

andsoitis
Saudi expat in the United Arab Emirates
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34
About me
Saudi
Lives in Dubai
Speaks english
Registration: 15 July 2011
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Party Time in Jeddah !!!! by MikaTect
Hi everyone!! :cool: Just wondering, if there are any BBQ party's going on in any of the compounds? I mean, its suppose to be summer time!!, that mean's BBQ!! Well, i know, its summer everyday in Jeddah, but,its a good excuse to have a BBQ party ...

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: can see where this will end :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Read More


Accomodations on my first day and beyond: where to start? by msf43
Hi friends, do you have any recommendations on where to stay before securing housing? Secondly, what are the precise steps I should take to find housing and is the public transportation easy to navigate for a new expat?(I read the guide and perused ...

nope... no different ... public transport :D Read More


Who asked you to come to KSA? by Zazai
I have noticed a lot of expatriates moan and whine about the KSA.. the lifestyle and how boring it is. They complain non stop when they get together about the arabs...ladies having to wear the abaya etc. Most of the expatriates have come to the ...

oh.. and back on topic.. who asked me to come to ksa ? the company who i have the very great pleasure to be working with because they needed someone with my skill set in order to make more money for themselves... i agreed and made a deal that if i ... Read More


Who asked you to come to KSA? by Zazai
I have noticed a lot of expatriates moan and whine about the KSA.. the lifestyle and how boring it is. They complain non stop when they get together about the arabs...ladies having to wear the abaya etc. Most of the expatriates have come to the ...

what is heart breaking is that, in order to make beer that is zero alcohol it has to be brewed with alcohol, then it is taken out ? perhaps if we could locate where it is taken too :o) Read More


Who asked you to come to KSA? by Zazai
I have noticed a lot of expatriates moan and whine about the KSA.. the lifestyle and how boring it is. They complain non stop when they get together about the arabs...ladies having to wear the abaya etc. Most of the expatriates have come to the ...

id just like a beer now and then... simples. Read More


Considering a move by Helen321
Hi all, This question has probably been posted countless times, but here we go. We are a family of four currently living in Australia (but from UK). We moved here last year but had not anticipated the massive cost of living. My partner is a civil ...

I agree with the advice, on that wage you could have a fantastic lifestyle here and still manage to secure your future elsewhere / back in the UK. My advice would be to ensure, if he is successful, that you go through the contract with a fine ... Read More


where to exchange SAR to $$ in Jeddah by andsoitis
Can anyone tell if if how and where I can exchange SAR into $$$ is jeddah? I am heading to Sri Lanka where I have booked a tour and must pay in $$ when i arrive your help is appreciated

nope.. my account is uk account thanks cobonedeals... will go try thre Read More


where to exchange SAR to $$ in Jeddah by andsoitis
Can anyone tell if if how and where I can exchange SAR into $$$ is jeddah? I am heading to Sri Lanka where I have booked a tour and must pay in $$ when i arrive your help is appreciated

yes i think if as a last resort i can exchange at airport in jeddah.. but the rate will be shocking .. i dont want to have to convert sar to another currency and then to dollars just straight to dollars... Read More


where to exchange SAR to $$ in Jeddah by andsoitis
Can anyone tell if if how and where I can exchange SAR into $$$ is jeddah? I am heading to Sri Lanka where I have booked a tour and must pay in $$ when i arrive your help is appreciated

hmmm this is looking difficult ? Read More

where to exchange SAR to $$ in Jeddah
Can anyone tell if if how and where I can exchange SAR into $$$ is jeddah? I am heading to Sri Lanka where I have booked a tour and must pay in $$ when i arrive your help is appreciated Read More


Exchanging Riyals for U.S. Dollars by TexasPilot
When I lived in Jeddah I had this all worked out but now I'm in Riyadh and have to start all over again. Where do I get a good haircut, where do I buy food, etc... Most important right now, does anyone know where I can exchange Riyals for U.S. ...

can anyone tell me where in jeddah i can get dollars... headind for sri lanka on honeymoon Read More


New in Jeddah - Any expats to meet up? by marypoppins_76
Hi all, Been in Jeddah for 2 weeks now and whilst I am loving the blue sky and sunshine I am slowly going mad. I am here working and live in a private house and I am finding it impossible to meet other expats. If there is anyone out there please say ...

welcome to the magic kingdom Read More


Opticians in Jeddah by andsoitis
Can anyone recommend a good optician please thank you

do you know where it is ? its located ground floor at the bottom of the food court escalators.... i need a bloody dentists now ! (and a beer of course hey ho) Read More


Opticians in Jeddah by andsoitis
Can anyone recommend a good optician please thank you

it was very good Geoff and the service was great.. i would not have said recommend otherwise :o the test room is a bit of a store room though but the test thourough Read More


anyone up for some fishin by andsoitis
Hi all. I got here 6 weeks ago and work north of Jeddah at the university... but live in a place called Durat al arus I am renting a boat for an 8 hr fishing trip, and would be able to get a couple of others into the pace to join me... food on ...

dj.. i did message you about our beaches here... :o) let me know when your over again... I live in the marina .. your welcome to come fishin Read More