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Lindi Janet

@LJanetR

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South African expat in Saudi Arabia

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South African

Lives in Riyadh

Speaks English and Afrikaans

Registration: 30 July 2011

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Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
7 years ago
nitinjrbit

Query for western compound in Riyadh for family of 3 people by nitinjrbit

Hi All, Hope you are fine and doing well. I am planning to move to Riyadh from USA in next 1-2 month. We are a family of 3 people. Can you help me in giving of reference for some good western compounds in Riyadh. Basically I am looking for 1. ...

Lindi Janet

There are loads of compounds It all depends on your budget Kingdom Seder village California Arazona Ishbillia Granada All western compounds Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
8 years ago
Lady_in_riyadh

Safe travelling in Saudi with a male friend? by Lady_in_riyadh

Hi Everyone, I need to go to Bahrain regularly for boarder runs and I have a friend (Male, Saudi) who drives there and back regularly. I’m Irish (female) and wondering if it is safe to travel together? Friends have said that it should be ...

Lindi Janet

Personally I wouldn't take the risk Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
8 years ago
Oliver14

halloween party by Oliver14

does anyone know any places for Halloween party? I don't want to miss it. if you know any places or upcoming events please share it with me, I'm in if you want a date though :D

Lindi Janet

The seder compound party isn't open to the public. You have to know someone on the compound so they can sign you in and take responsibility for you. It's a safety issue and nothing personal. Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
michaelpakenham

Eid Villas Ranco villages by michaelpakenham

Hello, Do Any of know Eid villas or Ranco? Many thanks for any info !

Lindi Janet

eid compound is not my cup of tea, i didnt like the restaurant or the wave pool. Ranco is nicer in my opinion. It depends where you work. You really dont want to spend more time on the road then you have to Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
BC-2012

Advice - Family Compound around 170,000sar by BC-2012

Hi All, can anyone advise the names of some family friendly western ompounds that offer a 3 bedroom for approx 170,000pa? Preferably the names of accommodation that may have availability. Thank for all your assistance.

Lindi Janet

seder village has a waiting list a mile long :( Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
BC-2012

Advice - Family Compound around 170,000sar by BC-2012

Hi All, can anyone advise the names of some family friendly western ompounds that offer a 3 bedroom for approx 170,000pa? Preferably the names of accommodation that may have availability. Thank for all your assistance.

Lindi Janet

Good luck finding a good compound for that price with availablity. I think Al Wadi 1 has open villas although not a lot of people speak english there you and also try the new compound Calafornia Compound mabe youll find something there. Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
michaelpakenham

Eid Villas Ranco villages by michaelpakenham

Hello, Do Any of know Eid villas or Ranco? Many thanks for any info !

Lindi Janet

i have been to Eid and Ranco What do you want to know Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
phillip11

Can Any Western go Live in Compound by phillip11

Hi there, I have been offered a job in Saudi Starting 11 Aug 2012. This includes a apartment accommodation. But if i rather wanted to go and live in a compound would that be a problem? Even if you wanted to pay for it on your own? What does a ...

Lindi Janet

Thanks Lion Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
narfsnonsense

Bead Shop by narfsnonsense

Hi, Anyone know if there is any shops that sells beads, leather, bits needed to make jewelry about the place? Thanks

Lindi Janet

Al Shark at the Kuwait Souq also has a good selection I buy my arts and crafts there Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
galiusman

Where to buy gold in Riyadh??? by galiusman

Folks of the blog please help me out.... I want to buy some gold for my mom and i am visiting riyadh soon so I need some help regarding where to buy good quality gold in riyadh... can anyone suggest shops or malls where I can buy good quality 24 ...

Lindi Janet

When i buy gold i buy from deira souq. Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
phillip11

Can Any Western go Live in Compound by phillip11

Hi there, I have been offered a job in Saudi Starting 11 Aug 2012. This includes a apartment accommodation. But if i rather wanted to go and live in a compound would that be a problem? Even if you wanted to pay for it on your own? What does a ...

Lindi Janet

Hi Phillip I think it would be better if you live in a compound We have list of good ones ( havent checked most of them) Drop me a message then we can help you find something suitable Some of the compounds have motels you can book into until you ... Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
12 years ago
Sophia Aly

Compound in Riyadh - Quries by Sophia Aly

Hi! One of my friend wants to visit compound with her friends as she heard they have sheesha cafe and they are well standard cafes. Can any one suggest which one to go and what are the process if mix group want to enter (male & female). ...

Lindi Janet

I think Kingdom Compound has a sheesha cafe Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
13 years ago
mikeandrews

flats - commission by mikeandrews

Is it standard practice in Riyadh to have to pay SR 5,000 commission before you've even signed the lease?

Lindi Janet

it sounds fishy ... some people pay 5% of total rental for commission on properties if they helped you to get a place. But its after you have signed a conract Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR replied to a thread
13 years ago
LJanetR

Medical aid for expats by LJanetR

looking for a medical aid while in Saudi Our medical aid from SA is only valid for 90 days while abroad Does anybody have any tips for expats from South Africa Which medical scheme is best?

Lindi Janet

will check it out thanks musicman :) Read More

Lindi Janet
LJanetR created a thread
13 years ago

Medical aid for expats

looking for a medical aid while in Saudi Our medical aid from SA is only valid for 90 days while abroad Does anybody have any tips for expats from South Africa Which medical scheme is best? Read More