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My guess is that there are a number of ways in which you can socialise, although it very much depends on how you want to go about it.

Depending on what you do in your day job, you might want to try and socialise with work colleagues who may introduce you to other people and you can network that way. Alternatively, you can go on events that expats go to and with a bit of luck you might be able to find somebody who can get you into a party somewhere.

Best places I would guess would be social events at an embassy where music, DJ's, food/drink are in plentiful supply.

I think here in Saudi it is very much a case of who you know rather than what you know, but in order to know the people, you need to put a little bit of work in mixing in the right kinds of circles.

Also, it might be useful for you to get in touch with your local embassy to see if they have any events planned etc. Send me a PM, I may know somebody....no promises though.

Depending on your nationality try moving to a compound.

Sam_R wrote:

It's been a while since i moved to Riyadh, and unfortunately it's totally a different lifestyle from the place where i came. There's no social activities that can be made, except for cafes and restaurants. Is there any way to get linked to social events or gathers and meet new people around that might share the interest of music, parties, etc?

Sam my advice to you is join one of the two Hash House Harrier groups here in Riyadh. They will give you a chance to meet Expat's in the flesh so to speak and then open up opportunities to go to parties in compounds and at the Embassy functions.

The nurses from the hospitals also have a very wide social web and can be another source of knowledge and access to parties.

For the Hash ask most Brits they will know where to go for the meet or DM me and I will give you some more info!

Most admired topic in riyadh "Nightlife in Riyadh.." two contradictory words in a sentence

Well to be fair, there is a nightlife here in Riyadh, it just isn't quite the same as nightlife back in the western sense of the word.

nightlife in Riyadh = buttocks on the couch

ex_pa wrote:

nightlife in Riyadh = buttocks on the couch

:-)Ìý

Well if you dont like the nightlife here then try dubai, bahrain or doha.

You cannot guarantee an entry to to any foreign embassy unless your name is listed on the guest list, which is an obstacle, and most of the famous compounds that have a good ambiance also require the same thing. In fact, married couples don't face the same glitches that singles face. I'm single, and i don't know any girl here; i called to reserve on a party located in "Fal Compound" tomorrow, and they asked for lady companion in order to enter. it's a loop ! how to break it at this level ?

you get smart.

Sam_R wrote:

You cannot guarantee an entry to to any foreign embassy unless your name is listed on the guest list, which is an obstacle, and most of the famous compounds that have a good ambiance also require the same thing. In fact, married couples don't face the same glitches that singles face. I'm single, and i don't know any girl here; i called to reserve on a party located in "Fal Compound" tomorrow, and they asked for lady companion in order to enter. it's a loop ! how to break it at this level ?

how did u get the invitation .

dittttttto. spill the beans brotato soup

I am single here and I am off to another party on Thursday night! I have a better social life here than in the UK!

My secret read the earlier post!

Hey ..

If you are going to party.. I want to come but I'm single too ((:

Martin Fin wrote:

I am single here and I am off to another party on Thursday night! I have a better social life here than in the UK!

My secret read the earlier post!

can u help me get in ?

Martin Fin wrote:

I am single here and I am off to another party on Thursday night! I have a better social life here than in the UK!

My secret read the earlier post!

nurses are the key to anything hard to obtain

i found that out

Freshlikesushi wrote:

Martin Fin wrote:

I am single here and I am off to another party on Thursday night! I have a better social life here than in the UK!

My secret read the earlier post!

nurses are the key to anything hard to obtain

i found that out

So right if you want to find out what i going on ask a nurse!

riyadh is best for parties and night life u have to find contacts around,, om i,ll give u

Hello Martin,

I think ill be driving crazy for a bit...

i see on ur posts reply that u can help with the HASH too...

thank you

...count me in for compound parties. 'hope more nice ladies can join  in like meet new nice faces, eyy we can be normal..

Hey group...fairly new to Riyadh and it's time to start looking for some social functions here, or activities...

Yes, there are parties / musical shows are going around. Yesterday I attended jazz musical show in American Embassy. It was good I enjoyed the night.
@ Grattz, any event comes up, I will share
@ Martin, she is right social life is better here

Nightlife? oh no.... day life is horrible here how can we imagine of nightlife???? my night life here is night with no life, just sleep... hehehehe

you can arrange for a meeting of the expats here who share the same interest as you do,,,,

Hey Martin i read your replies it seems you have good social gatherings you can see lots of peoples reply here in this post, wouldn't be it good if you can arrange a meet up and give opportunity to the new guys like us to meet along with your other friends .

nurses are the key to anything hard to obtain

do not understand, can any one send personal message for such details.

kashanj wrote:

Hey Martin i read your replies it seems you have good social gatherings you can see lots of peoples reply here in this post, wouldn't be it good if you can arrange a meet up and give opportunity to the new guys like us to meet along with your other friends .

If you check Martin's profile, you'll see he's left the country so unless you want to travel to the UK for a party ....

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any chances for singles, to get into parties? Any updates plz.

TANK YOU TO EVRY ONE

kashanj wrote:

°¿´Ç±è²õÌý i didn't see that .

Hey Martin

I just arrived in Riyadh a couple of weeks back and like all newbie expats, im looking for the expat network community. I came across your post about the Hash groups and wanted to get more info about them

Any advice will be highly appreciated


Cheers

Alliecat wrote:

kashanj wrote:

°¿´Ç±è²õÌý i didn't see that .

Look at above reply now what you  say about this one

kashanj wrote:

Alliecat wrote:

kashanj wrote:

°¿´Ç±è²õÌý i didn't see that .

Look at above reply now what you  say about this one

I give YOU the pleasure of passing on your newly acquired knowledge

Good evening
I would suggest that yu join internations in Riyadh.
It is quite an active branch with several different activities.

I run the 4 x 4 section and we try and go out to the desert at least 2 times a month.
Last trip was to the Edge of The World 2 weeks ago and around 30 people went along.
This week I organided 10 Pin Bowling and over 20 turned up.

Best regards

Trev (Uk Bedouin )

Alliecat wrote:

kashanj wrote:

Alliecat wrote:

Look at above reply now what you  say about this one

I give YOU the pleasure of passing on your newly acquired knowledge

My pleasure teacher

You can go to compound and have fun there is a event and party .

Hello Martin,
I am new to Riyadh. If you can talk my hands to some interesting social networking....

Hazem

Hi Guys ,
I just moved to Riyadh . Would.like to know about any social events and how to get access to them.