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@Ayesha_baba

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English expat in Saudi Arabia

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Lives in Riyadh

Registration: 30 March 2015

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Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guitardoctora

Riyadh Mommy & Baby Playdate Meetup by Guitardoctora

Hi My name is Huda and I lived in Riyadh for the past 2 years,an ex-doctor now a stay at home mom with a 1 year old son. Riyadh is a difficult city to meet new people , I have tried meeting people in Parks and Malls but people here are so gaurded ...

Ayesha_baba

Hi! Me and another mum are meeting today! Do we need a country code for your number? Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
6 years ago
Ayesha_baba

Baby and mum groups/ playdates by Ayesha_baba

Hi everyone!! I’m still on the hunt for some kind of baby and mum groups/class/ get together for me and my 8 month old! Does anyone know of any? Or any mums who wants to attempt to start some kind of social thing to engage the little ...

Ayesha_baba

Yessss...i know right! Plus every post on here is so old!! Swimming classes sound good to me! Ill message you :) Read More

Ayesha_baba created a thread
6 years ago

Baby and mum groups/ playdates

Hi everyone!! I’m still on the hunt for some kind of baby and mum groups/class/ get together for me and my 8 month old! Does anyone know of any? Or any mums who wants to attempt to start some kind of social thing to engage the little ... Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
6 years ago
Mbarkouky

Baby/toddler Playgroup by Mbarkouky

Hello, I just recently moved to Eiyadh with my 8 month old baby girl and I am interested in forming a playgroup for her where she can meet and spend time with other kids and for me to get to know other mothers. I live in the Murabba area. Please let ...

Ayesha_baba

Hi, sorry for the late reply! My baby is now 7months old, how about yours?? Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guitardoctora

Riyadh Mommy & Baby Playdate Meetup by Guitardoctora

Hi My name is Huda and I lived in Riyadh for the past 2 years,an ex-doctor now a stay at home mom with a 1 year old son. Riyadh is a difficult city to meet new people , I have tried meeting people in Parks and Malls but people here are so gaurded ...

Ayesha_baba

Hi, Are you still in Riyadh? I’m here with my 7 month old and would like to meet mums with babies to try get out and about? Contact me if your interested? That’s also open to anyone else. Let’s try to organise a meet up at a ... Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guitardoctora

Riyadh Mommy & Baby Playdate Meetup by Guitardoctora

Hi My name is Huda and I lived in Riyadh for the past 2 years,an ex-doctor now a stay at home mom with a 1 year old son. Riyadh is a difficult city to meet new people , I have tried meeting people in Parks and Malls but people here are so gaurded ...

Ayesha_baba

Hi, I’m going to be returning to Riyadh with my son now and wanted to know if you’d had any luck with the baby and mommy groups? Ayesha Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
6 years ago
Mbarkouky

Baby/toddler Playgroup by Mbarkouky

Hello, I just recently moved to Eiyadh with my 8 month old baby girl and I am interested in forming a playgroup for her where she can meet and spend time with other kids and for me to get to know other mothers. I live in the Murabba area. Please let ...

Ayesha_baba

Hi, I was wondering if you found any groups in Riyadh for new mums? Thanks Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
8 years ago
MrsN

Female Friends - In riyadh by MrsN

Hi , Ive recently Just moved to riyadh , and would like to meet up with a few female friends near/around the financial area . Just for a coffee , shopping and girly stuff ,age range between 20-27 . They are alot of restrictions here for women ...

Ayesha_baba

Hi, I dont know if theres an actual group yet! Where are you going to be teaching? Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
8 years ago
Christine

Essentials to live in Saudi Arabia by Christine

Hi, As an expat living in Saudi Arabia, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Saudi Arabia? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you ...

Ayesha_baba

TO BRING: Always bring your favorite snacks, me and my husband always stock up because they're either way over priced as they're imported or...major unhealthy! A lot of the food in Saudi is relatively unhealthy, high in sugar an/ or fat. ... Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
8 years ago
augustan

Sweet Valentine Place for Couples in Riyadh by augustan

Hi guys! I just want to ask those couples out there. Where can I take my wife for a sweet valentine date? we are here in Riyadh. I want to take her to a place here in Riyadh where we can enjoy our valentine date. Thanks Happy Valentine in advance! ...

Ayesha_baba

....I don't see you offering any places? Let this gentleman go try them and decide for himself. Like I said it is a matter of opinion and no ones opinion is incorrect. Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
8 years ago
Madbrad7979

Average salary for EFL Teachers? by Madbrad7979

Hi guys! I was wondering if you could tell me what an average salary at a Uni in Riyadh for ESL teachers is? Thank you!

Ayesha_baba

No Problem MadBrad.... to be honest even the bottom of the spectrum is still enough to live more than comfortably here and save money. The cost of living itself is Saudi is cheap, a lot cheaper than the UK. I manage to fit in travelling, dining ... Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
8 years ago
augustan

Sweet Valentine Place for Couples in Riyadh by augustan

Hi guys! I just want to ask those couples out there. Where can I take my wife for a sweet valentine date? we are here in Riyadh. I want to take her to a place here in Riyadh where we can enjoy our valentine date. Thanks Happy Valentine in advance! ...

Ayesha_baba

Najd Village ? Intimate setting ?? If you call that intimate setting then it's every Saudi persons backyard or home!Well that's slightly rude, but i guess that's your opinion. It's the setting of being alone with your loved one. ... Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
8 years ago
augustan

Sweet Valentine Place for Couples in Riyadh by augustan

Hi guys! I just want to ask those couples out there. Where can I take my wife for a sweet valentine date? we are here in Riyadh. I want to take her to a place here in Riyadh where we can enjoy our valentine date. Thanks Happy Valentine in advance! ...

Ayesha_baba

There are so many lovely restaurants in Riyadh. Fairouz Garden, Diamond, Najd Village, Elements, The globe; all offer intimate settings. You could also go bowling. I know its not a big deal but things like that are what I miss from back home, ... Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
8 years ago
Madbrad7979

Average salary for EFL Teachers? by Madbrad7979

Hi guys! I was wondering if you could tell me what an average salary at a Uni in Riyadh for ESL teachers is? Thank you!

Ayesha_baba

Erm...they base it on the qualifications you have and also depends whether your teaching at a college, university, language centre etc. University positions usually pay more. Then if you have a BA MA and CELTA/TEFL you'll probably be hitting the ... Read More

Ayesha_baba replied to a thread
8 years ago
MrsN

Female Friends - In riyadh by MrsN

Hi , Ive recently Just moved to riyadh , and would like to meet up with a few female friends near/around the financial area . Just for a coffee , shopping and girly stuff ,age range between 20-27 . They are alot of restrictions here for women ...

Ayesha_baba

Is this still being organised? I posted a new thread but haven't received any interest :( also looking to make more friends here in Riyadh. Read More