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Registration: 19 January 2011

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13 years ago
jth3a

Dirt Bike / off road opportunities by jth3a

Hello, It looks like I will be moving to the area from the US later in the year. I will need to find some activities besides the gym and guitar to keep my head clear. Are there any offroad motorcycle clubs in the area. I'm totally in the dark as ...

Vicks

Hey Guys, should be in KSA soon, and looking to get in on the action. Vicks, whats for sale and what prices are we looking at? Also where to buy kit. boots etc, or better to cargo from home country ? Is it mostly dune-bashing or are they trails etc ... Read More

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13 years ago
borntobemild

Sheesha, argheela, hublibublie, hooka???? by borntobemild

Ok so I'm looking for a good place for sheesha. No I don't wanna go to those shady places in aziziya. Somebody told me there was some place in some compound, but do you need to know somebody in the compound before you can be let inside??? Is that ...

Vicks

you are welcome :-) Read More

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13 years ago
borntobemild

Sheesha, argheela, hublibublie, hooka???? by borntobemild

Ok so I'm looking for a good place for sheesha. No I don't wanna go to those shady places in aziziya. Somebody told me there was some place in some compound, but do you need to know somebody in the compound before you can be let inside??? Is that ...

Vicks

Try Oasis compound (Near khobar DHL signal). Call them for reservations / confirmations of the days on which sheesha nights are open for visitors. You don't need to know any one in the compound to go to the restaurant. Its got a nice ambience and ... Read More

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13 years ago
Yoki

GPS Coordinate for Hofuf Cave by Yoki

Hi everyone, I wonder if somebody can post GPS Coordinate for Hofuf Cave and date farm which allowed to visit. Thanks, Yoki

Vicks

you don't need a 4x4 to reach the caves. Its all tarmac roads. Read More

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13 years ago
Yoki

GPS Coordinate for Hofuf Cave by Yoki

Hi everyone, I wonder if somebody can post GPS Coordinate for Hofuf Cave and date farm which allowed to visit. Thanks, Yoki

Vicks

For the farm I am still not sure if any of the farms do allow. but if anybody knows please shed some light, because I would like to visit too.. @vicks: any ideas on that mate?I guess you'll need to know some one who owns a farm OR who knows someone ... Read More

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13 years ago
Yoki

GPS Coordinate for Hofuf Cave by Yoki

Hi everyone, I wonder if somebody can post GPS Coordinate for Hofuf Cave and date farm which allowed to visit. Thanks, Yoki

Vicks

The caves are called "Jebel Qarah" locally and are very nice to visit especially in the summer. GPS co-ordinate are : 25.4115947N 49.6926051E more information :here Read More

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13 years ago
angenkhobar

New in Khobar! by angenkhobar

Hello all, I am 24 y/o teacher from the U.S. and have just moved to Khobar, looking for friends and advice for getting around and trying new things/meeting people! Please do drop a line :) Thank you, Ange

Vicks

@vicks: any parties happening around mate.. WOuld love to unwind some! :DRed, I'm trying to gather ppl for a desert camping night by next weekend. Let me see how things work out..... we need guys with 4x4s especially. will keep you posted, hang on ... Read More

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13 years ago
jenda

31 years old /young/ atheist male from central europe by jenda

Hi All, this is my first post here, so i hope I´am doing it right. I live in Khobar, close to Al Rashid mall, alone. There is no other europeans/americans in place where i work /newspaper company, as graphic designer/ I bought cheap second hand ...

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Jenda, welcome to khobar. If you have noticed, quite a few cycling groups set out on thu/fri for their halfmoon coast ride. you could join them ? Cycling is much easier in khobar than in Riyadh for sure. Also sent you a PM regarding one of my ... Read More

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13 years ago
amyasb

american girl to marry saudi amd move to riyadh by amyasb

Hello, I am an American teacher, possibly to marry a Saudi and move to Riyadh. I am very speculative about the differences in culture. I have only heard really bad things about the lives of American women in Saudi. Can anyone offer any ...

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Talwar, is it possible for you to say anything without making huge generalizations? I obediently await your reply, on my knees. *snicker*Hey, you forgot to ask for his permission to talk (post ur reply), you dis-obedient woman !!! :lol: :lol: Read More

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13 years ago
angenkhobar

New in Khobar! by angenkhobar

Hello all, I am 24 y/o teacher from the U.S. and have just moved to Khobar, looking for friends and advice for getting around and trying new things/meeting people! Please do drop a line :) Thank you, Ange

Vicks

the best parties happen either in the compounds or out in the desert ;) don't sweat in the early stages, it will take some time and once you make friends who will introduce you to either, you'll be golden. Read More

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13 years ago
Vicks

merhaba serife, in al-khobar it changes slightly. you will be free not to wear a scarf and nobody except for the mutawwa will ask you to wear one (and you can safely ignore them). While in a business meeting you "can", depending on the other ... Read More

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13 years ago
rockstar_princess

meeting new people is just so awesome by rockstar_princess

Well i think meeting different people from different culture and knowing about their country n everything is so awesome

Vicks

^^Its unfortunate that the current situation has made the resort a bit Unfriendly.. :(i thought that the resort was temporarily closed for maintenance/renovation activities :D i'll be checking the progress on those activities this friday.... Read More

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13 years ago
Vicks

hey motorcyclists/bikers/riders, lets meet-up by Vicks

hey two wheeled travellers !! post up about yourself, what you rode and what you currently ride. What you love about Saudi and what you hate about it (of course from a moto-rider's perspective), do you ride alone or 2-up, what exciting interactions ...

Vicks

hello.. any body there ? Read More

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13 years ago
Maya Maya

Question Of The Day by Maya Maya

hey everyone ;;) hope yall doin great

Vicks

My list 1. Wife 2. Internet 3. Mobile 4. Chocolate 5. Carwifey comes first thats awesome haha! chocolate Yummy Read More

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13 years ago
rockstar_princess

meeting new people is just so awesome by rockstar_princess

Well i think meeting different people from different culture and knowing about their country n everything is so awesome

Vicks

yeah but khobar has its own private resort, its huge and you can drink, dance, party with girls all night watch movies and my wife can drive the car without any hindrances. The resort is very close by to khobar (30kms) and entrance fee is only ... Read More