Golden Riyal
@Stevie334
English expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
21
About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English and a little French and Arabic
Registration: 30 March 2010
Activity
Cost of living in Riyadh by heather2010
Hi I'm in the final stages of deciding to take a position in Riyadh. Can anyone give me a basic idea of monthly cost of food for a family of 3 (couple with a 9 yr old)? I won't hold you to it, LOL. Thanks Heather
Food is similar in cost to the UK. Not sure how it compares to SA! Some imported food items are a bit more expensive. If the company is looking after you then food and any entertainment will be your only expense. Read More
5-aside football by jameel137
Hi again...kwik intro...Im soon to be in riyadh and I was wondering whether there are any places to play 5-aside football? Obviously you would need another 9 players to play, so... what im askig for really...and now im comito my point.. does anyone ...
They play indoor 5 a side on my compound. You just turn up and play. If your interested I'll find out what the deal is with non-compound residents coming in to play. Read More
Kuwait is the next Saudi Arabia? by funkydelicguy
KUWAIT CITY - Five Islamist MPs in the Gulf state of Kuwait on Monday proposed a one-year prison term and 3,500-dollar fine for women who wear swimsuits at the beach. The lawmakers, representing various Islamist groups in parliament, also said in a ...
Where's Kuwaits equivalent of Saudis "Bahr" ain? Read More
Paragliding by Horst
Hi, I'm a freshman from Germany, does anybody know anything about paragliding in Saudi-Arabia, specially near Jeddah? I'm trying to get in touch with people I can meet and explore too. Horst
I thought about that... although I automatically assumed that with all the strictness of rules in Saudi, women would not be allowed to participate in a sport of this kind. Double sigh again! I hope I'm wrong though... I would absolutely love to ... Read More
4th day in Riyadh...unsettled...opportunity in Al Jouf by aara
Hi all! I'm a Finnish-American woman in my 30's teaching English in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; my company is offering a better position in Al Jouf. I need to decide by tomorrow, 4th of April. Help! This is my first time in Saudi Arabia though I've ...
I'm going there tomorrow. Read More
How do I call my familiy in India? by srimatt64
I just received a job offer in SAK. Does any one how to call my familiy in India at a low price?
Internet connection is quite expensive here in KSA! Read More
Computer Downloads Direct to TV? by Alliecat
I've heard about a way to watch movie downloads from your computer on your TV without having to do the whole burn-a-DVD thing. Anybody know what this device is called? It's available at Jarir, I've heard, but would sure like to know the name ...
instead i do connect my laptop to the TV and watch it...Allie, what's to stop you doing this. The cable costs about 50 riyals! Connect computer to TV, start movies on laptop, watch movie on TV. That's what I do. Read More
Want to learn Arabic online by prasadpauti
Hi, I am going to join as Admin Asst. in Riyadh based office. I would like to learn Arabic language on line. If any body know good resources please reply me. I search web but still need proper guidance for good material. Please help me - ...
Hi Madmaz, where can I learn to speak classic arabic? I spoke to a guy the other day and he said he gave up learning Arabic because his teacher spent too much time learning how to read and write it. Are there classes whereby you only learn to speak ... 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 ?
I want to know what Allie is going to say now..... Read More
Setting Home... by hatsoff20
Hi to all my freinds. How much do we need in Riyadh to set an apartment, I am not talking about a posh one but a moderate kind of setting. If my company is giving me allowance to set up over there how much do you think is suitable....also where to ...
Go to Ikea, they do great meat balls. :P Aprrox J18 on the east ring road. 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 ?
Hi Johnny, why have you chosen to live off compound? To get more exposure to the real Riyadh or? It would be good if others could chip in with their experiences of living off compound. Read More
Greetings from a newcomer by Heady
Dear forum-ers: I am new in Riyadh and wanted to say hello to you. I understand it is a sort of tradition for newcomers to ask for tips and advice about living in SA, but I won't ask for anything. I will try and figure out everything by myself...it ...
PPG, like powered paragliding? That seems pretty cool. Thanks for the info Wtengel. Read More
New to Riyadh by Welshguy32
Hi, Im new to Riyadh and want to meet some new people. Can anyone help?
Misterstretch, Good idea, there's a guy at work that's into dinghy sailing too. Is 3 a group? :) I'll check it out and report back. I go windsurfing in Dahab, Egypt, the winds there are howling most of the time. Nelson, How cool is that, I've done ... 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 ?
Tri club, pm me your email and I'll send you the email of the person who organises it. They will put your name on the list of a compound where they swim and you can go there twice a week. Read More
Best Mobile Phone Brands & Where To Buy Them by Alliecat
LG is a good brand for appliances in the US, but I see here they also make cell phones. Anybody have any experience with this? I'm going to buy a new phone and I'm not really sure what I want and where to get it. I saw a ton of mobile shops in ...
I'd like a cheap second hand i-phone if anyone has one spare. The cheapest I can find in the shops is SAR 2,500. Read More