Simon Hall57
British Virgin Islander expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 05 November 2023
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Riyahd - Compound Reccomendation by isabela_machado
Hello, In April I will move to Riyadh and I'm looking for compound indications near the airport or in the central area. I will move alone and I'm searching for a place with an external swimming pool and gym.Could you also recommend stores for ...
California, Orient, Wadi Qortoba compounds are all central and excellent Read More
Compounds in Riyadh, close to DQ by Naz_
Hi guys, My wife and I are moving to Riyadh in a few weeks. I will be working in the Diplomatic Quarter so I'm looking for a compound not too far away. I’ve noticed all the nice compounds are usually on the opposite side of the city ...
@davidmurray - Antara is the 'go to' in the west of Riyadh but very pricey for what it is - unless you have a family and then, decent value for the bigger units. It's also very busy so, waiting list Diriyah Hills is basic but has plenty of pools and ... Read More
Expat Compounds Riyadh by ZR0907
Hello All, I am moving to Riyadh in April and have been trying to find some accommodation. Im a female moving alone so finding a little tricky to work out the best areas, I think I would like to be in an Expat Compound. I am moving London. Are there ...
@ZR0907 yeah i lived there for a year - very good guys running the place and if you get the right apartment - great views of the Kingdom Tower Read More
Expat Compounds Riyadh by ZR0907
Hello All, I am moving to Riyadh in April and have been trying to find some accommodation. Im a female moving alone so finding a little tricky to work out the best areas, I think I would like to be in an Expat Compound. I am moving London. Are there ...
@Simon Hall57 you can find it on google maps Read More
Expat Compounds Riyadh by ZR0907
Hello All, I am moving to Riyadh in April and have been trying to find some accommodation. Im a female moving alone so finding a little tricky to work out the best areas, I think I would like to be in an Expat Compound. I am moving London. Are there ...
Try the MENA House compound - close to Olaya and Kingdom Tower - has a pool and gym and good fit out and under a year old. 5 mins walk to some great Middle Eastern restaraunts. Read More
Is ok for women to travel alone to malls and supermarkets using Uber by haleypetkovic
HelloI will be arriving in Riyadh the end of this month. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with Rahmaniyah Compound and if it is ok for women to travel alone to malls and supermarkets using Uber or Taxi?Thank youHaley
@haleypetkovic Saudi women are driving Ubers these days! Read More
Unsettled STC bill for exit visa by GuestPoster372
Hi. is it true that the immigration can see the remaining balance in STC if you have pending amount?
Normally a final exit will not be issued unless all debts are paid, in my experience Read More
Final exit by Allen Elevaran
Good day.. i have question please.. My contract will be expired by January 2024.. but my visa will expire on October 2024.. i want to have my final exit after my contract.. is it possible to have my final exit after my contract ends?
@Allen Elevaransee the link below. The final exit visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance but, your sponsor may require you to leave KSA prior to this. ... Read More
Starting to work in Saudi without Iqama and Employment Contract by bunyan830
Hello. If I were to start working in Saudi with no Iqama and Employment Contract is yet to be processed and signed, am I obliged to report to work or is the employer violating any Saudi Labor law? Is the employer required to give me an Iqama before ...
@iamsarimraza - what is a 'free visa'?To answer your first question, your old company and your new company must transfer your iqama formally through government channels.Secondly, you cannot be employed without a valid iqama - so, if your contract ... Read More
Health Club membership cost by Faith - JMLI
Hello! I'm currently exploring health club options in Riyadh and am specifically interested in gyms that offer swimming pool facilities. I have a list of health clubs I'm considering, but I'm finding it difficult to gather information about their ...
Fitness First in Irqah has a pool and their rates are on their website and appear to be reasonable Read More
Accommodation search in Riyadh for 3 young expats by Rodrigo Hernán
Hello, expat.com community! My name is Rodrigo, and along with my two colleagues, a guy and a girl, we'll be relocating to Riyadh for work reasons for at least a year, starting in January 2024. While we're thrilled about this new journey, we're ...
ontext and budgetWe've set aside a budget of 120,000 SAR annually among the three of us for rent. For this, you can get a decent furnished three bed on a 'non luxury compound' that will have three double bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms etc - your ... Read More
Party riyadh by mk87
Hello i am new in riyadh coming from europe and was wondering if there are there any parties (house music etc) here. Preferably where drinking is a normal thing but if there isn’t its not a problem. Also where i can meet other European ...
there are mutiple parties of the type you're looking for, on multiple nights in multiple places - they're not really advertised for obvious reasons and tend to be by word of mouth only. They happen on compounds, in the desert areas and in apartment ... Read More