Farah
@Miss_Unique
English expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
English
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English, Somali
Registration: 01 November 2011
Activity
Dress code for doctors in hospital by MancDoc
What is the accepted dress code for male hospital doctors? A lot of European hospitals are slowly doing away with ties and long sleeved shirts for infection control reasons. Are short sleeved T-shirts baring the elbows acceptable? Are open necked ...
The dress code is nothing like back home in Manchester, the doctors wear long sleeved shirts and tie along with lab coats at the hospital I work. Read More
Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012
Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott
Riyadh is different to the UK but its how you make it @emeraldsaregreen Read More
Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012
Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott
Hi Scott, welcome to the forum. Martin is a good person to know, he is a very helpful individual and he know alot about the social scene in Riyadh.Hi I see you are previously from England! I am too from England, looking to move to Saudi in the ... Read More
Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012
Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott
Hi Scott, welcome to the forum. Martin is a good person to know, he is a very helpful individual and he know alot about the social scene in Riyadh. Read More
Where is the best shisha in Riyadh? by Puff_the_Dragon
I'm looking for that special place.....the place where I can find the perfect shisha! Not a tired TV lounge with a few dirty pipes! Does anyone have any suggestions? Surely there HAS to be a nice place somewhere! Where do the locals go for a ...
I found a really nice shisha place which is near DQ, it's in the hental compound. The atmosphere is great and the service is fantastic plus it's mixed but no Saudis are allowed in. Read More
I know they said it was boring in Riyadh... But damn!?!?! by jpm19
Is it better anywhere else in KSA?
Each to their own Read More
Any Somali expats going/living in Saudi by Fajr007
HI......... How you doing? :cool: Just wondering if there are any expats planning to live and work in Saudi? Any Somali expats would be helpful :). Im planning to complete my CELTA in April and applying now, there have been a few responses I got ...
There are a lot of America/Canadians of Somali decent who have moved here to work as ESL teachers. Also there have been an increase in the Brits. I do not work as a teacher but hearing of all the free time they have I wish I was now. I work as ... Read More
Any Somali expats going/living in Saudi by Fajr007
HI......... How you doing? :cool: Just wondering if there are any expats planning to live and work in Saudi? Any Somali expats would be helpful :). Im planning to complete my CELTA in April and applying now, there have been a few responses I got ...
Alliecat I have met a few Somali expats who have done the CELTA course and work as ESL teachers. Read More
I know they said it was boring in Riyadh... But damn!?!?! by jpm19
Is it better anywhere else in KSA?
There are quite a few parties during the weekend in some of the compounds and embassies but its all about who you know. Bahrain and Dubai also have a great night life are not too far. Read More
Any Somali expats going/living in Saudi by Fajr007
HI......... How you doing? :cool: Just wondering if there are any expats planning to live and work in Saudi? Any Somali expats would be helpful :). Im planning to complete my CELTA in April and applying now, there have been a few responses I got ...
Hi, there are so many Somali expats living and working in Saudi. Don't worry you won't have problems meeting Somalis here, I have been living here for 7 months now and met so many nice people. Read More
Visiting Dubai by Miss_Unique
Hi i'm an expat from the UK currently living in Saudi Arabia, i will be coming to Dubai on Sunday for a short trip. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how i can book excursions such as Quad biking and Safari trips Thanks
Hi Dearst, We did the safari and it cost us 250 riyals which obviously was a rip off but I was only there for 3 days so I didn't have time to look around. Next time I will be sure to give you a call Read More
Visiting Dubai by Miss_Unique
Hi i'm an expat from the UK currently living in Saudi Arabia, i will be coming to Dubai on Sunday for a short trip. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how i can book excursions such as Quad biking and Safari trips Thanks
Thanks people, tonight is my last night in Dubai and I've done quite a lot while being here Read More
Visiting Dubai
Hi i'm an expat from the UK currently living in Saudi Arabia, i will be coming to Dubai on Sunday for a short trip. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how i can book excursions such as Quad biking and Safari trips Thanks Read More
New expat at King Faisal Hospital by Miss_Unique
After weeks of excitement i have finally arrived, In the 4 days i have been here i have felt many emotions. Some of these emotions i have never felt in my in my entire life such as loneliness and the feeling of being lost. My advice to anyone ...
@hoby_44 it's not so easy to socialise when there isn't much to do in this country, especially when women and men can't mix Read More
Bahrain for the weekend!!!!
Finally can get out of Saudi after being here 3 months, I'm going to go Bahrain tomorrow for the weekend. Whoop whoop cannot wait, bye bye King Faisal hospital, bye bye Saudi ;) Read More