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Gaelene

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New Zealander expat in Saudi Arabia

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New Zealander

Lives in Riyadh

Speaks English

Registration: 11 August 2010

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Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
5 years ago
samjones612

Good Hairdresser for colour by samjones612

Hello I am new here and really need my roots doing! But I am struggling to find an excellent hairdresser/colourist that can speak English and know what I want. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated, Thank you 🙏 I am based in ...

Gaelene

When I was corloring my hair used Malonie Deasy. She was working out of 4Spa in the DQ. I am now embracing the grey so haven't visited her in a while. I'll pm her number. Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
6 years ago
ib_jk

Passport photos by ib_jk

My roommate is in need of passport photos but is unsure of where to get them from. Please help. An instant passport photo booth would be great.

Gaelene

I've never seen an instant passport photo booth in Riyadh. But then, I've never been looking. There is a photo shop at Jazeera Souq, on Mujashi ibn Masud St. That's where I had my PP photo's taken. It was relatively quick. I ... Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
8 years ago
jemix

tennis court for families in riyadh by jemix

good day everyone. me and my family were looking for a tennis court here in riyadh me and my wife both played tennis, we are also looking for couples to play with. does anybody have an idea where to find one? our house is located at AL Mather area. ...

Gaelene

The Al Khozarma Hotel has a rooftop tennis court that is quite private and rarely used. You could go ask if you can use it. My friend used to play tennis there with her husband when they lived here a few years back. Things may have changed now, ... Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
8 years ago
Gwc3824

Coffee or such gathering by Gwc3824

Hello, I'm new to Riyadh (90 days now). From USA. Trying to see if there are any meeting groups, low key. Hang out, talk, have a cup of coffee. I live close to AL Tahalia street. I know there are lots of coffee places there. Looking to ...

Gaelene

As you are close to Tahalia St I suggest you go to the nearest coffee shop one evening and just say hello to a group of blokes sitting outside. They are quite welcoming. At least one in the bunch will speak some, if not excellent, English. ... Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
10 years ago
Maged.Seddik

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. ...

Gaelene

Well, my husband and I must meet officials who don't know those rules you talk about suribhai because they always ask for both our iqamas, and the information on my iqama states his name and the fact that he is my spouse. Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
11 years ago
The_Montrealer

Restaurant - Home Delivery in Riyadh by The_Montrealer

Ladies and Gents, Do you know where can i find a list of restaurants that deliver? i'm looking for a local/saudi restaurant that deliver. Any name, number, etc will be appreciated. Thanks,

Gaelene

You could try this site. I've used it a couple of times. http://www.saudi.hellofood.com Cheers Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
11 years ago
RiyadhRugby

Rugby Coach by RiyadhRugby

Rugby Coach Volunteer is needed for Youth Rugby in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Nighttime only

Gaelene

@DavidSummers, try the Riyadh Rugby site. Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
11 years ago
RiyadhRugby

Rugby Coach by RiyadhRugby

Rugby Coach Volunteer is needed for Youth Rugby in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Nighttime only

Gaelene

Suzan, hadn't seen the vid where the welsh accept the haka before. It was great. Good on them. Looking forward to Chiefs v Brumbies on Saturday. Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
11 years ago
tahir22

Lawyer Salary in Saudi Arabia by tahir22

I am a Canadian currently in my final year of a Graduate LLB in the University of Wales, United Kingdom. I have previously completed a Bachelors with Honours in Economics from York University in Toronto, Canada. I also have roughly 3 years of work ...

Gaelene

Thanks HRGuru. Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
11 years ago
tahir22

Lawyer Salary in Saudi Arabia by tahir22

I am a Canadian currently in my final year of a Graduate LLB in the University of Wales, United Kingdom. I have previously completed a Bachelors with Honours in Economics from York University in Toronto, Canada. I also have roughly 3 years of work ...

Gaelene

Hi Tahir 22, HRGuru is right, non-Saudi's do not hold the title of lawyer. However, non-Saudi's do work here in the legal profession, usually for western associated law firms. Some of the Saudi firms do take on western lawyers, but those I've met ... Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
11 years ago
guestposter525

Learning arabic by guestposter525

Hi can someone recomend some good books to learn basic Arabic. Thanks in advance.

Gaelene

I found the Madina Arabic site very useful. A friend told me the live teacher lessons they offer via skype are very good too. Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ruby Sterling

coffee shop by Ruby Sterling

Can anyone suggest a nice coffee shop with outdoor seating? Sick of having coffee at shopping malls!

Gaelene

I'm guessing you've already done the outdoor patio's at La Vela and Le Notre in Centria Mall. Hediards has a deck upstairs. Dairy Queen has a small deck but sucky coffee. The Tea Garden is outside though you're still in cubicles, but at least you ... Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
12 years ago
princeryd

Saher Traffic by princeryd

dear friends i heard if you make hazard while driving if you saw saher there will be 300 sr fine please suggest your ideas thanks ali

Gaelene

i have a novel idea follow the speedlimit you tardThat idea is far too sensible. I like the comment after the Saudi Gazette article about Saher making fines for more disturbing things...like drivers letting children hang their bodies out car ... Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bizarrotickler

How's the climbing scene in Riyadh? by Bizarrotickler

Just bounced into town so thought I'd get an idea if anyone on this forum goes out on missions or knows where to find out about people that do?

Gaelene

How about caving?? http://www.saudicaves.com/ Read More

Gaelene
nzpounamu replied to a thread
12 years ago
Maya Maya

Question Of The Day by Maya Maya

hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great

Gaelene

Maya Maya wrote: Love someone or miss someone right now?Both....everyday @slyshooter I've been lurking :) Read More