@trailblazingdoc
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ABAYA- At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya? by trailblazingdoc
At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya?
Actually Las Vegas & Jeddah are fairly similar in temp in the heat of the summer, but Vegas doesn't have the humidity....Yeah... I'm familiar with Vegas heat. In fact, I have a trip planned to Vegas the next week. We'll be staying ... Read More
What Will You Most Enjoy Back Home? by Full Monty
I can't wait to see my family, after ten months away from them. And walk bare-foot on grass and try some 'home' foods you can't get here. Also a walk in a park will be nice, how about you>
Driving!!! & being allowed to take my girls to a waterpark and getting into the water with them instead of sitting off to the side in an abaya.Isn't there any resorts where women can wear bathing suit? What about swimming pools in ... Read More
ABAYA- At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya? by trailblazingdoc
At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya?
Been harrased and ogled more here while wearing an abaya than I ever was in the US & I lived in Las Vegas for 11 years!Yeah.... Some of the posts about oogling eyes is a bit hard to relate to as that really isn't the case here in US. I ... Read More
Books by sultanahj
Hello everyone! Quick question. I have recently moved here after completing my postgrad from London. I am quite surprised at the lack of proper bookstores and was wondering if there is any bookclub/similar events/book weekend meetups anywhere in ...
maybe search facebook for jubail book club. Jeddah has a few that don't necessarily meet in person, but do read a set book & then share insights on facebook. There are also specific gender book clubs.This is kind of sad. I'm used to ... Read More
What Will You Most Enjoy Back Home? by Full Monty
I can't wait to see my family, after ten months away from them. And walk bare-foot on grass and try some 'home' foods you can't get here. Also a walk in a park will be nice, how about you>
Might I suggest a quick trip to Baker's beach in SF, CA, USA LOL.... Read More
ABAYA- At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya? by trailblazingdoc
At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya?
the beauty of the religion is that we were taught to look down or cover our eyes when there is uncovered woman. also women were taught to cover their body, by using abaya. it is for protection. in america or other countries, parents thinks its ok ... Read More
ABAYA- At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya? by trailblazingdoc
At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya?
just curious, what's a full bloodied california girl?Well for one thing, CA is known for sunny weather. So people dress accordingly. Read More
ABAYA- At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya? by trailblazingdoc
At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya?
In terms of sharia. I have a 11 old daughter who looks like 9. I'm sure she wouldn't want to wear one. She's full blooded California girl. I'm just dreading telling her that at some point she will have to wear one. But ... Read More
Music Lessons? by trailblazingdoc
Are there good music schools? My daughter plays cello and piano and son plays alto sax and piano. They are also going to take up guitar and drums respectively this summer. I want them to continue with their music lessons. How do you find good ...
I was hoping to get some recommendations rather than making initial contacts first... Read More
ABAYA- At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya?
At what age do girls have to start to wear abaya? Read More
Compound rating
If you had to rate the compounds in Khobar regardless of price, what would be on top 5 or 10? I'm American by the way. The criteria would be the facility upkeep, security, amenities, quality of housing units, etc. Thank you ahead for any ... Read More
British international school Al Khobar by Daniellewhelan
Hopefully excepting a job at BISAK, does anyone no of the school?
i rank it 2nd best...but its a great schoolSo who's first? Read More
Music Lessons?
Are there good music schools? My daughter plays cello and piano and son plays alto sax and piano. They are also going to take up guitar and drums respectively this summer. I want them to continue with their music lessons. How do you find good ... Read More
Oasis Compound at Khobar by ManuelGomez
Someone of you does knwo the Oasis Compound in khobar? It was offered to me by my company as place for living and would like if it is a good option or if other place could be better in Khobar.
Oasis Compound has the best security for a reason. It was the site of "2004 Khobar Massacre." You can find that exact heading in wikipedia for further details. Just thought you should be aware. Read More
Moving to Khobar with Family of 6 looking for a nice compound by LIonel_K
Hello, I am moving in Aug to Khobar and expect my wife and 4 children to join me within 3 month (hopefully), been trolling the web a bit to find nice compounds, any idea out there (looking for a 3 to 4 bedroom villa around 200k SAR or a bit ...
Congrats. BTW. I'm not local...so I couldn't help you with the compound. I'm currently in the interviewing process and am just interested in the same stuff. So judging from the price point, you must be getting pretty good salary. ... Read More