
I'd say a real one is one you'd be happy buying in your home country. A 1 bedroom place is likely to cost 50/60 and it's rent after all, so dead money. Last time I had a peek I thought al hamra was about 150 for a 2 bedroom place 200 ... Read More
Any member from Riyadh, owns BMW 750i (2009,2010,2011,2012) by APOLOGOD
hi ANYONE from Riyadh can guide where are the good workshops for German cars other than damned agencies (wakalaa), will be a big help. regards
Order the parts online. Download the workshop manual and the software SDD etc. Take it to any local garage and show the guy what you want fixed. Generally if the place is full of filipino mechanics they know and can understand what you want done. Read More
relocating to riyadh by shaka11
Hello I am in discussions with my employer for a 2-3yr assignment in Riyadh base salary is attractive, there is a generous hardship allowance the housing allowance is 100k SAR which seems low for a young family (wife and 2 months old baby) as I ...
Sahara towers ? Read More
New in Riyadh.Safe for Expats? Price in Al Hamra compound? by Maronitis
.Does anybody knows how much it costs a 3 bedroom villa in al hamra compound? Is it dangerous for an expat renting an apartment outside compound?
I'd have to disagree with David, if you choose to live in the real world you'll end up being at the mercy of others to attend events, and any people you meet will tend to be very wary of visiting you as "the neighbours might see ... Read More
FAL Compound or Seder compound in Riyad? by Srdr
Hi all, Could you please advice me which one to choose, Fal or Seder? Any body living in these compounds? Thanks.
I'd choose FAL you'll feel more comfortable there. Read More